Lexington Police Chief Reflects on Emotions as Man Convicted in Officer's Death Faces New Charges

Glenn Doneghy, who was convicted in the 2010 hit-and-run death of Officer Bryan Durman, has been charged with robbery and assault.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 10:06pm

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Lexington Police Chief Lawrence Weathers spoke about the difficult emotions that have resurfaced for the department after Glenn Doneghy, who was convicted in the 2010 hit-and-run death of Officer Bryan Durman, appeared in court on new robbery and assault charges. Weathers recalled the day Durman died and said it's tough to see people like Doneghy re-enter society after taking someone's life, though he said the department will handle the situation professionally.

Why it matters

The case highlights the ongoing challenges and emotional toll that law enforcement faces when dealing with repeat offenders, especially those convicted of violent crimes against officers. It also raises questions about the criminal justice system's ability to balance public safety and rehabilitation.

The details

Doneghy was convicted in the 2010 hit-and-run death of Officer Bryan Durman but was released from jail in 2019 on mandatory re-entry supervision. He has now been charged with robbery and assault after police say he stabbed someone on March 29 and robbed a Speedway that same day, followed by another robbery he allegedly carried out at the Speedway on April 2.

  • On April 7, Doneghy was formally charged after days of searching for him.
  • Doneghy will be back in court for a preliminary hearing on April 14.

The players

Glenn Doneghy

A man who was convicted in the 2010 hit-and-run death of Officer Bryan Durman and is now facing new charges for robbery and assault.

Lawrence Weathers

The Lexington Police Chief who spoke about the difficult emotions that have resurfaced for the department after Doneghy's new charges.

Bryan Durman

A Lexington police officer who was killed in a hit-and-run incident in 2010.

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What they’re saying

“When I think about it and think about some of the things that were going through my mind back then, those emotions well up.”

— Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Police Chief

“I got a call from a sergeant on the scene and said one of our officers had been injured and I asked if he was okay, and he said, 'no,' and I said, 'what do you mean?' and he said I don't think he's gonna make it.”

— Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Police Chief

“Being part of that system, whether we trust it or not, we have to respect it, so we deal with it.”

— Lawrence Weathers, Lexington Police Chief

What’s next

Doneghy will be back in court for a preliminary hearing on April 14, where the judge will determine if there is enough evidence to send the case to trial.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges and emotional toll that law enforcement faces when dealing with repeat offenders, especially those convicted of violent crimes against officers. It also raises questions about the criminal justice system's ability to balance public safety and rehabilitation.