LONDON, KY - Message from Laurel County Sheriff John Root: Your Sheriff's office has had a busy January! Detectives and deputies with the Sheriff's office continue to concentrate on conducting drug investigations in Laurel County on a daily basis.
We made 10 arrests charging 29 counts on meth, heroin and pills violations. We have always made drug investigations a priority at your Sheriff's office- and will continue!
The Laurel County Sheriff's office will continue to emphasize the removal of intoxicated drivers from Laurel County roadways. We made 3 DUI arrests. As you are aware, DUI drivers are involved in a large number of serious injury and fatal crashes. The Sheriff's Office will continue to make removing intoxicated drivers from our roadways a priority! Sheriff's deputies responded to 1,312 calls for service.
Be sure and periodically check out our Facebook page for current weather alerts, road construction updates, and other important information. We will also continue to provide timely weather reports and photos when possible. We publish reports from the National Weather Service, and The Weather Channel on our Facebook page — Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
Watch for the usual crowded highways, aggressive, intoxicated or distracted drivers, and drive defensively. Buckle up those seat belts! Safe travels always!
Please be assured that your safety and the safety of your family is a priority at the Laurel County Sheriff's office. As always, thank you for allowing me to be your Sheriff.
Your Sheriff,
John Root, Sheriff, Laurel County, Kentucky
Monthly Statistics for January 2025 - Stats provided by London-Laurel 911 Communication Center
- Drug arrests (Traff. Meth, Traff Heroin, Traff. Fentanyl, and drug possessions — 10
- *Disturbance complaints -including (prowlers, noise, shooting guns, refusal to leave, disputes, and harassment — 705
- Driving under influence arrests — 3
- Suicidal subjects, mentally ill, out of control — 38
- Domestic violence complaints (Including assaults) — 33
- Missing persons including juvenile runaways —11
- Alarms —119
- *Welfare checks — 76
- Burglary and thefts — 48
- Serving warrants/summons/civil process — 166
- All other activity including extra patrols — 103
Total calls for Service for the Laurel County Sheriff's Office for January 2025 — 1,312
Road conditions Report:
We will again provide "Road Conditions" reports concerning icy, snow covered and slick roads along with weather reports and possible inclement weather that may affect driving conditions on Laurel county roads. The reports will be on our Facebook page — Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
Crime Prevention Tip: Always lock your car when you park anywhere, including your driveway.
203 South Broad St.
London, Ky 40741
606-864-6600
For Emergencies:
Call 9-1-1
Sheriff John Root
Laurel County Sheriff
