LONDON, KY (June 22, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Maj. Chuck Johnson along with Detective James Sizemore, Sgt. Greg Poynter, and Deputy Daniel Reed arrested two individuals on Friday afternoon June 19, 2020 at approximately 3:56 PM.
The arrests occurred on Slate Lick Road, approximately 2 miles east of London after Major Johnson responded to a complaint of a suspicious vehicle in that area.
Upon arrival at the scene Major Johnson located two individuals in the vehicle and found methamphetamine, needles, digital scales, and small Ziploc bags.
In addition, a firearm was found under the seat of the male occupant. Both subjects stated they had no knowledge of any drugs in the vehicle.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
Lauren Dyche age 32 of Bryant's way, London charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – second offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Mark Gavin age 28 of Chapel Rd., East Bernstadt charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – second offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of firearm by a convicted felon
These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of contraband seized attached to this report.
Sheriff Root stated that drug investigations will be ongoing.
