Kennedy charged with

criminal possession of a forged instrument

A local man has been arrested following an investigation into counterfeit $100 bills that have surfaced at several businesses.

According to the Monticello Police Department, Samuel Leon Kennedy, 36, Monticello, was arrested Wednesday, September 3, following a search of a residence on the Clayton Lyons Road. Kennedy was charged with nine counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument first degree.

A computer, scanner, printer, counterfeit notes and several other items of evidence were seized during the search.

An investigation by the Monticello Police Department and the U.S. Secret Service is continuing with other arrests expected.

Williamson is charged with theft by deception

A Pulaski County man has been charged with felony theft in connection with cash taken from Dominos Pizza in Monticello. According to the Monticello Police Department, James Earl Williamson, 31, of College Street, Somerset, was charged with seven counts of theft by deception over $300 and one count of theft by deception under $300.

According to an investigation by police, Williamson is accused of taking a total of $6,246.55 in cash from Dominos Pizza in Monticello, while he was employed as manager of the business. The thefts were reported to have occurred between August 13 and August 18.

Williamson was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center and bond was set at $15,000 cash or $30,000 property.

Community Crusade to be held September 14-17

The Wayne County Community Crusade will be held September 14-17 at the Wayne County football field. The evangelist is Brother Ken Freeman and the music evangelist is Joe Estes.

Services will begin nightly at 7 p.m. The crusade is a non-denominational event, and several local churches are involved with the event. In case of inclement weather, arrangements have been made to move the services inside the Wayne County gym.

For more information about the crusade call (606) 348-8225.

WCHS Homecoming, Hall of Fame activities are planned

Wayne County High School’s Homecoming and the Hall of Fame are scheduled for Friday, September 12. Five new Hall of Fame inductees will be participating in a variety of activities on the Wayne County campus. The public is invited to the induction ceremony at the gymnasium at 12:30 p.m.

At 12:45 p.m. middle and high school students will have an opportunity to meet the alumni in person. Upperclassmen will then be treated to sharing sessions with the inductees in smaller group settings. The public is invited to a ‘Meeting of the Minds’ reception, which will be held at 6 p.m. in the high school media center, followed up by an introduction of the inductees at the start of the football game around 7:15 p.m.

On September 11, the traditional Homecoming Parade will be held at 5:30 p.m. beginning at the Town and Country Plaza on Main Street and concluding at the gymnasium where a pep rally will be held to honor the Cardinal Football Team.

Homecoming queen candidates will be escorted onto the football field at halftime Friday, September 12. This year’s festivities are coordinated with a Mardi Gras theme. The class of 1984 will be honored.

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