Leaky muffler leads to pursuit, five felony and three misdemeanor charges

By John Estridge A Franklin County man was charged with five felonies and three misdemeanors after a failing muffler led to a car chase that went from Laurel to Fayette County, Saturday night, February 26. Patrick L. Atkins, 49, Old US 52, Laurel, was charged with Dealing in Methamphetamine, a Level 2 Felony; Dealing in …

Theft leads to felony meth charges for two Franklin County males

By John Estridge Two Franklin County men were arrested and charged with three felonies regarding meth and theft. Zachary J. Burkhart, 29, and Trevor L. Ruble, 24, were charged with Dealing in Methamphetamine, as a Level 2 Felony; and Possession of Methamphetamine, as a Level 4 Felony. Burkhart was also charged with Theft, as a …