London, Ky. - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Detective Sgt. Chris Edwards along with Deputy Rick Cloyd arrested two individuals on Wednesday night April 10, 2019 at approximately 7:04 PM.
The arrests occurred on East 4th St. in London after detectives and deputies observed a Dodge truck being operated with the wrong license plate affixed to it.
As deputies turned on the vehicle to conduct a traffic stop, the driver through a bag out the window which was retrieved by detectives and contained suspected crystal methamphetamine.
An investigation was conducted on the driver who was determined to be under the influence – this subject stated he used meth frequently in the past three months. In addition, the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant and a passenger in the vehicle was also wanted on an outstanding warrant.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.
Also assisting on the investigation and arrests were: Sgt. Greg Poynter, Deputy Travis Napier, Deputy Deputy Gary Mehler and his K-9 “Edge”, Deputy Jake Miller and his K-9 “Gotcha”, CSO Sean Hayre.
Also assisting on the stop was London City Police Sgt. Roby and Patrolman Jackson.
