LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor along with Deputy Landry Collett arrested two individuals on Hal Rogers Parkway in London on Saturday night August 22, 2020 at approximately 11:05 PM.
The arrests occurred following a traffic stop for traffic violations on a red colored Volkswagen fastback.
During the traffic stop occupants were found in possession of Methamphetamine, a hypodermic needle, and pills.
Also one individual stated he attempted to swallow drugs prior to being pulled over.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
Jammie M. Smith age 28 of Twin Branch Rd., London charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance – third-degree
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense
- Inadequate silencer
- Improper equipment
Also, this individual was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant of arrest charging
- Failure to appear in court
Lewis D. White age 24 of Twin Branch Rd., London charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Tampering with physical evidence
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 ongoing.
