LONDON, KY (November 26, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's investigators arrested six individuals on Wednesday afternoon November 25, 2020 while conducting drug investigations and serving arrest warrants for receiving stolen property regarding recent burglaries and thefts in the area.
Deputies located:
- Methamphetamine
- Heroin
- Glass pipes and other paraphernalia
- Xanax bars
- Stolen property along with a vehicle allegedly used in the break-ins
Those arrested were identified as:
Aaron Brock age 29 of Rally Rd., Keavy arrested off Locust Grove Road approximately 10 miles west of London charged with:
- Fleeing or evading police – First-degree – On foot
- Possession of firearm by a Convicted felon
- Possession of a Controlled substance – First-degree – First offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance – First-degree – First offense – Heroin
- Public intoxication – Controlled substances
Detectives and deputies reported that when they arrived at the residence this subject exited a vehicle with a shotgun in his hands and ran and during the foot pursuit dropped the shotgun onto the ground before being taken into custody. Deputies noted this subject was confirmed as a convicted felon.
Haley M. Nunn age 20 of Locust Grove Rd., London arrested off Locust Grove Road approximately 8 miles west of London found in a vehicle in a driveway there and found in possession of suspected Methamphetamine. This subject was charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled substance – First-degree – First offense – Methamphetamine
Cody Pruitt age 22 of Locust Grove Rd., London arrested off Locust Grove Road approximately 8 miles west of London after this subject ran from Sheriff's investigators and was found in possession of a glass case containing a glass pipe with residue used to smoke Methamphetamine. This individual was charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled substance – First-degree – First offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
Christopher Clontz age 29 of Bentley Rd., London arrested off Locust Grove Road approximately 8 miles west of London found in the vehicle there and determined to be under the influence. This subject was charged with:
- Alcohol intoxication
Justin Chambers age 39 of Falls St., London arrested off KY 192 in London after this subject was found in possession of:
- Xanax bars and no prescription for the medication
Brandon Gray age 38 of O Johnson Rd., London arrested off O Johnson Road approximately 5 miles South of London after deputies attempted to serve a felony arrest warrant for stolen property on this subject at his residence when he fled the residence and was immediately found and arrested charged with:
- Fleeing or evading police – First-degree – On foot
In addition, this subject was charged on a Laurel District Court felony complaint warrant charging:
- Receiving stolen property $10,000 or more regarding an investigation conducted by Laurel Sheriff's Detective Taylor McDaniel after numerous thefts and burglaries were investigated by the Sheriff's office and information developed on the whereabouts of the stolen property.
Sheriff's investigators found stolen property outside the residence, inside the residence, and in an outbuilding of the residence.
In addition, Sheriff's investigators also located a vehicle allegedly used in the break-ins in the backyard of the residence. The property and residence belong to Brandon Gray.
All six individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Investigators for the Laurel County Sheriff's office included: Maj. Chuck Johnson, Lieut. Chris Edwards,Detective James Sizemore, Detective Bryon Lawson, Detective Taylor McDaniel, Detective Robert Reed, Deputy Travis Napier, Deputy Dustin Saylor, Deputy Dylan Messer, Bailiff Roy Ball, Bailiff Judy Morgan.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root (left) stated that drug investigations and burglary and theft investigations will continue in Laurel County.
