LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Tommy Houston arrested David Joshua Casteel age 44 of East Bernstadt on Thursday afternoon October 23, 2024 at approximately 2:00 PM.
The arrest occurred off KY 490 approximately 6 miles north of London after deputies were dispatched by London – Laurel County 911 Communication Ctr. to a possible domestic complaint there.
Upon arrival at the scene Detective Houston noted that the accused attempted to flee from deputies and fled into a residence where he was found hiding in a closet in the back bedroom.
Upon arrest this individual briefly struggled with deputies before being taken into custody.
It was determined that this individual was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
David Joshua Casteel was charged with:
- Fleeing or evading police – on foot
- Disorderly conduct – second-degree
- Resisting arrest
- Menacing
Casteel was also charged on a bench warrant of arrest charging:
- Failure to appear in court
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center. Other Laurel County deputies assisted at the scene.
