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SOUTHEASTERN KENTUCKY DRUG TASK FORCE ARRESTS THREE IN TWO SEPARATE BUT CONNECTED NARCOTIC TRAFFICKING CASES
JUNE 27, 2024 – written by WADE QUEEN. MAJOR CONTRABAND OF METH, MARIJUANA, GUNS, AND CASH SEIZED IN TWO DIFFERENT BUT RELATED DRUG BUSTS BY LOCAL MULTI-COUNTY AND DEA REGIONAL TASK FORCE IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY THIS MONTH. Three people are facing charges in connection with what’s being described...
Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force Raids Result in Huge Drug Busts
Laurel County Sheriff John Root, London Police Chief Chuck Johnson, Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith and Rockcastle County Sheriff Shannon Franklin are reporting a joint investigation, as part of the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force and the Drug Enforcement Administration, resulted in the dismantling of a large-scale drug trafficking organization spanning several states that was supplying large amounts of crystal methamphetamine to Laurel and Clay Counties. Police say a search warrant was executed at the home of 58-year-old Vernon Delph on Greg Lane in London. Detectives seized more than 11 lbs. of meth, 8 lbs. of marijuana and 23 firearms. They also seized more than $15,000 in cash and several vehicles as part of the investigation. Another operation resulted in the seizure of an additional 9 lbs. of meth in London. Officers say the continued investigation led to the supply source and the arrests of 30-year-old Jay Boykin of Georgia and 46-year-old Caronda Tilman of Tennessee. Sheriff Root says the investigation is ongoing and they anticipate more indictments and arrests.
Possession of a Controlled Substance Arrest in Laurel County, Kentucky
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Allen along with K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler arrested George Philpot age 23 of London on Tuesday night June 25, 2024 at approximately 8:23 PM. The arrest occurred off Brock Minton Road, approximately 10 miles east...
Laurel Co. sheriff searching for missing teen possibly in Bowling Green
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a missing teen who may be attempting to travel to Bowling Green. The sheriff’s office says that Aiden Vanderpool, 17, was last seen off Johnson Road in London at 6 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
3 people arrested in ‘huge drug busts’ in Laural County
(WKYT) – Three people are facing charges in connection with what’s being described as “huge drug busts.”. According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, an operation by the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force and DEA resulted in the dismantling of a large-scale drug trafficking organization spanning several states that was supplying large amounts of crystal meth to Laurel and Clay Counties.
London Man Arrested for DUI, Meth Possession and 6 Warrants
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Bobby Roberts, while on patrol on South Laurel Road, pulled over a motorcycle that had no license plate on it. During the stop, the driver, 31-year-old Justin Helton of London, was determined to be under the influence. Helton gave police a false name multiple times before giving his actual name. Helton was found to have six outstanding warrants. He was also found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Helton was arrested and in addition to the warrants was charged with DUI, giving an officer false identifying information, possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft of identity of another without consent, operating on suspended or revoked operator’s license, failure to maintain required insurance and no registration plates. He was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
SEIZURE OF DRUGS, GUNS, CASH AND VEHICLES WITH SUSPECTS FROM GA, KY & TN ARRESTED IN LAUREL COUNTY, KENTUCKY DURING TASK FORCE/DEA INVESTIGATION
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root, London Police Chief Chuck Johnson, Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith, and Rockcastle County Sheriff Shannon Franklin are reporting that a joint investigation between their agencies, as part of the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force (LCDITF), along with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), resulted in dismantling a large-scale drug trafficking organization spanning several states that was supplying large amounts of crystal methamphetamine to Laurel and Clay Counties.
Man killed during domestic dispute
LAUREL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - On Friday, June 21, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Department responded to a stabbing that left one man dead. 37-year-old Kaney Hiram Hoskins was found dead at a home off Gail Avenue, approximately 1 1/2 miles west of London. A detective reported that two men...
Laurel County Police Looking For Burglary Suspect
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Nate Bishop is investigating a burglary Sunday off Kentucky Hollow Road, about two miles north of London. A surveillance photo has been released showing a suspect. Anyone with information about the case is urged to call Deputy Bishop at the Laurel County Sheriff’s office at (606) 864-6600.
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