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Two Manchester, Ky. men jailed in Laurel County by deputies dispatched to possible drug use complaint

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LONDON, KY (Aug. 19, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Hobie Daugherty along with Sgt. Greg Poynter arrested two individuals on Tuesday evening August 18, 2020 at approximately 6:20 PM.

The arrests occurred off KY 30 in a business parking lot approximately 8 miles north of London after deputies were dispatched to a possible drug use complaint involving a red passenger car there.

Upon arrival at the scene deputies located a vehicle fitting the description of the original complaint and conducted an investigation.

An occupant in the vehicle was found in possession of suspected Methamphetamine, Suboxone, and syringes.

A second occupant was determined to be under the influence and had an outstanding warrant of arrest.

The two arrested individuals were identified as:

William M. Brock age 35 of Kincaid Road Manchester charged with:

  • Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia
  • Possession of a controlled substance – second-degree
  • Prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense

Willie Joe Henson age 34 of Highway 687, Manchester charged with:

  • Public intoxication – controlled substances

In addition, this subject was charged on a Clay District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of:

  • Operating on suspended or revoked operator's license

These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

 

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