Friday Evening Update
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: The search for wanted suspect Joseph Couch will continue tonight (September 13th, 2024) deeper into the Daniel Boone National Forest.
Joseph A. Couch, age 32, of Woodbine, KY is wanted in connection to a mass highway shooting that occurred on Saturday September 7, 2024 at exit 49 off Interstate 75 north of London, KY.
Authorities continue to seek information and as of Tuesday afternoon Sept. 10, 2024, a reward of $35,000.00 was being offered for information leading to the arrest of Joseph A. Couch, described as 5'10" and weighing approximately 154 pounds (Photo right is from Aug. 2021).
We can be contacted at: the Laurel County Sheriff's office at 606-864-6600 or personal message the Laurel County Sheriff's Office Facebook or on a cell phone using the Sheriff's office app send a message or email to .
We encourage anyone with any information to contact us. Information will be strictly confidential.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root reminds everyone to stay vigilant, stay aware of your surroundings, and check on your neighbors.
Couch's vehicle was found Sat. night Aug. 7, 2024 near a US Forest Service Road at exit 49 off Interstate 75. Also an AR rifle was recovered near the interstate in the vicinity of the car that was recovered.
Law enforcement agencies are actively searching in the area. If you have information on the whereabouts of this person, please call London/Laurel County 911 at 606-878-7000 or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
Do not approach! Suspect is considered ARMED and DANGEROUS.
Updates will follow as the investigation is continues.
Sheriff John Root
Sept. 13th, 2024
5:26 P.M.
