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Off-duty Louisville Metro Police officer arrested in Hardin County for DUI
A Louisville Metro Police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave after being arrested for allegedly driving a motorcycle while intoxicated in Hardin County. An arrest citation shows that Kenneth Lawrence, 31, of Rineyville, was arrested by Kentucky State Police June 4. He is charged with a DUI, improper display of registration plates and failure to notify the proper departments of an address change. Lawrence, who was off-duty at the time of his arrest, was driving along Dixie Highway on a motorcycle when KSP conducted a traffic stop. He had allegedly been driving with an expired registration plate and told troopers that he had just purchased the vehicle. The LMPD officer informed KSP he was wearing his off-duty gun and was able to provide proof of registration and insurance for the motorcycle. At that time, the arresting trooper was able to smell alcohol on Lawrence and asked him if he had been drinking. Lawrence said he had a few beers but stopped three to four hours before driving and he agreed to a field sobriety test. KSP said in the arrest citation that Lawrence could not maintain his balance and forgot to look at his toes during the one leg stand test. Troopers believed Lawrence was "near the legal limit" and he was asked to do a breathalyzer test. After several minutes, Lawrence refused and he was arrested. While arresting Lawrence, KSP asked if his address remained the same as on his driver's license. He provided a different address and said he had been living there for more than a month. Lawrence was eventually taken to the Radcliff Police Department, where officials said his mouth was "visually inspected for any foreign substances." He also agreed to a breathalyzer test about an hour and a half after the traffic stop, blowing a 0.077, which is just below the legal limit. Lawrence declined a blood test and was taken to the Hardin County Detention Center on several charges. Jail records further show that Lawrence was released at around 8 a.m. June 5. LMPD spokesperson Matthew Sanders said the agency has launched an internal investigation. Lawrence is set to make his first court appearance June 25. More: After Mother's Day visit, Louisville woman says LMPD officer dragged her from her car Reach Marina Johnson at This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Off-duty LMPD officer arrested in Hardin County for DUI
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Highlands to see increased LMPD patrols after Memorial Day weekend crowd shuts down street
Louisville Metro council member Ben Reno-Weber is promising changes to policing habits in the Highlands neighborhood after hundreds of people swarmed Bardstown Road near Grinstead Drive early May 25, blocking traffic and causing disturbances in the area. In a May 29 news release, Reno-Weber condemned the group's activity, which resulted in Louisville Metro Police having to clear the street. "The behavior we witnessed by groups of people in our district this weekend was completely unacceptable," the statement reads. "Blocking traffic, preventing emergency vehicles from passing through and disturbing neighbors trying to sleep is not how we celebrate a holiday weekend in the Highlands." LMPD received a call reporting the crowd and people doing burnouts in the street at around 3:20 a.m., spokesperson John Bradley said. When officers arrived, they found several hundred people in the vicinity fully blocking the area. A Facebook video shows people surrounding a car with a man standing up through the sunroof, saying, 'We can't move.' The group dispersed willingly when police arrived and no violence occurred, Bradley said. The road was cleared by 4:10 a.m. Many bars surround the area where the crowd broke out, including Highlands Tap Room, Chill Bar Highlands, Atomic Sound Club & Game Yard and The Hub Louisville, some of which are open as late as 4 a.m. on the weekends. "We welcome everyone to enjoy the Highlands for its legendary hospitality, amazing food, and great vibe, but we expect that enjoyment to be responsible and respectful," Reno-Weber said in his statement. Reno-Weber said he is working with LMPD to assign a detail squad to Bardstown Road on Friday and Saturday nights to "saturate the area during times when large gatherings are most likely." LMPD announced at a Highlands Commerce Guild meeting that the department will be taking additional steps to increase police presence and deter crime in the Highlands neighborhood, including closing and limiting access to some parking lots, installing more surveillance cameras and working directly with local business owners to prevent trespassing. LMPD said it encourages business owners affected by local disturbances to file a Trespass Enforcement Request Form, which authorizes officers to address trespassing without an on-site complaint. 'We have seen a significant drop in crime and revival of business in this area over the last two years by focusing on hot spots, partnering with neighbors, and working closely with LMPD and [Alcoholic Beverage Control],' Reno-Weber said in the release. 'Hopefully this incident is the spark we need to take that to a new level.' Residents and businesses are encouraged by LMPD to report suspicious activity to 574-LMPD (5673) or online. Reach reporter Molly Gregory at msgregory@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Bardstown Road incident sparks action from Metro Council, LMPD
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02-06-2025
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3 arrested after large crowds swarm Bardstown Road for second straight weekend
Three people were arrested after crowds attempted to take over a busy section Bardstown Road in the Highlands in the early morning hours of June 1. Antayvia Brown, 22, and Jakaya Snyzer, 20, were arrested on charges of disorderly conduct after the incident broke out in the 1000 block of Bardstown Road. A 16-year-old girl was also arrested, officials said. Brown also faces a trespassing charge for being found on the property of a Chipotle location on Bardstown Road, according to an arrest citation. Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said Fifth Division officers responded to large crowds on Bardstown Road at around 1 a.m. As the situation escalated, multiple fights occurred which required involvement from the department's rapid response team. "We recognize the disruption this caused to residents and businesses in the area and appreciate the public's cooperation and patience," Mitchell said. "Our officers remain committed to maintaining peace and protecting the safety of all community members." Brown and Snyzer are set to appear in court June 4. The recent incident follows crowds of hundreds blocking roadways and causing disturbances over Memorial Day weekend after several bars closed in the area. Nearby establishments include Highlands Tap Room, Atomic Sound Club & Game Yard and The Hub Louisville, with some staying open until 4 a.m. While crowds dispersed with no violence and the roads quickly reopened, the incident sparked conversations around public safety. Councilman Ben Reno-Weber, whose district includes the Highlands, previously said he was working with LMPD to assign a detail squad to Bardstown Road on Friday and Saturday nights when large groups are in the area. LMPD also said the department would take the initiative to increase police presence and deter crime in the neighborhood, including closing and limiting access to select parking lots, installing additional surveillance cameras and working with local business owners to prevent trespassing. Business owners are encouraged to file a Trespass Enforcement Request Form, which authorizes officers to address trespassing without an on-site complaint, LMPD said. Reporter Molly Gregory contributed. Reach Marina Johnson at This story has been updated to add video. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Hundreds gather on Bardstown Road for 2nd weekend; 3 arrested
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27-05-2025
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2 dead in Louisville after shooting, stabbing near Park Duvalle and Jacobs neighborhoods
Two men are dead after two separate incidents in various parts of Louisville May 27. Louisville Metro Police spokesperson Aaron Ellis said Second Division officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 3500 block of Bells Lane just after midnight. When officers arrived, they found a man with a gunshot wound outside of a home near the Park Duvalle neighborhood. First responders pronounced the man dead at the scene and LMPD's homicide unit is investigating. There are currently no known suspects. Shortly after 4 a.m., Fourth Division officers were called to assist other first responders in the 1700 block of Liberty Bell Way in the Jacobs neighborhood, Ellis said. When they arrived, they found a man inside a vehicle in a parking lot with a stab wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene and LMPD's homicide unit is investigating. There are no known suspects. More: After Mother's Day visit, Louisville woman says LMPD officer dragged her from her car In both cases, anyone with information and phone or video surveillance is asked to call the anonymous tip line at (502)574-5673 or use the online crime tip portal. Reach Marina Johnson at This story was updated to add a video. This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: 2 dead in Louisville after shooting and stabbing
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14-05-2025
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Bizarrely petty reason Kentucky woman, 23, 'hired man to shoot a stranger at a Wendy's burger joint'
A Kentucky woman allegedly got a man to shoot a stranger in a Wendy's parking lot after an argument over her dog. Carrington Bagwell, 23, of Louisville, was arrested on Monday months after she allegedly recruited an unknown gunman to shoot a different man in the food establishment's parking lot on Taylor Boulevard in early January. She was booked into Louisville Metro Corrections on second-degree assault in connection to a shooting charge, the Louisville Metro Police Department said in a Facebook post. Police responded to the parking lot around 11am on January 4 to find a man in his mid-20s with a gunshot wound to the arm and buttocks. He told police he had gotten into a verbal altercation with another man before it escalated to a shooting, authorities said. The suspect had fled the scene before officers reached the scene and the victim was transported to the hospital. An arrest report, viewed by WDRB, said the altercation began after Bagwell and the victim argued about her dog getting loose. She allegedly went home and told the shooter what happened and they drove back to the scene to shoot the victim, the outlet said. Police responded to the parking lot around 11am on January 4 to find a man in his mid-20s with a gunshot wound to the arm and buttocks. He told police he had gotten into a verbal altercation with another man before it escalated to a shooting Bagwell allegedly encouraged the shooter to harm the victim, whom neither knew prior. It is unclear if the shooter has been apprehended. has reached out to Louisville Police for comment. Crime is down in the Kentucky city by 12 percent compared to last year, according to police statistics. Homicide and aggravated assault are also down 34 and 11 percent, respectively. Kidnapping and extortion, among others, are up. Last month, a Kentucky father grabbed his gun after allegedly discovering a naked man on the floor of his 13-year-old daughter's bedroom. Horrified by the sight, the father chased the intruder out of his Florence home, firing warning shots as the 20-year-old suspect fled the scene. The father, whose name is being withheld to protect his daughter's identity, called 911 after the incident, telling deputies he 'awoke in the night and heard noises coming from his 13-year-old daughter's room,' according to a release from the Boone County Sheriff's Office. 'After telling the suspect that he was calling the police, the father went downstairs and soon retrieved a handgun,' the release stated. 'The suspect pushed past the father and then ran out the front door.' At that point, the father allegedly fired three rounds 'into the ground near the front porch of the residence.' Parker Kramer, a 20-year-old from Louisville, was arrested. They found him without pants.
