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LMPD Seeks Help Identifying Man Accused of Lewd Acts in Cherokee Park

Police seek tips after releasing a recent photo of the suspect.

Overview

  • Louisville Metro Police asked the public to help identify a man reported for lewd acts in Cherokee Park and urged people to call 911 or the tip line at 502-574-LMPD.
  • Officers released a recent photo of the man and are reviewing a viewer’s video from weeks earlier that appears to show the same person.
  • Police increased patrols in key areas, including the Scenic Loop, Hogan’s Fountain, Chauffeur’s Rest and the lower soccer fields.
  • Witnesses reported that the man sometimes appears unclothed, commits lewd acts, and runs away, and police say children have seen the behavior.
  • Park users say the reports have made them more cautious, and some runners say they have heard about similar incidents in the area for years.