LONDON, KY- Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor along with Deputy Landry Collett arrested Christopher Lee Sprouse age 40 of Rocky Point Road, East Bernstadt early Monday morning August 30, 2021 at approximately 1:17 AM.
The arrest occurred in a business parking lot off US 25 approximately 2 miles north of London following a traffic stop conducted on a black Chevrolet Silverado.
During the stop the driver was found in possession of a large amount of a crystal like substance believed to be Methamphetamine, digital scales, a glass smoking pipe, and a hypodermic syringe.
This subject denied knowledge of the items found in the vehicle he was driving.
Christopher Lee Sprouse (right) was charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
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 included Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Hobie Daugherty and Deputy Bo Harris.
