**UPDATE**: LOUISA POLICE CHIEF GREG FUGITT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT LACKEY AVENUE DRUG RAID ON THURSDAY NIGHT; INCLUDING THE ARREST OF AN ADDITIONAL SIXTH SUSPECT THAT BROKE THE CASE OPEN
After Thursday night’s drug raid by the Louisa Police Department and the Lawrence County Sheriff Department that the led five suspects and the discovery of a large haul of illegal contraband at a home on N. Lackey Avenue; Louisa Police Chief Greg Fugitt released additional information about the case, including a sixth person, who happened to be the homeowner, and whose initial arrest led to the unfurling of the drug operation at his residence.
The statement by Chief Fugitt is a s the following:
“On 11/18/2021, a traffic stop initiated by Ptl. Kirk was made on William Debord for failure to use a turn signal. Upon contact Mr. Debord advised that he did not have a driver’s license and was asked to step out of the vehicle. Consent to search was given in which Patrolman Newsome located a clear baggie with two sticky notes folded containing a crystal/powder substance inside. Search incident to arrest led to Patrolman Kirk locating a black glass case containing a large quantity of what is believed to be methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and cash was also located.
Upon gathering more intel, a search warrant was obtained for the residence of William Debord on Lackey Avenue in Louisa. Upon arrival and announcement of Police a male subject later identified as Jonathan Young attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended quickly by Deputy Keefer. Young was in possession of a large amount of Methamphetamine, cash, and also sticky notes with a substance believed to be heroin inside.
A search of the residence was then performed in which showed evidence of more believed to be methamphetamine, drug trafficking, and multiple handguns were located. The following individuals were arrested and charged with Organized crime: Jonathan Young, Brittany Hammonds, Kenneth Pack ll, John Thomas and Joseph McCoy all of Louisa Ky. The investigation is ongoing by the Louisa Police Department.”
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William C Debord was arrested by patrolman officer Everett Chase Kirk, of the Louisa Police Department, & was charged with the following:
- OPERATING ON SUSPENDED OR REVOKED OPERATORS LICENSE,
- NO REGISTRATION PLATES,
- NO REGISTRATION RECEIPT,
- TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFFENSE – (> OR = 2 GRAMS METHAMPHETAMINE),
- TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1ST OFFENSE (HEROIN),
- DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – BUY/POSSESS,
- FAILURE OF NON-OWNER OPERATOR TO MAINTAIN REQUIRED INSURANCE/SECURITY, 1ST OFFENSE,
- FAILURE TO OR IMPROPER SIGNAL.
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HIGH-FIVE: THE LACKEY AVENUE GANG TAKEDOWN:
ONE SUSPECT AT HOUSE FLEES FROM SCENE BUT IS CAUGHT AFTER SHORT FOOT CHASE THAT ENDS WITH SUSPECT BEING TASERED
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 – written by WADE QUEEN
THE LACKEY AVENUE GANG OF LOUISA: (PHOTOS FROM LEFT TO RIGHT): JONATHAN M. YOUNG, 43; BRITTANY HAMMONDS, 24; JOSEPH McCOY, 24; KENNETH O. PACK II; 37; AND JOHN C. THOMAS, 32, ALL OF LOUISA, KY.
What started as a serving of arrest warrants and a search warrant, ended up leading to the finding of a major drug operation in the northern part of Louisa late Thursday night.
Five Louisa residents were arrested on organized crime charges, after police raided a home in Louisa late Thursday night, and found evidence of a large drug trafficking organization.
According to the arrest reports, deputies of the Lawrence County Sheriff Department and officers of the Louisa Police went to a home on 570 Lackey Avenue, just after 11:30 P.M. Thursday night with a search warrant.
Police say one of the residents of the house, Jonathan M. Young, 43, of Louisa, ran away as officers approached, but he was quickly apprehended after being tasered by chief deputy, sergeant Mason Keefer, in an alley after a short foot pursuit. Once he was arrested, Jonathan Young was found with a large amount of methamphetamine, heroin, and cash on his person self.
Once inside the home, police found what they described as “a very large amount” of meth and a “large amount” of cash, as well as a substance believed to be heroin. They also found scales, plastic bags, needles, cut straws and multiple handguns.
Jonathan Young was arrested along with his girlfriend, Brittany Hammonds, 24, of Louisa, and three other men: Joseph McCoy, 24; John C. Thomas, 32; and Kenneth O. Pack II, 37; all of Louisa. The charges for all five are as the following:
Jonathan M Young: * FLEEING OR EVADING POLICE, 2ND DEGREE (ON FOOT), * TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFFENSE – (> OR = 2 GRAMS METHAMPHETAMINE), * TRAFFICKING IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1ST OFFENSE (HEROIN), * ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIME, * POSSESSION OF HANDGUN BY CONVICTED FELON, * TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE.
Brittany Hammonds: * ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIME.
Joseph McCoy: * ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIME, * PROBATION VIOLATION (FOR FELONY OFFENSE)-[2 SEPARATE CHARGES COUNTS], * FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Kenneth O. Pack II: * ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIME.
John C. Thomas: * ENGAGING IN ORGANIZED CRIME.
All five suspects were transported to and lodged in the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center in Paintsville; where all four men remained incarcerated, while Brittany Hammonds posted her bond and was released early Friday night.
Officers involved in this were deputy sergeant Mason Keefer and deputy Joseph Osborne, along with patrolman officers Teddy B Newsome and patrolman officer Everett Chase Kirk.
This case remains under investigation by the Lawrence County Sheriff Department and the Louisa Police Department.
WHAT AMOUNT OF CONTRABAND THAT WAS FOUND ON JONATHAN YOUNG WAS CARRYING JUST ON HIMSELF AFTER HIS ARREST WHEN HE TRIED TO FLEE FROM THE SCENE.
When you have a revolving door court system with little accountability what do you expect? I mean seriously.
Offenders are continuously going through the system for the same thing, over and over and over, and I expect this to be no different.
You can’t deter this kind of behavior if you don’t put a deterrent in place.
Not rocket science.
The cops have done their job let’s hope the court system does theirs.
Sure is interesting how there appears to be two different stories about this on Facebook about what happened. One tells what appears to be the whole story and details when the other only tells one small part. This shows one agency/officers are out trying to make the community better because it is the right thing to do and shows the other agency/officers just trying to look like they are doing something.
I agree. The Sheriff’s Office does a wonderful job. They have a lot of hard working deputies. The police department just likes to take credit for everything when they don’t do much.
That is funny! You evidently didn’t read the story or the Facebook post on their pages. Sure appears from the story and post that it ALL started with the traffic stop from the police department (by the former deputy who did bulk of the work at the sheriff before leaving) and then getting the search warrant. Then appears the deputy just served the warrant and got the stuff off that guy. Police department did bulk of the work. The sheriff department we have now is full of lazy deputies an sheriff who doesn’t respond or help people out very often. Sad times.
How do you know what goes on at the Sheriffs office? You must be listening to the lies the former deputy has been telling. If you have a concern then talk to the Sheriff. From what I’ve seen the sheriff and deputies help anyone that calls or comes in the office. The whole office atmosphere is much more positive since Sheriff Jackson took over.
LMAO! Another one of the misguided children! Don’t even know the “former deputy”. Doesn’t take rocket scientist to watch the arrest post on the Lazer to see who was doing the majority of work at the sheriff so office. You must not have much interaction with or have need the sheriff or a deputy. Heard several people complain about them not showing up when they call or only receiving a phone call instead of showing up. At least the last administration showed up and didn’t blow people off.
That Jonathon Young and Kenny Pack have been doing this same shit for 15+ years..they’ll be out doing this exact same thing fairly soon I’m sure!
AND it always says “first offence”! How can that be when they are in the Lazer for the same dhit every month!! Does your record get cleared monthly??
Uhm, the court system NEVER DOES THEIR JOB!! They release them back into the streets because as long as they make money that’s what matters right? Wrong! Louisa police does a great job but they’re never gonna keep them off the streets because the court system we have is f’ckd up so they can keep making their money! That’s all the government will ever care about is money!
NONE of the so called law enforcement do their jobs! It’s a revolving door with a slap on the wrist for the dope heads. But they will make damn sure the ppl who are trying to work for a living & take care of their families are harassed & even arrested for s*** they had no part of. If you ask me, the state needs to come in here like in Ashland & Paintsville & other counties clean this s*** hole up once & for all. But they won’t work with Louisa or Lawrence County cause there are too many chiefs & not enough Indians. And as far as our legal system here, it may start with these ppl doing wrong, but at the end it also starts inside the courts, the sheriffs office & the city police. So if y’all are going to complain, start there! Damn! You ppl elected these f@$ktards & now you want to cry bout it?! Get the hell over it if you dont like who you elected. This is the very reason I do NOT vote in this town! This legal system is why Michael Hogan still practices law. He just got a slap on the wrist. Yet another one elected by you ppl.
I knew William debord and Kenny pack years ago in high school. They were both trouble back then and I guess things haven’t changed. I knew William debord’s girlfriend also, I’m glad she got away from him before he pulled her down with him. I also recall Kenny pack always thinking he was a gangster or something, guess it was “or something.” They both should find a new occupation since crime doesn’t pay and neither are apparently good at it.
No shock Brittany was the only girl. She got out real quick. She was probably “innocent” in the organized crime. The only thing she sells is herself and was just there to service the fellas. lol
If you don’t walk with God in your heart, this is what happens. The police can’t solve the problems of the world. It’s up to every individual personally. The Kingdom of Heaven lies within our hearts. You must look within yourselves for the answer. The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Brittany, who’s record states that she not a convicted felon, been in very little trouble, ever! And my opinion she had no part of ORGANIZED ANYTHING! IF u knew Brittany, u would agree , (not capable of organization)! She’s no prostitute, only a user, who picked the wrong boyfriend. CaSE of wrong place at wrong time. And how did a traffic stop, LEAD TO SEARCHING THE HOME,?,? JUST WONDERING?
The courts and the law can’t clean up the world. It all starts within each individual. The Kingdom of Heaven is inside our hearts. If you seek God he will change you. Then you won’t have to worry about the dope heads. The Kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
The people of Louisa need to take pride in our town. Start by cleaning up all the trash y’all are storing all around your property. Couches and dressers do not belong on the exterior of your homes. What are y’all saving all that sh!t for? Lazy!