LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler arrested Mack E. Jones age 39 of Highway 904, Williamsburg early Wednesday morning August 12, 2020 at approximately 3:55 AM.
The arrest occurred on North Main St. in London following a traffic stop conducted on a gray Ford Fusion for an equipment violation.
During the stop it was learned that the driver was operating on a suspended license.
During the investigation, the driver was found in possession of a handgun and it was learned that he was a convicted felon.
In addition, the driver was found in possession of:
- Suspected crystal Methamphetamine
- Suboxone
- Marijuana
- A large amount of US currency
Mack E. Jones was charged with:
- Operating on suspended or revoked operator's license
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of marijuana
- Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
- Failure to wear seatbelts
- Rear license plate not illuminated.
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of Laurel County Correctional Center.
Assisting on the investigation for the Sheriff's office was: Sheriff's Sgt. John Inman, Deputy Landry Collett, Deputy Justin Taylor, and Detective Richard Dalrymple.
Also a photo of contraband seized attached to this report.
