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Drug Trafficking Charge and Contraband Seizure Following Traffic Stop in London, Kentucky

LONDON, KY (June 11, 2021) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Justin Taylor along with Deputy Landry Collett arrested Brandy Tequila Gilbert age 35 of David Hibbits Lane, London early Friday morning June 11, 2021 at approximately 2:38 AM.

The arrest occurred in a motel parking lot off Hal Rogers Parkway in London following a traffic stop conducted on a black Toyota Avalon that had an equipment violation.

Meth Xanax Gilbert arrest 6 11 21

During the stop deputies located:

  • A large amount of suspected Methamphetamine
  • Xanax,
  • Digital scales
  • A glass smoking pipe
  • Unused plastic bags
  • US currency

Brandy Gilbert was charged with:

  • Trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
  • Trafficking in a controlled substance – third-degree – first offense
  • Possession of Drug paraphernalia
  • Prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense

john root official 120This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.

Laurel County Sheriff John Root (left)stated that drug arrests will continue in Laurel County.

 

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