ACCORDING TO THIS RELEASE, MORE ARRESTS ARE ANTICIPATED SINCE ADDITIONAL CO-CONSPIRATORS HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED
LONDON, KY (September 8, 2023) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root and London City Police Chief Chuck Johnson announce that: On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, a lengthy investigation by the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force into a drug trafficking ring in Laurel County resulted in the arrest of a southeast Kentucky man and the seizure of firearms and over 2 lbs. of Methamphetamine.
A prior felon, Henderson Leon Day Jr. age 61 of London, KY was apprehended at Exit 38 off Interstate 75 in London as he returned from a trip to Louisville, KY where he acquired 2 lbs. of Methamphetamine.
Meth and Weapons Seized (Laurel County Sheriff's Office)
The Task Force followed up the arrest with a search of Day's residence that yielded:
- 1 stolen firearm
- A second firearm
- A smaller amount of Methamphetamine
An additional approximate 1 lb. of Methamphetamine was seized during the last few weeks as the investigation progressed.
Additional co-conspirators have been identified and more arrests are anticipated in the coming weeks.
Henderson Leon Day Jr. was charged with:
- Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Day was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Detention Center.
Photo of seized contraband is from the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
