A community celebration at Charles Young Park turned deadly on August 15, 2026, when gunfire left five people shot, including a 4-year-old child, a 14-year-old, two adults, and 16-year-old Di’Zhon Robertson, who died from his injuries.

In this episode of WTF LEX!?, we look beyond the initial headlines and ask what was happening before the bullets started flying.

18-year-old Jametrius Griffin has been charged with murder, two counts of first-degree assault, two counts of second-degree assault, and tampering with physical evidence. He has pleaded not guilty and is being held on a $1 million bond. The charges are allegations, and Griffin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

But this episode isn't just about the criminal case.

It's also about ONE Lexington.

Di’Zhon reportedly participated in ONE Lexington's No Cap program. ONE Lexington Director Devine Carama was at Charles Young Park when the shooting erupted and described trying to protect young people as gunfire broke out.

And reporting and social-media posts following the shooting indicate there may have been a conflict involving people connected to the case that stretched back months.

That's where Lexington's own records become important.

An LFUCG Internal Audit describes youth conflict mediation, crisis response, and violence-intervention meetings as part of ONE Lexington's work. In 2023 alone, the audit says ONE Lexington facilitated 16 youth conflict mediations involving disputes with the potential to escalate into violence, deployed advocates 31 times, and conducted more than 40 violence-intervention meetings.

LFUCG also confirmed through an open-records response that this January 2025 report is the only completed final internal audit of ONE Lexington.

So we're asking:

Did ONE Lexington know about this conflict before August 15?

If they knew, was there an intervention?

If they didn't know, why didn't an allegedly months-long conflict reach Lexington's violence-intervention network?

And if nobody ever gave ONE Lexington an opportunity to intervene, that's an important answer too.

We also examine what Lexington's internal auditors found when they reviewed ONE Lexington—including two high-priority financial-control findings—and the explanations and corrective actions provided by Director Devine Carama.

This isn't about blaming ONE Lexington for someone pulling a trigger.

It's about examining a taxpayer-funded violence-prevention program against its stated mission and asking a simple question:

What exactly are we preventing?

WTF LEX!? Real events. Real accountability. Real Lexington.

Topics: Charles Young Park shooting • Di’Zhon Robertson • Jametrius Griffin • ONE Lexington • Devine Carama • East End Day • No Cap • Lexington gun violence • LFUCG Internal Audit • youth violence prevention • conflict mediation • Lexington, Kentucky

This episode discusses an ongoing criminal case. Criminal charges are allegations. The accused is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

On October 25, 1994, five Lexington police officers entered a home to arrest 18-year-old Antonio “Tony” Sullivan. Police found him hiding inside a closet. Sullivan emerged unarmed and, according to later accounts, with his hands raised.

Lexington Police Sergeant Phil Vogel’s 9mm pistol discharged while Vogel was reportedly attempting to de-cock the weapon. The bullet struck Sullivan in the head, killing him at the scene.

Police called the shooting accidental. A Fayette County grand jury declined to indict Vogel, and federal investigators reportedly reached the same conclusion. Vogel left the department around the time of the grand-jury decision, and a wrongful-death settlement later existed.

But more than thirty years later, many of the records needed to independently evaluate the official explanation remain unavailable—including the complete police investigation, firearms examination, internal-affairs report, autopsy file, grand-jury evidence and FBI closing records.

In this special WTF LEX!? × Buried in the Bluegrass crossover, Ole Gerg examines:

• The fatal shooting of Tony Sullivan
• The disputed eyewitness account
• The official accidental-discharge explanation
• Lexington’s October 1994 protests and civil unrest
• The racial tensions surrounding the case
• How local and national media framed the story
• The police, grand-jury and federal investigations
• Vogel’s departure from the department
• The later wrongful-death settlement
• The major records and evidence still missing
• A bizarre 2014 incident involving Vogel and his wife

The episode separates documented facts, official claims, disputed accounts and personal opinion while asking one central question:

Why was a loaded police weapon being manipulated while pointed toward an unarmed teenager who was reportedly surrendering?

Officially closed does not mean publicly explained.

Content warning: This episode discusses a fatal police shooting, racial conflict, civil unrest, violence and medical tampering.

Sources include: contemporary Associated Press coverage, the Lexington Herald-Leader, The Washington Post, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights report Bias and Bigotry in Kentucky, Kentucky Attorney General decision 94-ORD-147, a Kentucky Court of Appeals decision, later Lexington news retrospectives and reporting concerning Phil Vogel’s later life.

WTF LEX!? — Real events, real accountability and real Lexington. Buried in the Bluegrass — Kentucky stories that remain unanswered, unresolved and too often forgotten.

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When public criticism turns into threats of lawsuits, who actually has the facts on their side?

In this episode, Greg responds to the Facebook fallout surrounding the previous Keith Todd episode after Keith's twin brother, Kevin Todd, entered the conversation with accusations of slander, legal threats, and demands that the episode be removed.

Greg breaks down:

• The legal definition of slander and why truth matters.
• The difference between opinion, public records, and defamation.
• Kevin Todd's Facebook comments and threats of legal action.
• Keith Todd's ongoing social media interactions and direct messages.
• The public records already available versus claims made online.
• Why accountability doesn't end simply because time has passed.
• The importance of documenting facts instead of rewriting history.

The episode also discusses additional open records requests, reactions from listeners, and how public comments often create more questions than answers.

As always, this episode contains strong language and commentary. Listeners are encouraged to review the publicly available records and draw their own conclusions.

A comment section argument turned into something much bigger.

After former Lexington Police officer Keith Todd began commenting on my Facebook posts and contacting me directly, I started digging through public records, court documents, and archived news reports. What I found was a timeline spanning years—from an off-duty alcohol and Ambien incident, to a federal lawsuit against Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, to the 2012 Legacy Trail case involving a seriously injured jogger, and publicly available Brady/Giglio records.

In this episode, I separate documented facts from rumors, walk through the available records, and explain why transparency and accountability matter—especially when it involves someone who once wore a badge.

Topics discussed include:

• Keith Todd's documented 2006 off-duty alcohol/Ambien incident.
• The federal Fair Labor Standards Act lawsuit against LFUCG.
• The court's 2009 ruling.
• The 2012 Legacy Trail incident.
• Public Brady/Giglio records.
• The social media exchange that led to this investigation.
• Why I filed additional Kentucky Open Records requests with the Lexington Police Department.

This episode is based on publicly available court records, news reports, and official documents. Any allegations or claims not supported by public records are clearly identified as unverified and are not presented as fact.

Six Shootings in Four Days – What the F*ck is Going On, Lexington?

Lexington experienced what police called an "unprecedented" stretch of violence as six separate shootings were investigated over a four-day period. In Episode 17, Ole Gerg breaks down each incident, shares firsthand reporting from multiple scenes, and asks whether the city is really as safe as officials claim.

This episode also covers a suspected DUI crash that sent a vehicle into a Lexington home, discusses the latest response from One Lexington Executive Director Devine Carama, and questions how taxpayer-funded violence prevention efforts are being measured.

In This Episode

• Six shootings across Lexington in just four days.
• On-scene reporting from multiple crime scenes.
• Details released in several shooting investigations and arrests.
• Police call the violent stretch "unprecedented."
• A suspected DUI driver crashes into a Lexington home.
• One Lexington responds publicly after the violent weekend.
• Discussion on violence prevention, public accountability, and open records requests.
• Commentary on community safety, crime trends, and Lexington's response.

Stories Covered

• Winter Garden shooting
• Pimlico Parkway shooting
• Hollow Creek shooting
• Oxford Circle shooting
• South Limestone shooting
• Newtown Court shooting
• DUI crash into Lexington residence
• One Lexington's public response to weekend violence

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Real Events. Real Accountability. Real Lexington.

This week, Ole Gerg returns after a short break with a no-holds-barred discussion about one of Lexington's most controversial topics.

After being accused online of previously attacking One Lexington and its former leadership years before becoming involved in local media, Greg lays out why he believes those claims are demonstrably false and challenges anyone to produce evidence.

The conversation expands into larger issues surrounding race, government-funded organizations, public accountability, transparency, and how political and social divisions affect Lexington.

Greg also shares personal experiences that shaped his views on policing, poverty, and race, including encounters with the Lexington Police Department dating back more than two decades.

Finally, the episode examines questions surrounding public grant funding, open records requests, and why government-funded organizations should expect public scrutiny.

In This Episode

• Returning after a brief hiatus
• Responding to accusations regarding One Lexington
• Why accountability should apply to every government-funded organization
• Open records requests and the search for transparency
• Questions surrounding community grant funding
• Personal experiences with Lexington Police
• Thoughts on racism, division, and public discourse
• Upcoming coverage of the Fayette County Public Schools leadership controversy
• Recent Lexington crashes and other local news

Mentioned

• One Lexington
• LFUCG Open Records
• Lexington Police Department
• Fayette County Public Schools
• Demetrus Liggins
• No Cap Grant Program

Listener Challenge

Greg publicly challenges anyone to provide verifiable evidence supporting claims that he publicly attacked One Lexington or its leadership during 2021–2022. If legitimate evidence is produced, he states he will donate to One Lexington's coat drive. If not, he argues that those making the accusation should publicly correct the record.

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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this episode are those of the host. References to individuals and organizations reflect commentary and opinions discussed during the episode. Listeners are encouraged to review publicly available records and source material when forming their own conclusions.

When a citizen files a complaint against a police officer, who investigates the complaint—and who investigates the investigator?

In this episode of WTF LEX!?, we take a closer look at Lexington Police Sergeant Weslee Farley, the supervisor who recently determined a complaint against Officer Barrett was "unfounded."

Using public records, court documents, news reports, and a Kentucky Attorney General Open Records ruling, we examine Sgt. Farley's public career, his role in a 2014 officer-involved shooting, his involvement in a significant open records dispute, and his current position within the Lexington Police Department.

We also discuss the complaint process itself, the department's findings, and why transparency matters when police departments investigate their own officers.

This episode isn't about personal attacks—it's about public records, public accountability, and asking questions that deserve answers.

In This Episode

The Complaint

• Officer Barrett complaint ruled "Unfounded"
• The findings issued by Sgt. Weslee Farley
• Crime scene boundaries and media access
• Trespassing allegations
• First Amendment concerns

Who Is Sgt. Farley?

• Career overview
• Current assignment as East Sector First Shift Sergeant
• Previous supervisory and command roles
• Public-facing roles within the department

The 2014 Officer-Involved Shooting

• Incident involving Joseph Kilburn
• Police allegations that a vehicle was used against officers
• Officer-involved shooting investigation
• Administrative assignment following the incident

Open Records and Transparency

• Kentucky Attorney General Decision 20-ORD-110
• The Attorney General's finding that Lexington Police violated the Open Records Act
• Why the ruling matters
• Public access to complaint records involving law enforcement

The Bigger Question

• Should police departments investigate themselves?
• What records are still being sought?
• Why accountability requires transparency

Records Referenced

• Kentucky Attorney General Open Records Decision 20-ORD-110
• Lexington Police Department complaint findings
• Public news archives
• Kentucky Court records
• Open records requests filed by Ole Gerg Media

Ongoing Records Requests

Ole Gerg Media has requested additional records related to:

• Complaint investigations
• Internal review procedures
• Media access policies
• Officer-involved incidents
• Public records compliance

Additional reporting will be published as records become available.

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A parole violation arrest turns into a massive SWAT operation involving U.S. Marshals, Kentucky State Police, and Lexington Police. Greg breaks down what he witnessed firsthand during the hours-long standoff on Darby Creek that ended with the suspect being pulled from an attic and taken into custody.

Plus, a Lexington apartment fire leaves residents displaced, a victim is stabbed during an attempted vehicle theft, and Lexington drivers continue proving that guardrails, construction signs, and traffic laws are apparently optional.

Real Lexington news. Real commentary. Real accountability.

Topics:

• Darby Creek SWAT standoff
• U.S. Marshals operation
• Lexington apartment fire
• Attempted car theft stabbing
• Local shooting investigations
• Lexington traffic chaos
• Police accountability

Another wild week in Lexington. In this episode of WTF Lex!?, Greg covers a Lexington police officer charged involving a minor, a missing 18-year-old woman, smoke forcing evacuation at WTVQ, and a tragic motorcycle crash that led to life-saving organ donations.

Local news, police accountability, emergency response, and the chaos of central Kentucky — all in one episode.

Presented by Ole Gerg Media.

Two major stories out of Central Kentucky this week.

First, a Berea bank robbery connected to Brailen Weaver turned deadly, leaving two people dead and ending in a police chase. The suspect has now waived a federal detention hearing and will remain in custody as the case moves forward.

Then, a viral video from a Penn Station East Coast Subs in Lexington involving Tommy Roark has sparked outrage online. We break down what’s actually shown in the footage, what’s confirmed, and the legal reality surrounding incidents like this.

Real events. Real accountability. Real Lexington.