LONDON, KY - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Deputy Jared Hale arrested Stormi Kaitlyn Maxey, age 28, of London early Friday morning July 18, 2025 at approximately 1:38 AM.
The arrest occurred following a complaint deputy Hale received from London – Laurel County 911 Communication Ctr. of a suspicious person off Hal Rogers Parkway in London apparently driving a silver Kia. Deputy Hale located the vehicle traveling westbound on Hal Rogers Parkway traveling at a high rate of speed where it then abruptly turned onto Interstate 75 northbound.
Deputy Hale initiated his emergency equipment to attempt a traffic stop and the vehicle momentarily pulled onto the right shoulder of I-75 before speeding away and failing to stop for Deputy Hale. Deputy Hale noted the vehicle reached speeds of 125 mph nearly striking a semitruck near mile marker 49 and continuing to flee into Rockcastle County where Mount Vernon City Police deployed spike strips at exit 59 disabling the vehicle at the 62 mile marker. The suspect vehicle rolled into Deputy Hale’s cruiser causing damage. The driver was then taken into custody without incident.
An investigation was conducted and the driver, identified as Stormi Kaitlyn Maxey was determined to be under the influence. The driver advised she had taken methamphetamine earlier and believed she was under the influence. While being processed at the Sheriff's office Maxey attempted to run out of the office.
Stormi Maxey was charged with:
- Fleeing or evading police – first-degree – motor vehicle; six counts of wanton endangerment – first-degree – police officer is victim
- Criminal mischief – first-degree
- Operating a motor vehicle under the influence – first offense
- Two counts of resisting arrest
- Speeding more than 26 mph over the speed limit
- Reckless driving and other moving violations.
This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photo of the accused is courtesy of the Laurel County Correctional Center.
Photos of traffic stop from the Laurel County Sheriff's Office.
Assisting were: Laurel Sheriff's shift Sgt. Robert Reed and interdiction unit Justin Taylor. Also assisting were: Mount Vernon city police and Rockcastle County Sheriff's office.
