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Federal Fugitive taken into Custody at Crash Scene on Interstate 75 in Kentucky

LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Bo Harris arrested Tammy McNew age 40 of Danville, KY early Saturday morning September 11, 2021 at approximately 5:19 AM.

The arrest occurred on I–75 approximately 8 miles South of London after Deputy Harris was dispatched to a traffic crash there involving a gray colored Nissan Altima that had hit a rock wall.

During his investigation at the scene it was determined that McNew was a federal fugitive wanted by the US Marshal service in Virginia.

Tammy McNew was charged with:

  • Being a fugitive from Virginia

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

 

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