Kentucky crime report shows crime decreases and an increase in animal cruelty

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to Team Kentucky’s crime report, the state saw a decrease in homicides and drug-related offenses in 2025. Crimes that saw the largest decrease in the report are gambling offenses, prostitution offenses and blackmail and extortion. Unlawful betting decreased by 82%, prostitution offenses decreased by 65% and blackmail and extortion decreased […]HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – According to Team Kentucky’s crime report, the state saw a decrease in homicides and drug-related offenses in 2025. Crimes that saw the largest decrease in the report are gambling offenses, prostitution offenses and blackmail and extortion. Unlawful betting decreased by 82%, prostitution offenses decreased by 65% and blackmail and extortion decreased […] Kentucky | WOWK 13 NewsRead MoreSource: WOWK-TV