Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Justin Taylor and Deputy Landry Collett made an arrest during a drug investigation at a motel in London. D.
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Jun 9, 2021 | 12:08 PM
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler and Deputy Marcus Stigall were called out to a business parking lot off Rocky Branch Road, about 4 miles South of London, on suspicious person complaint. Deputies arrived to find 35-year-old Jimmy Jones of London and determined he was under the influence. During the investigation Jones began creating a disturbance, cursing and refusing to follow commands. After a brief scuffle Jones was taken into custody. He also threatened deputies during his arrest. Jones was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine and was wanted on an outstanding warrant for failure to appear on drug charges. He was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root says Deputy Justin Taylor arrested a Barbourville man during an investigation at a business in London. Police found 32.
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Jun 2, 2021 | 10:28 AM
More information has come to light regarding the arrest of a man convicted in a homicide, and later pardoned by former Governor Matt Bevin. U.S. Marshals arrested Patrick Baker Monday morning. He was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center. Baker was convicted of reckless homicide in 2017 for the death of Donald Mills. He served two years of a 19-year sentence before he was released. Mills’ sister, Melinda Mills told WKYT-TV the ATF contacted her saying Baker is facing federal charges in connection to her brother’s death. Baker’s federal indictment alleges he committed a robbery and kidnapping, during which the death of Donald Mills occurred by use of a firearm and a quantity of pills containing oxycodone were taken. Baker appeared in court for an arraignment hearing Tuesday afternoon. A not guilty plea was entered for Baker. A detention hearing is now set for Friday afternoon at 1 p.m., w
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Jun 2, 2021 | 10:37 AM
Kentucky State Police say a man is in jail after he kidnapped and tried to rape a young woman. According to the arrest citation, 54-year-old John Clark was in Pulaski County when he stopped and threatened to stab a woman who was walking on the side of the highway unless she got into his car. Troopers say he then drove her to London where he got a motel room. Investigators say he kept her from leaving the room, but she managed to escape when he went to the bathroom and get help from other people at the motel. Clark was arrested and lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.