LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Brent France along with Deputy Hunter Disney, Deputy Travis Napier and Deputy Daniel Reed arrested two individuals outside a business off U.S. 25 approximately 4 miles South of London on Saturday evening August 22, 2020 at approximately 5:58 PM.
The arrests occurred after deputies were dispatched to a complaint of a male and female subject allegedly in a red Toyota Highlander under the influence there and creating a disturbance.
Upon arrival at the scene, deputies located the suspect vehicle and a male subject passed out in the driver seat.
Deputies found this subject in possession of suspected Methamphetamine, a used hypodermic needle, and a large amount of US currency, and determined through investigation that he was under the influence.
In addition, deputies located a female subject outside the vehicle with a juvenile male determining that she was under the influence.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
The driver, Jason R. Boots age 44 of Rough Creek Road, London charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Wanton endangerment – second-degree
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance – first offense
- Failure to wear seatbelts
Kasey King age 33 of South Kentucky Ave., Corbin charged with:
- Public intoxication – controlled substances
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.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that drug investigations will be on going.
