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Man arrested for Strangulation 1st Degree after female & two children found with injuries during Police investigation

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LONDON, KY (May 3, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Josh Morgan along with Deputy Brent France arrested Woody P. Asher age 34 of Cloud Subdivision, London on Sunday morning May 3, 2020 at approximately 9:40 AM. 

The arrest occurred off Cloud Subdivision Road, approximately 6 miles west of London after deputies charged Woody Asher on a warrant of arrest obtained by Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed regarding an investigation he conducted after a female subject and two children were found with injuries.

Woody Asher was charged with:

  • Two counts of strangulation – first-degree
  • Assault – 4th degree – child abuse
  • Assault – 4th degree – domestic violence

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

 

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