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Annual poker run helps others
The Upper Cumberland Community Foundation held its Fifth Annual Poker Run on Aug. 3, raising money to support organizations caring for the most vulnerable residents in Bell, Clay, Knox, Laurel, and Whitley counties. The Bell County and London Tourism Commissions were significant sponsors, with Middlesboro and London Mainstreet Programs manning...
Criminal Trespassing Arrest during Early Morning Complaint Investigation in Laurel County, Kentucky
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Cyruss McVey arrested Steven Williams, age 49 of London early Monday morning August 5, 2024 at approximately 5:36 AM. The arrest occurred off Riviera Lane, approximately 4 miles west of London after Deputy McVey was dispatched...
Kentucky State Police Charges Laurel County Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses
On Monday, August 12, 2024, at approximately 2:19 p.m., the Kentucky State Police (KSP) Electronic Crime Branch arrested 58-year-old Jerry W. Dunn, of Corbin on charges related to child sexual abuse material. Mr. Dunn was arrested as the result of an Internet Crimes Against Children investigation. Equipment used to facilitate...
MAN WHO FLED BEFORE DUI & METH ARREST IN LAUREL CO., KY LISTED AS JOHN DOE LATER IDENTIFIED AND WAS WANTED ON OUTSTANDING WARRANTS
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Roberts arrested an individual who identified himself as Christopher Collins, age 23, of Corbin on Saturday night July 27, 2024 at approximately 10:54 PM. The arrest occurred on Echo Valley Road, approximately 8 miles South...
PRESTON COLLIER MISSING FROM LAUREL COUNTY, KY FOUND SAFE
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that Preston Collier, age 36, who was reported as a missing person on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 has been found safe. No other information was provided. Preston Collier had been missing since Saturday, August 3rd, 2024. He was reported missing...
London Police Department releases Statement regarding Justice served for LPD Sgt. Logan Medlock of Laurel County, KY
Yesterday marked a major milestone in the long fought battle to bring justice for the events that took our brother and friend, Sgt. Logan Medlock, too soon. We would like to thank Commonwealth Attorney Jackie Steele and his team for their diligence and hard work to honor Logan and ensure that justice was served.
VICTIM IDENTIFIED IN FATAL WEDNESDAY CRASH ON KENTUCKY 192 WEST OF LONDON IN LAUREL COUNTY
LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Zach Allen (case officer) along with Capt. Chris Edwards, Detective Robert Reed, and Deputy Allen Turner are investigating a single vehicle fatal traffic crash they were dispatched to by London – Laurel County 911 Communication Ctr.
London Man Dies in Crash After Possible Medical Event
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Zach Allen, along with Capt. Chris Edwards, Detective Robert Reed and Deputy Allen Turner are investigating a single vehicle fatality. The crash occurred on KY 192, about 8 miles west of London on Wednesday afternoon. Deputies say a preliminary investigation suggests the driver may have had a medical event causing him to lose control, travel off the roadway and hit a tree. The driver, 81-year-old Jerry Clark of London, was transported by Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County to St. Joseph Hospital London for treatment and was pronounced dead a short time later. Assisting at the scene or on the investigation were: Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County, London Laurel Rescue Squad, Keavy Fire and Rescue and the Laurel County Coroner’s Office.
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