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Judy Coffey (Laurel County Correctional Center)
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LONDON, KY WOMAN ARRESTED FOR DUI ON HWY 312 IN LAUREL CO. AFTER TRAFFIC STOP

LONDON, KY — Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Jared Hale arrested Judy Gail Coffey, age 48, of London on Friday night June 27, 2025 at approximately 9:57 PM.

The arrest occurred on KY 312 approximately 9 miles west of London following a traffic stop conducted on a maroon Ford Fusion that had been observed weaving across the centerline.

During the stop it was determined that there was no insurance on the vehicle and the driver’s operator’s license had been suspended. An investigation on the driver determined that she was under the influence.

Judy Coffey was charged with:

  • Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense
  • Failure of non-owner operator to to maintain required insurance
  • No operator's license

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center. Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Assisting on the investigation at the scene were: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Robert Smith and Interdiction unit Justin Taylor.