LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Dylan Messer along with K-9 Deputy Jake Miller and his K-9 “Maverick” arrested Jonathan Tanner Allen age 34 of Gum Sulfur Road, Crab Orchard, KY on Wednesday morning September 23, 2020 at approximately 10:18 AM.
The arrest occurred on I–75 approximately 5 miles north of London while deputies were investigating a two vehicle noninjury traffic crash which occurred there.
Deputies report that apparently Jonathan Allen was operating a maroon colored GMC Yukon that struck another vehicle in the rear while traveling southbound on I–75.
An investigation was conducted by deputies and the driver of the Yukon – Jonathan Tanner Allen was determined to be under the influence.
In addition, Deputy Jake Miller's K-9 ”Maverick” alerted on the vehicle during a walk around.
As a result, deputies found:
- A pill bottle with white residue substance
- Syringes
- A bag containing suspected Methamphetamine and Marijuana
Jonathan Tanner Allen was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
- Following another vehicle too closely
- Careless driving
- Possession of Marijuana
- Failure to wear seatbelts
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
