Kyle Blankenship
Service Record
Lexington Kentucky Police Department
| Rank | Officer |
| Salary | $70,748 (2021)[1] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Incident Reports
2022 Policy Violations
Blankenship would seize drugs and personal items during traffic stops and other investigations, but failed to log the items or enter them into evidence.[2]
On May 5, 2022, Blankenship brought his department vehicle to the repair yard for maintenance. The evidence was discovered in the trunk of the vehicle.[2]
A drug test given to Blankenship was negative.[2]
Response Timeline
The department opened an investigation and reviewed Blankenship's body-worn camera video from January 1 to May 2022. Police found other violations of orders and procedures.[2]
On September 8, 2022, Blankenship was suspended for three months.[2]
2025 Death of Guy House
On July 13, 2025, Kentucky State Police Trooper Jude Remilien stopped a vehicle that contained House. House shot Remilien, carjacked a vehicle, and fled.[3]
An hour later, officers located the stolen vehicle at a church and found House in the rear parking lot. House had shot four people before police arrived. Sergeant Ross Collins, Blankenship, and Officer Simon Rankin shot House, killing him.[3]
Response Timeline
The Kentucky State Police opened an investigation.[4]
The officers were placed on administrative assignment during the investigation.[3]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ Kyle Blankenship, Police Officer, City of Lexington, govSalaries
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Beth Musgrave, Lexington police officer suspended for three months after drugs found in trunk of cruiser, Lexington Herald-Leader, 2022-09-20
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Tom Latek, Lexington police identify officers who fatally shot July 13 mass shooting suspect, Kentucky Today, 2025-07-22
- ↑ UPDATE: Kentucky State Police Investigates Multiple Shooting Incidents in Fayette County, Kentucky State Police, 2025-07-19
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