By Jarrod Mills
Staff Writer Apr 8, 2021
Rep. Derek Lewis
LAUREL COUNTY - A local state representative has had a jury trial scheduled in Laurel County District Court after being arrested and charged for operating a motor vehicle under the influence back in April of last year.
Two months later, Derek Lewis, who represents Kentuckyâs 90th District, pleaded not guilty to the single charge. Lewis was scheduled to stand trial back in September and October of last year, but they were ultimately delayed. On Tuesday, a jury trial was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 19.
Lewis was arrested during the overnight hours of April 16, 2020 by Laurel County Sheriffâs K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler and Sgt. John Inman off Hatcher Road.