LONDON, KY - London Police Chief Jerry Hollon is reporting that Officer James Williams arrested Letha C. Jones, age 46, of Girdler, KY.
Officer Williams had conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle and encountered Jones, who was an occupant of the vehicle.
During the course of the traffic stop, it was determined that Jones had two active warrants for her arrest for:
- Burglary 2nd Degree
- Failure to Appear
It was also later discovered that Jones had concealed drug paraphernalia on her person and had attempted to dispose of suspected Methamphetamine, which she had also concealed on her person, in the back of Officer Williams' patrol vehicle.
The suspect was later transported to the Laurel County Correctional Center on Saturday afternoon December 21, 2024.
Officer Williams was assisted on scene by Deputy Bobby Roberts from the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
Letha Jones was charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st Offense (Methamphetamine)
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
- Promoting Contraband 2nd Degree
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
All arrests are preliminary investigations. All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
