BREAKING: LMPD Chief of Police placed on administrative leave

Ana Medina,

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) —  LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has been suspended and placed on administrative leave.

According to WHAS 11, Mayor Craig Greenberg announced Wednesday that he is suspending Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) Chief Jaquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel pending the outcome of an independent investigation into her handling of a sexual harassment claim involving LMPD officers.

Deputy Chief Paul Humphrey will take over as acting chief. He has served LMPD for 18 years.

Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel officially took over as chief of Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) on Jan. 2, 2023, when Erika Shields resigned from the position.

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