Tag: police officer
Fire and police departments compete to raise money for families
The Lexington police and fire departments are competing in the second annual 'combat challenge.'
Marine veteran enters race for 6th District seat in Kentucky
Democrat Josh Hicks has launched his campaign for the Kentucky congressional seat held by Republican Andy Barr.
Kentucky police officer suspended over racist texts
A Kentucky police officer has been suspended largely without pay after he admitted to sending racist text messages to an ex-girlfriend.
Woman accused of nearly hitting officer during getaway
Lexington Police arrested a woman for wanton endangerment, after they say she nearly hit an officer with her car while trying to escape an identity theft charge.
Former officer accused in sex abuse scandal indicted
Prosecutors say a former Kentucky police officer at the center of a sex abuse scandal has been indicted.
Arrest in Lexington for wanton endangerment against a police officer
Police have arrested a man they say endangered the life of an officer by driving off while the officer was holding onto the handle of his car door.
Parole denied for man who killed Harrodsburg cop
The parole board has denied parole for John Paul Works.
UPDATE: Four more arrests in connection to Pikeville officer’s murder
On the night the community began paying its respects to a fallen Pikeville Police officer, came word four more people had been arrested and charged in connection to the case.
Wildcat Wearhouse raises funds for family of fallen police officer
Wildcat Wearhouse has created a shirt to raise funds for Officer Hamilton's wife and infant child.
After officer’s death, Kentucky seeks to increase benefits
Two days after an eastern Kentucky police officer was killed on the job, some state lawmakers have voted to greatly increase benefits for his widow.
Police officer found dead in flood waters
A missing police officer has been found dead in Hickman City.
Man sentenced in connection to murder of Richmond police officer
One of the men found guilty in connection to the 2015 murder of Richmond Police Officer Daniel Ellis was sentenced in Madison County on Friday.
Hickman police officer arrested
A Hickman police officer found himself on the other side of the law Thursday when he was arrested on a warrant, according to State Police.
Officer accused of mocking death in Charlottesville, Va.
A Kentucky police officer is facing discipline for allegedly making a Facebook post mocking the death of a woman killed after a vehicle rammed into a protest against a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Ex-officer acquitted in death wants to return; chief says no
A former Kentucky police officer once fired and acquitted of murder has applied to work with the department again, but the chief says it isn't going to happen.
2 Kentucky women file sexual assault lawsuits against police
Two women who say a police officer in Kentucky sexually assaulted them have filed lawsuits.
Attempted murder of a police officer investigation in McCreary County
Preliminary investigation indicates that McCreary County Deputy Sheriff Frank Brown conducted a traffic stop on an older model red motorcycle. During the course of the traffic stop, the operator fired two shots from a handgun in the direction of the deputy, striking him in his bulletproof vest.
Police officer files whistleblower lawsuit after demotion
A police officer in Kentucky has filed a whistleblower lawsuit against his department, saying he was demoted for challenging police leadership and sharing information with local government leaders.
UPDATE: Coroner identifies Lexington shooting victim
Fayette County coroner identifies 19-year-old shooting victim from Sunday.
Man indicted in Louisville police officer’s death
A grand jury in Louisville has indicted a man on murder and other charges in the death of a police officer during a vehicle chase last week.
