Sheriff John Root stated drug arrests will be continuing
London, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Daniel Grigsby with his K-9 "Edge" along with Deputy Gary Mehler and Sgt. John Inman arrested Steven R. Lawson age 42 of East Bernstadt early Thursday morning February 1, 2018 at approximately 3:04 AM.
The arrest occurred on Hal Rogers Parkway in London during a traffic stop on a black colored Dodge Stratus where this subject was observed making several suspicious movements in the vehicle.
Deputy Grigsby's K-9 was deployed and hit on the vehicle where this subject was sitting. This subject was found in possession of a suspected meth pipe. In addition, this subject was found in possession of a baggie containing suspected meth.
Stephen Lawson was charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; and tampering with physical evidence and was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photo attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.
Sheriff John Root stated drug arrests will be continuing.
