LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Taylor McDaniel arrested Delbert Cox age 47 of London on Tuesday morning October 15, 2024 at approximately 8:43 A.M..
The arrest occurred off Sinking Creek Road, approximately 10 miles west of London after deputies were dispatched by London – Laurel County 911 Communication Ctr. to a complaint that a male subject had allegedly shot into an unoccupied vehicle at a residence there.
Upon arrival at the scene deputies determined that the suspect had barricaded himself inside a building and would not exit for deputies.
The suspect communicated with deputies advising that he was armed with a firearm.
Following a brief standoff, Laurel Sheriff's Capt. Chris Edwards persuaded the suspect to exit the building where he was subsequently taken into custody without incident. Deputies located a shotgun inside the building.
Delbert Cox was charged with:
- Criminal mischief – first-degree
- Menacing
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of Laurel County Correctional Center. Also assisting at the scene were other Laurel County Sheriff's Deputies and London City Police Officers.
