A Clay County resident & another individual arrested in Laurel County on drug charges

November 27, 2017

Laurel Sheriff John Root along with Deputy Shannon Jones, and Deputy Daniel Grigsby and his K-9 "Edge" arrested two individuals on drug charges early Monday morning November 27, 2017 at approximately 3:01 AM.

The arrest occurred off West Cumberland Gap Parkway approximately 10 miles south of London after a suspicious vehicle was observed there occupied by two subjects.

An investigation was conducted and with the assistance of the Sheriff's office K-9, occupants of the vehicle were found in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

The two individuals arrested were identified as:

Josey V. Cruse age 29 of Oneida, Kentucky charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia

Amber L. Smith age 25 of Tackett Spur Road, Lily, Kentucky charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia

These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photos attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

Sheriff John Root stated that drug investigations and arrests will be continuing.