Following a traffic stop this subject was found with a large amount of suspected Meth
LONDON, KY - The Laurel County Sheriff's Office is reporting that Laurel County Sheriff John Root along with Sheriff's Detectives, Deputies, and our K-9 Teams along with Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office arrested 9 individuals this week following the ongoing "War on Drugs" that Sheriff Root pledged that his office would continually conduct.
While conducting drug investigations during “Operation Cupid”, a total of 9 persons were arrested with charges ranging from:
- Trafficking Meth
- Trafficking Heroin
- Possession of Meth
- Indictment warrants
- Probation violation
- Persistent felony offender
- Complaint warrants
Those arrested were identified as:
1. Dylan Bunch (Top picture) age 28 of Spruce Creek Road, Corbin, KY charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense Methamphetamine
Following a traffic stop this subject was found with a large amount of suspected Meth - Lodged in Laurel Detention Center.
2. Joseph Curry age 47 of Curry Rd., London., KY - Lodged in Laurel Detention Center.
3. Douglas Simmons age 37 of Barbourville, KY - Lodged in Knox Detention Center.
4. John C. Mills age 51 Of Saturn Dr., Heidrick, KY - - Lodged in Laurel Detention Center.
5. Jeremy Gregory age 28 of Paynes Branch Rd., Hinkle, KY - Lodged in Knox Detention Center.
6. Ashley Mullins age 34 of Art Church Rd., London, KY - Lodged in Laurel Detention Center..
7. Marty Taylor, Jr. age 37 of Hopkins Cemetery Rd., Lily, KY -in Federal Custody - Lodged in Laurel Detention Center..
8. Brian Shively age 38 of Adams Rd., Corbin, KY -in Federal Custody - Lodged in Laurel Detention Center..
9. Jody Melton age 36 of O Johnson Rd., London, KY –in Federal Custody - Lodged in Laurel Detention Center..
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center, and the Knox County Correctional Center.
More arrests related to this investigation will be occurring.
When campaigning for Sheriff 11 years ago, Sheriff John Root promised the voters that he would wage war on drugs in Laurel County. He has kept that promise.
This week’s drug arrests continues to show Sheriff John Root's level of commitment to continue this pledge. His office has the full cooperation of Laurel County Attorney Jodi Albright and Laurel Commonwealth Attorney Jackie Steele as the Laurel County Sheriff's Office and Laurel county's prosecutors work side-by-side to eradicate the drugs which destroy the future of this County.
Special thanks to Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith.
