Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff’s Sgt. John Inman along with Deputy Shannon Jones and Deputy Gary Mehler with his K-9 “Edge” arrested Matthew A. Welsh age 34 of Manchester early Friday morning June 28, 2019 at approximately 2:53 AM.
The arrest occurred off Keavy Road, approximately 4 miles South of London after this subject allegedly showed up intoxicated at a residence creating a disturbance there.
Upon arrival at the scene deputies conducted an investigation and determined that this individual was under the influence. They also learned that this subject had been asked to leave and refused.
Upon arrest this individual scuffled with deputies briefly before being taken into custody.
Matthew A. Welsh was charged with:
- Criminal trespassing – third-degree
- Disorderly conduct – second-degree
- Alcohol intoxication in a public place
- Menacing
- Resisting arrest
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Corrections Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Corrections Center.
