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ARREST: Physical Assault Suspect in Southeastern, Kentucky found with Drugs after being Tracked by Footprints left in Dew

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LONDON, KY (October 5, 2021) -Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Hobie Daugherty along with Deputy Tommy Houston and shift Sgt. John Inman arrested Timothy Mills age 40 of London on Monday night October 4, 2021 at approximately 10:28 PM.

The arrest occurred off Talon Trail, approximately 8 miles South of London after deputies were dispatched to a physical assault in progress.

Upon arrival at the scene deputies learned from the female victim there that a male subject there had struck her in the left eye. Deputies noted redness.

 

The victim also advised that the male suspect had fled.

Deputies were able to track the suspect by footprints left in the dew on the grass leading them to an outbuilding nearby.

Deputies located the suspect hiding inside and upon arrest located the suspect in possession of stolen medicine belonging to the victim including:

  • Clonazepam
  • Alprazolam
  • Gabapentin

It was learned that allegedly the suspect had taken the medicine from the female subject there.

Timothy Mills

The male suspect was also found in possession of;

  • Suspected Methamphetamine
  • Scissors
  • A straw
  • Rolling papers

Deputies noted while effecting the arrest that this subject had created a disturbance there.

Timothy Mills (right) was charged with:

  • Assault – 4th degree
  • Disorderly conduct – second-degree
  • Public intoxication – controlled substances
  • Possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Methamphetamine
  • Possession of a controlled substance – third-degree
  • Receiving stolen property
  • Possession of drug paraphernalia

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

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

Photo of contraband seized provided by the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.

 

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