A former Lexington police chief has died, according to a Facebook post by the Lexington Police Department (LPD).
Larry Walsh, who retired from the force in 2001, died at 79 years old on Thursday, Jan. 15.
“Chief Walsh served our community for more than 34 years before his retirement, rising through the ranks to serve as the third Chief of Police under the merged Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. I am proud to have served with him during my career, and I want to thank him for his dedication and service to our community. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this time,” said Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers…