SUMMARY: Alexander Laykovich, 27, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was sentenced to 48 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Karen Caldwell for unlawful possession of firearms despite being adjudicated as mentally defective in January 2023, which barred him from owning guns. He was stopped in Stanford, Kentucky, in January 2024, while carrying body armor, knives, a recording device, and eight firearms. Further searches revealed 15 more firearms and explosive device parts. Laykovich will serve 85% of his sentence and face five years of probation. The case involved cooperation among federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prevented potential violence near Fort Knox.

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SUMMARY: A Kansas man, 41-year-old Justin R. Bevitt of Topeka, is accused of meeting and engaging in sexual activities with a 15-year-old Kentucky girl. Kentucky State Police began investigating after receiving a report of a juvenile leaving home with Bevitt. The investigation revealed multiple past encounters between Bevitt and the minor. With help from the Warren County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the Kansas Bureau of Investigation, authorities searched Bevitt’s Topeka residence on August 22, leading to his arrest. He faces charges including procuring a minor, unlawful transactions, and distributing sexual material involving a minor. Extradition and additional charges are pending. The case remains under investigation.

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SUMMARY: Quintissa Sherri Peake, a dedicated advocate for blood donation and sickle cell disease awareness, passed away at 44. Diagnosed with sickle cell disease as an infant, she received over 500 blood transfusions and called herself a “sickle cell warrior.” Peake worked at Kentucky Blood Center and volunteered extensively, inspiring many with her resilience and faith. A University of Kentucky graduate, she contributed to various community organizations in Eastern Kentucky, earning the Carolyn Sundy Award for leadership. Remembered for her fierce love of family and commitment to social justice, Peake’s legacy is one of strength, perseverance, and impactful advocacy.

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