CRIME & SAFETY
Elderly Louisville man yanked from home and slammed to ground by police receives $250,000 settlement
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – A 71-year-old man who was yanked out his home while wearing a bathrobe, thrown to the pavement face first and then handcuffed by police has received $250,000 to settle a lawsuit claiming Louisville and Jeffersontown officers used excessive force. The lawsuit filed on behalf of...
2 Louisville men arrested for shooting at Portland neighborhood bar
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Louisville men are behind bars for a shooting at a bar in the Portland neighborhood, according to Louisville Metro Police. Lewis Ronald pleaded not guilty to assault and eight counts of wanton endangerment. James Kolson faces complicity charges in the incident. Police say the men...
Man dies after being shot 'multiple times' in Parkland neighborhood, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed in the city's Parkland neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. Dwight Mitchell, a spokesperson for LMPD, said officers were called to 28th and Garland around 4 p.m. on a reported shooting. That's not far from Elliot Park and Brandeis Elementary School.
State Wants Jamey Noel to Pay Back $4 Million in 'Unlawful' Charges They Say Former Sheriff and Family Made
An Indiana audit released Monday by state accountants seeks $4.3 million from former sheriff Jamey Noel and his family as reimbursements for what auditors called "unlawful" luxury purchases made with fire agency funds.
Man stabbed in Jeffersonville park, suspect in custody
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WAVE) – Jeffersonville police have charged a man in connection with the stabbing of another man in a downtown park. According to Det. Lt. Samuel Moss, a department spokesperson, officers were called to Warder Park in the 100 block of E. Court Avenue around 7:50 p.m. Sunday. They found the stabbing victim and provided emergency medical care.
Boy Scouts Executive Director speaks on safety after 11-year-old boy was hit by tree limb
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) —A camping trip turned tragic over the weekend, with a tree falling on a tent housing three sleeping Boy Scouts. Because of this, there are rising concerns about safety protocols enforced by the scout leaders. 44News spoke with the Executive Director of the Buffalo Trace Council...
Louisville police encourage people to stay aware during Derby week
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky is welcoming visitors from all over the world this week for the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Ahead of the big day, Louisville Metro Government is working to keep everyone safe. The racetrack expects over 150,000 people on Saturday. Lt. Craig Browning, with the...
Kentucky State Police troopers conducting traffic safety checkpoints ahead of Oaks, Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Kentucky State Police troopers are starting the month of May with conducting periodic traffic safety checkpoints. This is according to a release from KSP Post 4, which includes Jefferson, Bullitt, Nelson, Meade, Breckinridge, LaRue and Grayson counties. Troopers are making sure drivers are sober and have...
Police investigating after man found shot in Jeffersontown
JEFFERSONTOWN, Ky. — A man is in the hospital after he was shot Sunday night in Louisville. At about 9:30 p.m., Louisville Metro police responded to a report of a shooting the 8900 block of Kaprun Court in Jeffersontown, according to an LMPD news release. Officers on scene found...
'Gamechanger' | Flock cameras helping Louisville police prevent crime, solve investigations
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- More cameras are being installed around Louisville to help police prevent and solve crimes. The camera at Central Avenue and Crittenden Drive near L&N Cardinal Stadium takes pictures of licenses plates as vehicles drive by. The cameras are helping LMPD so much, dozens more are being installed across the city.
Louisville man arrested, charged with murder in connection with shooting near Dairy Kastle
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting last month near Dairy Kastle. According to court documents, Demetrius Johnson, 35, of Louisville, was arrested Monday for the murder of Jordon Wells on March 30 in the 600 block of Eastern Parkway near Louisville's Saint Joseph neighborhood.
Officials give update on traffic, security plans for Kentucky Derby Week 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Mayor Craig Greenberg was joined by officials with Louisville Metro Government and Churchill Downs to give details on traffic and security plans for Kentucky Derby Week 2024. This update was held Tuesday morning at MetroSafe’s Emergency Operations Center. The Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) provided...
Darnell "Superchef" Ferguson's wife says her words were 'twisted' by police.
The wife of Food Network host and former Louisville restaurateur Darnell "Superchef" Ferguson is alleging her "words were twisted" by police after Ferguson was arrested on multiple charges, including felony counts of first-degree burglary and strangulation, in connection to a domestic incident in January. But the criminal case against him is still active, as confirmed by the Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney for Jefferson County.
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