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.
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.
The Fleming County Sheriff’s Office is seeking applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff.
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
A citizen of the United States
Not less than twenty-one (21) years of age at completion of police training.
Possess a valid operator’s license
High School Graduate or have successfully completed a General
Education Development (G.E.D.) examination.
Never been convicted of a felony
Is not prohibited by federal or state law from possessing a firearm.
Discharged under honorable conditions, if having served in the armed services
Candidates must be POPS certified or able to obtain such certification through DOCJT/ KLEC within one (1) year of appointment to position.
Applications will be accepted through Friday January 19, 2024.
Person interested in applying for this position may pick up an application and complete job description at the sheriffs office, 201 Court Square, Flemingsburg, KY 41041 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday or using the link:
Thank you Michael Gray, David Abner and Daniel Edie Lewis for providing lunch to both the Fleming County Sheriff office and the Flemingsburg Police Dept today at Echo Valley Winery. The meal was fantastic!!
