LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting via social media that Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston along with shift Sgt. Brett Reeves arrested a London man on his third DUI charge on Monday morning August 29, 2022, at approximately 11:42 AM.
The arrest occurred on West Cumberland Gap Parkway approximately 10 miles South of London after deputies observed a white Chevrolet pickup truck make a wide right hand turn from South Stewart Rd. onto West Cumberland Gap Parkway. Deputies further noted that the vehicle was being driven with a flat tire on the front right side of the vehicle.
A traffic stop was conducted, and as a result of conducting further investigation the driver was determined to be under the influence.
William Ishmael Collins (47) of Joel Ln., London, KY was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence (substance) – third offense
The Laurel County Correctional Center lists these additional charges:
- Improper equipment
- Failure to wear seat belts
- Failure to/or improper signal
- Rim or frame obscuring lettering or decal on plate
- Careless driving
- No registration receipt
- Failure to produce insurance card
This subject was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
