LONDON, KY - London Police Chief Jerry Hollon is reporting that the London Police Department's Drug Interdiction Unit arrested James Burke, age 47, for trafficking a large amount of illegal drugs.
Through investigation it was determined that Burke was in possession of a large quantity of methamphetamine. On Monday, September 28, 2024, the LPD Drug Interdiction Unit was able to locate Burke (left) and the illegal drugs.
The methamphetamine was seized and Burke was arrested and later lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
James Burke was charged with:
- Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (> or = 2 Grams of Methamphetamine)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Photo of contraband is from the London Police Department.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.
Detective Wes Wolfe is the primary investigating officer.
Detective Wolfe was assisted on scene by Sgt. John Inman, Detective Landry Collett, Detective Josh Morgan, Detective Travis Couch and Sgt. Ryan Jackson.
