The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office announced that they are attempting to locate two suspects after one assaulted a deputy while resisting arrest before fleeing on foot Saturday morning.
They say that a deputy noticed two vehicles parked suspiciously behind a building near a business off West Cumberland Gap Parkway 10 miles south of London. He said that one vehicle was occupied by Tony T. Burks, and a passenger, Alisha Tapia-Cozar. He said that the second vehicle was occupied by James W. Edwards.
During the investigation, the deputy said he noticed Burks was in possession of a glass pipe. He then told Burks he was under arrest.
He said that Burks resisted arrest and struck the deputy in the side of his face, destroying his glasses and injuring him.
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That led to a foot pursuit. Burks was not located.
The deputy said that Tapia-Cozar exited the vehicle and created a disturbance while trying to flee as the arrest was being attempted.
The deputy also said that during the arrests, Edwards fled from his vehicle and was not located.
Deputies are now looking for the two men.
Tony T. Burks, 35, of London, is wanted on outstanding charges of assault third-degree with an officer being the victim; resisting arrest; fleeing or evading police on foot first-degree; criminal mischief second-degree; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
James W. Edwards, 36, of London, is wanted on outstanding charges of fleeing or evading police on foot; burglary third-degree; parole violation and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Deputies say Edwards allegedly broke into a garage in Laurel County and took a vehicle that did not belong to him.
If anyone has any information on the whereabouts of Tony T. Burks and James W. Edwards, they are asked to contact the Laurel County Sheriff’s office at 606-864-6600 or 606-878-7000. Information will be strictly confidential
Tapia-Cozar, 31, of London, was charged with public intoxication; possession of drug paraphernalia; possession of marijuana; disorderly conduct – second degree; and fleeing or evading police – second degree – on foot and was lodged in the Laurel County Detention Center.
