Five arrested by LSO after surveillance conducted in high drug activity area

Laurel County, KY - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Deputy Daniel Grigsby and his K-9 "Edge" along with Sgt. John Inman and Deputy Shawn Jackson arrested 5 individuals early Wednesday morning November 23, 2016 at approximately 2:13 A.M..

The arrests occurred off West Cumberland Gap Pkwy. in a business parking lot approximately 10 miles south of London while deputies were conducting surveillance in that area due to a high number of drug complaints and arrests there.

Deputies observed suspicious activity from 5 subjects and a black colored Nissan in the parking lot. Deputies conducted an investigation after the deputy's K-9 alerted on the vehicle and found 4 of the subjects in possession of 2 meth pipes and syringes - none of the four subjects claimed ownership.

Deputies arrested the following individuals:

Donna Medley 49 Of Richland Dr., Lily charged with public intoxication – controlled substances and possession of drug paraphernalia

Rachel Riggs age 28 of Richland Drive, Lily charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

Michael Wyrick age 42 Of Johnston Ln., London charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

Larry Karr age 44 of Willie Spencer Rd., Lily charged with possession of drug paraphernalia

Francis Powell age 42 Of Ky. Hwy. 6, Barbourville charged on a Knox County bench warrant of arrest for nonpayment of fines.

All five individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.

Photos attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.