Kentucky Crime

In the last 2 hours

Federal jury in Ky acquits man accused of assaulting ICE officers Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky18:06

In the last 4 hours

Bowling Green man charged in Kentucky Transpark cable theft investigation WBKO17:21

Convictions against former TN House speaker, chief of staff, vacated by US judge WBKO16:40

North Carolina man shot by Lexington police officers dies at hospital, coroner says Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:24

17-year-old shot, killed in Lexington parking lot. Police asking for tips Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:24

In the last 6 hours

Teenager killed in Lexington shooting, coroner says WKYT-27, Kentucky14:38

Intruder shot, killed during home invasion, coroner’s office says WKYT13:47

In the last 8 hours

Man convicted of murder in crash that killed 7-year-old KY girl Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky13:20

Man shot, killed in Lexington parking lot. Police asking for tips Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky13:00

Earlier today

Watch: A gay love affair leads to a scandal that shocks a community in this sordid, Southern true-crime tale Queerty06:04

Suspect accused of kidnapping Ky. teen facing new charges WKYT04:18

OPD: Multiple search warrants issued, several people arrested in drug trafficking investigation 14 News01:40

Tennessee man convicted on charges related to 2024 Kentucky crash that killed 7-year-old WSMV, Tennessee00:26

Survivor creates nonprofit 'Sass' to help sexual assault survivors LEX1800:15

Yesterday

Tennessee man found guilty for 2024 DUI collision that killed 7-year-old LEX1823:30 5-Feb-26

One dead after Lexington shooting; police launch homicide investigation WKYT22:32 5-Feb-26

Homicide investigation underway after Thursday afternoon shooting leaves 1 dead LEX1822:19 5-Feb-26

Good Question: Can I get a medical marijuana card with a drug conviction? WKYT19:29 5-Feb-26

Criminal complaints detail disturbing child abuse allegations WKYT-27, Kentucky19:28 5-Feb-26

Jcso makes arrest in another Facebook Marketplace temporary tags scam WAVE 3, Kentucky17:08 5-Feb-26

Suspect charged with assault and robbery of rideshare driver WAVE 3, Kentucky16:27 5-Feb-26

Suspect charged with assaulting and robbery of rideshare driver WAVE 3, Kentucky16:06 5-Feb-26

Criminal complaint reveals new details in toddler’s overdose death WKYT-27, Kentucky15:44 5-Feb-26

Additional arrest made in drug trafficking investigation 14 News11:56 5-Feb-26

Lexington police searching for burglary suspect WKYT10:51 5-Feb-26

Crime Stoppers: Police looking for suspect in identity theft investigation WBKO02:31 5-Feb-26

In the last 7 days

Lexington man arrested in overdose death of 18-month-old in 2022 Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky23:32 4-Feb-26

Police train for high-risk situations like Tuesday’s officer-involved shooting WKYT-27, Kentucky23:07 4-Feb-26

Kentuckians who knew Nancy Guthrie, family say her disappearance is a ‘tragedy’ Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky22:31 4-Feb-26

London police under FBI investigation tied to use of national criminal database Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky19:34 4-Feb-26

Clemmons man wanted in a domestic-violence case shot by Lexington, Kentucky police officers Weston-Salem Journal, North Carolina19:13 4-Feb-26

Former Eku professor takes plea deal in wife’s 2019 murder WKYT18:54 4-Feb-26

Man shot by Lexington police was wanted in NC domestic violence case, investigators say Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky18:48 4-Feb-26

Glenn Jackson pleads guilty to manslaughter in wife's 2020 death LEX1818:33 4-Feb-26

Former Eku professor charged with killing wife takes plea deal days before trial Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky18:27 4-Feb-26

KSP releases of name suspect shot by police in Lexington WKYT-27, Kentucky17:32 4-Feb-26

FBI investigating London Police Department, sheriff’s office confirms WKYT15:40 4-Feb-26

Two arrested in Bell County for drug trafficking WKYT11:36 4-Feb-26

Suspect in critical condition after officer-involved shooting, KSP says WAVE 3, Kentucky10:46 4-Feb-26

Search continues for Ky. native Nancy Guthrie WKYT04:08 4-Feb-26

2 in hospital after shooting near Louisville’s St. Denis neighborhood WAVE 3, Kentucky03:18 4-Feb-26

ATF, police at the scene of a Lexington shooting investigation on Alumni Drive Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky01:20 4-Feb-26

Watch: Multiple agencies investigate scene in Lexington Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky22:27 3-Feb-26

ATF, police at the scene of a Lexington investigation on Alumni Drive Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky22:17 3-Feb-26

Family of man who died after release from KY jail demands facility be shut down Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky20:34 3-Feb-26

Report: 2 teens arrested in Lexington assault involving knife and taser LEX1819:56 3-Feb-26

Congressional hearing examines massive Medicare and Medicaid fraud crisis WBKO19:27 3-Feb-26

Third person charged in sexual assault investigation WBKO18:06 3-Feb-26

La Grange man charged in string of area thefts WBKO16:24 3-Feb-26

Caught trying to transmit drugs, not data— CBP discovers Ketamine hidden in ethernet spool U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Press Release)15:56 3-Feb-26

Richmond Police Department body camera footage of Dion Watts incident Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:10 3-Feb-26

Two arrested in connection with Laredo Drive assault WKYT-27, Kentucky10:10 3-Feb-26

Trial for man accused of killing KY lawmaker’s daughter moving to new county Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky10:03 3-Feb-26

‘Particularly vile’: Tennessee child rapist sentenced to nearly 200 years in prison WBKO00:57 3-Feb-26

Search is on for Savannah Guthrie's mom, Northern Kentucky native Nancy Guthrie WCPO TV, Ohio23:07 2-Feb-26

2 more people charged in connection with multi-county catalytic converter thefts in western Ky. KFVS1222:30 2-Feb-26

Eky middle school teacher sentenced to 11 years for enticing a former student Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky21:20 2-Feb-26

KY man charged with pulling gun in school parking lot over son’s playing time Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky19:28 2-Feb-26

Video shows Nky father pointing gun outside of elementary school Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky19:28 2-Feb-26

Lexington man stabbed wife 19 times with young child present, police say Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:21 2-Feb-26

Two arrested after long-term drug investigation WKYT-27, Kentucky12:06 2-Feb-26

Beshear wants more juvenile detention centers. KY can’t staff existing ones Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky10:09 2-Feb-26

Northern Ky police shoot, kill man who was threatening to harm himself, KSP says Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky02:20 2-Feb-26

Northern Ky police shoot, kill a man who was threatening to harm himself, KSP says Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky21:55 1-Feb-26

Police shoot, kill man while responding to call in Frankfort. KSP investigating Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky19:41 1-Feb-26

Suspect may have used butter knife in Louisville carjacking that led to police chase WAVE 3, Kentucky05:35 1-Feb-26

Tompkinsville Police warns public of Facebook Marketplace scam WBKO23:03 31-Jan-26

2 men arrested in connection to attempted kidnapping of minor in Laurel County LEX1822:24 31-Jan-26

Two Illinois men arrested in Laurel County for attempted kidnapping of minor WYMT21:18 31-Jan-26

Wayne County Sheriff's Office warning Kentuckians about arrest warrant scam LEX1818:27 31-Jan-26

Jeffersonville teen charged with arson, terroristic threatening, assault LEX1818:07 31-Jan-26

Man arrested after Allen County burglaries WBKO15:44 31-Jan-26

1 dead, 1 in critical condition after shooting in Camp Taylor neighborhood WAVE 3, Kentucky14:07 31-Jan-26

Magoffin County Man and Former Teacher Sentenced for Attempted Online Enticement of a Minor FBI (Press Release)23:24 30-Jan-26

Leslie County Man Sentenced for Attempted Production of Child Pornography FBI (Press Release)23:22 30-Jan-26

Louisville officer shot at Old National Bank gets key to city at retirement ceremony Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky18:12 30-Jan-26

Man found dead inside his home with stab wounds, Lexington police say Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky13:35 30-Jan-26

In the last month

Lexington firefighter charged with felony theft, placed on administrative leave Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky22:41 29-Jan-26

Officer wounded during 2023 bank shooting to retire WAVE 3, Kentucky22:07 29-Jan-26

Louisville honors Lmpd officer wounded during 2023 bank shooting as he retires WXIX Fox 19, Ohio22:02 29-Jan-26

Lmpd officer wounded during 2023 bank shooting retires WAVE 3, Kentucky22:02 29-Jan-26

Kentucky man pleads guilty to sexual assault of 15-year-old Michigan girl Kalamazoo Gazette, Michigan21:28 29-Jan-26

Mayor Gorton touts crime drop, record employment in state of city-county address WKYT21:12 29-Jan-26

Longtime Lexington firefighter arrested on theft charges WKYT21:12 29-Jan-26

Lexington firefighter charged with theft in $60K home remodeling project case LEX1821:10 29-Jan-26

Two Bowling Green men arrested after juvenile reports assault WBKO21:00 29-Jan-26

Kentucky Man Pleads Guilty to First-Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct Following Extradition to Wexford County Michigan State Government (Press Release)20:30 29-Jan-26

Alex Pretti killing forces Rand Paul to make sense for once Daily Kos19:38 29-Jan-26

Parents could stay out of prison for nonviolent felonies under KY Senate bill Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky19:28 29-Jan-26

Kentucky man arrested on sexual abuse charges after two years on the run Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky19:28 29-Jan-26

Inmate Dies After Shoveling Snow, Officials Say. Family Asks Why He Was Working in ‘Below Zero’ Conditions in Early… People17:30 29-Jan-26

‘Business as usual,’ says KY’s Addiction Recovery Care owner as second company sues Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:07 29-Jan-26

Former Ky GOP lawmaker seeks to impeach Fayette Circuit Judge Julie Goodman Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky20:55 28-Jan-26

Bardstown Police asks public help in search for hit-and-run suspect WBKO16:32 28-Jan-26

FBI opens investigation into 'revenue diversion' found at City of Florence WCPO TV, Ohio15:51 28-Jan-26

Kentucky child sex offenders have to use full name on social media, US court says Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:34 28-Jan-26

Motorcycle gang members accused of targeting judge for assassination CBS News19:37 27-Jan-26

In Louisville, half the people charged last year in license plate reader cases were Black Louisville Public Media11:04 27-Jan-26

Guns and immigration enforcement: inviting chaos to Kentucky News From The States06:02 27-Jan-26

Paducah woman was found guilty on false claims and wire fraud charges WBKO01:10 27-Jan-26

Sixth Circuit reinstates Kentucky ban on anonymous social media use by sex offenders Courthouse News23:52 26-Jan-26

Rand Paul calls for immigration officials to testify before Congress Louisville Public Media22:28 26-Jan-26

2 teens indicted in connection to Rambling Creek Drive fatal shooting LEX1821:01 26-Jan-26

2 arrested for allegedly shooting several rounds in Nky neighborhood WXIX Fox 19, Ohio21:00 26-Jan-26

Crime series 7: Plea deals in Kentucky's court system Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky20:20 26-Jan-26

BBB warns of scams targeting winter storm victims in Kentucky WKYT19:47 26-Jan-26

Mom of two and 5th grade teacher who had 'sexual conversations' with preteen charged with rape MailOnline15:11 26-Jan-26

KY deputy jailer indicted on organized crime charges connected to jail where he worked Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky18:32 24-Jan-26

Lexington man accused of shooting Indiana judge and his wife at their home Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky00:55 24-Jan-26

Federal judge freezes bank assets of Kentucky-based Addiction Recovery Care WEKU Public Radio23:16 23-Jan-26

Two Lexington residents among five arrested in Indiana judge shooting WKYT21:03 23-Jan-26

Convicted rapist extradited back to Kentucky after several months on the run Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:18 23-Jan-26

Abortion pill ads at KY gas stations target of attorney general investigation Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:08 23-Jan-26

KY attorney general investigates gas stations over alleged abortion pill ads LEX1815:45 23-Jan-26

New Ban The Box Bills In 2026 Aim To Delay Criminal Record Checks Forbes13:24 23-Jan-26

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