LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's drug interdiction unit Justin Taylor arrested Paul Wayne Brown, age 54 of Moore Hill Ave., Corbin on Thursday evening April 3, 2025 at approximately 4:58 PM.
The arrest occurred on West Cumberland Gap Pkwy. approximately 10 miles South of London following a traffic stop conducted on a silver Chevrolet Blazer that had an obscured license plate on it.
During the stop the driver was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine that he allegedly attempted to conceal. In addition, this individual was found in possession of a glass smoking pipe with residue on it.
Paul Wayne Brown was charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
The Laurel County Constable's office assisted at the scene.
