LONDON, KY (August 5, 2021) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Hobie Daugherty arrested Tabatha Nicole Hooker age 31 of Moriah Church Rd., London early Thursday morning August 5, 2021 at approximately 2:54 AM.
The arrest occurred on Johnson Road, approximately 2 miles east of London after deputies were dispatched to a complaint of possible individuals trying to cut catalytic converters off vehicles in that area.
Upon arriving in the vicinity Deputy Daugherty observed a gold colored Chevrolet Cavalier having no license plate.
A traffic stop was conducted and during the stop Deputy Daugherty found the driver in possession of a large amount of:
- Suspected Methamphetamine
- Suboxone
- Prescription strength Ibuprofen
- Clonazepam
- A glass smoking pipe
Following the continuing investigation there, the driver was determined to be under the influence and was charged for a third offense DUI.
Deputy Daugherty also recovered a Sawzall in the backseat of the vehicle.
Tabitha Hooker was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – third offense
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – second offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance second-degree
- Possession of a controlled substance – third-degree
- Trafficking in legend drug - first offense
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Driving on DUI suspended license – first offense
- Failure to surrender revoked operator's license
- Possession of burglary tools
- No registration plates
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of contraband seized provided by arresting deputies
Assisting at the scene of the arrest were: Deputy Landry Collett, Deputy Justin Tyler, Deputy Tommy Houston, and shift Sgt. John Inman.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root (left) stated that drug arrests will continue in Laurel County.
