LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: On Wednesday afternoon March 26th, 2025 at approximately 1:30 PM, members of Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force arrested one individual at a traffic safety checkpoint.
The arrest occurred on KY 552, approximately 7 miles south of London, after a Laurel County Sheriff’s Office k-9 alerted to the presence of drugs while conducting a walk around on a white Ford F-150 pickup.
A large amount of meth was located under the hood. In addition the driver was determined to be wanted on an outstanding warrant and was operating his vehicle with a suspended operator's license.
Task force investigators arrested the driver identified as, William Harold Clontz age 81 of Spring St., London, KY.
William Clontz was charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine
- Numerous traffic violations
Clontz was also served a Laurel District Court 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.
Photos of methamphetamine and cash discovered provided by the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force.
Task Force members involved in the case:
- Laurel Sheriff's Capt Chris Edwards
- Detective Jake Miller & K-9 Ash
- Drug Interdiction Unit Justin Taylor
- Detective Bryon Lawson
- Deputy Austyn Weddle
Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that drug investigations will be on going.
