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Deputies Dispatched to Fight Complaint in Southeast Kentucky Encounter Subject Who Immediately Creates a Disturbance with Them

LONDON, KY (December 11, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Dustin Saylor along with Deputy Travis Napier and K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler arrested Jacob Roger Johnson age 23 of Lily on Thursday evening December 10, 2020 at approximately 5:45 PM.

The arrest occurred off Slate Ridge Road, approximately 5 miles South of London after deputies were dispatched to a fight complaint there.

Upon arrival at the scene deputies encountered the suspect who immediately created a disturbance with responding deputies cursing and yelling.

Upon arrest this individual failed to comply with deputies commands but was taken into custody.

Jacob Roger Johnson was charged with:

  • Disorderly conduct – Second-degree
  • Menacing
  • Resisting arrest

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

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

 

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