FRANKFORT, KENTUCKY — State officials are urging Kentuckians to stay alert for holiday shopping scams, especially those involving gift cards, as Black Friday and the peak shopping season approach. The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) and the Kentucky Retail Federation have issued a warning to help residents recognize and avoid common fraud schemes circulating…
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — A 36-year-old Louisville man has been arrested and charged in connection with an October shooting in the city’s Russell neighborhood, according to police. The incident left another man injured and prompted a monthlong investigation by the Louisville Metro Police Department. Shooting Reported on West Chestnut Street Late on Oct. 21 Officers responded…
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY — A 34-year-old man has been arrested after a string of violent incidents Tuesday night that began with shots fired on the city’s north side and ended with a hit-and-run crash and a carjacking, according to the Lexington Police Department. Officers say the series of crimes unfolded over roughly 30 minutes across multiple…
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY — A 34-year-old Louisville man has been arrested after a series of violent incidents Tuesday night that included a shooting, an armed robbery, a stolen vehicle, and a hit-and-run crash, investigators said. The suspect, identified as Michael Peak, is facing multiple felony charges following a fast-moving crime spree across Lexington. Police Respond to…
TRIMBLE COUNTY, KENTUCKY — A former county sheriff accused of sexually abusing an employee during his time in office has accepted a plea deal, reducing the charge and allowing him to avoid jail time if he complies with court requirements. 53-year-old Charles Kelton, who previously served as the Trimble County Sheriff, entered his guilty plea…
PIKEVILLE, KENTUCKY — A juvenile has been taken into custody after two other minors were shot inside a Pike County residence on Tuesday, according to the Kentucky State Police. Troopers responded to the home on Rays Branch after receiving a 911 call reporting the incident. Troopers Discover Two Juveniles with Gunshot Wounds After 911 Call…
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY — Bluegrass Crime Stoppers and the Lexington Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man connected to a 2022 triple-victim shooting that left one man dead and two others hospitalized. Investigators say the case remains active and are urging anyone with information to come forward. One Man Killed, Two…
BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman captured on surveillance video after allegedly using a stolen credit card from a lost wallet. Investigators say the card was taken on Nov. 11, and used at multiple businesses across the city. Investigators Say Card Was Removed from Lost Wallet and…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Two West Virginia National Guard members deployed to the nation’s capital were critically wounded Wednesday afternoon in an ambush-style shooting just blocks from the White House, prompting a massive law-enforcement response from federal and local agencies. Officials say the attack appeared to be targeted, and the suspect — who was also shot…
LA CRESCENT, MINNESOTA — With winter weather approaching, the La Crescent Police Department is urging drivers across the Coulee Region to take extra precautions on the road and properly prepare their vehicles for harsh seasonal conditions. Officers say the right planning can prevent emergencies and help keep drivers safe during snowstorms and freezing temperatures. Police…