Deputies in Laurel County are searching for a man who they say committed at least two large scale thefts at a Walmart this month. The first theft happened on May 1 at a Walmart near Corbin. Deputies say A man took over $1,446 worth of electronics, tools and equipment. Then deputies say the same man committed another big theft just 5 says later on May 6. Deputies believe he took over $2,367 worth of goods from the same store. Security cameras captured the man leaving the store with a buggy full of items both times. He drove a dark colored car, possibly a Chrysler 300. The items stolen included routers, batteries, chargers, electronic tools and equipment, and Duck pants. Anyone with any information regarding this suspect is asked to contact Sgt. Robbie Grimes at the Laurel County Sheriff’s office at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000 and the information will be strictly confidential.

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A man shot Wednesday afternoon in Morgan County remained in critical condition at UK Hospital on Thursday.

Kentucky State Police said Sam Sparks, 21, was shot along Perry Road in the county.

“The man shot him twice: once in the chest and once in the shoulder,” Sparks’ brother-in-law, Brian Gibbs told LEX 18’s Josh Breslow.

While it’s clear that Sparks was shot multiple times, investigators are trying to figure out what led up to the incident.

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“We’re still trying to gather all the information that’s involved in this case,” said Trooper Joe Veeneman with Kentucky State Police. “There’s a possibility, looking into this case, that it could be a situation where it was a self-defense.”

According to Sparks’ family, the young man was on Perry Road to help a woman track down a stolen motorcycle. While Sparks was down on the ground looking at a bike’s VIN, Gibbs said shots were fired.

Sparks was flown to UK Hospital with injuries considered to be life-threatening. While Sparks could require surgery, Gibbs said the 21-year-old is expected to survive.

“I know there’s two sides to every story. We don’t know his side because he’s in the condition that he’s in,” said Gibbs.

Sparks’ family told LEX 18 that they want the shooter to be charged; however, State Police said that decision will be likely be left up to a grand jury.

Five people have  been arrested in connection with a  Georgetown shooting.

Police say two 17-year-old boys are the ones who shot eight rounds at an apartment in Northern Heights  Monday. They are charged with four counts of wanton endangerment due to the four people inside. Several bullets narrowly missed 18-year-old Sabastian Kincaid who was sitting on his mother’s couch during the shooting.

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Two other 17-year olds and 18-year-old Arlando Morris are also charged in connection with the case.  Police say the “wanna-be” gang members may have had a beef with Kincaid.  However, Kincaid’s mother says her son doesn’t  know the five suspects. She says they were after a friend of his who was threatened at school after the shooting and reported it.

“He said he told his principal at school that the boy came to him and told him “How did you like what I did to the Heights? I shot up the place. And he said I don’t even live there that’s my friend’s house,” says Kincaid.

Police are actively searching for 23-year-old Alexander (Alex) Abriana.

He was last heard from on Friday, May 8, when he last spoke with his mother. Alex was last seen Sunday, May 10 around 4 p.m.

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Surveillance video shows Alex leaving his white Lexus SUV on the Cleveland State University campus, in a parking lot at the intersection of East 21st Street and Payne.

Police note that Alex suffers from depression and was diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Alex Abriani, contact the Highland Heights Police Department at 440-442-1221.

One man is behind bars, and two men are on the run, for a double shooting that left a Madison County man dead overnight.

The Clark sheriff’s Department said Roy Combs was killed early Wednesday morning on Athens Boonesboro Road. Investigators said he had been shot.

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On Monday afternoon Kentucky State Police arrested 46-year old Don Attaway for Murder. Troopers said Kirk A. Garrett, 47 years old of Richmond and Christopher W. Coleman, 35 years old of Richmond are both wanted in connection to the murder investigation. KSP said the men may be driving a 2002 Black Toyota pick-up, and are considered armed and dangerous.

The Clark County Sheriff’s Department said during the crime another man was also hit in the leg with a bird shot from a shotgun. From the Clark County Detention Center, Roy’s sister, Sonia Combs, said she had an idea of what happened.

“As far as I know it was a setup.  They took him down there to kill him,” said Sonia. She said she heard that there was some sort of a fight, possibly over a girl, that led to Roy’s murder.

“Just mad at the situation. Like, why was he there?  Why they did it? What would cause someone to do such a horrible thing to somebody?” asked Sonia.

While Roy’s family waits for arrests, they’re focused on saying goodbye. They spent Wednesday celebrating what would have been Roy’s 26th birthday.

With pictures, balloons, and plenty of friends and family it was a somber get together in Richmond.

“We’d be celebrating his birthday today,” said Roy’s father, Roy Combs Sr. Instead, “We are planning a funeral,” said Roy’s sister, Virginia Combs.

For Roy’s family the painful reality is setting in. The man they loved and called the family protector, who was known best by his childhood nickname “Hooch,” was killed early Wednesday morning.

“I just feel so much hurt and pain, anger. Because of the way he died,” said Roy Sr.

“He was murdered this morning. He was shot in the head,” said Virginia, as she sobbed.

Family said that the news of an arrest brought relief, but they hope all of the suspects are caught.

“There’s some evil people in this world, but they will all pay at the end,” said Roy Sr.

Still, justice won’t bring back Roy, so family spent his birthday writing messages on balloons and saying goodbye to the man who will be missed.

If you have any information in this case, you’re asked to call Kentucky State Police.

A former healthcare worker in Fulton County has been indicted on an assault charge for allegedly putting a hot pepper in an elderly person’s mouth. A press release from Attorney General Jack Conway’s office states Crystal Marie Leyhue, 34, was a caregiver at the Haws Memorial Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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The indictment stems from something that allegedly happened back in November of 2014. It says Leyhue put a hot pepper in an 82 year old resident’s mouth and laughed at their reaction, and there is apparently video evidence of this happening. Another employee at the facility says they saw what happened and reported it to her superiors. Leyhue was then fired and now faces a 4th degree assault charge.

The case is being prosecuted by Fulton County Attorney Rick Majors. She could spend a year in jail if convicted.

A grand jury has indicted 3 people for allegedly killing a tourist a Canadian tourist in town for the Kentucky Derby. Prosecutors say the grand jury charged Fahed Abu-Diab, Fatima Abu-Diab and Tyrone Thomas with the shooting death of 49 year old Scott Hunter. Police say Hunter and a friend were walking back to their hotel a few hours after the Derby ran and the three men decided to rob them. But the robbery got out of hand and Hunter was shot during a struggle with the attackers. No trial date has been set.

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