Sexton is charged with fleeing and evading police

A Wayne County man was arrested following a police pursuit on Thursday, August 21.

According to the Monticello Police Department, Roger A. Sexton, 19, was arrested and charged with fleeing and evading police first degree, three counts of wanton endangerment first degree, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs third offense, operating on a suspended license, and reckless driving.

Sexton was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.

Sheriff’s Dept. seizes five plots of marijuana

Sheriff James Lynn Hill, Deputies Terry Davis, David Koontz, and Ricky Coffey and the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force seized five plots of marijuana on Thursday, August 21.

The marijuana was reportedly 15 feet in height and according to officials, two of the plots were fixed with a device to harm law enforcement.

The marijuana was transported and entered as evidence by the Sheriff’s Department and the Drug Task Force. The investigation is continuing, and cases are expected to be presented to the grand jury for possible indictments.

According to the Drug Task Force and Kentucky State Police, Wayne County leads the state in the number of marijuana plants cut this growing season. A total of more than 50,000 plants have been discovered and seized in Wayne County.

Rick Coffey is new deputy

The Wayne County Sheriff’s Department has a new deputy, Rick Coffey, who was sworn in Thursday, August 21 by County Judge-Executive Bruce Ramsey.

Coffey has served in the U.S. military for several years. He was also an officer with the Monticello Police Department.

Piercy is arrested after shooting incident

The Sheriff’s Department arrested a 19-year-old Wayne County man in connection with a shooting incident that occurred August 16 in the Morrow’s Landing area.

Bobby Allen Piercy, 19, was charged with criminal attempt to commit murder. The arrest came as a result of the shooting injury to a 17-year-old male, who suffered a single gunshot wound to the abdomen. The incident and the arrest occurred at Piercy’s residence, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Freightliner truck recovered

Members of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department recovered a stolen Freightliner truck on Tuesday, August 19. The truck had been reported stolen earlier that day from Clinton County.

The investigation is continuing.

Early newspaper deadlines

The Wayne County Outlook will be closed Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day holiday. The newspaper will observe early deadlines for the September 3 issue.

All news articles and photographs must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. That is also the deadline for regular classified advertising. Last minute classified ads will be accepted until noon on Friday, August 29. The deadline for display advertising will be noon on Friday. Color ads must be submitted by noon on Thursday.

Labor Day holiday closings

The Wayne County Courthouse will be closed Saturday, August 30 and Monday, September 1 for the Labor Day holiday.

All offices in Monticello City Hall will be closed Monday, September 1 in observance of Labor Day.

Money obtained for water line extension project

The City of Monticello has obtained money for the next water line extension project. The locations that will be considered this time will include: Ray Dean Dishman Road, Burnett Hollow Road, Spike Broadhurst Road, East 92 from Rocky Branch to the county line, Vaughn-Gregory Road, Kidds Crossing, KY 3286 to David Worley’s, Tuggle Hollow Road, and Baldy Road.

Those to be considered for the Gregory-Denny-Brocade Project will include: Highway 776 from Elk Ridge to the end of state maintenance, Denny Creek Road, Ritner Road, Highway 790 from 776 to the end of the Bronston line. Several people have signed easements and water use agreements, but many easements are still needed for these projects. The locations with the most participation will be considered first.

Anyone interested may sign up at the Monticello Utility Commission at 1100 North Main Street between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The office will remain open until 6 p.m. Thursday, August 28 for anyone that would like to sign up. The tap fee is $35 and meter deposit of $50 will be due October 15. For more information call (606) 348-8473.

Lake Cumberland Cleanup

The Friends of Lake Cumberland, Inc. announce the 14th Annual Lake Cumberland Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, September 13. The cleanup efforts will be followed by picnics at both the east and west ends of the lake at which two sets of prizes totaling over $4,000 (combined) in value will be awarded to volunteers. Cleanup will begin at Conley Bottom Resort at 9 a.m.

For information contact the US Army Corps of Engineers at (606) 679-6337 or call (270) 566-1062.

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