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Lexington animal control identifies suspect, files charge in death of community cat (opens the original)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX News) — Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control has identified and charged a suspect in connection with the death of a beloved community cat known as Casper, a case that drew widespread attention and prompted hundreds of calls for justice across Lexington. In a Facebook post Friday, the agency said tips from the public helped investigators identify the person involved. Animal Care & Control charged Matthew Harris with a misdemeanor violation of Lexington's ordinance covering
Kentucky pharmacist arrested, jailed over clerical error that linked her identity to incarcerated man (opens the original)
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JESSAMINE COUNTY, KY (LEX NEWS) - A Kentucky pharmacist says she was arrested, jailed, and continues to face misdemeanor charges months after a clerical error linked her identity to a man with a criminal record. Dr. Shelby Dela Cruz said she was pulled over by a Jessamine County sheriff's deputy on May 30 while driving to work. The traffic stop was captured on the deputy's body camera. Dela Cruz said the deputy told her she was driving too fast for conditions before informing her that her driver
Former Trooper Island director pleads not guilty to felony theft of camp funds (opens the original)
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ALBANY, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — Former Kentucky State Police Trooper Island Director Jonathan Biven pleaded not guilty Thursday to a theft charge stemming from allegations that he stole tens of thousands of dollars from the youth camp program he once led. LEX NEWS was in court as Biven arrived for his arraignment. He declined to answer questions about the indictment, including whether he took money from Trooper Island. Biven, a retired Kentucky State Police trooper, previously served as director of Tro
Detective details fatal stabbing of Lexington woman after ex-boyfriend crashed FedEx truck into home (opens the original)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — A Fayette District Court judge found probable cause Wednesday to send the case against a Lexington man charged in the fatal stabbing of the mother of his child to a grand jury. During a preliminary hearing, Lexington homicide Detective Nicholas Music testified that 34-year-old Candice Mackie died after being stabbed multiple times on Sept. 3. Music said the suspect, Dario Williams, later confessed during an interview at police headquarters. "I was able to interview hi
Court records show unserved domestic violence warrant before Lexington mother's killing (opens the original)
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX NEWS) — New details are emerging in the killing of a Lexington mother after court records revealed a domestic violence warrant had been issued for the suspect weeks before the fatal attack, but was never served. Dario Williams, 34, appeared virtually in Fayette District Court on Friday for his arraignment. A judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf to charges of murder with a domestic violence enhancement and burglary in connection with the death of Candice Mackie. Lexin
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