LONDON, KY (August 5, 2021) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Dylan Messer along with Deputy Travis Napier and Deputy Dustin Saylor arrested Willis Blair, JR age 50 of London on Saturday evening September 4, 2021 at approximately 5:31 PM.
The arrest occurred off Taylor Subdivision approximately 7 miles southeast of London after deputies were dispatched to an assault complaint there.
Upon arrival at the scene deputies learned that allegedly this individual had strangled a female subject there to the point of her becoming unconscious.
Willis Blair, JR was charged with
- Strangulation – first-degree
- Assault – 4th degree
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
