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St. Matthews Police Department

The St. Matthews Police Department is a fully accredited law enforcement agency since 2000.

02/09/2026

EDIT

Female has been found safe.
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Rowena Basurto, a 71 -year-old black female, is missing. She was last seen near the 400 Block of S. Hubbards Ln here in St Matthews at approximately 8:30 AM. Rowena has gray hair, brown eyes and was last seen wearing a multi-colored sweatshirt with orange pants and a pair of stud earrings. Please call 911 or St. Matthews Police at 502-893-9000 if you have information about her whereabouts.

11/26/2025

SMPD is aware and investigating the increase of car break-ins. Please read the official statement below.

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

The St. Matthews Police Department Administrative Offices will be closed starting Wednesday 11/26, and returning to normal business hours Monday 12/1.

Officers will still be out on patrol as usual, with an increase in visibility during the big shopping weekend and also do to the increase in vehicle break-ins. Reminder to remove any and all valuables from your vehicles, lock your vehicles and to stay safe!

We hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

08/29/2025

The St. Matthews Police Department is now accepting applications for full-time lateral and part-time police officers. We encourage you to join our team! All applications must be received by September 12.

Please visit our website for more information.

https://www.stmatthewsky.gov/police

08/05/2025

Today is the day! Come out with the family, hang out with officers, enjoy some BBQ, Raffles, inflatables, and so much more. 6:30 to 8:30, at St. Matthews Community Park. We can't wait to see you there!

07/30/2025

Exactly 1 week away from National Night Out!

07/10/2025

IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

We are less than 1 month away from our annual National Night Out event. Mark your calendars for SMPD's biggest family event of the year.

06/11/2025

Ms. Que from Shack in the Back BBQ stopped by to say hey! Of course we had to snap a picture!

06/03/2025

LENSAlert: Due to St. Matthews 75th Anniversary Celebration in Brown Park on Saturday, June 7th, access to Kresge way will be limited to local resident and emergency vehicles only. Eastbound Kresge Way will be closed to traffic between Browns Ln and S. Hubbards Ln. Westbound Kresge Way will remain open for local resident and emergency vehicle traffic only. A detour has been established around Waterford Place via Browns Ln. The duration of the closure is from 11am to 11pm. Follow instructions from St. Matthews Police who will be directing traffic through the area.

03/30/2025

Stay weather aware this evening and overnight.

01/21/2025

Members of the St. Matthews Police Department were privileged to collaborate with local agencies from the Louisville area in support of the Presidential Inauguration. It was an honor to be included among the 11,000 plus law enforcement members from across the country who took part in this historic event.

12/23/2024

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from our families to yours!

Administrative offices will be closed until December 26th.

Address

3940 Grandview Avenue
Saint Matthews, KY
40207

Telephone

+15028939000

Website

https://www.stmatthewsky.gov/police/

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