Lexington
CRIME & SAFETY
Man sentenced for beating victim to death in Lexington parking garage
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A man convicted of a Lexington murder has learned his sentence. Benjamin Call was sentenced Thursday to 20 years. In March, a jury found Call guilty of the 2021 murder of John “Ty” Abner. Call was charged with murder after police found Abner unresponsive...
Lexington police investigating another drive-thru robbery at same McDonald’s
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - For the second time in two weeks, Lexington police are investigating a robbery that happened in a McDonald’s drive-thru. Police say the robbery happened around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday at the McDonald’s on Pimlico Parkway. The robber ran up to the victim’s car, pointed a...
Lexington police issue Golden Alert for missing man
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - 53-year-old Raborn Flanagan was last seen on the evening of May 15, 2024, in the area of Brannon Crossing. He is 5′11″ tall and around 175 pounds with grayish-brown hair and brown eyes. He may be wearing a blue or black shirt, jeans, and tennis shoes.
Lexington police search for accused porch pirate
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington police released doorbell camera footage, hoping the public could help identify the woman pictured. According to Lexington police, officers were dispatched to the 2400 block of Pascoli Place on May 10 regarding a reported theft. The victim told police that he had received...
Emergency crews respond to scene in Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Emergency crews responded to a scene Friday night in Lexington. It was reported on Laketower Drive, not far from Henry Clay High School and Lakeview Park. A WKYT crew on scene reported seeing at least seven first responder vehicles, along with several boats. WKYT is working...
Lexington restaurant catches alleged dine-and-dashers on camera
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A downtown Lexington restaurant is warning other businesses after diners allegedly walked out on a $200 bill. On Wednesday, Mama Tequila on West Short Street posted a video of a group of guests allegedly walking out on their tab. The business said the guests...
New details surrounding Henry Clay student death, fight video released
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — A video has turned up that seems to show a Henry Clay High School student breaking up a fight sometime in the days before he died. The video, which was shot by a student, contradicts a statement by the Fayette County Public Schools superintendent that reports of a fight were only rumors.
Crews respond to fire at Lexington recycling center
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Crews responded to a fire at the Lexington recycling facility. Fire officials tell us they were called out early Thursday afternoon to the facility in the 300 block of Thompson Road for a report of a structure fire. When crews arrived, they found a small fire...
Law enforcement officals discuss school safety following Lexington student’s death
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - It was Friday when 17-year-old Emmanuel Mwakadi died after experiencing a medical crisis in a Henry Clay High School classroom. His family’s attorney said the teen died from a traumatic brain injury they said he received while trying to break up a fight at school.
Winchester Police Reports
Winchester Police Department Compiled by Matt Cizek. The following arrests were reported by the Winchester Police Department between May 2-7. They are matters of record and not indications of guilt or innocence. May 2 Patrick Mashawn Ford, 28 – Possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle prohibited. Alcohol intoxication in a […] The post Winchester Police Reports appeared first on Winchester Sun.
One survivor tells story at Survivors Summit
LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – The Fayette County Sheriff’s Office hosted its first ‘Survivors Summit’ on Friday. An event to honor victims and survivors of all crimes. One speaker telling her story of losing her husband, who was a police officer in Lexington, 14 years...
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