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Deputies find a Manchester, Ky. resident passed out under the wheel in roadway intersection

Amanda J Wells

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor arrested Amanda J. Wells age 37 of Manchester early Sunday morning August 9, 2020 at approximately 4:40 AM.

The arrest occurred on Topton Road approximately 7 miles South of London while deputies were checking a complaint of a suspicious vehicle when they located a silver Ford Edge stopped in the middle of the intersection of Topton Road and Lewis Road.

The driver appeared to be passed out under the wheel with the engine running and deputies awakened the driver conducting an investigation and determined that she was under the influence.

Amanda J. Wells was charged with:

  • Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of Laurel County Correctional Center.

Assisting on the investigation and arrest was Deputy Tommy Houston, and K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler. 

 

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