Sheriff John Root's Drug Roundup in Laurel County continues



This brings the total to 23 persons arrested on drug offenses thus far in
Sheriff Roots's most recent roundup.


Laurel County, KY - Laurel Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective Jason Back has charged Melissa S. Adams age 37 of East Bernstadt regarding the recent sheriff's Drug Roundup conducted by the Laurel County Sheriff's office.

This individual was charged with conspiracy to traffic in a controlled substance first offense – methamphetamine.

This individual is lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

This brings the total to 23 persons arrested on drug offenses thus far in Sheriff Roots's most recent roundup.

Photo attached is courtesy of the the Laurel County Detention Center.

Arrests will be continuing.

Sheriff John Root stated that the "War on Drugs" is continuing.