CRIME & SAFETY
Victim identified in deadly Winchester Road crash
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - One person has died as a result of a collision involving an intoxicated driver, late Friday night, according to Lexington Police. The Fayette County Coroner confirmed that 54 year-old Billy Joe Williamson Jr. was the victim in the fatal accident. Units responded to the 3400 block...
Man found shot in downtown Lexington
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Several police units responded to the 211 block of East Main Street & North Limestone at 10:35 P.M. Friday night. One adult male was found at the scene suffering from a gunshot wound and was taken to the hospital with life threatening injuries. There is no...
16-year-old arrested in connection with Lexington shooting
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A teenager has been charged in connection with a shooting in Lexington. It happened on April 26 in the 400 block of Bainbridge Court. When officers arrived at the scene, buildings and vehicles in the area had been struck by gunfire. A woman also arrived at a Lexington hospital with reported non-life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound.
Suspect arrested in connection with Lexington murder
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a Lexington murder. Police say 18-year-old Wilmer Romero is accused in the April 4 shooting death of 18-year-old Dennis Ruiz Trujillo Jr. Police say officers responded to a scene on Carlisle Avenue. Officers found Trujillo suffering from a...
Lexington mayor honors correctional officers
LEXINGTON, Ky. — This week is National Correctional Officers Week, recognizing the men and women across the country working with inmates at correctional centers at a local, state and federal level. You won’t see them on the streets, but corrections officers in Lexington and other communities play a major...
1 injured after shooting on Kelsey Drive
LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — Lexington police are investigating a Wednesday shooting that injured one person on Kelsy Drive. The Lexington Police Department told FOX 56 News that officers were dispatched at 3:36 p.m. to the 1100 block of Kelsy Drive after reports of gunshots. Police said when officers...
Gilbert mom claims Police meddling with her 'parental relations'
Ten months after the mysterious death of a toddler, Gilbert Police say the investigation remains open. It’s despite the fact that the Maricopa County Medical Examiner ruled the death was caused by a probable seizure brought on by a virus. Now, the child’s mother has taken the first steps to sue Gilbert Police, demanding the department close the case and clear her name.
Sen. Rand Paul tackles crime and violence issues in Lexington visit
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Senator Rand Paul, R-Ky., visited the Commonwealth Friday and discussed various topics with local leaders in three Kentucky cities. Paul’s first stop of the day was in Lexington. Senator Paul met with Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, law enforcement officials and other community stakeholders to discuss...
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