LONDON, KY (January 3, 2023) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: The 75/80 Interdiction Team arrested Marty Allen Hart age 38 of VanZant Road, Lily early Tuesday morning January 3, 2023 at approximately 1:24 A.M.
The arrest occurred following a drug investigation at a business approximately 10 miles South of London.
During the investigation the armed suspect was found in possession of a large amount of:
- Suspected Methamphetamine
- Methadone
- Hydrocodone,
- Marijuana
- Alarge amount of U.S. currency
In addition, this subject was wanted on outstanding warrants.
Marty Allen Hart was charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Hydrocodone
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense
- Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense
In addition, this subject was charged on a Whitley District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – second offense
- Driving on DUI suspended license – first offense
Also, the subject was charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging:
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of a controlled substance – defense – second-degree
In addition, the subject was charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of:
- Operating on suspended or revoked operator's license
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of contraband seized provided by arresting officers.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that drug investigations and arrests will continue in Laurel County.
