Alex L. Foster, 29, of Louisville, was arrested in Henry County Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, after a traffic stop. He had warrants for murder and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
(OLDHAM COUNTY DETENTION CENTER)
HENRY COUNTY — A Jefferson County man wanted for murder was arrested Sunday after a traffic stop along Interstate 71.
Kentucky State Police said Alex L. Foster, 29, of Louisville, had two active warrants – one for murder and the other for possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
The traffic stop was conducted at 1:37 a.m. on Oct. 2 in Henry County near mile marker 26 of the interstate. Foster allegedly committed a traffic infraction.
In addition to the pre-existing charges from the active warrants, Foster was charged with several new offenses, police said. Those included speeding 15 mph over the limit, no registration plates, theft of identity of another without consent, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substances, failure to wear seat belts, and operating on suspended or revoked operator’s license. Foster was arrested and lodged at the Oldham County Detention Center.
The ongoing investigation is being conducted by Kentucky State Police Post 5.
