An update from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office:

 

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff’s K-9/shift Sgt. Gary Mehler was dispatched to an unresponsive male subject complaint in a business parking lot off US 25 approximately 8 miles South of London on Tuesday afternoon November 22, 2022 approximately 3:05 PM.

 

 Upon arrival at the scene Sgt. Mehler met with EMS and made contact with the suspect conducting an investigation and determining that he was under the influence. During arrest this individual was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine. Charles Martin age 19 of London was charged with public intoxication – controlled substances; possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine. 

 

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.