LMPD increases patrols on Bardstown Road to curb weekend street takeovers

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — In response to recent crime and disruption along Bardstown Road, Louisville Metro Police are taking a more aggressive approach to prevent the so-called street takeovers.

As WDRB reported in recent weeks, crowds have poured onto Bardstown Road, partying, fighting and blocking traffic in the early hours of Saturday and Sunday.

During a biweekly news conference Wednesday, LMPD said it plans to place more officers along the Highlands-Bardstown Road corridor, especially on weekends.

The plan includes walking patrols, mounted officers and more visible enforcement.

"We put a plan in place this past weekend," LMPD Assistant Chief Donny Burbrink said. "We'll do so again this weekend to increase our patrol throughout that area. Have more visibility, more walking patrols, horse patrol will be out because of that. We did not have any significant issues at the Bardstown Road corridor this past weekend."

Police said the increased presence will remain in place throughout the summer months.

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