Drug Activity complaint / Laurel County

March 26, 2019

Laurel County, Ky - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff’s Detective Bryon Lawson along with Detective Chris Edwards arrested 2 individuals off Sally’s Branch Road, on Monday morning March 25, 2019 at approximately 11:55 AM.

The arrests occurred after the Sheriff’s office traveled to a residence there regarding a drug activity complaint.

Upon arrival at the scene a male subject fled on foot and was located hiding under a bush nearby and was found in possession of Methamphetamine.

In addition, a female subject found in the driver seat of a tan colored Jeep Cherokee at the residence was determined to be under the influence and found in possession of Methamphetamine and a needle apparently recently used.

The two arrested individuals were identified as:

The driver of the Jeep Cherokee identified as Layla Marie Fehr age 24 of Sally’s Branch Road, London charged with:

Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense

Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine

Possession of drug paraphernalia. This individual admitted using methamphetamine prior to operating the vehicle. This individual was also found in possession of suspected crystal methamphetamine and a needle that appeared to have been recently used.

Dustin Morgan age 22 of Sally’s Branch Road, London charged with:

Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine

Possession of drug paraphernalia

Fleeing or evading police – second-degree – on foot

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

Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

Assisting on the investigation and arrests were: Major Chuck Johnson, Detective James Sizemore, Detective Daniel Grigsby, Deputy Jake Miller and his K-9 “ Gotcha”, Deputy Jamie Etherton.

Sheriff Root stated "Drug investigations will continue".