LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor arrested Johnathan Eugene Blevins age 36 of Oak Ridge Church Road, London early Wednesday morning February 2, 2022 at approximately 3:00 A.M..
The arrest occurred at a business off East Laurel Road approximately 2 miles east of London after this subject was found in possession of a large amount of suspected Methamphetamine.
Johnathan Blevins was charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of marijuana
In addition, this subject was wanted on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court for arraignment on charges of:
- Driving on a DUI suspended license – First offense
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of seized contraband is from the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that "drug arrests will continue in Laurel County".
Assisting on the investigation and arrest for the Laurel Sheriff's Office was: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Landry Collett, shift Sgt. John Inman, Deputy Tommy Houston, and Deputy Bo Harris.
Also assisting was London City Police
