LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Jake Miller arrested David Lee Mills age 45 of Portersburg Rd., Manchester on Wednesday afternoon June 16, 2021 at approximately 12:37 PM.
The arrest occurred on Marydell Road approximately 9 miles east of London after deputies were dispatched to a traffic crash there.
Upon arrival at the scene deputies learned through investigation that apparently the Mills vehicle, a green Ford Ranger had crossed the centerline and hit another vehicle.
An investigation conducted on the driver David Mills determined that he was under the influence.
Deputies also learned he was driving on a DUI suspended license.
In addition, deputies located grinders and syringes inside the pickup truck.
David Lee Mills was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – second offense
- Driving on a DUI suspended license – first offense
- No registration plates
- Failure of owner to maintain required insurance – second offense
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.