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Laurel County Sheriff John Root says compassionate donations are pouring in to the sheriff's office after Miss Teen Laurel County, Bella Sizemore, tea...
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...
London, KY, USA / SAM 103.9 FM WWEL | Today's Pop Hits Mar 12, 2021 9:53 AM Laurel County Sheriff John Root pulled a car over on North Laurel Road resulting in two drug arrests. The driver, 32-year-old Gentry Lee Jones of Lily, was found to be operating on a suspended license. During the roadside investigation Sheriff Root was joined by K-9 Deputy Jake Miller and Bailiff Paige Vanhook, who found Jones and passenger, 39-year-old Rachel Doan of London, in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Jones also had a syringe. Both were charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia. Jones w...
London, KY, USA / SAM 103.9 FM WWEL | Today's Pop Hits Feb 5, 2021 10:21 AM Laurel County Sheriff John Root and members of the command staff including Major Chuck Johnson, and Capt. Robbie Grimes attended the annual Kentucky Sheriff’s Conference in Bowling Green, Kentucky. During the conference, Sheriff Root was once again elected to serve on the Kentucky Sheriff’s Association board of directors. This will be Sheriff Root’s 7th consecutive year sitting on the board. The selection is made by Kentucky Sheriffs from all over Kentucky. Sheriff Root said it is an honor to serve on the board ...
Laurel County Sheriff, jailer burn UK shirts after players kneel before UF game and last updated 2021-01-11 18:39:54-05 LONDON, Ky. (LEX 18) â Sheriff John Root didn't want to discuss his social media video post from the weekend, in which he tossed a University of Kentucky basketball t-shirt into a fire. It all stemmed from Saturday night when the UK basketball team took a knee during the National Anthem prior to tip-off against the Florida Gators. The players said this action was a message toward the ongoing issues that are taking place in the nation. Following the game, Laurel County S...