WTF LEX!?

Greg Sexton

WTF LEX!? is the podcast for people who are tired of asking, “What the hell is going on in Lexington?” From daily shootings to backroom deals, city council votes to police accountability, we break down what’s happening in the 859 — with commentary that doesn’t pull punches and documentation that backs it up. This isn’t rumor. This isn’t gossip. This is receipts. If it affects Lexington, we’re talking about it. No spin. No political loyalty. Just uncomfortable conversations and the facts behind them.

  1. Trust Us, We Investigated Ourselves

    Jun 4

    Trust Us, We Investigated Ourselves

    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 FarleyCrime scene boundaries and media accessTrespassing allegationsFirst Amendment concernsWho Is Sgt. Farley? Career overviewCurrent assignment as East Sector First Shift SergeantPrevious supervisory and command rolesPublic-facing roles within the departmentThe 2014 Officer-Involved Shooting Incident involving Joseph KilburnPolice allegations that a vehicle was used against officersOfficer-involved shooting investigationAdministrative assignment following the incidentOpen Records and Transparency Kentucky Attorney General Decision 20-ORD-110The Attorney General's finding that Lexington Police violated the Open Records ActWhy the ruling mattersPublic access to complaint records involving law enforcementThe Bigger Question Should police departments investigate themselves?What records are still being sought?Why accountability requires transparencyRecords Referenced Kentucky Attorney General Open Records Decision 20-ORD-110Lexington Police Department complaint findingsPublic news archivesKentucky Court recordsOpen records requests filed by Ole Gerg MediaOngoing Records Requests Ole Gerg Media has requested additional records related to: Complaint investigationsInternal review proceduresMedia access policiesOfficer-involved incidentsPublic records complianceAdditional reporting will be published as records become available. About WTF LEX!? WTF LEX!? is a production of OGM Podcast Network and Ole Gerg Media LLC. Real events. Real accountability. Real Lexington. Follow Ole Gerg Media for independent local journalism, public records investigations, police accountability reporting, and breaking news coverage throughout Central Kentucky. #WTFLEX #OleGergMedia #LexingtonKY #PoliceAccountability #OpenRecords #FirstAmendment #Journalism #Transparency #PublicRecords #LPD #KentuckyNews #IndependentMedia

    26 min
  2. What the Hell is Going on in Lexington!?

    Apr 17

    What the Hell is Going on in Lexington!?

    🎙️ WTF Lex – Episode Notes Officer Dragged, Explosion, Stabbing, Plane Down — A Wild Week in Lexington Lexington saw a series of serious incidents over a short span of time. In this episode, we break down multiple events across the city—from a major explosion to a line-of-duty injury and even a plane emergency. 🚨 Incident Breakdown 🔥 Explosion + Structure Fire A house fire caused by an explosion brought a major federal response. Witnesses reported multiple explosionsATF, FBI, and a mobile command center respondedHome was later demolishedNeighboring house sustained heavy damageKey Detail: Jonathan Huff identified at the sceneSuffered severe burnsFound with firearms despite being a federal felonImpact: 2 adults and 2 children displaced📎 Source: 🔪 Stabbing Near Kentucky Horse Park Domestic-related incident at campgroundVictim suffered non-life-threatening injuriesSuspect quickly taken into custody📎 Source: 👮‍♂️ Officer Dragged – Ruccio Way A traffic stop turned violent when a suspect fled. Officer Kevin Van Wert dragged by vehicleStruck a light pole and thrown to the groundTransported to hospital in serious conditionSuspect: Nagib Mufallah (31)Facing multiple felony charges including assault on an officerBond: Increased to $750,000📎 Source: 🚓 Large Police Response 15+ units responded across multiple locationsAreas near Nicholasville Rd and Clay’s Mill affectedScene secured and suspect eventually captured📎 Source: ⚖️ Officer Arrested (Separate Case) Officer Chad Wilson arrested in Scott CountyCharged with 4th degree assault (domestic violence)Placed on administrative assignment📎 Source: ✈️ Plane Down Near Bluegrass Airport Small aircraft forced into emergency landingHeavy emergency responseBoth occupants walked away without injury📎 Source: 📊 The Bigger Picture These incidents didn’t all happen at once—but together, they show a high-impact stretch of events across Lexington: Explosion with federal responseViolent domestic incidentOfficer seriously injuredSeparate officer arrestAircraft emergencyThat’s why people are asking: What the hell is going on in Lexington? 📎 Sources WKYTLEX 18Lexington Police DepartmentATF / Federal responseOle Gerg Media on-scene reporting⚠️ Disclaimer Information is based on initial reports and may change as investigations continue.

    13 min

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WTF LEX!? is the podcast for people who are tired of asking, “What the hell is going on in Lexington?” From daily shootings to backroom deals, city council votes to police accountability, we break down what’s happening in the 859 — with commentary that doesn’t pull punches and documentation that backs it up. This isn’t rumor. This isn’t gossip. This is receipts. If it affects Lexington, we’re talking about it. No spin. No political loyalty. Just uncomfortable conversations and the facts behind them.