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Man arrested in London, Ky. after being accused of approaching a female and asking her for drugs & making obscene comments

Brandon Copeland 600

LONDON, KY (Aug 20, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler arrested Brandon L. Copeland age 30 of London on Wednesday night August 19, 2020 at approximately 10:50 PM.

The arrest occurred at a business off North Main St. in London after Deputy Mehler was contacted by a pedestrian who stated that a male subject had approached her while she was walking her dog asking her for drugs and making obscene comments.

Deputy Mehler obtained a description of the suspect and located him at a business off North Main St. conducting an investigation and determined that he was under the influence.

Brandon Copeland was charged with:

  • Public intoxication – controlled substances

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of Laurel County correctional center.

 

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