Laurel County, Ky. - Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Joey Robinson arrested Christopher Johnson age 35 of Litton Town Rd., East Bernstadt on Thursday afternoon July 4, 2019 at approximately 1:37 PM.
The arrest occurred off Hansel Lane, approximately 4 miles north of London after Deputy Robinson clocked a blue colored Pontiac G6 traveling 22 mph over the speed limit on KY 490, and activated his emergency equipment attempting to conduct a traffic stop, however the vehicle failed to stop turning onto Hansel Lane (which is a dead in-lane) and traveled until the end of the road where Deputy Robinson located the vehicle and learned from the driver that he apparently attempted to flee because he was driving on a suspended license.
In addition, Deputy Robinson learned through investigation that this subject was wanted on a parole violation warrant.
Christopher Johnson was charged with:
- Driving on DUI suspended license – first offense
- Speeding 22 mph over the limit
- Fleeing or evading police – second-degree – motor vehicle
- Failure to wear seatbelts
- Other violations
In addition, this subject was charged on a Kentucky Parole Board parole violation warrant charging:
- Failure to attend AA
- Absconding parole supervision
- Failure to attend treatment for substance abuse
- Failure to report to parole officer as directed
- Failure to follow special instructions of parole officer
- Failure to attend treatment for alcohol abuse regarding a conviction in Laurel Circuit Court on charges of theft by unlawful taking more than $500 but under $10,000
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Corrections Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Corrections Center.
Assisting on the arrest and investigation were: Deputy Jake Miller and his K-9 “Gotcha”, Deputy Hunter Disney, Deputy Taylor McDaniel, and Deputy Allen Turner.
