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Armed man flees on ATV / 2 others arrested for Drugs

Laura Jade

GRAY, KY (March 2, 2020) - The Knox County Sheriff's Department is reporting that: On Friday, February 28, 2020 Knox County Deputies executed a search warrant at a residence on Johnson Hollow Road in Gray.

When the deputies arrived, a man staying in a tent behind the house trailer fled into the woods on an ATV. The man was wearing a Camouflage Gilley Suit and was armed with a long gun.

During the execution of the search warrant, over three (3) ounces of Crystal Methamphetamine, a handgun and a rifle were found inside the tent.

Several Suboxone tablets, syringes and a digital scale were located inside the trailer.

Deputy Sam Mullins arrested:

Laura Hammons age 28 of Gray, KY charging her with:

  • Trafficking in Controlled Substance-1st Degree
  • Possession of Controlled Substance-2nd Degree
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Jade C. Carroll age 21 of Corbin, KY charging her with:

  • Possession of Controlled Substance-1st Degree

Laura Hammons and Jade Carroll were lodged in the Knox County Detention Center.

The investigation is continuing by Deputy Mullins and another arrest is expected.

 

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