Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Robert Reed arrested two individuals on Tuesday afternoon August 6, 2019 at approximately 12:35 PM.
The arrests occurred on KY 312 approximately 9 miles South of London after Deputy Reed was dispatched to observe for a reported stolen blue colored Harley Davidson motorcycle stolen from a business parking lot off Gordon Hill in Corbin and investigated by Corbin city police who dispatched the information to the Laurel County Sheriff's office to observe for the vehicle.
Deputy Reed observed the motorcycle traveling northbound on Highway 312 and activated his emergency equipment (lights and siren) attempting a traffic stop, however the vehicle failed to stop continuing approximately 7 miles passing cars on hilltops and blind curves. A passenger on the motorcycle was observed urging the driver to speed up and go faster.
At one point during the pursuit the vehicle slowed down to allow the passenger to hop off the vehicle. At this time Deputy Reed was able to exit his patrol car and take custody of both subjects.
The arrested individuals were identified as:
The driver a 16-year-old male juvenile from Hyden, KY charged with:
- Receiving stolen property under $10,000
- Fleeing or evading police – first-degree – motor vehicle
- Reckless driving
- Wanton endangerment – first-degree – police officer is victim
- Wanton endangerment – first-degree
Corbin City Police has charged this individual with;
- Theft by unlawful taking $500 or more but under $10,000
This individual was detained by court order at the Breathitt County Juvenile Detention Facility.
No photo of juvenile—LSO does not post juveniles pictures.
Also arrested was Dalton L. Reid- Colmer age 18 of Avawam, KY charged with:
- Receiving stolen property under $10,000
- Fleeing or evading police – first-degree – motor vehicle
Corbin City Police charged this individual with;
- Theft by unlawful taking $500 or more but under $10,000
This individual was lodged in the Whitley County Detention Facility.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Whitley County Detention Facility.
Allegedly the two individuals hot wired the Harley-Davidson motorcycle taking it from a business parking lot off Gordon Hill.
Photo of motorcycle recovered provided by Deputy Robert Reed.
Assisting on the pursuit was Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Joey Robinson, Laurel Sheriff John Root, and Maj. Chuck Johnson.
