Tri-State area man busted after chase
On Thursday, December 21, 2023, the Kentucky State Police Post 14 Ashland criminal interdiction team, in collaboration with the Kentucky State Police Canine unit, conducted an interdiction detail in Boyd County. During the operation, KSP troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, which subsequently evaded them. While in pursuit, the troopers witnessed the driver discarding bags of narcotics from the driver side window, which were later recovered. Due to the high speed and heavy traffic, the pursuing roopers made the decision to discontinue the pursuit.
Shortly thereafter, the vehicle was located behind Walmart in Cannonsburg. Troopers established a perimeter in the vicinity of Walmart, and with the assistance of the Kentucky State Police Canine Unit, deployed canine Fabi to track down the suspect. Ultimately, troopers found the suspect, who was identified as Benjamin Scott Layne, 44, of Covington, KY., but who is a local Tri-State native, was apprehended without incident, hiding in a wooded area near residential properties.
Mr. Layne transported to the Boyd County Detention Center and charged with the following:
- SPEEDING 26 MPH OR > SPEED LIMIT,
- RECKLESS DRIVING,
- WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE-POLICE OFFICER,
- OPER MTR VEHICLE U/INFL ALC/SUBS (189A.010(1E) – 1ST,
- TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE,
- TRAFF IN CONT SUB, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFF – (< 2 GMS METHAMPHETAMINE),
- TRAFF IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1ST OFFENSE (HEROIN),
- FLEEING OR EVADING POLICE, 1ST DEGREE (MOTOR VEHICLE),
- FLEEING OR EVADING POLICE, 1ST DEGREE (ON FOOT) and A
- WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Kentucky State Police was assisted by Boyd County EMS. The case is being investigated by Trooper Daniels.
Kentucky State Police Post 14 was assisted by Boyd County EMS. The case is being investigated by KSP trooper Tyler Daniels.
CANNONSBURG, Ky. (December 22, 2023) – On December 21, 2023, the Kentucky State Police, Post 14 Ashland criminal interdiction team, in collaboration with the Kentucky State Police Canine unit, conducted an interdiction detail in Boyd County. During the operation, Troopers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle, which subsequently evaded them.
While in pursuit, Troopers witnessed the driver discarding bags of narcotics from the driver side window, which were later recovered. Due to the high speed and heavy traffic, Troopers made the decision to discontinue the pursuit.
Shortly thereafter, the vehicle was located behind Walmart in Cannonsburg.
Troopers established a perimeter in the vicinity of Walmart, and with the assistance of the Kentucky State Police Canine unit, deployed canine Fabi to track down the suspect.
Ultimately, the suspect, identified as Benjamin Layne, was apprehended without incident, hiding in a wooded area near residential properties.
Mr. Layne transported to the Boyd County Detention Center and charged with the following:
- SPEEDING 26 MPH OR > SPEED LIMIT,
- RECKLESS DRIVING,
- WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE-POLICE OFFICER,
- OPER MTR VEHICLE U/INFL ALC/SUBS (189A.010(1E) – 1ST,
- TAMPERING WITH PHYSICAL EVIDENCE,
- TRAFF IN CONT SUB, 1ST DEGREE, 1ST OFF – (< 2 GMS METHAMPHETAMINE),
- TRAFF IN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 1ST OFFENSE (HEROIN),
- FLEEING OR EVADING POLICE, 1ST DEGREE (MOTOR VEHICLE),
- FLEEING OR EVADING POLICE, 1ST DEGREE (ON FOOT) and A
- WARRANT FOR FAILURE TO APPEAR.
Kentucky State Police was assisted by Boyd County EMS. The case is being investigated by Trooper Daniels.
How does this affect Cincinnati area? I’m glad that the police caught him and arrested him and that they weren’t hurt. I certainly hope that their puppy dog got to bite this bad boy!
Good job, boys!!!
Layne, of Covington, KY., is a local Tri-State native since you missed this fact but this news affects everyone who cares about pos drug dealers.
I thought that was Vin Diesel at first.