Topline: According to arrest records, the victim was walking along a sidewalk when he was suddenly approached and attacked.
Published: April 9, 2026 3:47 pm ET
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Jeremiah Page (via LMDC)
LOUISVILLE, KY — A Louisville man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he attacked a stranger with a cleaver along Preston Highway and later told officers he did it “because he was a foreigner.”
According to arrest citations cited by WLKY, 30-year-old Jeremiah Page was taken into custody Monday following a violent assault that unfolded around 5:25 to 5:30 p.m. in the 7300 block of Preston Highway.
Investigators say the victim was walking south on a sidewalk when Page approached him with what police described as a cleaver-style knife. According to police, Page struck the man multiple times, hitting him twice in the head and once in the right shoulder, leaving him with serious injuries.
The attack, described by investigators as targeted, was witnessed by multiple people in the area, including employees at a nearby animal hospital who rushed to help the victim and provided aid until emergency crews arrived, according to WDRB.
Police said Page fled after the assault but remained close to the scene. Officers quickly located him nearby and recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack before taking him into custody.
During questioning, Page reportedly admitted he did not know the victim and made a series of statements about the motive.
According to arrest reports cited by WAVE, he told officers the victim was trespassing on his land and claimed he “owned all of Louisville.” He also told police he attacked the man “because he was a foreigner.”
Authorities noted the victim, who does not speak English, was transported to UofL Hospital for treatment. According to police, he was able to communicate with investigators and corroborated the sequence of events while receiving care.
There were conflicting descriptions of the victim’s condition. The arrest citation described the injuries as serious and life-threatening, while Louisville Metro Police later indicated the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, according to WLKY.
Witnesses in the area described erratic behavior from Page earlier in the day. Victor Meza told WLKY the suspect had come onto their property acting strangely before the attack.
“He started getting like loud and saying all kinds of things like he owned the place,” Meza said. “You could tell something was going on with him, so we just kicked him out.”
The incident has raised broader concerns among people who work nearby. Howard Cobb told WLKY that situations like this highlight gaps in mental health care.
“Mental health is so overlooked for the marginalized, for the least,” Cobb said. “If we don’t get some people some help, it’s going to get even worse.”
Page was charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault and is being held at Metro Corrections. According to WDRB, he pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday morning, and a judge set his bond at $750,000 cash. WAVE reports he would be placed on home incarceration if the bond is posted.
A judge also noted Page has a history of mental health issues and was recently at Central State, according to WLKY.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
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LOUISVILLE, KY — A Louisville man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he attacked a stranger with a cleaver along Preston Highway and later told officers he did it “because he was a foreigner.”
According to arrest citations cited by WLKY, 30-year-old Jeremiah Page was taken into custody Monday following a violent assault that unfolded around 5:25 to 5:30 p.m. in the 7300 block of Preston Highway.
Investigators say the victim was walking south on a sidewalk when Page approached him with what police described as a cleaver-style knife. According to police, Page struck the man multiple times, hitting him twice in the head and once in the right shoulder, leaving him with serious injuries.
The attack, described by investigators as targeted, was witnessed by multiple people in the area, including employees at a nearby animal hospital who rushed to help the victim and provided aid until emergency crews arrived, according to WDRB.
Police said Page fled after the assault but remained close to the scene. Officers quickly located him nearby and recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack before taking him into custody.
During questioning, Page reportedly admitted he did not know the victim and made a series of statements about the motive.
According to arrest reports cited by WAVE, he told officers the victim was trespassing on his land and claimed he “owned all of Louisville.” He also told police he attacked the man “because he was a foreigner.”
Authorities noted the victim, who does not speak English, was transported to UofL Hospital for treatment. According to police, he was able to communicate with investigators and corroborated the sequence of events while receiving care.
There were conflicting descriptions of the victim’s condition. The arrest citation described the injuries as serious and life-threatening, while Louisville Metro Police later indicated the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, according to WLKY.
Witnesses in the area described erratic behavior from Page earlier in the day. Victor Meza told WLKY the suspect had come onto their property acting strangely before the attack.
“He started getting like loud and saying all kinds of things like he owned the place,” Meza said. “You could tell something was going on with him, so we just kicked him out.”
The incident has raised broader concerns among people who work nearby. Howard Cobb told WLKY that situations like this highlight gaps in mental health care.
“Mental health is so overlooked for the marginalized, for the least,” Cobb said. “If we don’t get some people some help, it’s going to get even worse.”
Page was charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault and is being held at Metro Corrections. According to WDRB, he pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday morning, and a judge set his bond at $750,000 cash. WAVE reports he would be placed on home incarceration if the bond is posted.
A judge also noted Page has a history of mental health issues and was recently at Central State, according to WLKY.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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LOUISVILLE, KY — A Louisville man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he attacked a stranger with a cleaver along Preston Highway and later told officers he did it “because he was a foreigner.”
According to arrest citations cited by WLKY, 30-year-old Jeremiah Page was taken into custody Monday following a violent assault that unfolded around 5:25 to 5:30 p.m. in the 7300 block of Preston Highway.
Investigators say the victim was walking south on a sidewalk when Page approached him with what police described as a cleaver-style knife. According to police, Page struck the man multiple times, hitting him twice in the head and once in the right shoulder, leaving him with serious injuries.
The attack, described by investigators as targeted, was witnessed by multiple people in the area, including employees at a nearby animal hospital who rushed to help the victim and provided aid until emergency crews arrived, according to WDRB.
Police said Page fled after the assault but remained close to the scene. Officers quickly located him nearby and recovered the weapon believed to have been used in the attack before taking him into custody.
During questioning, Page reportedly admitted he did not know the victim and made a series of statements about the motive.
According to arrest reports cited by WAVE, he told officers the victim was trespassing on his land and claimed he “owned all of Louisville.” He also told police he attacked the man “because he was a foreigner.”
Authorities noted the victim, who does not speak English, was transported to UofL Hospital for treatment. According to police, he was able to communicate with investigators and corroborated the sequence of events while receiving care.
There were conflicting descriptions of the victim’s condition. The arrest citation described the injuries as serious and life-threatening, while Louisville Metro Police later indicated the injuries were not believed to be life-threatening, according to WLKY.
Witnesses in the area described erratic behavior from Page earlier in the day. Victor Meza told WLKY the suspect had come onto their property acting strangely before the attack.
“He started getting like loud and saying all kinds of things like he owned the place,” Meza said. “You could tell something was going on with him, so we just kicked him out.”
The incident has raised broader concerns among people who work nearby. Howard Cobb told WLKY that situations like this highlight gaps in mental health care.
“Mental health is so overlooked for the marginalized, for the least,” Cobb said. “If we don’t get some people some help, it’s going to get even worse.”
Page was charged with attempted murder and first-degree assault and is being held at Metro Corrections. According to WDRB, he pleaded not guilty during his arraignment Tuesday morning, and a judge set his bond at $750,000 cash. WAVE reports he would be placed on home incarceration if the bond is posted.
A judge also noted Page has a history of mental health issues and was recently at Central State, according to WLKY.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Presumption of Innocence: A presumption of innocence means that any defendant in a criminal trial is presumed to be innocent until they have been proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The defendant in this case is only accused of the charges set forth in the criminal complaint. They are innocent until proven guilty.
Editor's Note: ThePo makes every effort to accurately transcribe the contents of affidavits of probable cause contained in criminal complaints. Often, the complaints themselves are copies of copies of faxed copies, and are difficult to read. To confirm the accuracy of our transcription, contact the Magisterial District Court listed above and request a copy of the criminal complaint. It's a public record to which you are entitled.
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