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Danielle Kaye/LPMMayor Craig Greenberg announced on Thursday new efforts to improve mental health treatment at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections, and increase transparency about who is incarcerated at the city’s jail. -
Danielle Kaye/LPMFollowing the arrest of a former Metro Corrections officer last week, advocates are shifting the spotlight to holistic reforms – like more health care services and fewer arrests – to improve conditions at the downtown Louisville jail.
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The Kentucky House passed a $39 million measure that includes spending to improve facilities and boost staffing in the state’s troubled juvenile justice system. -
Katie Crews was sentenced to two years of probation Monday for her actions leading up to the death of local restaurant owner David “YaYa” McAtee in June 2020.
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The two boys accused of killing two other teenagers will be in court again in March, after an initial hearing on Friday.
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Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel is promising to restore community trust in a Louisville Metro Police Department that’s currently under federal investigation. She took over last week as the interim police chief.
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A 61-year-old man died while in custody of Louisville’s downtown jail Monday afternoon, the thirteenth such death in a little more than a year.
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Kentucky Smart on Crime, a criminal justice reform coalition, wants to see legislation this year that will better support people with mental health issues and substance use disorder.
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Gov. Andy Beshear has announced changes to Kentucky’s juvenile justice system that will house youth charged with serious or violent crimes at high-security facilities.
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Police believe the shooting occurred after a fight spilled over into the parking lot. The suspected shooter is still at large.
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Metro Council members want an audit of the police department’s record-keeping, after a watchdog group filed a lawsuit claiming the agency improperly destroyed complaints.
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The former Vanguard Academy employee was indicted on 10 counts of child abuse. She pleaded not guilty Monday.
