Laurel County, Ky. (December 4, 2019) Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Sgt. Chris Edwards along with Deputy Taylor McDaniel, Detective Bryon Lawson, and Deputy Joey Robinson arrested three individuals in London on Tuesday afternoon December 3, 2019 at approximately 2:03 PM.
The arrests occurred following an investigation conducted into a shooting which occurred approximately 6:20 AM on December 3 on Fisherman Cove Road, approximately 6 miles north of London. Investigators reported that allegedly three individuals were involved in an altercation leaving Noah Saylor shot in the arm by Michael Barrett as the altercation continued.
Michael Barrett was transported by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County to St. Joseph Hospital London for treatment of injuries.
Noah Saylor drove himself to St. Joseph Hospital London for treatment of injuries. As a result of the investigation into the shooting that was conducted by the Laurel County Sheriff's office, all three individuals were arrested.
Michael Robert Barrett age 29 of Old Salem Rd., London charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
Shawna Jeanette Davis age 35 of Gumm Road, London charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
Noah Saylor age 40 of Chaney Ridge Rd., London charged on: A bench warrant for failure to appear in court.
In addition, this subject was charged with:
- Promoting contraband
- Possession of Methamphetamine
All three arrested individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
All injured persons were treated and released from the hospital.
The events leading up to the shooting remain under investigation.
Sheriff's investigators will make a presentation before the next term of the Laurel County Grand Jury regarding the shooting.
