LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root and London City Police Chief Chuck Johnson are reporting that: A wanted fugitive, Patrick Anthony Sizemore age 30 of Fariston Road, London was arrested overnight February 29, 2024 at approximately 11:55 PM.
The arrest occurred off Davenport Lane, approximately 8 miles South of London after information was developed on the whereabouts of an individual wanted on a parole violation warrant and a felony theft warrant along with the possible location of a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado which had been reported stolen earlier in the week from a business off American Greeting Card Road.
London City Police officers teamed up with Laurel Sheriff's deputies and upon arrival at the scene officers located the reported stolen vehicle in a parking lot of apartments there. The pewter colored Silverado had been spray painted black with a blue hood.
Officers noted observing the suspect peeking out a window of an apartment there. Officers gained entry to the apartment noting they were first met by a 16 year-old female juvenile who was removed as she attempted to confront officers.
The suspect, Patrick Sizemore was found hiding in a pile of clothes in a closet and following a scuffle with officers, the suspect was taken into custody.
Patrick Anthony Sizemore was charged by both agencies with:
- Receiving stolen property $1000 or more but under $10,000
- Criminal mischief – second-degree
- Unlawful transaction with a minor – third-degree
- Resisting arrest
Also, a parole violation warrant charging absconding parole supervision and failure to report to parole officer as directed regarding a conviction in Laurel Circuit Court on charges of:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine
- Theft by unlawful taking over $10,000
- Theft by unlawful taking $500 or more but under $10,000
- Theft by unlawful taking
In addition, this subject was charged on a Laurel District Court complaint warrant of arrest obtained by Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Tommy Houston charging:
- Receiving stolen property $1000 or more but under $10,000 regarding a stolen Jeep Wrangler not yet recovered.
Patrick Sizemore was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center
The 16 year-old female juvenile was detained and continued to be confrontational, she was transported to the Boyd County Regional Juvenile Detention Center.
Case officers included for the Laurel County Sheriff's office:
- Laurel Sheriff's shift Sgt. Travis Napier
Officers for London City Police:
- Sgt. Wade Mitchell
- Officer Johnathan Ashurst
Other officers assisting at the scene included for the Laurel County Sheriff's office:
- Deputy Zach Allen
- Deputy Cyruss McVey
- Deputy Byron Grime
- Detective Jake Miller
- Bailiff Joey Smith
Assisting for London City police were:
- Sgt. John Inman
- Officer Jared Hale
The Laurel County CDW’s Office assisted, along with Social Services.
Also on standby was Ambulance Inc. of Laurel County.
Laurel Sheriff's Capt. Chris Edwards reports that additional charges are expected as the investigation continues.
