Tag: Kentucky agencies

Patrol

Suspect Arrested in Kentucky After Leading Officers on Multiple County Pursuit in Stolen Indiana Police Vehicle

The incident began around 9 a.m. with a traffic stop. The Chandler Police reportedly stopped the suspect for reckless driving, and ended up in a confrontation with the driver who was wearing motorcycle helmet.

April 21, 2025

Command

Louisville Metro’s Interim Chief Promoted to Chief

Paul Humphrey took over as interim chief in June when former Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel was suspended for her handling of a sexual harassment claim within the department.

September 16, 2024

Patrol

Kentucky Agencies Can Get Money from State to Buy Body Armor, Other Gear

Kentucky's General Assembly launched the Body Armor Grant program earlier this year. The attorney general's office said the grants will support police and first responders in not only purchasing body armor but other gear.

July 19, 2024

Command

Louisville Chief Resigns Less Than Two Weeks After Suspension

Paul Humphrey, who has been leading the department as acting chief following her suspension, will lead the department as interim chief.There will not be a search for a permanent chief at this time.

June 26, 2024

Command

Louisville Chief Suspended Over Handling of Sexual Harassment Claim

Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey will take over as acting chief. He has served LMPD for 18 years, and serves as the leading officer working with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to bring reform to the department mandated by a consent decree.

June 12, 2024

Patrol

Louisville Officer Disciplined for Not Turning on Body Camera During Golfer’s Arrest

Louisville Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel announced Thursday morning, in a joint press conference with Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, that Detective ​​Bryan Gillis was counseled by his supervisor after an investigation.

May 24, 2024

Patrol

Louisville Officers Who Arrested Golf Pro to be Investigated

According to an arrest report, Louisville Detective Bryan Gillis suffered injuries in the incident, but Greenberg said there was no police footage of the incident.

May 21, 2024

Command

Retired Kentucky Chief Serving as Sergeant on Same Agency He Commanded Dies from Medical Emergency

Winchester Police say William Marty Jackson II served in law enforcement for 50 years and was chief of police from 1989 to 2008.

April 17, 2024

Patrol

Kentucky Deputy Shot Serving Papers, Saved by Vest

Police say his vest saved his life, saying if it had hit even just an inch away from where it did, in either direction, this could have been a very different situation.

March 19, 2024

Training

Louisville Firearms Instructor Suspended for Accidentally Shooting Recruit During Training

During the training exercise, a recruit was walking across the room and kept leaving himself open as a target, according to the instructor. He said he wanted to drive home the point that the recruit needed to keep himself covered up.

January 30, 2024

Investigations

Woman Arrested for Illegally Distributing Drugs at Louisville Pharmacy’s Drive-Thru Window

Records say surveillance footage and deletion reports showed that the suspect was likely responsible for 3,060 missing doses from the pharmacy

December 19, 2023

Investigations

Louisville Authorities Release Manifesto of Mass Killer Who Critically Wounded Rookie Officer

Authorities found multiple disturbing social media posts and photos on the killer's phone. LMPD also discovered multiple notebooks where he wrote daily "diaries" about his unhappiness with his job direction, society, and political issues.

November 22, 2023