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Family believes 13 and 12-year-old boys killed in Louisville within 24 hours were friends, targeted
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A 13-year-old boy and his 12-year-old friend were shot and killed in Louisville 24 hours apart, and loved ones say they believe someone targeted their young lives. "I want to know what's wrong with this picture," said Dawn Brown, covering her face with a ski mask...
5 Most Hazardous Cities in Kentucky: Violent Crime Rates Soar in 2022
Top 5 Most Hazardous Cities in Kentucky for 2022 – A Must-Read Before You Move Rising Crime Rates in Kentucky – Louisville Tops the List of Most Violent Cities According to the Southwest Journal, if you’re from Kentucky, you know there’s more to worry about than just Wildcats fans in Lexington and illegal distillers in […]
Thieves are targeting EBT funds, more than 2,000 Kentuckians affected
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Reports of theft from EBT accounts is rapidly rising in Kentucky. According to the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, there have been more than 2,000 EBT theft claims submitted in the first quarter of 2024 alone. That amounts to more than $1 million of...
Louisville man accused of stealing credit card information from customers at local restaurants
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A Louisville man is accused of stealing credit card information from customers at local restaurants and spending thousands of dollars. Justin Fox, 27, was arrested and charged with credit card fraud in three separate cases. According to court documents, Fox admitted to writing down customers' credit...
Motorcyclist hospitalized in Bardstown Road crash over the weekend has died
A motorcyclist hospitalized after a Bardstown Road crash on Saturday afternoon has died from his injuries, Louisville Metro Police said in a statement Thursday morning. LMPD spokesman Dwight Mitchell said witnesses told the department they observed a motorcycle traveling “at a high rate of speed” run a red light at the intersection of Bardstown Road and Tyler Lane. After, Mitchell said, the driver “was thrown from the motorcycle and struck a vehicle that was operating eastbound on Tyler Lane.”
Juvenile Arrested In Boat Ramp Shooting
A juvenile, the second person charged in the case, is charged with murder after a 21-year-old man was shot at the Greenwood Boat Ramp in June. 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.
Traffic Stop Leads To Drug Arrest
A traffic stop, near Joe Prather Highway and Vineland Park Place in Vine Grove Monday afternoon, resulted in an arrest and drug bust. Pursuant to a joint narcotics investigation, conducted by the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office and Kentucky State Police DESI West, the suspect and operator of the vehicle, 49 year-old Michael R. Hardy of Louisville, was placed under arrest for an active warrant issued out of Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Louisville's gang culture has changed, interim LMPD chief says; 'So that's what we're doing.'
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The landscape of Louisville's gang problem has changed in recent years, leading authorities to seek out new ways to address the issue. That's according to LMPD interim Chief Paul Humphrey. It's one of many topics he addressed in a sit-down interview with WHAS11 this week. "The...
Internal Investigation Launched After Viral Traffic Stop Video Involving Golfer Scottie Scheffler
In a recent development, three Kentucky State troopers are facing an internal investigation following the release of a viral traffic stop video. The footage has sparked widespread debate and raised questions about law enforcement practices. The incident began when police detained golfer Scottie Scheffler, which was captured on camera and...
Kentucky police officer rescues dog from busy interstate
JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. — Quick-thinking Friday morning from a passerby and a Jeffersontown police officer led to the rescue of a dog from a busy highway. Jeffersontown police responded to a call Friday morning from a man driving on I-64 who spotted a dog in a small clearing in the median. What happened next will make you smile.
Louisville Metro Police asking for help in locating missing 20-year-old woman
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville police are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 20-year-old woman. Angelina Stephens has been missing since June 22 and is believed to be in danger. Stephens is believed to be in Louisville. Police said Stephens has hazel eyes and brown hair. If...
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