LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Roberts arrested James Bailey age 46 of East Bernstadt on Friday evening April 5, 2024 at approximately 4:43 PM.
The arrest occurred on KY 490 approximately 6 miles north of London following a traffic stop conducted on a Chevrolet Suburban for failure to use a turn signal.
During the stop it was determined that the driver was operating a vehicle on a DUI suspended license.
An investigation was conducted on the driver who was determined to be under the influence.
In addition, during the stop K-9 London City Police Officer Dylan Messer deployed his K-9 that alerted to the vehicle resulting in the discovery of Gabapentin in an unlabeled bottle along with several glass pipes with residue.
James Bailey was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – second offense
- Driving on a DUI suspended license – second offense
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Prescription controlled substances not in the proper container – first offense
- Failure to signal
- Failure to surrender a suspended or revoked CCDW license.
This individual was lodged in County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of Laurel County Correctional Center.