LONDON, KY (October 17, 2019)—The London Police Department is reporting that: On Tuesday, Oct. 1st 2019 London Police were Dispatched to KY-80 in reference to a male walking along the roadway with no shirt on, making obscene gestures.
Through investigation, London Police made contact with Kevin D. Lewis, 34 of Barbourville, Ky. at Red Roof Inn.
Officers approached Lewis and asked him to speak with them. He refused to speak with officers and then pulled out a .38 caliber Derringer pistol from his pants pocket, pointing it at his head while yelling at officers. He continued to walk on Melcon Lane approaching West Hal Rogers Parkway with the firearm in-hand.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root and Deputies arrived on scene to assist.
Lewis then walked behind Arby’s, towards Heritage Road – jumped on the side of a dairy semi-truck with the firearm still pointed towards himself. He then threw the cocked gun onto the roadway causing it to discharge near officers. No one was injured.
Lewis was taken into custody by London Police.
Kevin D. Lewis was charged with:
- Nine counts of first-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer
- First-degree fleeing and evading police on foot
- Resisting arrest
He was also charged with two warrants.
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
