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Louisville Metro Police Department
8th Division
February 2024
Community E-Newsletter
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Message from Major Wampler
We are starting to see some signs of early spring sprinkled into the winter weather which has been a nice break from the cold temperatures. With these warm evenings we recently saw an increase in car thefts and theft from autos. Most of these incidents involved vehicles which were left unlocked. There were groups of suspects driving through residential areas checking door handles for unlocked vehicles. They would steal any valuables they found in unlocked vehicles and the vehicle if keys were left inside it. Please make a habit of not leaving valuables or keys in your vehicles and locking your doors even if you are parked in your garage. Taking these steps will greatly reduce the chances of your property being taken by a thief. Our officers and detectives have been working to identify those responsible and have made some arrests. Even though we make an arrest there are still other thieves who will take their place so we all need to remain vigilant.
The division has also been busy with several community events over the past month. These events have been a huge success. We are looking forward to meeting more of our community members at the upcoming events we will be hosting. This coming Thursday evening we are having a Meet Your Beat Officer event at the Northeast YMCA. Please consider joining us for this event to meet officers from the 8th Division and several of our community partners who will be joining us. We also have a St. Patrick’s Day cookie decorating event coming up and will be having our first Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Tom Sawyer State Park soon. There are fliers with details about these events in the Community Events section below.
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January 2024
Officer of the Month
Officer Wesley Leffler
Officer Wesley Leffler is the 8th Division January 2024 Officer of the Month. Officer Leffler received this award due to his diligent patrol work he has been performing on his beat. An example of the work he is doing involves the many retail stores on his beat near Oxmoor Mall. Officer Leffler has been working with the businesses to address organized retail theft issues they are experiencing. Recently while he was patrolling the businesses, he observed suspects running out of a store after they allegedly committed a theft. Officer Leffler quickly responded by apprehending and arresting the suspects. Due to his quick actions the property taken was returned to the business and the suspects will be held accountable in court. Officer Leffler transferred last year to the 8th Division and has been a great addition to our team. He has a great attitude and a high level of experience he leverages to serve and protect our community. Please help me congratulate Officer Leffler as you see him patrolling the division for his dedication to the residents of Louisville Metro and being named the 8th Division January 2024 Officer of the Month.
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Criminal incidents over the previous 4 reporting weeks are consistent with the downward trend we experienced throughout a majority of 2023.
The below chart indicates the number of reported incidents for the previous 4 weeks in the 8th Division.
- Week 0 - 02/12/2024 - 02/18/2024
- Week 1 - 02/05/2024 - 02/11/2024
- Week 2 - 01/29/2024 - 02/04/2024
- Week 3 - 01/22/2024 - 01/28/2024
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The 28 Day chart compares the same time period of 2023 and 2024.
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The YTD chart compares year to date for 2023 and 2024.
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1 - Robbery Incident
- The robbery incident involved a suspect who allegedly approached a victim sitting in a vehicle near Chamberlain Lane and Maple Brook Drive. The victim stated the suspect asked a question leading the victim to give the suspect cash. The suspect then cut the victim causing minor injuries. This incident is still under investigation. Currently we do not anticipate a danger to the public from this suspect. It appears the victim and suspect may have been meeting at the location and this was not a random act of violence.
5 - Burglary Incidents
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All of Residences
- 2 - Rear window broken by suspects who then entered and took property
- 1 - House under renovation and appliances taken
- 1 - Items taken by a person after a party
- 1 - Domestic violence related
19 - Auto Theft Incidents
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16 - Involving other vehicle makes
- 9 - vehicle unlocked with keys inside
- 4 - attempt with damage to steering column
- 1 - dirt bikes taken using a trailer
- 1 - taken by a known person with the keys
- 1 - vehicle towed and not actually stolen
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3 - Kia/Hyundai vehicles
- 2 - completed thefts without keys
- 1 - attempt with damage to steering column
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29 - Theft from Vehicle Incidents
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11 in Neighborhoods
- 6 - unlocked
- 4 - unknown means of entry with no damage
- 1 - locked with forced entry
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10 at Apartment Complexes
- 5 - locked with forced entry
- 3 - unlocked
- 1 - unknown means of entry with no damage
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8 at Businesses
- 6 - unlocked
- 1 - unknown means of entry with no damage
- 1 - locked with forced entry
We need your help to prevent these types of crimes. Over half of the theft from vehicle incidents were from unlocked vehicles. Reduce your chances of being a victim by locking your vehicles. Do not leave bags or valuable items visible to thieves who may be looking into your vehicle in search of something to steal.
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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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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.
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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