An update from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office:

 

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff’s Deputy Wes Brown arrested two individuals at Walmart near Corbin in southern Laurel County on Friday afternoon January 20, 2023 at approximately 4:34 PM. The arrests occurred after Walmart’s loss prevention team detained the individuals and upon deputies arrival an investigation was conducted. During the investigation a male subject was found with suspected methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in his possession. In addition, it was learned through investigation that the two individuals had allegedly taken $152.02 worth of merchandise from Walmart without paying for it. Also the two individuals were determined to be wanted on outstanding warrants. The two arrested individuals were identified as:

 

• Otis Godsey age 49 of Osbourne Road, Corbin charged with possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of drug paraphernalia; theft by unlawful taking – shoplifting. In addition, this subject was charged on a Whitley Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest charging theft of a motor vehicle registration plate.

 

• Tina Lynn Godsey age 55 of Osbourne Rd., Corbin charged with theft by unlawful taking – shoplifting. In addition, this subject was charged on a Whitley Circuit Court indictment warrant of arrest charging theft of motor vehicle registration plate.

 

These two individuals were lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.