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Merit Board explains why it reduced LMPD lieutenant's suspension

Courier Journal 14 Jul 2026
LMPD officer Marriott hotel use of force unjustified ... LMPD considers "choking techniques" like the one Moss employed to be a form of deadly force ... Moss resigned before LMPD’s internal affairs investigation was complete.
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Louisville woman arrested after September 2025 death of 4-month-old girl

Courier Journal 13 Jul 2026
19, 2025, when LMPD’s Homicide Unit detectives were notified of a four-month-old girl “in grave condition” at Norton Children’s Hospital, spokesperson ...
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Footage shows LMPD use-of-force incident for sheriff candidate | Exclusive

Courier Journal 09 Jul 2026
Body camera footage shows two incidents LMPD investigated before Alex Marson resigned from the force ... LMPD considers choking techniques deadly force that can only be used in life or death situations.
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Why LMPD officers are riding horses through downtown | Exclusive

Courier Journal 09 Jul 2026
LMPD's Mounted Patrol Unit conducts horseback patrols to connect with the public ... LMPD’s Mounted Patrol Unit then approached its first stop of the day ... Unlike other LMPD units, the Mounted Patrol Unit ...
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Mental health workers start new 'rally' strategy for LMPD crisis calls | Exclusive

Courier Journal 09 Jul 2026
Rebecca Hall reflects on daughter Katelyn Hall’s killing by LMPD. Following the fatal LMPD shooting of Katelyn Hall, her mother, Rebecca Hall, speaks about her daughter’s life, death and the search for answers.
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LMPD cop at center of Scottie Scheffler arrest under scrutiny again

Courier Journal 06 Jul 2026
4, 2025, used his LMPD cruiser to respond to a nearby vehicle collision ... Gillis, an 18-year member of LMPD assigned to the traffic unit, previously came under scrutiny in 2024 after attempting to stop the world's No.
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Police seek driver after man on e-bike killed South End in hit-and-run

Courier Journal 06 Jul 2026
LMPD spokesperson Aaron Ellis said Seventh Division officers responded to a reported motor vehicle collision in the 2100 block of Outer Loop, between Stinnett and Grade lanes at around 11.45 p.m.
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Motorcyclist dead after collision with semi on I-265, LMPD says

Courier Journal 29 Jun 2026
Show Caption. Hide Caption ... See where ... LMPD officers responded to a report of a vehicle collision on I-265 South near mile-marker 36 around 9.56 p.m., spokesperson Dwight Mitchell said ... Elliott, 29 ... LMPD’s Traffic Unit is leading the investigation.
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LMPD chief wants Highlands bars to close earlier amid late-night fights

Courier Journal 25 Jun 2026
In suspending the license, Silveria cited a previous incident on April 26, during which he said “multiple fights, overcrowding concerns and violations related to disorderly premises” led to an LMPD officer being injured.
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Body found in dumpster near Louisville's St. Denis area, LMPD investigates

Courier Journal 24 Jun 2026
LMPD officers responded to a report of a body found in the 3400 block of Vogt Avenue around 6.05 a.m ... LMPD’s Homicide Unit is leading the death investigation.
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'Too drunk to comprehend life.' Did LMPD go easy on DUI suspect?

Courier Journal 24 Jun 2026
In April, the Office of Inspector General (OIG), LMPD's oversight agency, found the department's preliminary investigation into the officers' actions inadequate and urged the department to open a full internal affairs investigation.
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Former LMPD officer who fatally shot naked man enters plea

Courier Journal 22 Jun 2026
LMPD to terminate officer who killed 'naked, unarmed' man ... According to previous reporting, Stotts resigned from LMPD days after Chief Paul Humphrey announced he would initiate the process to fire ...
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Retired LMPD officer accused of stealing nearly $4,000 in overtime

Courier Journal 16 Jun 2026
In a May 26 letter to LMPD Chief Paul Humphrey announcing his resignation, Grider said serving Louisville residents had been an “honor and privilege.” ... Overtime use widespread at LMPD ... use at LMPD.
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Will LMPD charge Hardin County teens who allegedly brought gun to game?

Courier Journal 16 Jun 2026
Louisville Metro Police told The Courier Journal on June 15 no charges are expected from LMPD "at this time.". An LMPD report of the incident, obtained by The Courier Journal in May, states only that an "officer located a handgun on school property.".
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Ex-LMPD officer indicted after fatal shooting of naked, unarmed man

Courier Journal 15 Jun 2026
The grand jury considered, but did not indict on a charge of murder. The former officer, Nathan Stotts, resigned from LMPD after Chief Paul Humphrey indicated he intended to fire Stotts over the shooting, which killed 27-year-old Martin Nitzken Jr.
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