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 arrested Julia Rae Davis age 57 of Paris, KY on Thursday afternoon January 5, 2023 at approximately 3:20 PM. The arrest occurred at a motel in southern Laurel County approximately 9 miles South of London after Sgt. Mehler was dispatched to a complaint of illegal use of a debit/credit card and that the person allegedly using it was staying there.

Sgt. Mehler was able to locate the suspect and conducted an investigation learning that the card had allegedly been used illegally to secure the motel room. In addition money had been withdrawn from an ATM on the account as well. Total illegal charges amounted to $2100. Julia Davis was charged with theft – receipt of stolen credit/debit card; fraudulent use of credit card.

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.