Laurel County, Ky. (Sept. 23, 2019) - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston arrested two individuals on Sunday afternoon September 22, 2019 at approximately 12:43 PM.
The arrests occurred off Boardwalk Circle, approximately 2 miles north of London while Deputy Houston was assisting social services on a referral complaint there when officials arrived at the scene they could hear children inside the residence but no one would answer the door but after knocking several times a female subject answered the door.
When officials entered the residence, Deputy Houston noted deplorable living conditions including trash throughout the residence, a roach infestation, spoiled food throughout the residence, and apparently no running water in the bathroom.
Several children under the age of 12 apparently resided there.
The two arrested individuals (parents of the children) were identified as:
Elizabeth Marie Spencer age 33 of Boardwalk Cir., London charged with:
- Two counts of criminal abuse – second-degree – child 12 or under
Jeffrey Allen Spencer Jr. age 37 of Barbourville St., London charged with:
- Criminal abuse second-degree – child 12 or under
This individual was summoned to the residence by officials.
These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of the living conditions provided by arresting Deputy.
The children were removed by social services.
