**Update**
The collision was downgraded to a non-injury collision. The wreck has been cleared.
Thank you to the quick response from the Ewing Fire Dept and the Fleming County EMS.
We are currently working an injury collision on US68 and Ewing Rd. Traffic may be delayed or slowed for a short time.
On Tuesday, March 12th, 2024 Jonathan Binder of Flemingsburg was arrested and charged with Criminal Mischief 1st degree. On Sunday, March 10th around 1:22am, Binder intentionally causes damage and breaks multiple windows of an unoccupied, parked police K9 cruiser at the sheriffs office. At approximately 3:36am on Sunday, Binder reports to the Fleming County Sheriffs Office that he observed busted windows of a police SUV. After conducting an Interview with Sheriff Smith, Binder admitted to causing the damage to the cruiser because he was “stressed out.” Binder is currently lodged in Mason County Detention Center. Anyone with information may contact Sheriff Smith at the Fleming County Sheriffs Office.
All parties are considered innocent until proven guilty.
**UPDATE**
Phones and Internet are back up.
Phones and internet are currently down at the Sheriffs Office.
If you need to contact the sheriffs office, please contact 606-845-2121
**UPDATE**
Owner was located.
Thank you!!
We need your help locating the owner of these horses we found on Morehead Rd. If you know who the owner is, please call 606-845-4701
On Friday, January 26th, 2024, Deputy Sheriff James Welch and K9 Partner Rex began investigating drug activity at Crestview trailer park. Deputy Welch, along with Deputy Burns, Deputy Horn and Flemingsburg Police Officer T. Moore served a search warrant at the residence. Eric Mitchell was subsequently arrested and charged with the following:
Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense
Cultivating Marijuana < 5 plants, 1st Offense
Drug Paraphernalia – Deliver/Manufacture
Drug Paraphernalia – Buy/possess.
All parties involved are innocent until proven guilty.
**UPDATE**
The sheriffs office will be closed on Friday January 19th, 2024.
We have deputies available at all times. Please call 606-845-2121 for all non emergency calls and 911 for emergencies.
At this time, road crews are working very hard to clear off the roads. However, there are still some bad spots and black ice on the roads with more snow predicted In the future. The Sheriff’s office has had several vehicle calls over the course of the early morning hours and evening, due to the harsh driving conditions. If it can wait, please remember not to risk your safety or the safety of others by driving during this time. The Fleming County Sheriff’s Office will continue to patrol and respond to calls for service.
Road conditions throughout Fleming County are very hazardous. Please stay off the roads if at all possible. Deputies will still be on patrol and will remain taking calls for service.
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The Fleming County Sheriffs Office received a call on Thursday morning of a domestic situation that occurred on Morehead Rd near Fox Valley. A witness driving by observed the situation, contacted law enforcement and confronted the occupants of the vehicle prior to the vehicle leaving the scene. Deputy Sheriff Bradley McIntrye responded to the area, but was unable to locate the parties involved. With the help of our friends out there on FB, we were able to identify the owner of the vehicle, and the occupants in the vehicle.
Sheriff Smith was able to locate the female and verify that she was safe.
Sheriff Smith is leading the investigation into this incident. Anyone with additional information may contact the sheriffs office at (606) 845-4701.
We would like to thank everyone who intervened, called or messaged with concern over this incident.
