LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel County Sheriff's Detective Tommy Houston arrested Shane A. Johns, age 27 of Lily on Tuesday evening May 27, 2025 at approximately 5:30 PM.
The arrest occurred at a residence in Lily, approximately 7 miles South of London following an investigation conducted after deputies were dispatched by London – Laurel County 911 Communication Ctr. to a complaint at a residence there.
Deputies were assisted by DCBS.
Shane Johns was charged with:
- Sexual abuse – first-degree – victim under 12 years of age
This individual was was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of accused attached is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Assisting on the investigation were Laurel Sheriff's Detective Hunter Disney and Deputy Austyn Weddle.