Laurel County, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Detective Jason Back along with Deputy Shawn Jackson, Deputy Daniel Grigsby and his K-9 "Edge" arrested three individuals on US 25, approximately 1/2 mile south of London on Wednesday afternoon March 22, 2017 at approximately 1:05 PM.
The arrests occurred after an investigation was conducted by Sheriff's detectives and deputies and these subjects were found in a vehicle in possession of suspected crystal meth, two loaded needles, digital scales, marijuana, rolling papers, a .40 caliber handgun and a .38 special handgun.
The arrested individuals were identified as:
• Sam Wooton age 73 of Wooton Dr., Manchester charged with conspiracy to traffic in a control substance – first offense
• Robert Hubbard age 30 of South Hwy 11, Manchester charged with conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance – first offense
• Robert Wooton age 49 of Wooton Drive, Manchester charged with conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance – first offense; possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; possession of drug paraphernalia; and possession of marijuana
All three individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Sheriff Root stated that drug investigations will continue on a daily basis at the Sheriff's office.
Photos attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photo of "Edge" by LSO
