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Yahoo
23-05-2025
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Bowling Green man accused of groping unhoused man on park bench during house arrest
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (FOX 56) — A Bowling Green man was arrested on Wednesday after another man said he was groped while sleeping on a park bench. According to court documents, an unhoused man told authorities on Tuesday, May 20, that he was asleep on a park bench when he was 'touched inappropriately' by another man. 65-year-old man found dead after explosive Corbin house fire The Bowling Green Police Department wrote on Facebook on Friday that, based on a description given to officers by the man who was allegedly groped, the suspect was eventually identified as 51-year-old Lucio E. Diaz of Bowling Green. Officers found Diaz, who was reportedly serving time on house arrest. His ankle monitor data was reviewed and indicated that he was allegedly at the park pavilion the night the man had been touched without consent. According to an arrest citation, security cameras placed at the park showed Diaz allegedly walking up to the unhoused man on the bench and 'grabbing his genital area.' Diaz reportedly denied any sexual contact with him. Two dead in Ashland house fire Milky Way galaxy to illuminate summer Kentucky skies Kentucky Lt. Gov. Coleman surveys Laurel County damage Records show Diaz was arrested on Wednesday, May 21, and charged with first-degree sexual abuse. He was lodged in the Warren County Detention Center. The sexual abuse investigation remains ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Yahoo
Police Bodycam Footage Shows Corvette Factory Theft Suspect Arrest
Read the full story on The Auto Wire We covered before how on March 22 eight 2025 Corvettes were stolen from Bowling Green Assembly, but now we have police bodycam footage of one suspect being arrested. Police were able to recover Corvettes taken from the factory, but it seems the other suspects have gotten away, for bodycam footage, which was just released by Bowling Green Police Department on April 8, shows an officer chase the suspect, 21-year-old Deantae Walker as he ran away in a Lowe's parking lot. Walker and some other men called a car transport service to have a 2017 Corvette shipped to the Detroit area. However, when the driver showed up at the Low's parking lot, he found the men were waiting with three brand new C8 Corvettes. Thinking it was weird, the guy still started loading the sports cars. The men began pressuring him to work faster, and that coupled with undercarriage damage on one of the vehicles prompted the driver to reach out to police. When officers arrived, Walker started running through the parking lot, calling out to another man in a Jeep with Ohio license plates. His friend seemed to have ditched him as Walker was chased down, handcuffed, and arrested. Cops not only were able to recover the three stolen C8 Corvettes being loaded for transport, they found the other five the same day in two other locations. Sadly, we know those sports cars won't be delivered to customers and might even end up as scrap, all thanks to their being stolen. Walker's fate remains to be seen. We hope his accomplices are also caught before they can do another auto factory heist. Image via They Live/YouTube, Bowling Green Police Department Join our Newsletter, subscribe to our YouTube page, and follow us on Facebook.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Corvette theft at GM plant leads to recovery of 8 cars worth $1.2 million
A Michigan man is in custody after eight Corvettes valued at more than $1 million were stolen Saturday from the General Motors plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where the sports cars are built. Court records show that Deantae Walker, 21, of Westland faces several charges, including receiving stolen property of $10,000 or more, criminal mischief, evading police and resisting arrest. Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward said Wednesday that Walker is also being charged with engaging in organized crime after authorities discovered that all eight vehicles, valued at $1.2 million, left the plant at the same time. Records show police in Bowling Green were notified of the incident when the Warren County, Kentucky Sheriff's Office contacted them, saying they located what they believed to be a stolen Corvette. A witness said she saw a man driving a Corvette with a window sticker still attached at an apartment complex, and the manager of the GM plant confirmed the vehicle, along with seven others, had been stolen. As police continued to investigate, several of the other vehicles were located within 2 miles of the surrounding area. General Motors sports cars: Iconic Corvette faces changes ahead, but enthusiasts are confident Later, a car transport driver notified police of a suspicious transaction. The driver was scheduled to transport one 2017 Corvette from Bowling Green to Michigan, but when he arrived, he was greeted by Walker and one other individual with three of the stolen vehicles. The driver said he was rushed by the pair to load the vehicles, but contacted police because he thought something was wrong. Walker was arrested at the scene following a "brief struggle," with assistance from bystanders. The other person drove away in a Jeep with Ohio tags. Police were still looking for that person. Records show that as Walker was later being booked into the Warren County Regional Jail, he said he would have "been paid big" had he been able to get the cars to Michigan. GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant Senior Communications Manager Rachel Bagshaw said all the vehicles have been recovered and the company is working with affected car dealers and customers. "We work with law enforcement agencies to identify emerging theft methods that affect our products and make updates as needed to defend against them," Bagshaw said. "As a result of this cooperation, we are aware of theft methods used at our facilities and employ appropriate countermeasures, the details of which cannot be shared for security reasons." Reach Marina Johnson at This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: GM plant targeted in Corvette heist: $1.2 worth of cars recovered
Yahoo
27-03-2025
- Yahoo
Michigan man faces charges after Corvettes worth $1.2 million stolen from Kentucky plant
A Michigan man is in custody after eight Corvettes valued at more than $1 million were stolen Saturday from the General Motors plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, where the sports cars are built. Court records show that Deantae Walker, 21, of Westland faces several charges, including receiving stolen property of $10,000 or more, criminal mischief, evading police and resisting arrest. Bowling Green Police Department Public Information Officer Ronnie Ward said Wednesday that Walker is also being charged with engaging in organized crime after authorities discovered that all eight vehicles, valued at $1.2 million, left the plant at the same time. Records show police in Bowling Green were notified of the incident when the Warren County (Kentucky) Sheriff's Office contacted them, saying they located what they believed to be a stolen Corvette. A witness said she saw a man driving a Corvette with a window sticker still attached at an apartment complex, and the manager of the GM plant confirmed the vehicle, along with seven others, had been stolen. As police continued to investigate, several of the other vehicles were located within 2 miles of the surrounding area. More: Iconic Corvette faces changes ahead, but enthusiasts are confident Later, a car transport driver notified police of a suspicious transaction. The driver was scheduled to transport one 2017 Corvette from Bowling Green to Michigan, but when he arrived, he was greeted by Walker and one other individual with three of the stolen vehicles. The driver said he was rushed by the pair to load the vehicles, but contacted police because he thought something was wrong. Walker was arrested at the scene following a "brief struggle," with assistance from bystanders. The other person drove away in a Jeep with Ohio tags. Police were still looking for that person. Records show that as Walker was later being booked into the Warren County Regional Jail, he said he would have "been paid big" had he been able to get the cars to Michigan. GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant Senior Communications Manager Rachel Bagshaw said all the vehicles have been recovered and the company is working with affected car dealers and customers. "We work with law enforcement agencies to identify emerging theft methods that affect our products and make updates as needed to defend against them," Bagshaw said. "As a result of this cooperation, we are aware of theft methods used at our facilities and employ appropriate countermeasures, the details of which cannot be shared for security reasons." Reach Marina Johnson at This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Corvette theft case: Man charged with stealing $1.2M worth in Kentucky
Yahoo
31-01-2025
- Yahoo
Bowling Green police: Man taken into custody in connection with deadly hit-and-run
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WKRN) — A man is facing multiple charges following a hit-and-run crash earlier this month that led to another man's death, according to Bowling Green officials. The Bowling Green Police Department said officers were sent to check on a man lying on the side of Louisville Road near Moorman Lane on Jan. 18. When law enforcement arrived, they reportedly found 46-year-old Terry Zweig of Bowling Green dead at the scene. Authorities said Zweig was riding his bicycle south toward Bowling Green when he was struck by what was believed to be a 2003-2009 Dodge Ram truck with damage to the right side. The incident occurred sometime between 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 17 and 7 a.m. on Jan. 18. Driver charged after deadly crash on I-40 in Nashville In the following days, detectives worked to identify the person responsible for hitting Zweig and leaving the scene, according to officials. On Thursday, Jan. 30, police shared pictures of a truck and man they believed were involved in the deadly collision. On Friday, Jan. 31, authorities announced they received multiple tips leading them to 41-year-old Michael Mestas of Rockfield. He is being held in the Warren County Regional Jail, charged with leaving the scene of a crash/failure to render aid with death or serious injury. ⏩ The Bowling Green Police Department thanked the Warren County Sheriff's Office and Kentucky State Police for their help. No additional details have been released about this case. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
