LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – ONE Lexington’s director, Devine Carama, is targeting a part of the city he knows well.
The Gainesway area is home to Tates Creek Schools and Gainesway Park. Carama grew up there and says even though it’s no worse than any other neighborhood in the city, he’s going to start proactively helping young people in that area.
Lexington Police share crime data through The LexisNexis Community Crime Map. It organizes crimes by date and type. It also gives a rough address to the area where each crime happens.
Crime data shows recent incidents
ONE Lexington is about to do direct work in the Gainesway area. They’re trying to connect young people with adults in the neighborhood who can help provide resources like jobs or mentorships. This is a proactive approach to cutting down on crime…