LONDON, KY (October 20, 2021) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Robert Reed along with the Laurel County Sheriff's Special Response Team (S.R.T.) and Sheriff's detectives and deputies arrested an individual that was being sought regarding a shooting of a male subject that occurred off Fisherman's Cove Road 4 miles north of London on March 12, 2021.
The suspect had fled the scene of the shooting prior to deputies arrival. The suspect was listed as a “Most Wanted” by the sheriff’s office. Information was developed on the whereabouts of the subject wanted in connection with the shooting.
The suspect was found at a residence off Hawk Ridge Road, on R Shell Circle approximately 7 miles west of London early Wednesday morning October 20, 2021 at approximately 8:57 A.M. and was arrested without incident.
Arrested was:
Ernest Goforth age 50 of Fisherman Cove Road, London, KY charged on a Laurel District Court warrant of arrest charging:
- Assault first-degree
In addition, this subject was charged on a Laurel Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest charging:
- Assault first-degree
- Persistent felony offender I
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Sheriff's officials involved in the arrest included: the Laurel County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team led by Sgt. Richard Dalrymple with team members: Detective Taylor McDaniel, Deputy Hunter Disney,K-9 Deputy Jake Miller, Deputy Josh Morgan, and shift Sgt. John Inman.
Also assisting were: Laurel Sheriff's Capt. Robbie Grimes, Lieut. Chris Edwards, Detective Bryon Lawson, Detective Allen Turner, and Detective Robert Reed who is the case officer.
