LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root Along with Sheriff's detectives and deputies arrested five individuals at two locations in London while investigating drug complaints on Friday morning August 23, 2019 at approximately 11:45 AM.
The first two arrests occurred off Robinson Lane in London after Sheriff's office investigators found two individuals along with suspected methamphetamine, and a set of digital scales and one of the two individuals wanted on an outstanding warrant.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
Hobert Wayne Baker age 56 of Robinson Lane, London charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Tampering with physical evidence
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Aaron Hayes age 32 of Millard Road McKee, KY charged on:
- A Boone County District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court
Three more individuals were arrested off Pearl Street in London as Sheriff's office investigators continued to investigate drug complaints. Investigators found suspected Methamphetamine, Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, and other pills. One individual attempted to hide drugs from deputies there.
The three arrested individuals were identified as:
Kayla Melton age 30 of Pearl St., London charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
Lee Brown age 32 of Fork Field Road, Oneida, KY charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Tampering with physical evidence
Ashley B. Lewis age 29 of Highway 687, Manchester charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – opiates
All five individuals were lodged in the Laurel County correctional center.
Photos of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County correctional center. Photos of residences where investigations occurred included in this report.
Assisting Laurel Sheriff John Root on the investigations and arrests for the Laurel Sheriff's office were: Maj. Chuck Johnson, Capt. Kevin Berry, Lieut. Robbie Grimes, Detective Sgt. Chris Edwards, Detective Bryon Lawson, Detective James Sizemore, Detective Kyle Gray, Deputy Taylor McDaniel, Deputy Robert Reed, Sgt. Jack Caudill, Bailiff Jacklyn Johnson, and CSO Judy Morgan.
Sheriff Root stated drug investigations will be continuing.
