South Central Library Grand Opening!

Local Construction Job Opportunities

Job Training for Manufacturing

Join the LMPD for National Night Out!!!

Councilwoman Jessica Green, Councilwoman Mary Woolridge, Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith, Councilwoman Cheri Hamilton, Councilman David James and, along with Major Ryan Bates and the Police Officers of the Second Division welcome you to National Night Out!!!! When: Tuesday, August 1, 2017 6:00 – 8:00 PM            Where: Cash Saver Market,  3044 Wilson Avenue                  LMPD Second Division Officers invite you to come out and learn about Neighborhood Watch, Safe neighborhoods and community resources. Police, Fire and EMS Equipment displays! Free Burgers and Hot Dogs! – Crime Prevention Information Also, Enter to WIN a free BICYCLE!!! Meet your neighbors and your police officers!! Kids can tour our helicopter!!

Air Pollution Control District Public Meeting

Bridge Kids Well Living Fest

Old Lousiville Live

Table of Plenty Free Monthly Meal

Common Table, a culinary arts training program at Catholic Charities, hosts Table of Plenty, a free monthly meal the last Wednesday of each month.

Anyone is welcome to attend.

Catholic Charities Gym
2234 West Market St

12pm – 5pm

The last Wednesday of each month:
June 28
July 26
August 30
September 27
October 25

New Roots Fresh Stop Market

Taste of South Louisville Tickets Now Available!

TASTE OF SOUTH LOUISVILLE TICKETS FOR SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2017 ARE ON SALE NOW!

• EARLY BIRD –  JUNE 30 THROUGH JULY 22  $35
• ADVANCE TICKET – JULY 23 THROUGH AUGUST 18 $40
• EVENT DAY AUGUST 19 – AT DOOR    $45

LOCATION:  CHURCHILL DOWNS MILLIONAIRES ROW, 6:00 – 8:30 P.M.
PURCHASE YOUR TICKET AT THE MINISTRIES OFFICE, 415 ½ W. ASHLAND AVENUE, MONDAY-FRIDAY FROM 10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.  (EVERY WEDNESDAY 1:00-3:30 P.M. ONLY)

ONLINE TICKETS AT WWW.SLCM.ORG AVAILABLE NOW UNTIL AUGUST 19, CUTOFF 5:00 P.M.

THIS EVENT DRAWS CLOSE TO 1,000 PEOPLE; 25-30 FOOD/RESTAURANT VENDORS PARTICIPATING; LARGE SILENT AUCTION; MANY DRAWINGS!  PROCEEDS BENEFIT SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES.

HOSTED BY CHURCHILL DOWNS, PREMIER LEAD SPONSOR IS LOUISVILLE GAS & ELECTRIC.  CHAMPION SPONSORS ARE METRO GOVERNMENT AND SAVE A LOT.

FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT JOYCE WHALIN, SOUTH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, 502/361-7763

Clean Slate Kentucky Expungement Information

Jazz in Central Park

Volunteers of America Addiction Recovery Program

Pet Health: Canine Influenza

Old Louisville Neighborhood Yard Sale

Open Interview Day

Back to School & College Fair

Board of Zoning Adjustment Hearing

Property Address: 1335 S. Brook Street, Case # 16CUP1074

Date: Monday, July 24, 2017; 8:30 am.

Old Jail Building, 514 West Liberty Street

Board of Zoning Adjustment Hearing

Property Address: 1153 S. 2nd Street, Case # 16CUP1075

Date: Monday, July 24, 2017; 8:30 am.

Old Jail Building, 514 West Liberty Street

Police Reports This Week

First Division

Major Eric Johnson Johnson began his career in 1999 with the Louisville Division of Police (LPD). Prior to merger, he served as a patrol officer and a flex detective in the former Third and Fifth Districts. After merger, Johnson served in the Fourth Division and Metro Narcotics. In August 2005, Johnson was promoted to Sergeant and served in the First Division as a patrol and Division Detective supervisor.  In April 2013, Johnson was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Second Division.  In October 2013, Johnson became the Strategic Planning Lieutenant, where he oversaw the department's strategic plan, the Mayor’s LouieStat program, the department’s response to the President's Report on 21st Century Policing and a series of performance improvement initiatives.   After being promoted to the rank of major, Johnson commanded the Administrative Services Division. Major Johnson is a graduate of Southern High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville (U of L). He has received certifications in LEAN and Six Sigma. He also earned certification as a Balanced Scorecard Professional in advanced strategic planning.

Second Division

Major Ryan Bates Bates began his law enforcement career in August 1997 with the Louisville Division of Police. He served in the former Second, Fourth, and Sixth Districts. He was also a member of the Street Crimes Unit and the Gang Squad. After merger, Bates served as a patrol officer in the First Division. He was promoted to sergeant in August 2005. He served as a sergeant in the Second Division where he supervised the mid-watch platoon, FLEX Unit, and Detectives Unit. In 2012, Bates was promoted to lieutenant and assigned to the late-watch platoon in the Fourth Division. He also served in the Second Division, where he supervised the mid-watch platoon and Division Resource Officers (DROs).   After being promoted to the rank of major, Bates commanded the Fourth Division. Major Bates served on the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team for 14 years. He served on the SWAT Team as an officer, sergeant, and lieutenant. He was appointed as the Assistant Commander in 2012 and Commander in 2015. Bates has also served on two (2) task forces which were created to address violent crime in the community. Major Bates is a graduate of Xavier University and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Business. He is also a graduate of the Southern Police Institute’s (SPI) Administrative Officers Course.

Crime Report

200 Block of Amy Ave- Burglary 1st

600 Block of Madelon Ct- Aggravated Assault

Southwestern Parkway/Westchester- Robbery

4500 Block of W. Broadway- Auto Theft

1300 Block of S. 41st St- Aggravated Assault

3700 Block of W. Broadway- Aggravated Assault

3700 Block of W. Broadway- Aggravated Assault

3500 Block of Virginia Ave- Burglary 2nd

800 block of S 32nd St.- Burglary 3rd

900 block of S 28th St- Burglary 1st

2500 block of Grand Ave- Auto Theft

3100 block of Garland Ave- Aggravated Assault

1400 block of Hazel Ave- Burglary 3rd

2600 block of Garland Ave- Burglary 2nd

1300 block of Olive St- Aggravated Assault

1600 block of Garland Ave- Aggravated Assault

1200 block of Dixie Hwy- Auto Theft

2200 block of Hale Ave- Aggravated Assault

1500 Beech St- Auto Theft

1700 Russel Lee Drive- Theft from Vehicle

1500 block of Beech St- Burglary 2nd

3500 block of Cane Run Rd.- Robbery

1600 block of S 28th St- Burglary 3rd

1200 block of Brashear Ct- Aggravated Assault

1200 Block of Brashear Drive.- Aggravated Assault

6600 block of Melrose Ave- Burglary 3rd

Fourth Division

Major Joshua Judah Major Judah has been a police officer for 16 years, joining the former Louisville Division of Police in 2001. He served as a patrol officer all across Louisville, in neighborhoods ranging from Crescent Hill, Clifton, The Highlands, Downtown, Phoenix Hill, Old Louisville, Russell, Shawnee and Portland. He served as a detective in the Crimes Against Children Unit for three years, investigating physical, sexual, and internet crimes against children across Louisville Metro. He was promoted to sergeant in 2009, where he served in the 3rd Division in southwest Louisville. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2011 and served in the Chief’s Office and the 4th Division. Major Judah was most recently the commander of LMPD’s Technical Services Unit, which encompasses all of LMPD’s technical projects. Examples of these projects include body cameras, in-car cameras, investigative software applications, in-car computers, and gunshot detection systems. Major Judah was also responsible for the Real Time Crime Center, which monitors LMPD’s nearly 200 surveillance cameras, as well as the Crime Information Center, which analyzes crime trends and provides strategic intelligence for the LMPD and its law-enforcement partners in the region. Major Judah holds a BA in History from Centre College and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisville. He was the recipient of LMPD’s Commanding Officer of the Year award in 2015. He is a graduate of the Academy of Police Supervision class 39 at Eastern Kentucky University, the 127th Session of the Southern Police Institute’s Administrative Officer’s Course at the University of Louisville, and the 263rd Session of the FBI National Academy. Major Judah lives in Louisville with his wife Katie and their daughters, Miriam and Leah.

Crime Report

Aggravated Assault:

1200 block S 1st St (Mon, 1128) – CBA: no narrative

3300 block Taylor Blvd (Tue, 1016) – CBA: 3 officers were assaulted by a subject that was later arrested

900 block S Shelby St (Wed, 1414) – DV-related; the victim’s son slammed her head into a porch post

3700 block Woodruff Ave (Sun, 2320) – CBA: the victim intervened in a fight, and the suspect struck the victim with a broken metal broom handle

Robbery:

S 4th St & Winkler Ave (Sun, 0400) – an unknown suspect offered to give the victim a ride home; a second unknown suspect emerged from the vehicle, brandished a small black handgun; the victim’s money was taken and a third unknown suspect took his bike

400 block M St (Tue, 0105) – the victims were asleep on the porch; the identified suspects, armed with a lighter that resembled a revolver, took the victims’ wallets and phones

300 M St (Fri, 0227-0257) – the victim gave conflicting stories, but eventually claimed 5 BMs forcibly took her car key and stole her vehicle

1800 block Berry Blvd (Sun, 2130-2215) – the victim was pistol-whipped, and his wallet was taken by 2 unknown males

2700 block Montana Ave (Tue, 0138) – the victim sustained a gunshot wound during a home invasion

3900 7th St Rd (Mon, 1749-1805) – the BM suspect stole items from the business, and when he was confronted, he indicated he had a gun

120 block E Kingston Ave (Sun, 1500) – the victim was assaulted and his money was taken by 2 BMs, 14-20 YOA

Wanton Endangerment:

800 block Denmark St (Tue, 1130-1800) – the suspect threatened to shoot the victim

Burglary:

1300 block S Floyd St (Sun, 0416) – a known suspect unlawfully entered the apartment by breaking a window; while inside the suspect moved a refrigerator and moved items

1500 block S 3rd St (Mon, 1515) – a window was found removed, and the victim claimed to have heard an unknown male’s voice inside the residence

900 block E Oak St (Tue, 1700-1932) – a screen and window were removed from the vacant property, and copper piping was removed

4300 block S 2nd St (Mon, 0710-1940) – a basement window was forced open; change and various electronic items were taken

3300 block Bohannon Ave (Tue-Wed, 1500-1800) – the shed was likely UNLOCKED; a weed eater and a push mower were taken

1500 block Anna Ln (Wed-Thu, 2120-1930) – entry was forced into a shed, and various tools were taken

4500 block S 2nd St (Sun-Tue, 0900-1637) – a rear door was forced open, and various electronic items were taken

5600 block W Southland Blvd (Thu, 1515) – the victim confronted an unknown BM in his residence; the suspect fled with 2 laptops

4700 block S 6th St (Mon-Tue, 1900-1100) – a shed’s lock was cut, but nothing was reported stolen

Auto Theft:

Central Ave & Taylor Blvd (Sun, 2220) – CBA: a suspect was arrested for RSP; the victim had left the car unattended with the key

1000 block Samuel St (Wed-Thu, 1800-0845) – the vehicle was taken by unknown means

1300 block S 2nd St (Tue-Wed, 1600-1100) – the auto was taken by unknown means

1100 block Garvin Pl (Wed, 0245-0315) – the victim left the vehicle, and an unknown BM got into the vehicle and drove off; a handgun was in the vehicle; the vehicle was RECOVERED at 12th St & Liberty Ct, no arrests; the handgun was NOT recovered

1400 block Clara Ave (Sun, 0030-0800) – a moped was taken by unknown means

3700 block Taylor Blvd (Mon, 1540) – a known suspect took the victim’s moped

1500 block Berry Blvd (Thu, 1930) – KEY left inside an UNLOCKED vehicle

800 block Gagel Ave (Tue, 2110-2143) – a motorcycle was taken by unknown means

160 block Kenwood Ct (Tue-Wed, 1800-0240) – a known suspect likely used the key to take the vehicle

4500 block S 6th St (Thu-Fri, 2300-0400) – the vehicle was taken by unknown means

4000 block Churchman Ave (Thu, 1900-2130) – a known suspect took the moped without permission

Theft from Auto:

800 block S 6th St (Sun, 0130-0330) – a window was broken, and money was taken

E Magnolia Ave & Ouerbacker Ct (Sun-Mon, 2030-0530) – a wallet was taken from an UNLOCKED vehicle

1200 block S Preston St (Tue, 1000-1120) – 3 BM juvenile suspects used a cinder block to break the car’s window, and money was taken

1500 block S 2nd St (Tue-Wed, 1900-1045) – likely UNLOCKED; a gun-shaped mace canister and loose change were taken

1100 block Samuel St (Tue-Wed, 1800-1100) – UNLOCKED; a wallet was taken

2100 block S Floyd St (Wed, 1933) – WINDOWS left OPEN; a cell phone was taken

900 block Ellison Ave (Wed-Thu, 2100-0830) – UNLOCKED; jewelry and the car’s rearview mirror were taken

1200 block S Floyd St (Wed-Thu, 2300-1530) – a window was broken, and money and a charger were taken

4800 block S 3rd St (Tue, 0800-1715) – a window was broken; the vehicle was ransacked, but nothing was reported stolen

Job Announcement

Staff Auditor I/II PA17-052

This position will be filled as a Staff Auditor I or Staff Auditor II based on candidate qualifications.

Staff Auditor I
Performs professional internal auditing work.  Conducts performance, operational, financial and compliance audit projects.  Provides internal consulting services to the organization's management and staff.  Provides input into development of the internal audit plan.  Complies with all organizational and professional ethical standards and completes all internal audit work in compliance with the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.  Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.  


Staff Auditor II
Performs complex professional internal auditing work.  Leads or conducts performance, operational, financial and compliance audit projects.  Provides internal consulting services to the organization's management and staff.  Provides key input into development of the internal audit plan.  Provides training and coaching to internal audit staff.  Complies with all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensures all internal audit activities carried out or supervised are in compliance with the IIA's International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.  Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment. 

How to Apply:

Apply on our website:   https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvillemsd

Intern- Community Relations

Responsible for performing administrative duties under the supervision of the Business & Community Partnership Administrator. This position will work 20-25 hours/week for approximately 8 months.

This position is open to candidates who are actively pursuing a degree in Communications, Marketing, Business Administration or related field or who have obtained such a degree within the last year. All others will not be considered.

How to Apply:

Apply on our website:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisvillemsd

Center for Accessible Living Job opportunity

ASL Interpreter Scheduler

Interested qualified individuals may submit a Resume or CV to:

Keith Hosey

Center for Accessible Living.

501 S 2nd Street, Suite 200

Louisville, KY 40202

502-589-3980 Fax

Or hr@calky.org.

Please, no phone calls.

Applications Accepted through COB, August 4, 2017.

Join a Board or Commission

If you are interested in volunteering for one of Louisville Metro Government's Boards and Commissions, now is the time to start. By being a part of a board or commission, you will offer your time and your talents to improve the quality of life in our community.

Please complete an online application. The Office of Boards and Commissions will contact you when your interests and qualifications match specific vacancies.

There are approximately 100 boards and commissions with many areas of interest, including business and economic development, land planning, parks and recreation, public health and public safety.

For more information please visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-greg-fischer/interested-serving-board-or-commission '

Please find below a list of boards and commissions for an opportunity to serve:

BOARD VACANCIES

• Metropolitan Business Development Corporation
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
• Bardstown Road Overlay District
• Building Code Board of Appeals
• Cemetery Board
• Civil Service Board
• Code Enforcement Board
• Community Action Partnership
• Jefferson County Public Law Library
• Deputy Sheriff Merit Board
• Downtown Development Review Overlay Board
• Downtown Management District
• Ethics Commission
• Fire Protection Districts (Fairdale, Harrods Creek, Highview, Lake Dreamland, Lyndon, Middletown, Okolona, St. Matthews & Worthington)
• Hazard Materials Ordinance Appeals & Overseers Board
• Housing Authority Board
• Human Relations Commission Advocacy Board
• Human Relations Commission Enforcement Board
• Kentuckiana Works
• Landmarks
• Library Advisory Commission
• Louisville Arena Authority, Inc.
• Louisville Public Media
• Merit Board
• Medical Center Commission of Jefferson County
• PARC Board of Commissioners
• Police Merit Board
• Redevelopment Authority
• Science Center
• Urban Renewal Commission
• Vacant Property Review Commission
• Waterworks
• Zoo Foundation Board

REMINDERS

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