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MAN ARRESTED AFTER ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTING A 17-YEAR-OLD FEMALE VICTIM IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Taylor McDaniel along with Detective Hunter Disney arrested Malvin Merced age 43 of London on Thursday afternoon February 8th, 2024 at approximately 5:10 PM.

The arrest occurred off Riviera Lane, approximately 1 mile west of London following an investigation into a complaint that this subject had allegedly assaulted a 17-year-old female by hitting her in the face.

Malvin Merced was charged with:

  • Assault – 4th degree- child abuse

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Assisting on the investigation were: Laurel Sheriff's K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler, Laurel County SRO Deputy Charlie Johnson, and Laurel County School Police Chief Dan Smoot.

Social Services also assisted.

 

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