Laurel County Sheriff John Root, London Police Chief Chuck Johnson and Knox County Sheriff Mike Smith report that the Laurel County Drug Interdiction Task Force arrested 18 more people in undercover drug investigations. Last week officers arrested 27 people. The 18 additional arrests are listed below:
John Messer, 30, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Joseph Baker, 50, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
William Freeman, 58, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Franklin Early, 64, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Stacy Dooley, 47, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine.
Timothy Radar, 59, was arrested and charged with wanton endangerment, convicted felon with a handgun.
Kenneth Miller, 41, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Sheila Campbell, 48, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Beatrice Eversole, 50, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Lindsey Gadd, 34, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – heroin – cocaine – methamphetamine.
Lucy Hammons, 49, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Erica Fox, 38, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine.
Cody Deaton, 25, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – carfentanyl or fentanyl and possession of marijuana.
John Richards, 38, was arrested and charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – more than two grams of methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia and persistent felony offender.
Larry Hubbard, 49, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Duncan Groenewald, 25, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
Wesley Croley Jr., 36, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jerry Lowe, 44, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
Those arrested were lodged in either the Knox County Detention Center or the Laurel County Correctional Center. Officials say even more arrests are expected in the roundup.