Laurel County, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Office Deputy Byron Lawson arrested Brad Smith age 32 of Manchester early Sunday morning October 1, 2017 at approximately 1:47 AM.
The arrest occurred off Ky. 229 approximately 2 miles south of London after deputy Lawson conducted a traffic stop on a silver colored Toyota Highlander that failed to come to a complete stop at an intersection.
During the stop, Deputy Lawson noted a strong odor of alcoholic beverages emitting from the subject and conducted an investigation determining that he was under the influence.
Brad Smith was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence – second offense and disregarding a stop sign and was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photo attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.
