LONDON, KY (January 14, 2022) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor along with Deputy Landry Collett arrested two subjects early Friday morning January 14, 2022 at approximately 1:32 AM.
The arrests occurred on I–75 in London following a traffic stop conducted on a white Saab which was weaving on the roadway.
During the traffic stop it was learned that the driver was operating on a DUI suspended license.
In addition, the driver was found in possession of a large amount of suspected Methamphetamine and a scooping spoon with residue on it.
The passenger was found in possession of a large amount of suspected Methamphetamine and sandwich bags with residue.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
The driver – Derek Mullins age 26 of Holly Grove Road, Corbin, KY charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Driving on DUI suspended license – first offense
The passenger – Joseph Glen Isom age 19 of Roy Dugger Rd., London, KY charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of contraband seized provided by arresting deputies.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that: "Drug arrests will continue in Laurel County."
