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Magoffin man arrested after nearly hitting police car
SALYERSVILLE, Ky. — A Magoffin County man is facing a number of charges after police say he nearly ran head-on into a police car, then allegedly swallowed drug evidence before being taken to jail.
Billy Jack Montgomery, 72, of Salyersville, was pulled over Thursday evening after he rounded a corner and nearly struck a Salyersville Police car. He was pulled over and arrested for DUI, wanton endangerment and two counts of drug possession after police found marijuana and a pill bottle containing four Xanax, three Adderall and half a Neurontin tablet.
When the officer got out of the police car to speak to Montgomery’s ex-wife about his arrest, the police report accuses him of reaching through a gap in the cage between the front and back seats, grabbing the pill bottle, and eating all of the pills inside.
He reportedly admitted what he did when the officer got back in the car, then complained that his heart was racing and he felt funny.
Montgomery was taken to the hospital to be cleared before being taken to jail.
Police also filed an evidence-tampering charge against him.
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Stanley named Mountain Top Media Sports Director
PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Mountain Top Sports has announced the hiring of Braxton Stanley as its new Sports Director.
A native of Pike County, Stanley brings a strong background in athletics and local sports to the position. He played varsity basketball for five seasons at East Ridge High School and graduated in 2023. He later continued his basketball career at the University of Pikeville, where he played for two seasons.
“I’m excited to begin this new chapter as the Sports Director at Mountain Top Sports,” Stanley said. “It’s especially meaningful to have the opportunity to serve the same region where I grew up and played high school basketball. The experiences, friendships, and memories I made here helped shape who I am, and I’m grateful for the chance to give back to the community that supported me along the way. I look forward to helping create positive experiences and opportunities for the next generation of athletes.”
In addition to his experience as a player, Stanley has spent three seasons as a KHSAA basketball official in the 15th Region, giving him firsthand knowledge of the area’s high school sports landscape.
“We are so happy to introduce Braxton as our new Sports Director,” Mountain Top Media President Cindy May Johnson said. “He’s lived and breathed local sports both as an athlete and an official. That experience, combined with his integrity, work ethic and passion for success, will be integral as Mountain Top Sports continues to provide the region’s most trusted and professional sports coverage.”
Stanley is currently completing a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a minor in Entrepreneurship at the University of Pikeville and is expected to graduate in December.
Outside of sports, Stanley is also an entrepreneur, owning Stanley Lawn Services and L&B Firewood.
As Sports Director, Stanley will help lead Mountain Top Sports’ coverage of high school and local athletics across Eastern Kentucky.
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