Louisville, KY – According to the police officials, the Department’s Homicide Unit, with assistance from the Fugitive Unit, has made an additional arrest in connection to the homicide investigation that occurred in the early morning hours of June 18, 2024, in the 8200 block of Greenwood Road at the Greenwood Boat Ramp in the Third Division.

A 16-year-old male juvenile was arrested without incident on Monday, July 1, 2024, in Louisville on an active warrant.

The juvenile is charged with Murder, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Assault 1st, and Possession of a Handgun by a Minor.

This incident remains under investigation.

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Louisville, KY – According to the police officials, this event will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Kroger located at 9501 Westport Road.

This event provides a valuable opportunity for residents to meet and engage with the Interim Chief, Executive Command, and officers from the Eighth Division.

Attendees are encouraged to bring any questions or concerns they may have.

The outreach aims to foster open communication and address issues related to gun violence in the community.

Local law enforcement looks forward to seeing community members there and working together towards a safer neighborhood.

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Louisville, KY – According to the police officials, in response to a recent surge in vehicle thefts and break-ins, LMPD has deployed its Air20 helicopter to aid in apprehending suspected thieves. The initiative aims to curb crimes of opportunity targeting vehicles left unlocked in neighborhoods.

“We have a powerful tool in our tool bag with our helicopter,” stated a spokesperson for the Louisville police department. “These thieves operate with a straightforward strategy: load up in a car, drive to a quiet neighborhood, and test door handles. It’s that simple.”

The department urged residents to secure their vehicles overnight and remove valuables to deter such crimes. Their efforts yielded results on June 12th when six individuals, including five adults and one juvenile, were apprehended. The announcement was made via the department’s social media channels, accompanied by footage captured by Air20 during the operation.

The video shows Air20 tracking a stolen Toyota Highlander occupied by eight suspected thieves in the far East End of Louisville. Despite reaching speeds of up to 110 MPH along Shelbyville Road, the vehicle was kept in sight as Air20 coordinated with ground units. The pursuit ended with suspects abandoning the vehicle and fleeing on foot.

“We will continue utilizing Air20 on a nightly basis to combat crime,” affirmed the spokesperson. “It’s hard to outrun a helicopter and a radio.”

The Louisville police department remains committed to leveraging Air20’s capabilities to enhance public safety and reduce criminal activity across the city.

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Louisville, KY – According to the police officials, the fatal incident took place around 3 a.m. on June 18 at the Greenwood Boat Ramp on Greenwood Road.

The 21-year-old suspect, James Reece, faces several charges, including Murder (complicity), Assault 1st (complicity), Tampering with Physical Evidence (complicity), and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.

The original incident report detailed that LMPD’s Third Division responded to a shooting at the Greenwood Boat Ramp, where they found an adult male with a gunshot wound. Officers provided immediate first aid, including applying a chest seal, until EMS arrived and transported the victim to University Hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival.

Additionally, a second adult male, also injured in the incident, was brought to University Hospital by private means. His injuries were considered non-life-threatening.

The relationship between the victims is currently unknown. The LMPD Homicide Unit is leading the investigation.

Anyone with information is urged to call the anonymous Crime Tip Hotline at 502-574-LMPD (5673) or use the Crime Tip portal at LMPD Crime Tip Portal.

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Due to ongoing operational needs, specific details of the investigation are currently withheld. However, the results speak volumes:
– 2 rifles
– 4 handguns, one equipped with a machine gun conversion “switch”
– 3 other packaged “switches”
– Approximately $25,000 in suspected drug money
– 40 ecstasy pills
– Various quantities of THC wax, marijuana, and psychedelic mushrooms

This successful operation underscores the dedication and efficiency of Detective Helm and the entire 6th Division Impact Unit, with invaluable support from the 7th Division Impact Unit. Their efforts have significantly reduced the availability of dangerous weapons on our streets.

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Mr. Hardin stands accused of robbing two businesses in the 5th Division—House of Gelish Nails and Bearnos Pizza—on June 10, 2024. The Robbery Detectives executed multiple search warrants in Montgomery County, KY, and Bath County, KY, leading to the recovery of evidence linked to both incidents.

This arrest marks a significant development as Mr. Hardin has a history of violent crime. In 2003, he committed 33 business robberies across Metro Louisville.

Subsequently, he was convicted in 2005 and served 20 years of a 40-year sentence before being paroled in 2022. Additionally, Mr. Hardin has prior robbery convictions in Warren, Meade, Nelson, Hardin, and Daviess Counties in Kentucky.

Currently, Mr. Hardin faces charges of Robbery 1st Degree and remains detained at the Montgomery County Jail pending further legal proceedings.

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The suspect, along with the vehicle depicted in images released by authorities, is alleged to have targeted areas including St. Andrews Church Rd, Arnoldtown Rd, and 3rd Street Road, all situated within LMPD’s Third Division.

Detectives from the Third Division are eager to speak with the individual pictured.

Anyone with pertinent information is encouraged to contact the Louisville Metro Police Department anonymously at (502) 574-LMPD (5673).

Residents and community members are urged to report any sightings or relevant details that may aid in the investigation and apprehension of the suspect.

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Upon arrival, they found a victim who had been severely beaten and had his vehicle, wallet, and phone stolen.

The victim was transported to the hospital for treatment.

During the investigation, officers discovered the stolen vehicle parked behind the Budgetel Inn at 3304 Bardstown Road. Surveillance footage revealed the suspects entering a room at the inn.

LMPD’s SWAT team was deployed and successfully extracted the suspects without further incident. All four suspects were arrested and charged accordingly.

A special shout out goes to the 2nd Division Patrol and Detectives, SWAT, and 6th Division Impact for their collaborative effort in arresting these alleged violent offenders and ensuring they are off the streets.

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Vehicle theft impacts not only property loss but also disrupts our sense of security and safety, and it can be connected to more serious violent crimes.

We are grateful for the dedication of our LMPD officers and detectives in bringing these alleged suspects to justice and helping to make our community safer.

LMPD has recovered stolen vehicles and several stolen firearms.

A juvenile arrested in relation to these crimes is not pictured.

These arrests (SEE PHOTO) resulted from the hard work of LMPD’s Criminal Interdiction Division, K-9, SWAT, Air Unit, officers from all 8 Patrol Divisions, Technical Operations, KSP Air Unit, and law enforcement agencies from Middletown, Oldham, Spencer, and Bullitt Counties.

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She also went at the Coach store at the Outlet Mall.

Police officials discovered that she was using a stolen credit card.

Ladies and gentlemen, if you have any information about the suspect, please call the LMPD at 502-574-LMPD.

Or, you can leave an online tip here.

No other information is available at the moment.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

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The 911 caller told the dispatcher that they spotted multiple juvenile males illegally entenng a detached garage locatca on a vacant property with what was reported as a suspected stolen vehicle. 

Officers respond to the 800 block of S. 38th Street. When they arrived on scene, they could hear subjects inside of the garage and had drawn their weapon due to multiple unknown threats.

As the officers waited for back up, the garage door opened, and multiple juveniles ran out of the garage. As one officer tried to detain the suspects, his service weapon discharged one bullet. The discharge is believed to have been unintentional.

One teen suspect was detained from the group that ran, but refused to answer any questions. 

Neither the officers nor the individual detained were injured during the incident. During further examination of the scene, no evidence presented itself that would alert officers on scene that anyone had been injured.

About an hour later, Norton Children’s Hospital personnel informed our officers that a teenage male made his way by private means, where he was treated for what is believed to be a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

LMPD was then informed that another teenage male arrived at Norton’s Hospital Downtown with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Both teens gave multiple conflicting statements to investigators regarding how they were shot and denied being at the 800 block of S. 38th Street scene.

Over the next few hours, LMPD detectives began reviewing body worn camera footage and other evidence to ascertain how the juveniles were shot.

 The officer was placed on administrative leave LMPD consulted with Kentucky State Police (KSP) and KSP instructed LMPD to conduct the investigation. 

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LMPD’s First Division officers responded Saturday 9-10-22 around 2:45pm to the 400 block of S. 26th Street on a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound at that location.

EMS was called to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. A short time after the initial shooting, First Division officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of Cedar Street on a report of another shooting. Upon arrival, they located an adult female victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

EMS was called to the scene and pronounced the victim deceased. Through the investigation, LMPD Homicide Detectives believe the two shootings are related.

A copy of the citation may be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Court (AOC) and a photograph of Mr. Gibson may be requested through the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections.

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It happened on Westport Road.

LMPD officers responded to a report of a stabbing.

The responding officers found one adult female victim.

Police said the 21-year-old woman, later identified as Nayeli Cordova, suffered life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital where she was later pronounced dead.

No other information is available at the moment.

Please call the Louisville Metro Police Department at (502) 574-LMPD (5673) if you have any information about this incident.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

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It happened on 5th Street near Jefferson and Market.

LMPD’s First Division responded to a report of a suspicious package.

A device, which appeared to be a pipe with wires protruding from it, was quickly located.

LMPD’s Bomb Squad determined the device was not an explosive.

The joint-investigation is active and ongoing.

Please call the anonymous tip line at 502 574-LMPD (5673) if you have any information about this incident.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available. 

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It happened in the 1000 block of LaSalle Road.

Lexington Police Department officers responded to a shooting call.

When the officers arrived, they located two victims suffering from gunshot wounds.

The victims, a 49-year-old male and a 20-year-old female, were pronounced deceased at the scene.

Police officials said that 3 additional male victims were later found at a local hospital, suffering from reported non-life-threatening gunshot wound injuries.

The deceased victims’ names will be released by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office.

Detectives are asking residents in the area to please check their home surveillance video.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Lexington Police at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 tips app available at www.p3tips.com. 

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When officers arrived at the home, they found a little boy “unresponsive inside the residence.” Emergency medics, who were also called in at the time, “pronounced the victim deceased on the scene.”

While investigating the circumstances surrounding his violent death, detectives learned that the child suffered signs of “long-term” abuse.

Subsequently, the children’s caregiver and aunt, 53-year-old Yolanda Coale was taken into custody for aggravated child abuse the following day. She remains in custody on a $150,000 bond.

According to WTVY, the 9-year-old sister of the deceased has also been charged with assault. Per reports, Coale allegedly told cops that she woke up that morning to the sounds of screams.

On investigating the matter, she found the 9-year-old beating her little brother with a broomstick. Per a complaint, the girl allegedly “did willfully torture, willfully abuse and cruelly beat” the little boy, reports PEOPLE. The identity of the siblings has not been made public by the police. 

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It happened when the victim was reportedly leaving the Planet Fitness on Outer Loop.

Her name is Taylor Booth and she was reportedly robbed by two armed suspects.

The suspects reportedly stole her black 2016 Ford Taurus, phone, Apple watch, purse and wallet.

They drove off in her car with a silver four door sedan trailing behind them.

This incident remains under investigation.

This story will be updated.

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Louisville Metro Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of Fountain Avenue after the 911 caller told the dispatcher that a 9-month-old baby was not breathing.

The responding officers found the baby and said the infant was pronounced dead.

No other information is available at the moment.

This incident remains under investigation by the LMPD’s Homicide Unit.

Depend on us to keep you updated.

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It happened in the 3000 block of Bon Air Avenue.

LMPD officers were responding to a report of domestic trouble when a male on a motorcycle struck the officer. 

According to reports, the LMPD officers suffered injuries and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Other officers chased the motorcyclist who crashed on Taylorsville Road.

The unidentified suspect was arrested and taken into custody.

The suspect was not injured, LMPD officials said.

This incident remains under investigation.

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