LONDON, KY (August 27, 2020) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root along with Sheriff's detectives and deputies arrested eight individuals while conducting drug investigations throughout Laurel County on Wednesday night August 26, 2020.
Sheriff's investigators found:
- Crystal Methamphetamine
- Hydrocodone
- Scales
- Pipes
- A weapon
- US currency
In addition, a reported stolen motorcycle was recovered and one individual found with Meth was also wanted on an outstanding indictment warrant.
Those arrested were identified as:
• Jimmy Hicks age 45 of Bethel Hill Rd., East Bernstadt arrested off Bethel Hill Road charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
• Kenneth Simpson age 44 of Star Hill Rd., East Bernstadt arrested on Bethel Hill Road charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
In addition, this subject was charged on a Harlan Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest charging:
- Flagrant nonsupport
• Roger Flannery age 61 of Litton Town Rd., East Bernstadt arrested on North Laurel Rd. charged with:
- Receiving stolen property under $10,000 – This individual was on a reported stolen black colored Harley Davidson motorcycle
• Elizabeth Richardson age 29 of Rosewood Ave., Somerset arrested off London Dock Road, charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
• Chris Cornett age 47 of West Laurel Rd., London arrested off West Laurel Rd. charged with:
- Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of firearm by a convicted felon – This individual was found in possession of a 22 caliber Ruger rifle
• Clovis Mayfield age 45 of Topton Rd., London arrested off West Laurel Rd. charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of a controlled substance – third-degree
• Justin Anders age 32 of London Dock Rd., London arrested off London Dock Road charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Kathy Mayfield age 44 of Cleveland St., Corbin arrested off West Laurel Rd. charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
All 8 individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of the accused courtesy of Laurel County Correctional Center.
Assisting on the investigation and arrests were: Laurel County Sheriff John Root, Maj. Chuck Johnson, Lieut. Chris Edwards, Detective Bryon Lawson, Detective Taylor McDaniel, Detective Robert Reed, Bailiff Dylan Messer, and Bailiff Paige Vanhook.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root stated that the “War on Drugs” continues in Laurel County.
**To report a tip on illegal drug activity in your area in Laurel County personal message the Laurel County Sheriff's office on their Facebook page at Laurel County Sheriff's office or email to: or call the Laurel County Sheriff's office at 606-864-6600. Your information will be confidential.
