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Warren County Grand Jury Issues Wave of Indictments, Targeting Serious Crimes from Drug Trafficking to Murder

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — A Warren County grand jury has issued multiple indictments following its recent session on August 27, with charges ranging from drug trafficking to serious violent offenses. The following individuals have been indicted, reflecting a range of criminal activities within the area. Darris Lanere Allen, 42, currently held at the Warren County Regional Jail, faces serious charges including two counts of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, murder by complicity, and tampering with physical evidence. His bail is set at $300,000. Yanier Alvarez-Carrazana, 45, who is homeless, has been indicted … Read more

San Miguel County Resident Leads Class Action Against Telluride Ski and Golf for Alleged Wage Theft and Labor Violations

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Telluride, Colorado – A resident of San Miguel County has initiated a class action lawsuit against Telluride Ski and Golf (TSG), alleging violations of labor laws and wage theft. The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday in San Miguel County District Court, claims that TSG, which operates The Peaks Resort and Spa, has failed to comply with pertinent wage regulations. The primary plaintiff, Ruth Rivas, has been a Telluride resident since 2021 and worked at The Peaks as a housekeeper from June 2021 until January 2023. In her complaint, Rivas states that she often worked 15-hour shifts … Read more

Jefferson County Judge Orders St. Louis Man to Prison After Multiple Probation Violations in Drug Case

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A Jefferson County judge has sentenced a St. Louis man to five years in prison after revoking his probation for the second time. Archie Smith, 45, had previously been convicted on two counts of possession of a controlled substance, as detailed in court records. Judge Brenda Stacey of the Jefferson County Division 4 Circuit Court made her decision on August 26, enforcing two concurrent five-year sentences. These sentences were issued following Smith’s earlier plea agreement related to drug charges he faced. The case, which was prosecuted by Assistant Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney Lindsay Whalen, began … Read more

Stone County Residents Unite in Class Action Lawsuit Over Utility’s Alleged Fiber Cable Trespass

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STONE COUNTY, Mo. — A group of residents has initiated a class action lawsuit against a utility company, alleging that the company’s fiber optic cables are unlawfully located on private property. The complaint has raised concerns over property rights and compensation for land use. According to the lawsuit, filed in the Missouri state court, the plaintiffs claim that the utility company installed its fiber cables without acquiring proper easements or permissions from property owners. The affected residents argue that this unauthorized use of land not only encroaches on their private property but also diminishes the … Read more