LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, Deputies and Detectives with the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force arrested Dakota Mayfield on charges of trafficking in cocaine and possession of marijuana.
The arrest occurred after a search warrant was executed at a residence on Adkins Street in Corbin.
Investigators reported seizing drugs, US currency, and a car from the search at the residence. After the arrest Dakota Mayfield, age 39 was later transported to the Whitley County Detention Center.
Dakota Mayfield was charged with:
- TRAFF IN CONT SUB, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFF – (> OR = 4 GMS COCAINE)
- POSS OF MARIJUANA (NO BOND NO BOND)
This individual was lodged in the Whitley County Detention Center.
Photo of the accused provided by the arresting deputies.
Agencies assisting on the investigation and arrest included: Laurel County Sheriff's office, Knox County Sheriff's office, Corbin City Police, and Barbourville Police Department.
Task Force members involved in the case for Laurel Sheriff's Office: Detective Gary Jordan-Case Officer, Drug Interdiction Unit Justin Taylor, Detective Bryon Lawson, and Detective Jake Miller. For Knox Sheriff's Office: Deputy Jesse Smith
Drug investigations will continue by the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force.
Additional source BustedNewspaper
