Reader Comments

" Yes, I do know that the Vanceburg address covers a large majority of the county (I'm one of those it covers and I'm not in city limits). The article's statement "of Vanceburg" may imply that the person is within the city limits. It didn't state "with a Vanceburg address", thus my question. But for those people not in Lewis County they may not have realized the Vanceburg address confusion so this should help.

As far as sheriff's departments in our counties. I'm sure there are people in both counties who think their dept's do both good AND bad work, it's the nature of the beast. I think that the LCSO does an excellent job of "promoting" itself in the local media and I'm not saying this as a bad thing. It does help the residents see that certain things are being done. Does this mean they're doing a super job in stopping all crime? Doubtful, no police anywhere can do that. I'm sure that both departments (Mason and Lewis) are doing all they can.

We must remember that politically elected officials have made some enemies before they ever took office (campaign hard-feelings, etc), so it is indeed a no win situation for them in regards to making everyone happy. It doesn't mean they couldn't do more, but it also doesn't mean they aren't trying to do the best they can. "

" I agree with you Mason County resident but you must understand that there is far more profit in running the checkpoints than there is in protecting you or your property which is why nothing has been done to help you. Understand further that the cops prefer soft targets...thieves and drug pushers have guns and fight back whereas the poor slob who is trying to drive to work is pretty much defenseless. It is sad that revenue has become primary concern of so-called law enforcement. "

" i wish we could give you all this sheriff dept. you would be ready to give it back in a little while.when they start picking on family members you know has never did anything wrong in life.i know for a fact there is no turth to this.
so ill trade you dept.anyday maybe yours wouldnt be after the inacent people that dont do nothing.
GOD BLESS YOU AND THEM TO. "

" i think the lcso dont do thier job all that wll my house was broken it to and they seem like they didnt even care and the guy who sodomy my little boy is still on the streets doing god knows what to other kids oh great job "

" To Mason: Maybe Lewis Co. isn't that bad after all. We'll stick with the name Lewis County just like Mason will eschew Basketball Mason Co. I think a statue or named street will suffice to honor the esteemed Bill Lewis. "

" I'm amazed of some of the spelling from the Lewis Co. people, but that's beside the point. Bill Lewis is a Lewis Co. resident, and I'm glad that he brought his experience back to his hometown. He knew we sure needed it. He has cleaned up the county a great deal. AND no I do not think he is God. He has one deputy that would make a fine sheriff himself one day. (Make sure you all vote for Johnny Bivens when he runs for sheriff) In my opinion the only thing Bill falls short of when it's one of his own he goes far and beyond of covering for them when in fact he needs to use his excellent detective work and get to the source of what his own is doing that isn't so right. "

" i myself dont think he is guilty.i have known him all my life .i will never beleave he did anything. "

" Excuse me. You want the facts, my home has been broken into twice, my car has had parts stolen. Not to mention several of my neighboors. We take turns watching each others' property. NOTHING has been done about this. So sorry for your ignorance, and there are lots of people who feel the way I do. All I can say to you is WAKE UP in whatever world you live in. "

" Dear Mason resident:

I know you do not speak for all Mason residents, but your ignorance and arrogance should at least be backed up by some correct grammar and some facts. Just depending on your sense of superiority did not work. "

" Good job lewis co officals! very proud to be a part of a community that has assembled a group of people who do in fact care to do their job and seek justice for the people of this county and thanks again to for stepping up patrols in tollesboro!And to the folks who do not pay lewis co taxes or even reside here i think it would be a good idea to manage your county and not ours!Go getem bill! "

" before anyone goes to blame these two u all dont no all the facts and they are my family and i will never beleive it they have never been in trouble till now and wilma's own sister and family dont beleive it and yes we have a good sherriff and he does a lot of drug arrests and more differant arrest im not saying anything bad about him i really like him all im saying is i dont think ron and wilma is guilty "

" to answer the above comment the address of these persons may say Vanceburg but roughly 70% of the people in lewis county with Vanceburg as an address do not live within the city limits. These persons fall into that catagory "

" I agree, Lewis County has a great sheriff. We here in Mason County need some help catching all of the theives and drug activity. All the police know how to do here is checkpoints. "

" I my self think they should name Lewis county billy Lewis County and not Lewis and Clark people people in Lewis county acts like Sheriff Lewis is God or something I my self think the sheriff in mason and fleming county are doing wonderful work just they dont always use the news paper and news to brag about all there work. if he doing so good why is there so much more drugs in lewis county then any other county? "

" would just like to let lcso that we appreciate the patroling of tollesboro it feels safer knowing that there is a presence here in our town good job mr lewis hope to see you on the ballot in the future!!!!!!! "

" Thank you "More Sheriff Lewis Needed". Most of the residents of Lewis Co. are proud to have Bill Lewis as our sheriff, he brings an abudance of experience to the job that could not be held from someone else. He had many years experience as a Ky State Police Detective, and hopefully has passed on alot of his knowledge to his deputies.
However, there are people in the community who do not like him. Simply for the fact, that he or his deputies have put some of their family members in jail. Well, I for one have had some of my family members put in jail by him, and couldn't be more pleased (that is where they belong). We, as a community, need to support this sheriff and his deputies more.
The other sad fact is, they bring in the criminals, and they are found guilty by the court or jury, then only for the judge to give them a slap on the wrist. What a sad failure to the end of the judicial system
The best thing we could do to continue to support this sheriff's dept is to elect judges who will give the punishments to fit the crimes. "

" While I applaud the LCSO for their investigation and if the individuals are found guilty they've taken criminals off the streets. My only question is...if these individuals were both Vanceburg residents what role did the city police play in this? Did the acts occur outside the city? While the sheriff's department has jurisdiction over the entire county typically a city force will handle activity within their limits. I'm no law scholar I'm just wondering. "

" Good work Sheriff Lewis! Once again, you display the utmost in professionalism and committment to your job and your community. If only we could get you, or someone of your stature, in Fleming County. Unfortunately, you are a very rare breed, so it would be next to impossible to find someone who could match your capabilities. Sadly, the criminals in Lewis county probably are already afraid, and will likely just move to Fleming or Mason county where they can continue their crimes without fear of repercussion. "