September 18, 2025

Violent Crimes, Narcotics & Getting Shot in the Breonna Taylor Raid | John Mattingly

1 hour 58 minutes

Retired police Sgt. John Mattingly sits down to share the unfiltered truth about his decades in law enforcement. From working narcotics and violent crimes to running postage interdiction, Mattingly has seen it all — and some of those cases still haunt him to this day. In this powerful interview, he opens up about his early years as a police officer, the dangers of working narcotics cases, and the emotional weight of investigating violent crimes. He also talks about the unique world of postage interdiction and the major arrests it led to. But the case that changed everything was the Breonna Taylor raid, where Mattingly was shot and nearly killed. He discusses how that night ended his career, how the media shaped the public narrative, and what he says really happened during the raid. This is a raw, honest conversation about the realities of police work, the trauma that comes with it, the impact of media coverage, and what life is like after walking away from the badge.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro & Most Memorable Cases

02:00 Meet John Mattingly: Kentucky Law Enforcement Career

05:00 Early Life, Family, and Upbringing

11:00 Becoming a Cop: Motivations and Education

18:00 Changing Law Enforcement Environment & Training

27:00 Media Portrayal of Police & Pop Culture

31:00 Policing Realities: First Calls and Trauma

36:00 Mental Health in Law Enforcement

40:00 Violent Crimes: Domestic Abuse and Case Handling

43:00 Rising Through the Ranks: Narcotics and Special Units

48:00 Youth, Gangs, and Street Crime

55:00 Frustrations with the Justice System

01:00:00 Most Haunting Cases: Loss and Pain

01:05:00 Coping with Trauma and Systemic Justice Issues

01:11:00 Major Case Narcotics & Parcel Interdiction

01:17:00 Parcel Operations: Drugs and Scams in the Mail

01:23:00 The Breonna Taylor Raid: Lead-Up and Details

01:30:00 Aftermath: Riots, Threats, and Media Narrative

01:37:00 Court Cases and Clearing the Record

01:43:00 Reflection, Lessons Learned & Life After Policing

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