Clarksville
CRIME & SAFETY
Clarksville Police to have presence in all the city’s schools this fall
When classes start in the fall, there will be an officer in every one of Clarksville’s schools for the first time. The city reached an agreement with Providence High to bring an SRO to the building for the 2024-25 school year.
One Dead, One Injured After Shooting Inside Store
A person was killed and another was taken to the hospital after a shooting inside a business on Dixie Highway in Valley Station on Saturday morning, according to Louisville Metro Police. LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said police responded to a report of a shooting at a business in the 8800...
Photos released of possible homicide suspects connected to Thorton’s deadly double shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Almost a month after a deadly double shooting at a Thorton’s gas station in Louisville, police have released photos of two people they believe are connected. The shooting happened during the afternoon on June 8 at Dixie Highway and West Hill Street. Police said two...
'We want to do the right thing': Interim police chief reacts to blistering resignation letter from former boss
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville's interim police chief is addressing claims about the issues within LMPD, made nonother than by the former chief herself. On Tuesday, WHAS11 obtained the scathing resignation letter Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel sent to Mayor Craig Greenberg on June 25, where she offers insight into what she believes is holding the department back.
LMPD: Woman in custody after young boy found wandering the street in west Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A child found wandering in the street in west Louisville ended in a woman’s arrest who was wanted on multiple warrants. Around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Metro Police said officers were called to South 15th and Magazine Streets on reports of a child seen wandering in the street.
2024’s Most Dangerous Cities in Kentucky: Louisville Tops the List Amid Rising Crime
Most Dangerous Cities in Kentucky 2024: Louisville Leads in Crime Rates. 2024 Crime Surge: Louisville Tops List of Kentucky’s Most Dangerous Cities. In 2024 Kentucky‘s beauty and culture are overshadowed by safety concerns in some cities, according to the report of SOUTHWEST JOURNAL. Recent FBI data shows a worrying rise in crimes with Louisville at the top for violence marked by a recent downtown shooting. Despite its fame for the Kentucky Derby, Louisville now holds the title of the state’s most dangerous city a trend observed over the last four years. Other cities often overlooked also show high crime rates. RoadSnacks analyzed 74 cities and found that crime rates here are well above the national average. Whether you’re a long-time resident or thinking of moving it’s important to stay informed and cautious as Kentucky’s lovely landscape can sometimes hide its dangers.
Juvenile suspect is the 2nd arrested for murder at Greenwood Boat Ramp in June
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A juvenile is charged with murder after a 21-year-old man was shot at the Greenwood Boat Ramp in June, the second person charged in the case. In a news release Tuesday, Louisville Metro Police only identified the juvenile as "ML." No age was given. The juvenile is charged with murder, assault, tampering with physical evidence and possession of a handgun by a minor.
Coroner identifies 29-year-old man shot and killed in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 29-year-old man who was shot and killed in Louisville's Algonquin neighborhood last week has been identified. According to the Jefferson County Coroner, Dion Sutton was identified as the victim of the shooting on June 28 at 23rd and Algonquin Parkway. LMPD spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said...
Police offering $5K reward after multiple guns stolen at Jeffersonville gun store
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- At least three people broke into the Kentuckiana Gun Store over the weekend and stole several guns. A $5,000 reward has been offered for information that will lead to an arrest after the southern Indiana gun store was burglarized on Sunday. Jeffersonville Police Department responded to...
Louisville Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm
A Louisville man was sentenced this week to 5 years and 3 months in federal prison for possessing a firearm after having previously been convicted of a felony offense. U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett of the Western District of Kentucky, Special Agent in Charge R. Shawn Morrow of the ATF Louisville Field Division, and Interim Chief Paul Humphrey of the Louisville Metro Police Department made the announcement.
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