LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root and London City Police Chief Chuck Johnson announce that: On Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 12:43 A.M., members of the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force arrested three (3) subjects in a stolen vehicle with drugs and guns.
Officers were on routine patrol on KY HWY 490, three miles north of London when they encountered a white Kia Soul in the parking lot of a business on KY HWY 490. An investigation revealed the vehicle was stolen.
The three occupants of the Kia Soul were arrested and identified as: The driver, Mark Anthony Gavin age 32 of Chapel Road, East Bernstadt, KY, a passenger, Timothy Hampton age 34 of McWhorter Victory Road, London, KY and another passenger, Kayla Philpot age 31 of Parker Road, London, KY.
L to R: Mark Anthony Gavin, Timothy Hampton and Kayla Philpot
Officers recovered in excess of 2 ounces of Methamphetamine, along with 2 firearms, and cash.
The driver, Mark Anthony Gavin was charged with:
- Receiving Stolen Property over $10,000
- Theft of a motor Vehicle Registration Plate
- Possession of Handgun by a Convicted Felon
- Trafficking 1st Degree Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd degree
- Prescription Drug not in a Proper Container
- Driving on a suspended License.
A passenger, Timothy Hampton was charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance 1st Methamphetamine
A passenger, Kayla Philpot was charged with:
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession of Marijuana
The arrested individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photos of the accused are courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.
