LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Brent France arrested Woodard W. Smith age 41 of Manchester on Saturday night July 3, 2021 at approximately 10:01 PM.
The arrest occurred on I-75 in London after Deputy France observed a red colored Chevrolet Silverado being operated recklessly.
A traffic stop was attempted however the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed along I-75 before finally stopping over a mile away.
It was learned during the stop that the driver was wanted on a felony warrant.
In addition, this individual was found in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Woodard Smith was charged with:
- Reckless driving
- Speeding more than 26 mph over the limit
- Fleeing or evading police – second-degree – motor vehicle
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
In addition, this subject was charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging:
- Failure to appear in court on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Inset photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of traffic stop provided by arresting deputies.
Assisting for the Sheriff's office were: Deputy Greg Poynter, Deputy Travis Napier, and Deputy Marcus Stigall. Also assisting was London City Police.
