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Kentucky’s Dark Side: Violent Crime Soars in Bowling Green and Beyond
The report highlights Bowling Green as the most hazardous city in Kentucky, with a violent crime rate of 343 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4,446 incidents per 100,000 residents. The city, famous for its Corvette production, also saw 247 reported violent crimes in 2020, including 71 robberies.
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.
LMAS asking the public for help after 2 dogs were found dead inside trash bag
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Officials with Louisville Metro Animal Services are asking the public for information about two dead dogs found abandoned in Valley Station. LMAS says the two dogs were found last Tuesday behind a business in Valley Station, although they didn’t specify where the business is located. The two dogs were left dead in a trash bag in a wooded area behind the business.
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...
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...
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.
'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.
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.
Man identified in Algonquin neighborhood shooting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - The name has been released of the man who died at the University of Louisville Hospital after a shooting in the Algonquin neighborhood in late June. The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Dion Sutton, 29, of Louisville. Louisville Metro police officers were...
On pace to become 1 of the deadliest years in Louisville history
We're halfway through 2024, and there's a heaviness to it. It's a holiday week, but homicides are making headlines. We've become accustomed to turning on the TV and seeing another shooting plastered across the screen. The numbers don't lie. You can take a look for yourself. Approximately 90 people have already been shot and killed this year, with most of the shootings happening in west or southwest Louisville. That's compared to 150 people who were murdered all of last year.
Louisville man arrested on gun, drug charges
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A man was arrested on Monday on gun and drug charges, according to a post from the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said that during a traffic stop as part of a narcotics investigation around 3:45 p.m. near Joe Prather Highway and Vineland Park Place in Vine Grove, Michael Hardy of Louisville was arrested for an active warrant from Pulaski County, Kentucky.
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