LONDON, KY (December 27, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston along with Deputy Hobie Daugherty arrested two individuals early Sunday morning December 27, 2020 at approximately 1:55 AM.
The arrests occurred on Hickory Lane approximately 6 miles north of London following a traffic stop conducted on a black Chevrolet Blazer for a traffic violation.
During the stop it was learned that the vehicle had a canceled registration plate.
An investigation was conducted and the driver and passenger were both determined to be under the influence.
In addition, the 2 individuals were found in possession of:
- Suspected Methamphetamine
- A syringe
- A pipe
The driver was also wanted on an outstanding drug indictment warrant.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
The driver – James R. Simpson age 37 of Cox Ln., London, KY charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – Third offense
- Possession of a controlled substance – First-degree – Second offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
- Driving on DUI suspended license – First offense;
- Failure to signal
- Failure to wear seatbelts
- Improper display of registration plates
- Failure to produce insurance card
In addition, this subject was charged on a Laurel Circuit Court indictment Warrant of Arrest charging:
- Possession of a controlled substance – First-degree – First offense – Methamphetamine
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – Third offense
Passenger – Tristan G. Pittman age 24 of Chapel Rd., Bernstadt, KY charged with:
- Public intoxication – Controlled substances
- Possession of controlled substance – First-degree – First offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Inset photos of accused attached are courtesy of Laurel Correctional Center.
Photo of traffic stop attached to this report .
Laurel County Sheriff John Root (left) stated that drug arrests will continue in Laurel County.
