GPS Tracking Leads to Arrest of London Man Wanted for Child Sexual Abuse Charges

A coordinated, multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of a London man late Friday night after GPS tracking technology was used to locate his tractor-trailer along Interstate 75 in Scott County.

Andrew Hedrick, 39, of London, was arrested around 10:38 p.m. on April 11, 2025, in Georgetown, Kentucky, after an extensive search led by Laurel County Sheriff's Detective Taylor McDaniel. The arrest followed the issuance of a Laurel District Court complaint warrant charging Hedrick with multiple counts of child sexual abuse.

Hedrick faces the following charges:

Authorities allege that the victim endured sexual abuse over a span of approximately seven years.

According to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Hedrick was operating a tractor-trailer equipped with GPS. Once investigators confirmed his involvement, they contacted the company that owned the vehicle, which agreed to activate the GPS tracking feature. Laurel County Sheriff John Root used the live GPS data to monitor Hedrick’s movements in real time.

The suspect was initially tracked near Berea heading southbound on I-75, but he abruptly turned around and began driving north, away from Laurel County. Investigators continued following the vehicle as it entered Scott County.

Law enforcement from multiple agencies — including the Kentucky State Police, Georgetown Police Department, and the Scott County Sheriff’s Office — located the suspect’s vehicle near a business off the interstate in Georgetown. Officers were able to apprehend Hedrick without incident.

Hedrick was transported to and lodged in the Laurel County Correctional Center.

The arrest was the result of efforts by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, including Detective McDaniel, Detective Tommy Houston, Sheriff John Root, Bailiff Adam Napier, and Bailiff Zach Ellison. They were assisted by Kentucky State Police Trooper Jack Gabriel, Scott County Deputy Joe Breeding, the Georgetown Police Department, and the Department for Community Based Services (DCBS).

A photo of Hedrick being escorted to a police cruiser by detectives was released by Public Affairs Deputy Gilbert Acciardo.

The investigation remains ongoing.