An update from the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office:

 

Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: The 75/80 Interdiction Team arrested Marty Allen Hart age 38 of VanZant Road, Lily early Tuesday morning January 3, 2023 at approximately 1:24 AM following a drug investigation at a business approximately 10 miles South of London. During the investigation the armed suspect was found in possession of a large amount of suspected methamphetamine, methadone, hydrocodone, marijuana and a large amount of US currency. In addition, this subject was wanted on outstanding warrants. 

 

Marty Allen Hart was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – methamphetamine; possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense – hydrocodone; possession of a controlled substance – first-degree – first offense; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia; prescription controlled substances not in proper container – first offense. In addition, this subject was charged on a Whitley District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence – second offense; driving on DUI suspended license – first offense. Also, the subject was charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of a controlled substance – defense – second-degree. In addition, the subject was charged on a Laurel District Court bench warrant of arrest charging failure to appear in court on charges of operating on suspended or revoked operator’s license. 

 

This individual was lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.