LONDON, KY (September 8, 2021) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor along with Deputy Landry Collett arrested Clarence Dwight Egner age 45 of Highway 1629, Corbin early Wednesday morning September 8, 2021 at approximately 3:12 AM.
The arrest occurred at a residence off Highway 312 approximately 10 miles South of London after deputies developed information on possible drug activity at a residence there.
Following an investigation and a search warrant obtained by Sheriff's investigators, the home owner was found in possession of:
- A large amount of suspected Methamphetamine weighing approximately 280 grams
- Pills
- LSD blotting paper
- A large amount of US currency
Clarence Egner was charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense
- Possession of a controlled substance – second-degree
- Possession of a controlled substance – second-degree – Hallucinogen
- 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.
also assisting on the investigation were Laurel Sheriff's Deputy James Sizemore, Deputy Tommy Houston, K-9 Deputy Jake Miller and his K-9 “Maverick”, and shift Sgt. John Inman.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root (right) stated that drug investigations and arrests will continue in Laurel County.
