Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Joey Robinson along with Deputy Allen Turner arrested Dakota W. Mullins age 27 of Love Rd., London on Friday night August 23, 2019 at approximately 8:39 PM.
The arrest occurred off railroad tracks approximately 6 miles north of London after deputies attempted a traffic stop on a green colored GMC Sierra on Highway 1376 off Highway 490. After deputies activated their emergency equipment, the vehicle failed to stop, speeding up traveling down Litton town Road where a train was blocking the Rail Road crossing there.
The suspect vehicle then traveled along a graveled lane that runs along side the railroad tracks or approximately 2 miles. The suspect then attempted to cross the railroad tracks losing control crashing into a tunnel wall there.
The suspect then fled on foot through the woods and across a creek there.
Deputies found the suspect hiding behind a log and a scuffle occurred where the suspect attempted to wrestle one of the deputy’s weapon away from him, however, the suspect was taken into custody.
Dakota W Mullins was charged with:
- Attempting to disarm a peace officer
- Fleeing or evading police – first-degree – motor vehicle
- Fleeing or evading police – first-degree – on foot
- Reckless driving
- Criminal trespassing – third-degree
- Resisting arrest
- Menacing
- Two counts of wanton endangerment – second-degree – police officer is victim
- Failure to wear seatbelts
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Deputies assisting included Sgt. Greg Poynter, Deputy Gary Mehler and his K-9 "Edge", and Deputy Brent France.
