Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, deputies, detectives and staff had a busy, active year in 2018.
There was a total of 24,567 calls for service. This total reflects an increase of 2,713 more calls for service than last year. Attached is a listing of the more significant calls for service:
Disturbance complaints- including (prowlers, noise, shooting guns, refusal to leave, disputes, and harassment—3,035
Total calls for Service for the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office for 2018 ------------ 24,567
Sheriff John Root stated that: "Laurel County citizens can expect the same level of professional and courteous service on a daily basis from the Laurel County Sheriff's office. There will be a continued emphasis on the removal of intoxicated drivers from Laurel County roadways and drug investigations and the "War on Drugs" will continue."