LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Allen Turner arrested Dustin T. Morgan age 23 of Sally's Branch Rd., London on Sunday afternoon February 16, 2020 at approximately 4:04 PM.
The arrest occurred off North Laurel Rd., approximately 2 miles north of London following an investigation conducted on a red Chevrolet S-10 pickup there. Deputies were aware that the driver of the pickup truck was operating on a DUI suspended license.
During their investigation there, Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Jake Miller utilizing his K-9 “Gotcha” alerted on the vehicle following a walk around and deputies located:
- Methamphetamin
- Gabapentin
- Needles
- A large quantity of plastic bags
- A small scale
Dustin Morgan was charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance – third-degree
- Driving on DUI suspended license – first offense
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Resisting arrest
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Also assisting on the investigation at the scene was Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Landry Collett and Deputy Hunter Disney.
Photo of contraband seized provided by arresting deputies.
Drug investigations will be ongoing.
