LMPD: Woman charged with stealing thousands from her former employer
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville Metro Police (LMPD) have arrested a woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from her former workplace. According to an arrest warrant, 32-year-old Latrice Scott was arrested Thursday and charged with theft by deception including cold checks under $10,000. Investigators said between...
Louisville business temporarily closing after roof collapses
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A Louisville gun store will be closed for about three months. Kentucky Gun Company's (KYGUNCO) Louisville location has closed after a portion of the store's roof collapsed, according to business leaders. KYGUNCO's spokesperson said no injuries were reported and that store leadership is already...
Man arrested after decapitated head, headless body found in different Jeffersonville homes
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- A man was arrested after a four-hour standoff Friday that began with police finding a headless body in a Jeffersonville home. Early Friday afternoon, a post on the Jeffersonville Police Department Facebook page warned the public to avoid the area due to a "tactical situation in the 3000...
U.S. Customs in Louisville confiscates counterfeit earrings, $30.3M street value
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville announced they intercepted a shipment containing more than 7,000 pairs of counterfeit earrings. The shipment was arriving from Hong Kong and was heading to a residence in Miami. Officers inspected the shipment, which was manifested as a “metal necklace” and...
Garbage worker noticed 90-year-old woman hadn’t put out her trash. His next action saved...
When Jake Bland, operations manager at Hometown Hauling in Louisville, Kentucky, noticed that a long-time customer hadn’t put her trash out for more than two weeks, he couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong. In his role, it’s not unusual to spot changes in routine, but this one stood out. Instead of...
Kentucky man arrested days after splitting $167M Powerball jackpot
Video released by the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office in west-central Florida this week shows the moment a Kentucky man -- who had split $167 million Powerball winnings with his mother days before -- allegedly kicked a deputy during an altercation.
Paranormal Cirque brings an unforgettable show to Lynn Family Stadium
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Paranormal Cirque is a group with extraordinary talents. WDRB's Keith Kaiser gets a preview before opening night. The show is at Lynn Family Stadium and runs from Aug. 15-18. This cirque show is unlike any other, with performers all around the world and no safety nets....
Social media video of teen’s arrest prompts investigation
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an arrest at St. Joe’s Picnic for Kids last weekend in Louisville. A witness captured video showing a Jefferson County Sheriff’s reserve member grabbing a girl by her hair while arresting her outside the picnic. Around...
Louisville behavioral health owner admits $9M Medicaid fraud, luxury car purchase
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Louisville clinical social worker has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud scheme that prosecutors say billed for mental health services never provided — and then used the proceeds to buy luxury cars, including a Mercedes-Benz AMG G63. Jason C. Ocean, owner of...
Louisville family remembers expecting mother of 3 fatally shot: ‘If you only knew who...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Family of 28-year-old Jermia Offutt spoke through sobs in the area she was killed Thursday evening. Offutt was shot in the 4100 block of West Broadway in the Chickasaw neighborhood Wednesday night. Offutt, known as "Squeaky," was an expecting mother of three. "She was pregnant with...