LONDON, KY (January 29, 2021) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor arrested two individuals early Friday morning January 29, 2021 at approximately 12:07 AM.
The arrests occurred on West Cumberland Gap Parkway approximately 10 miles South of London following a traffic stop conducted on a vehicle for a traffic violation.
During the stop, occupants were found in possession of:
- Hypodermic syringes
- Suspected Methamphetamine
- A loaded hypodermic syringe
- A metal spoon and bottle cap containing a crystal like substance
One individual was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
The two arrested individuals were identified as:
Bryan Keith McKeehan age 42 of Early St., Corbin, KY charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
In addition, this subject was charged on a Knox District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of:
- Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Marijuana
Terry L. Petrey age 56 of Carolina Ave., Corbin, KY charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled substance – first-degree – second offense – Methamphetamine
- Possession of Drug paraphernalia
These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of accused attached are courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Assisting on the investigation and arrests were: Laurel Sheriff's shift Sgt. John Inman, Deputy Landry Collett, and Deputy Hobie Daugherty.
Laurel County Sheriff John Root (left) stated that drug arrests will continue in Laurel County.
Photo of contraband seized provided by arresting deputes.
