Domestic Violence complaint investigated in Laurel County

January 31, 2018

Laurel County, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Kyle Gray along with Deputy Gary Mehler arrested two individuals on Tuesday night January 30, 2018 at approximately 9:37 PM..

The arrests occurred off Boardwalk Circle, approximately 3 miles north of London after Detective Gray and Social Services traveled to a residence there to investigate a domestic violence complaint.

During the investigation it was determined that a boyfriend had allegedly struck a girlfriend in the face.

In addition, it was determined that the two adults living there had apparently used drugs in the residence while five juveniles were present in the residence. A glass pipe was located there.

Arrested was:

Kimberlee Marie Lunsford age19 of London charged with five counts of wanton endangerment – second-degree and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia

Payton Seabrook Smith age 28 of London charged with five counts of wanton endangerment – second-degree and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. This individual was also charged with assault – 4th degree – domestic violence.

These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photos attached are courtesy of Laurel County Detention Center.

Social services placed the juveniles with other family members.