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Driver Arrested after Officer stops Vehicle that's swerving from "Lane to Lane" on U.S. 25 in Laurel County, Kentucky

LONDON, KY - The London Police Department is reporting that on Sunday, March 5, 2023 at 5:37 P.M., careless driving, a busted tail light and an improper registration plate led to the arrest of a London man 

The arrest occurred on South U.S. 25 after London Police Cpl. Ben Webb observed a vehicle traveling south on U.S. 25 with a busted tail lamp and swerving from lane to lane. The vehicle was a Monte Carlo passenger car, but had a tag belonging to a Chevy pickup.

After stopping the vehicle, Cpl. Webb determined through investigation that the driver, identified as Roger D. Young, 50, of Old Richmond Road, London, KY was driving on a DUI suspended license. Mr. Young was taken into custody and transported to the Laurel County Correctional Center.

In addition to the DUI suspended license, Roger Young was charged with:

  • Failure to transfer a motor vehicle
  • Improper display of registration plates
  • Careless driving
  • No registration plate
  • No registration receipt
  • Improper equipment
  • Other traffic charges

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

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

 

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