Victor Puente WKYT
06/12/2026
The man accused of causing life-changing injuries to a Lexington Police officer has been indicted on multiple charges.
31-year-old Naqeeb Mufallah was indicted on seven charges, including first-degree assault of a police officer and being a felon in possession of a handgun.
Officer Kevin Van Wert’s arm had to be amputated after he was thrown into a utility pole during a traffic stop.
Links to our previous coverage of Mufallah’s arrest are in the story below.
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