Laurel County Woman Arrested for Meth Possession After Traffic Stop

Nina Partin found with drugs and paraphernalia, also had outstanding warrant

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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A 51-year-old woman from London, Kentucky was arrested on February 13, 2026 after a traffic stop led to the discovery of methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and an outstanding warrant for a probation violation.

Why it matters

Drug-related crimes and outstanding warrants are ongoing issues in Laurel County, Kentucky, which has struggled with high rates of substance abuse and recidivism. This arrest highlights the work law enforcement is doing to address these problems in the community.

The details

According to the Laurel County Sheriff's Office, Deputy Anthony Wagers conducted a traffic stop on a silver Mercury Monterey on John Parker Road for an equipment violation. During the stop, deputies determined that the driver, Nina Partin, had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation. Upon her arrest, Partin was found to be in possession of suspected methamphetamine, a small glass pipe, and hypodermic needles.

  • The traffic stop occurred on February 13, 2026 at 9:43 PM.

The players

Nina Partin

A 51-year-old woman from London, Kentucky who was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and had an outstanding warrant for a probation violation.

Deputy Anthony Wagers

A deputy with the Laurel County Sheriff's Office who conducted the traffic stop that led to Partin's arrest.

Sheriff John Root

The sheriff of Laurel County, Kentucky who provided details about the arrest.

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What’s next

Partin will be held in the Laurel County Correctional Center as she faces charges for possession of a controlled substance and the probation violation warrant.

The takeaway

This arrest highlights the ongoing challenges Laurel County faces with drug-related crimes and the importance of law enforcement efforts to address these issues and hold offenders accountable.