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Louisville Metro Police Department
8th Division
September 2023
Community E-Newsletter
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Message from Major Wampler
Earlier this year Louisville Metro Council unanimously approved a resolution declaring September as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month. I would like to thank all the individuals and groups who have expressed their appreciation to our officers throughout the month. We were very grateful for all the kind words and food sent to the division. These acts are a great reminder of the support our officers have from the community.
September was not without hardships for LMPD though.
Traffic Guard Gertrude Schaftlein was struck by a hit-and-run vehicle while directing school traffic the morning of Wednesday, September 6th. TCO Schaftlein's injuries were very serious and led to the amputation of her leg. She has served the community of Louisville as a traffic guard for 48 years. While her spirits are high, she has a long road to recovery ahead of her and needs our support.
On Thursday, September 7th Officer Brandon Haley was the second LMPD officer shot in the line of duty this year. Officer Haley was on patrol and had a vehicle stopped when he was shot after a barrage of gunfire directed at him from a nearby house. Officer Haley spent over two weeks in the hospital in critical condition. We are grateful he has been released from the hospital, but he has a long road of ahead of him as he recovers from his injuries.
The support and generosity the community has shown for LMPD and especially our injured public servants Officer Wilt, Officer Haley, and TCO Schaftlein has been amazing. Each of these public servants had their lives forever changed while serving the community they love and answering their calling to public service. If you would like to donate to support Officer Wilt, Officer Haley, and TCO Schaftlein financially you may do so through the Louisville Metro Police Foundation. The foundation will give any donations received in their names directly to them to help support their recoveries.
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The Louisville Metro Police Foundation is dedicated to improving the Greater Louisville community for everyone and making our city a safer place to live, work and visit. Let us not forget, we are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, husbands, wives, friends and Louisvillians. Together, we are who make up our Louisville community. Founded in 2005, the Louisville Metro Police Foundation is dedicated to improving the Greater Louisville community and making our city a safer place to live, work and visit by supporting the men and women of the Louisville Metro Police Department. The Foundation provides the LMPD much-needed financial resources beyond what the Police Department’s Louisville Metro Government budget can fund, focusing on three key areas: programs, equipment and training, and Officers in Distress.
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August 2023
Officer of the Month
Officer Larry Singleton
Officer Larry Singleton is the 8th Division Officer of the Month for August. Officer Singleton responded to a domestic violence run where the victim had been held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped multiple times. The alleged suspect had just been released from jail the night before. He had been arrested for an alleged domestic assault with the same victim. The victim was finally able to call police for help after the suspect left the location. Officer Singleton answered the call and began an investigation to locate the suspect. Officer Singleton identified a possible location for the suspect in the 4th Division and worked with the 4th Division officers to check the address. His investigation confirmed the current location of the suspect, and he was able to take him into custody quickly. Officer Singleton’s effort in this case took a violent suspect off the streets before he could commit additional crimes in our city. This suspect was charged with 3 felonies and is still incarcerated at this time due to his criminal history which includes a pending Complicity to Murder which he was out on bond for.
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Crime in the 8th Division has risen when compared to August but is still down when compared to the previous year. Most criminal incidents in the 8th Division are property crime related. I have included breakdowns of several offenses below which give particulars about the incidents reported. There are also charts and maps to provide visualizations of the incidents over the previous 4-week period.
4 - Robbery Incidents
- 3 - Incidents are shoplifting related.
- 1 - Incident of a suspect armed with a handgun demanding the victim's purse and phone. The suspect fled prior to getting any property. This incident occurred on August 29th in an apartment complex in Douglass Hills. There have not been any other similar incidents.
8 - Burglary Incidents
- 3 - Open attached garages
- 2 - Unlocked unoccupied residences
- 1 - Detached garage with lock cut to gain entry
- 1 - Vacant house with building materials taken
- 1 - Commercial property with forced entry with no items taken
15 - Auto Theft Incidents
- 4 - Unlocked with keys inside
- 4 - Attempted Kia/Hyundai thefts with forced entry
- 3 - Kia/Hyundai thefts with forced entry
- 3 - Thefts by unknown means
- 1 - Vehicle taken by known person with keys
38 - Theft from Motor Vehicle
- 18 - At residences
- 12 - Unlocked
- 6 - Forced entry
- 11 - At parks
- 9 - Forced entry
- 2 - Unlocked
- 7 - At businesses
- 6 - Forced entry
- 1 - Vehicle key stolen and use
- 2 - At High Schools
There has been a large increase in the number of incidents involving forced entry by breaking vehicle windows. The detectives have a suspect for many of these incidents. However, we need your help to prevent these types of crimes. Help reduce your chances of being a victim by locking your vehicles and not leaving bags or valuable items visible from the outside of your vehicle.
This below chart shows the number of incidents reported for the past 4 weeks in the 8th Division.
- Week 0 - 9/18/23 - 9/24/23
- Week 1 - 9/11/23 - 9/17/23
- Week 2 - 9/04/23 - 9/10/23
- Week 3 - 8/28/23 - 9/03/23
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The 28 Day chart compares the same time of 2022 and 2023.
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The YTD chart compares year to date for 2022 and 2023.
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Who in the Lou am I?
LMPD has launched a new online portal called "Who in the Lou am I?". This online portal features photos of suspects from current LMPD cases. You can click on any of the photos and submit an anonymous tip to LMPD if you are able to identify the suspect. The link below will take you to the new online portal.
The Louisville Metro Police Department is now on Nextdoor to engage with residents of Metro Louisville. Detective Sergeant Roderick Beasley is active on the platform representing the 8th Division. He is sharing information with residents of the 8th Division about current crime trends, crime tips, and community events for your neighborhoods. To join us on Nextdoor use the link below.
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LMPD Public Policy Review
We need your help and input. LMPD is seeking feedback from the public regarding our policies. A section of the LMPD website is dedicated for members of the public to have input on policy revisions. Click the link below to be a part of the policy review process.
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LMPD IS LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES
WHO WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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CRIME TIPS
574-LMPD
Anonymous Tip Line (5673)
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