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Single vehicle motorcycle crash Monday claims life of Corbin woman
A single vehicle motorcycle crash in southern Laurel County claimed the life of a Corbin woman late Monday afternoon. The accident occurred at approximately 5:03 p.m. about seven miles south of London on US25. Investigators report that apparently a 2007 Honda motorcycle was traveling northbound on US25 when it lost...
London Man Arrested for Possession of Meth
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Zach Allen and K-9/Sgt. Gary Mehler made a drug arrest while conducting an investigation off Brock Minton Road. Deputies found 23-year-old George Philpot of London in possession of suspected methamphetamine. He was charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine. Philpot was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
CORBIN, KENTUCKY WOMAN ARRESTED DURING COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION IN LAUREL COUNTY
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Cyruss McVey along with K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler arrested Marshellia French age 53 of Corbin, KY on Wednesday night June 26, 2024 at approximately 8:06 PM. The arrest occurred off Level Green Road, 10 miles South...
WANTED SUBJECTS, ONE FROM LONDON AND TWO OTHERS FROM CORBIN, KENTUCKY TAKEN INTO CUSTODY IN LAUREL COUNTY ON WARRANTS OF ARREST
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Allen along with Deputy Cyruss McVey and K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler arrested three individuals on Wednesday afternoon June 26, 2024 at approximately 4:44 PM. The arrests occurred off Paris Karr Road, approximately 8 miles South...
Answering the question of ‘what’s next’ as Corbin begins annexation process in southern Laurel Co.
The next 12 months and the following few years should be an exciting time in Corbin as the city sees one of the biggest expansions ever of its city limits, and significant development along the Exit 29 corridor, which may finally help it reach its full potential. The Corbin City...
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...
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