Chris Cowan
Service Record
| Agency | Louisville Kentucky Metro Police Department |
| Rank | Officer |
| Dates of Service | Hired August 2006.[1] Ended 2017.[2] |
| Last Known Status | Resigned. |
| Agency | Shepherdsville Kentucky Police Department |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Dates of Service | Ended November 29, 2021.[2] |
| Last Known Status | Resigned.[2] |
Incident Reports
2014 Arrest for Domestic Violence
On September 13, 2014, Cowan got into an argument with his girlfriend at a bar. The argument moved to the parking lot, where Cowan hit the woman with his car, bruising her leg.[2]
Department Response
Cowan was reassigned and had his police powers suspended.[3]
Legal Action
Cowan was charged with fourth-degree assault for domestic violence resulting in a minor injury.[3]
On September 17, 2014, Cowan pleaded not guilty.[4]
2021 Arrest for DUI
On November 27, 2021, Cowan was seen running a red light, speeding, and hitting another vehicle. When police arrived, they reported that Cowan was having trouble standing, smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech and other signs of intoxication.[2]
On November 29, 2021, Cowan resigned.[2]
Department Response
Legal Action
Cowan was arrested and charged with second-degree Disorderly Conduct, first-degree Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol, and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.[2]
References
- ↑ POLICE: LMPD officer arrested for assaulting his girlfriend, WDRB, 2014-09-14
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Christie Battista, Shepherdsville police officer resigns after being arrested for leaving scene of DUI crash, WDRB, 2021-11-29
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LMPD officer arrested on domestic violence charge, WAVE 3, 2014-09-14
- ↑ JJ Dixon, Police officer charged with domestic violence enters not guilty plea, WLKY, 2014-09-17
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