LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Matt Walker along with Deputy Daniel Reed arrested Junior Ray Jones, age 45, of London on Monday night February 17, 2025 at approximately 11:08 PM.
The arrest occurred on Levi Jackson Mill Road in London following a traffic stop conducted on a blue colored Chevrolet Traverse that was observed with equipment violations.
During the traffic stop LSO deputies learned that the driver did not have a driver’s license and noted that he appeared to be unsteady on his feet.
An investigation was conducted and the driver, identified as: Junior Ray Jones, age 45, of London, KY was determined to be under the influence and was taken into custody.
In addition, deputies noted finding the driver in possession of:
- Scales
- Spoons
- Straws
- Torches
- A pipe
Also, deputies found Jones in possession of a .22 caliber rifle. The arrested subject was transported to the Laurel County Correctional Center
Junior Jones was charged with:
- OPER MTR VEHICLE U/INFL CONT SUB (189A.010(1D) - 2ND
- DRIVING-DUI SUSPENDED LICENSE (3RD OFFENSE)
- POSSESSION OF FIREARM BY CONVICTED FELON
- DRUG PARAPHERNALIA - BUY/POSSESS
- ONE HEADLIGHT
- NO BRAKE LIGHTS (PASSENGER VEHICLES)
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
