Lexington Crime Tracker

• Milestone momentum: 99-100 days without gun homicide, from every-other-day shootings in 2021.
• Stats drop: 4 homicides YTD vs 8 last year; lowest...

Urgent for Cardinal Valley families: Murder is the top concern, with rates 50% above average (index: 150). Robbery poses lower risk (index: 113). Ramp up neighborhood vigilance and safety measures now.

Homicide Investigations

• 🔥 Bryant Road Death: A man was found dead in a Lexington home on Bryant Road, prompting a homicide investigation by...

Lexington Police Department has a team of detectives dedicated to investigating unsolved homicides, following up on leads, information, and technology. Community tips could spark breakthroughs.

• 24 statewide grants available for domestic violence prevention
• Funding for shelter, counseling, legal aid
• Supports survivors, crisis services, community programs
  Boost Central KY families' safety now!

Lawmaker proposes Amaya's Law, a key push for child firearm safety – vital prevention for Central Kentucky families watching kids' safety.

Multiple active homicide investigations underscore violent crime trends in Lexington neighborhoods:

• Arrest made in Larkin Road fatal incident...

Major update in Lexington's high-profile child endangerment prosecution: Former UK student Laken Snelling's pretrial conference occurred May 14, with...

Early morning shooting incident in Lexington:

• Male victim reported at 7:07 a.m. with possible gunshot wound
• Injuries non-life-threatening
• Police actively investigating

A concerning reminder of gun violence risks for Central Kentucky families.

Key updates in the Shannon Gilday trial for killing Jordan Morgan:

• Victim: Jordan Morgan, 32, shot while sleeping in her Madison County home in...

Major win for Lexington safety: Kevin Sanders, 48, convicted by federal jury on four fentanyl distribution counts, three meth distribution counts, and...

• Incident details: Spray-painted desecrating symbols and phrases on Mary Queen of the Holy Rosary School around 4 a.m. April 25.
• Suspect...

Key progress on pedestrian and family safety:

• Council reviews draft Complete Streets Design Manual May 12th, implementing 2022 policy for multimodal...

Vehicle theft alert: Stolen car reported from 1000 block of Newtown Pike shortly after 7:30 a.m. on May 9.

• Police located it via Flock cameras on...

• Lexington PD dispatched at 7:36 p.m. Tuesday to 400 block of East Sixth Street
• Shell casings recovered at scene, signaling real danger
• No injuries or property damage reported—but urban risks persist for families

Stay alert in city neighborhoods.

Swift accountability in LPD after off-duty incident:

• Chad Wilson arrested April 14, 2026, for Assault 4th Degree – Domestic Violence (minor injury)...

High-profile arrest at Owensboro's BBQ & Barrels festival highlights predator risks at public events:

• Carsen Richards, 22, touring bassist for Chase...

The Community Emergency Response Teams program trains neighborhood teams with essential skills to help themselves and neighbors during disasters. Vital for family safety preparedness.

Boost for road safety: Kentucky State Police Post 7 launches periodic traffic checkpoints across 11 Central Kentucky counties (Madison, Clark, Estill,...

Hazard alert on New Circle Road: Two people extricated from passenger vehicle after crash with commercial vehicle at Leestown Road around 11:30 a.m. Thursday. Non-life-threatening injuries, but underscores need for caution on Lexington's major roads.