CRIME & SAFETY
Jamey Noel, Sheriff Charged With Stealing Millions, Also Accused by Own Family of Pocketing Their Inheritance
Jamey Noel, the former sheriff and GOP political leader of Clark County, Indiana, is accused by his niece and nephews of stealing from their inheritance. Noel has already pleaded not guilty to 25 felony counts of corruption and stealing public money.
30-year-old man arrested in southern Indiana on felony business fraud charges
CLARK COUNTY, Ind. — A man was arrested in southern Indiana Wednesday on charges related to corrupt business practice. Officers with the Clark County Sheriff's Office arrested 30-year-old Ihanko Carrasquel. He was charged with corrupt business influence, auto theft, fraud and identity deception. Carrasquel is accused of committing fraud...
3 women rescued after being held hostage by Louisville man during hours-long standoff
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Three women were rescued after being held hostage by a Louisville man during an hours-long standoff. Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) was dispatched to the 1300 block of Seelbach Avenue around 3:30 p.m. Wednesday on a report of a "possible wanted person." According to an arrest citation,...
Man found dead inside of vehicle after shooting in downtown Louisville, police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man is dead after a shooting in downtown Louisville Wednesday. Aaron Ellis, a spokesman for Louisville Metro Police, said officers responded to a report of a shooting at 10th Street and West Broadway around 5 p.m. Upon arrival, officers found several vehicles involved in a...
Man dies during surgery after shooting self during foot pursuit, Louisville police say
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man died during surgery after shooting himself during a foot pursuit on Tuesday, according to Louisville Metro Police. Sgt. Matt Sanders, a spokesperson for LMPD, said officers tried to stop a vehicle in the 4300 block of Sunset Avenue just before 5:30 p.m. in the city's Chickasaw neighborhood. That's off Hale Avenue, not far from Flaget Field Park.
Crews responding to fire in Portland neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - Crews are currently working at a structure fire in west Louisville. MetroSafe said a call came in on Thursday at 9:27 a.m. about a fire in the 1800 block of Northwestern Parkway. There’s no official word on if anyone was hurt. Drivers should avoid this...
LMPD installing new license plate reading ‘Flock’ cameras
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) - From recovering stolen vehicles to identifying suspects, Flock cameras have been a game changer for police – helping departments solve crime like never before. Police departments like St. Matthews and Elizabethtown have recently expanded their use of Flock cameras, giving officers a new tool to...
Man arrested in connection with December murder in Louisville's Russell neighborhood
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A man wanted on a murder warrant for a fatal shooting in Louisville's Russell neighborhood last December has been arrested. Louisville Metro Police said the department's Fugitive Unit arrested Cornell Hill, 48, for the Dec. 2, 2023 murder at 24th Street and Elliott Avenue. According to...
FBI warns RiverLink customers about unpaid toll bill scam
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- If you've crossed a toll bridge recently because free bridges were not open, you could fall for a nationwide scam that's now targeting RiverLink users in Kentucky and Indiana. With the 2nd Street Bridge recently closed for repairs for weeks, and then shut down again for...
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