Two people arrested on theft warrants in Laurel County

EAST BERNSTADT, Ky. (WTVQ) – Two people were arrested Tuesday afternoon on theft warrants, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say around 1:00 p.m., they responded to a complaint on Gamecock Road, approximately three miles north of East Bernstadt.

The investigation led to the arrest of 34-year old Travis Allen and 24-year old Jessica Lawson, both of London, according to deputies. Investigators say the warrants were for Theft by Unlawful Taking under $500, that were issued in February of this year. Deputies say Allen was also charged on a failure to appear warrant. Both Allen and Lawson were lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center, according to investigators.