LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's K-9 Deputy Gary Mehler along with Sgt. John Inman arrested Derek Joel Lewis age 33 of London early Thursday morning April 16, 2020 at approximately 1:55 AM.
The arrest occurred off Hatcher Road, approximately 2 miles east of London as deputies were enroute to a complaint call on Hatcher Road when they located a green colored Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck against a split rail fence down in the ditch off Hatcher Road.
Deputies stopped to check on the driver and detected the odor of alcoholic beverages emitting from the driver.
An investigation was conducted and the driver was determined to be under the influence.
Derek Joel Lewis 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.
