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Man Accused of Assaulting a Pregnant Female Victim

Scott M. Cope 600

LONDON, KY (November 8, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Reed along with Deputy Dylan Messer arrested Scott M. Cope age 23 of London on Friday night November 6, 2020 at approximately 8:37 PM.

The arrest occurred off Lilliane Lane, approximately 4 miles north of London after deputies were dispatched to a complaint of a dispute there.

Upon arrival at the scene deputies learned that allegedly a male subject there would not allow a female subject to leave the residence and had allegedly thrown her onto the bed and grabbed her just below her chin.

Deputies noted that the female victim was apparently 5 months pregnant. Deputies had EMS respond and transported the female victim to St. Joseph Hospital London with possible injuries.

Scott Cope was arrested and charged with:

  • Assault – 4th degree
  • Wanton endangerment – First-degree

This individual is lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

 

 

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