Six arrests Wednesday during drug investigation in Laurel County

Laurel County, KY -  Sheriff John Root and Detective Chris Edwards along with Detective Sgt. Kevin Berry, and Detective Kyle Gray arrested six individuals off Moriah Church Road, approximately 7 miles west of London on Wednesday night March 28, 2018 at approximately 7:17 PM.

The arrests occurred while the Laurel County Sheriff's office was conducting a drug investigation after receiving a complaint at that location. The Sheriff along with detectives and deputies located intoxicated adults caring for children one of which was 10 months old.

In addition, the Sheriff's office located drugs and drug paraphernalia including snort tubes, baggies with white residue, pills, pipes, and hypodermic needles. Some adults there admitted that they had allegedly used drugs with children present.

Sheriff John Root noted that living conditions there were deplorable with items of drug paraphernalia throughout the residence, trash, no running water, no food, and a rooster running loose in the residence. At least one individual had an outstanding bench warrant of arrest. The mother of the 10-month-old was not at the residence originally but arrived at the scene while the Sheriff's office was investigating, and she too was among the six arrested.

Sheriff's investigators learned that earlier, this adult female had her 11-year-old daughter and her two 13-year-old sons at the residence. In addition, allegedly a 16-year-old female juvenile had bought drugs from this adult female. Social Services was notified and placed the Juvenile children with other family.  

The six arrested were identified as:

Johnny L. Perkins age 39 of Moriah Church Rd., London charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal abuse – first-degree – child 12 or under. The subject was also charged on a Laurel Circuit Court bench warrant of arrest.

Donnie Oakley age 61 of Moriah Church Rd., London charged with possession of drug paraphernalia; criminal abuse – first-degree – child 12 or under; and possession of marijuana.

Randall Storms age 27 of Moriah Church Road, London charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and criminal abuse – first-degree – child 12 or under

Arthur  Oakley age 46 of Moriah Church Rd., London charged with criminal abuse – first-degree; menacing; disorderly conduct – second-degree; and public intoxication – controlled substances.

Wendy Dean Davis age 42 of Moriah Church Rd., London charged with criminal abuse – first-degree and public intoxication – controlled substances.

Ambra Dawn Oakley (This subject came to the scene while investigation was occurring) age 29 of Moriah Church Rd., London  -Charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – third-degree – first offense; two counts of criminal abuse – first-degree – child 12 or under; two counts of criminal abuse – first-degree; public intoxication – controlled substances; possession of drug paraphernalia; and two counts of prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense.

All six individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photos of accused are courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photo of contraband seized provided by the Laurel County Sheriff's office.

Assisting on the investigation and arrests for the Laurel County Sheriff's office was: Lieut. Greg Poynter, Sgt. Robbie Grimes, Capt. Chuck Johnson, Deputy Jake Miller, Deputy Travis Napier, Deputy Gilbert Acciardo, Bailiff Roy Ball, Bailiff Paige Vanhook, CSO Daniel Reed, and Special Deputy Elizabeth Sparks. Social services also assisted the Sheriff's office.

Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that the "War on Drugs" will be continuing.