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CAPTURED: Wanted Parole Violator that evaded Arrest after a Vehicle Pursuit by Police in Laurel County, Kentucky

Bruce Broughton arrested

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Brent France along with K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler and CSO Brian France arrested Bruce E. Broughton age 40 of Lem Bruner Lane, London on Wednesday night March 17, 2021 at approximately 7:41 PM.

The arrest occurred at a business off KY 192 in London after Sheriff's investigators developed information on this subject’s whereabouts.

This individual was being sought by Sheriff's investigators following a pursuit of a black Audi on Chaney Ridge Road 3 miles north of London on March 7, 2021.

Deputy Brent France observed the vehicle being operated at a high rate of speed and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle fled and turned into a driveway and the driver Bruce Broughton fled on foot and was not located. Two other individuals in the vehicle were arrested.

Sheriff's investigators learned that this individual was wanted as a parole violator and had numerous outstanding warrants.

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Bruce Broughton is charged on a Laurel district warrant of arrest obtained by Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Brent France charging:

  • Fleeing or evading police – second-degree – motor vehicle
  • Fleeing or evading police – second-degree – on foot
  • Reckless driving
  • Careless driving

In addition. this subject was charged on a Kentucky parole board mandatory reentry supervision violation warrant charging:

  • Absconding parole supervision
  • Failure to report to parole officer as directed regarding a conviction in Laurel Circuit Court on charges of Flagrant nonsupport

Also, this individual was charged on a Laurel Circuit Court bench warrant charging:

  • Probation violation regarding a charge of Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine

This subject was also charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging:

  • Failure to appear in court regarding child support

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

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

 

 

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