CRIME & SAFETY
Former Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel accused of discussing criminal allegations with deputy auditor
State investigators allege former Clark County, Indiana Sheriff Jamey Noel, who faces 25 felony charges, had a "three-year relationship" with a deputy county auditor, according to court documents made public Thursday. In an affidavit for the ongoing criminal investigation of Noel, who served as county sheriff from 2015-2022, Indiana State...
Man shot multiple times Wednesday morning near downtown Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man was shot multiple times Wednesday morning near downtown Louisville. Louisville Metro Police spokesperson John Bradley said officers responded around 10:30 a.m. to Broadway and 9th Street, near the L&N Building, on the report of a person shot. Officers arrived on scene to find a man with multiple gunshot wounds.
Louisville police investigating double shooting, carjacking in St. Denis neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville Metro Police are investigating after two men were shot in the St. Denis neighborhood Tuesday afternoon, prompting a vehicle pursuit after a victim's car was stolen. Officers were called to the 4900 block of Saddlebrook Lane just after 3 p.m. on multiple reports of a...
Car crashes into Jeffersonville home with 5 people inside; child among those hurt
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — A car crashed into a house in Jeffersonville Tuesday with people inside. Police said they were routed to the scene around 12:15 p.m. You can see WLKY's interview with the Jeffersonville Assistant Chief of Police in the player below. Police arrived to find a car crashed...
Louisville police investigating after man found shot to death
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after he was shot Sunday night in Louisville's Russell neighborhood. Just before midnight, Louisville Metro police responded to a shooting in the 2500 block of West Chestnut Street, according to an LMPD news release. Officers found a man who had been shot....
LMPD: Man found dead on I-65 hit by 3 separate vehicles
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A man is dead after an apparent hit-and-run on Interstate 65 near the University of Louisville, according to police. Officers with the Louisville Metro Police Department's (LMPD) Fourth Division responded to a report of a hit-and-run on I-65 at Arthur Street around 9:15 a.m. on Monday.
Videos show car swerving moments before crash that killed JCPS teacher
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - New video shows a vehicle swerving into on-coming traffic minutes before crashing and killing a Jefferson County Public School teacher. An investigation by WAVE Troubleshooters also found 911 calls describing the suspected drunk driver’s car weaving into oncoming traffic and his 20-year history of troubles behind the wheel.
Body found near railroad tracks in Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - A death investigation is underway in the Russell neighborhood after Louisville police found a body near the railroad tracks Wednesday morning. Police said they were first notified about the body around 11:30 a.m. They responded to the 3100 block of Vermont Avenue in the alley. They said the body was found near the tracks.
More guns found in Jamey Noel's possession; judge threatens more jail time if it happens again
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. — More guns were found in former southern Indiana sheriff Jamey Noel's possession, but he avoided additional jail time Monday on his contempt of court charge. Former FBI agent Todd Brown took the stand Monday and discussed his search of four of Noel's properties sometime between April...
Man, child released from hospital after apparent 'drive-by shooting' in Southside neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police are still looking for any tips after a man and an 8-year-old child were shot on Sunday. Police said the incident happened in the 100 block of Kingston Avenue at the Heritage Green Apartments just before 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers found the 8-year-old...
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