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KSP Drug Round-up nets eight in Laurel County - Additional arrests expected

(LONDON, KY.) – On Wednesday, February 11, 2015 Kentucky State Police Post 11, London served numerous arrest warrants on subjects in Laurel County.

The warrants were issued as a result of a five (5) month long investigation into illegal drug activity.

Arrested were:

1.  George Lewis, 47, of East Bernstadt, KY charged with three counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree 1st offense.

2.  Ray Cornett, 65, of London, KY charged with two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st offense and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree 1st offense.

3.  Jaren Cornett, 23, of London, KY charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree and two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree.

4.  Donald Bowling, 55, of East Bernstadt, KY charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree.

5.  Shirley Wilson, 34, of East Bernstadt, KY charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 2nd Degree and two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree.

6.  Edward Howard, 45, of East Bernstadt, KY charged with two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree.

7.  Conley Gay, 63, of London, KY charged with two counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree.

8.  Lynn Francis, 58, of London, KY charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree.

All eight individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center. Additional arrests are expected.

KSP Post 11-London Detective Chris Roberts is the lead investigator and was assisted by officers from the Kentucky State Police Post 11, London Police Department and the Laurel County Detention Center.

 

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