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Former Curry Branch resident charged with Criminal Abuse - Child 12 or Under / Laurel County

Laurel County, Ky. -  Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff’s Deputy Gary Mehler arrested Tracy Smith age 41 of Corbin early Saturday morning March 16, 2019 at approximately 12:09 AM.

The arrest occurred off Laurel Whitley Road, approximately 6 miles South of London after Deputy Mehler investigated a complaint where 2 female juveniles ages ten and eight were found walking along South US 25 by a female passerby who later notified Laurel 911 dispatch reporting the discovery.

Following an investigation, Tracy Smith was charged with:

  • Criminal abuse – third-degree – child 12 or under
  • public intoxication – controlled substances
  • This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

    Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.

    Social services was notified and assisted.

     

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