LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Allen arrested Jonathan Whitaker, age 35, of Somerset on Sunday night January 26, 2025 at approximately 7:40 PM.
The arrest occurred on Somerset Road, approximately 2 miles west of London after Deputy Allen was dispatched by London – Laurel County 911 Communication Ctr. to a single vehicle traffic crash there.
Upon arrival at the scene Deputy Allen conducted an investigation and determined that the driver was under the influence. In addition, he learned that the driver was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
Jonathan Whitaker was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense
In addition, the subject was charged on a Pulaski District Court complaint warrant of arrest charging:
- theft by unlawful taking $1000 or more but under $10,000
- Theft by unlawful taking $10,000 or more but under $1 million
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.