19 arrests after drug round-up in Laurel Co.

LONDON, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office says a drug round-up Tuesday morning in Laurel Co. netted 19 arrests on drug trafficking and posession charges.

"Operation Turning Up the Heat" torgeted 30 individuals throughout Laurel County. 4 teams of sheriff’s deputies and U.S. Marshals from the London Office worked together to execute the round-up.  The arrests were the result of a 3 month undercover investigation conducted by the sheriff’s office.

Those suspects arrested are identified as:

• Glenda Grubb age 32 of Keavy Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense; and trafficking in a controlled substance within 1000 feet of the school.
• Maxine Marcum age 40 of Richland Drive, Lily charged with possession of a controlled substance.
• Kenneth Adams III age 22 all Maple Grove Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine
• Tina Elswick age 30 of Bowling Ridge Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – roxicet
• Paul Brock age 35 of W. 5th St., Corbin charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – hydrocodone
• Sheena Wagers age 31 of Echo Valley Rd., Lily charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – hydrocodone
• Judy Fultz age 44 of E. Pittsburgh Church Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense; and trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – second offense – oxycodone and hydrocodone
• Tabitha Schumaker age 33 of wild wood apartments, London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – oxycodone
• Lionel Medley age 60 of Richland Dr., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – Roxicet
• Tammera Sizemore age 57 of Moore Valentine Road, Lily charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance – second-degree – hydrocodone
• Donna Medley age 48 address unknown charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – roxicet
• Corina Jastal age 25 of Stony Fork Rd., Corbin charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine: possession of Controlled Substance 1st degree-1st offense -Crystal methamphetamine
• Lisa Fields age 45 of Foley Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – oxycodone; also this subject was charged with knowingly fraudulently using ID card or electronic code for benefits – this subject had 2 EBT cards in her possession that belong to other individuals
• Lester Lawson 65 Of Foley Rd., London charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree -Roxicet
• Marisa McConnell age 22 of Corbin Manor Apts., Corbin Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st degree
• Melissa Helton age 30 Siler Hill Road, Corbin charged with theft by unlawful taking

3 of the arrested were wanted on other charges.  They are as follows:

• Edgar Bowling age 42 of Matt Baker Rd., London charged with nonsupport – first offense; probation violation; and knowingly fraudulently using ID card or electronic code or benefits – subject had an EBT card in his possession that did not belong to him
• Katrina Dixon age 38 of MJB Dr., London charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon
• Travis Dixon age 38 of MJB drive, London charged with possession of firearm by convicted felon; receiving stolen property – firearm; and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.