Message from Major Wampler

 

I am happy to say Spring is officially here. The warmer weather will be a welcomed change as many of us return to our outdoor activities. During this time, please remember to take steps to protect yourself and your property. Be cognizant of your surroundings reporting any suspicious activity you observe. As you visit our local parks ensure you lock your vehicles and do not leave any valuable items visible that may tempt a thief.

The recent 8^th Division community outreach efforts have been well attended and successful. We had a child focused St. Patrick's Day Sweets & Sirens event at the Kroger on Westport Road with the Anchorage Middletown Fire Department. This event was fun for everyone who attended. We are planning to host additional events with our friends at Anchorage Middletown Fire to build on this success. Our 2^nd Meet Your Beat Officer event was at the Northeast YMCA. There were several community partners who participated to include Kroger, Meijer, McDonalds, the Lyndon Police Department, the St. Matthews Fire Department, and several other LMPD units. The constant flow of residents who stopped by where able to ask questions and take advantage of the many give aways from our partners.

The next large event the 8^th Division will be holding is our first Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday March 30, 2024, which we plan to make an annual event. Please consider attending this event and bringing any children you know. There will be several giveaways, activities, and opportunities to interact with your 8th Division officers.

February 2024

Officers of the Month

Officer Andy Waford

Officer Derrick Williams

Officer Andy Waford and Officer Derrick Williams were selected as the February 8^th Division Officers of the Month. Officer Waford and Officer Williams are beat partners on our late watch platoon. These officers work very well together and consistently do great work while serving the citizens of Louisville Metro. They are being recognized for two notable incidents during February.

The first incident was a response to a suicidal subject who stated he was armed with a gun and was telling officers to shoot him. Officer Waford and Officer Williams took control of the response by ensuring the safety of the subject, bystanders, and other responding officers. They maintained contact with the subject while attempting to deescalate the situation and developed a plan to safely end the potentially dangerous incident. The officers safely gained control of the situation and subject. The subject was safely transported to a health care facility to receive needed treatment. Their calm and collected approach to the situation ensured no one was injured and the subject, who was having a mental health crisis, received the care he needed.

The second incident occurred when they responded to a home burglary to take a report. Both officers collected information and evidence for the detective unit but did not stop there. The officers felt the suspects were likely to return to the location, so they watched the house from a nearby location. Their hunch paid off when they observed a suspicious person driving in the area. They conducted a traffic stop on the suspicious individual resulting in an identification and useful investigative information for the detective unit.

Officer Waford and Officer Williams experience and dedication to the community they serve undoubtedly make the area they patrol safer. Please help me congratulate these officers for being chosen as the February 8^th Division Officers of the Month when you see them out on patrol.

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 8^th Division.

Week 0 - 03/11/2024 - 03/17/2024

Week 1 - 03/04/2024 - 03/10/2024

Week 2 - 02/26/2024 - 03/03/2024

Week 3 - 02/19/2024 - 02/25/2024

The 28 Day chart compares the same time period of 2023 and 2024.

The YTD chart compares year to date for 2023 and 2024.

4 - Robbery Incidents

• 3 - Domestic violence related

  • Involving suspects using physical force to take property from a victim. 

• 1 - Armed robbery

  • Victim was driving through an apartment complex in the 11000 block of Loudoun Trace when he was approached by two suspects.  One suspect was armed with a handgun and property was stolen from the victim.  Victim fled the incident in his vehicle.

3 - Aggravated Assaults

• 2 - Domestic violence related

• 1 - Shooting

  • Shooting of a juvenile victim in the 3700 block of Chamberlain Court resulting in nonlife threatening injuries.  The victim was shot by an unknown suspect at an Airbnb party they were attending. 

5 - Burglary Incidents

• 4 - Residences

  • 2 - Forced entry to home with jewelry and designer items taken
  • 1 - Vehicle stolen from attached garage
  • 1 - Domestic violence related

• 1 - Storage Unit

  • Storage unit entered and items taken

15 - Auto Theft Incidents

• 1 - Kia/Hyundai vehicles

  • 1 - completed theft without keys

• 14 - Involving other vehicle makes

  • 6 - vehicle unlocked with keys inside
  • 5 - locked and taken by unknown means
  • 2 - taken by a known person with the keys
  • 1 - attempt with damaged steering column

LMPD Kia/Hyundai PSA

 

NHTSA Kia and Hyundai Service Campaign to Prevent Theft

15 - Theft from Vehicle Incidents

• 7 in Neighborhoods

  • All were unlocked vehicles

• 4 at Businesses

  • 2 - locked with forced entry
  • 2 - unlocked vehicles

• 3 at Apartment Complexes

  • 2 - unlocked vehicles
  • 1 - locked with forced entry

• 1 in a Park

  • unlocked vehicle

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.

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. https://saferlouisville.org

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.

Who in the Lou am I?

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 8^th Division. He is sharing information with residents of the 8^th Division about current crime trends, crime tips, and community events for your neighborhoods. To join us on Nextdoor use the link below.

Link to LMPD on nextdoor

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.

LMPD Public Review of Policy

LMPD IS LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES

WHO WANTS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

LMPDJobs.com

www.louisville-police.org

CRIME TIPS

574-LMPD

Anonymous Tip Line (5673)

Submit Crime Tips Online

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