State Street Criminal Activity

UPDATE: 09/16/22 - The Lexington Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying several subjects wanted in questioning for criminal activity on State Street. 

Officers responded to the area of State Street and Crescent Avenue on September 10, 2022, after large crowds began forming in the streets following UK Football’s win over Florida. Before officers arrived, a fire was started in the roadway, and a vehicle was overturned. 

Detectives reviewed video footage from the night and need the public’s help identifying subjects. More individuals are suspected to be involved. Detectives are asking anyone with information, knowledge of the suspects’ identities, photographs, and/or video footage to please contact the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app available at www.p3tips.com.   

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State Street Attempt to Identify 3

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The Lexington Police Department is investigating the property damage and criminal mischief that occurred on State Street on Saturday evening. 

Lexington Police officers responded to the area of State Street and Crescent Avenue on September 10, 2022, after large crowds began forming in the streets following UK Football’s win over Florida. Before officers arrived, a fire was started in the roadway, and a vehicle was overturned. 

Detectives from the Property Crimes Section are reviewing video footage and are working to identify the involved parties, and criminal charges are expected. 

Numerous cell phones were seen capturing the events as they unfolded on State Street, and we are asking anyone with information, knowledge of the suspects’ identities, photographs, and/or video footage to please contact the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Bluegrass Crime Stoppers by calling (859) 253-2020, online at www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com, or through the P3 Tips app available at www.p3tips.com.  

Additional updates will be provided later this week. 

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