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Wanted Williamsburg Woman Arrested During Investigation at Traffic Stop in London, Kentucky

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston arrested Gerline Cox age 70 of Williamsburg on Wednesday afternoon August 2, 2023 at approximately 3:00 AM.

The arrest occurred on South Laurel Rd., in London after Deputy Houston was dispatched to observe for a black Ford Mustang allegedly driving recklessly.

Deputy Houston located the suspect vehicle and observed the vehicle weaving on the roadway.

A traffic stop was conducted and it was learned through investigation that the occupant was wanted on an outstanding warrant.

Gerline Cox was charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of:

  • Public intoxication – controlled substances
  • Terroristic threatening – third-degree
  • Resisting arrest

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of thre accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

 

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