Frankfort, Ky.–The Kentucky Senate has approved a bill that sets a limit for impaired driving while under the influence of marijuana. Senate Bill 228 specifies that a person is too impaired to drive if their blood contains 5 nanograms or more of THC per millimeter. The bill’s sponsor, Sen. Johnnie Turner, explained that the…
Lexington, Ky.–According to a departmental webpage, a new formal complaint against a police officer was filed with the Lexington Police Department’s Public Integrity Unit (PIU) on February 27, 2023. PIU Complaint #2023F-002 alleges a violation of “Adherence to Laws, Regulations, and Orders”. The officer in question is currently assigned to the Bureau of Investigations.…
Lexington, Ky.–A Lexington Police Department (LPD) detective has been arrested for child abuse, according to a Department release. On February 28th, 2023, Detective Ryan Raker was taken into custody by the Kentucky State Police. The arrest was made on the basis of a warrant issued by the Estill County Sheriff’s Office, which charged Raker…
Lexington, Ky.–Cody Evridge, 29, of Lexington, was arrested on Wednesday evening, February 1st, 2023, after a vehicle pursuit through multiple counties in Central Kentucky. The pursuit began when Danville Police were called to a residence on Center Street in Danville regarding a domestic violence incident. According to the Danville Police Department, when officers arrived…