LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bobby Roberts arrested Billy North age 58 of County Farm Rd., London on Wednesday morning March 12, 2025 at approximately 11:10 AM.
The arrest occurred on South Laurel Rd. in London while deputies were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint on Old Whitley Road in London and observed a black Chevrolet S-10 pickup turn around appearing to avoid the traffic safety checkpoint.
When deputies caught up to the vehicle they observed expired license plate on the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop.
During the stop deputies learned that the driver, identified as, Billy North, age 58, of County Farm Rd., London, KY had allegedly taken medication not prescribed to him including gabapentin, Xanax and Suboxone. North was determined to be under the influence and placed under arrest.
Billy North was charged with:
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
