FBI conducting investigation in London, large law enforcement presence outside home of former mayor

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - There is a large law enforcement presence outside the home of former London mayor, Randall Weddle. FBI Louisville is also conducting an investigation in the same area.

The FBI Louisville did not confirm that the scene was Weddle’s house, but WKYT has confirmed that the address belongs to Weddle.

The FBI Louisville said they were conducting court-authorized activity off of Highway 552 in the London area.

There is no threat to public safety, according to the FBI, who said they could not comment on the situation due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Weddle is currently facing four felony charges for violating campaign contribution restriction and expenditure limits. He was indicted by a Laurel County grand jury.

He had served as mayor since Nov. 2022. Weddle was removed from office after questions arose from contracts that he signed involving mortgaging city property without permission.

The council removed him from office but he was reinstated after a judge ruled that the council didn’t have sufficient grounds to remove him. Eventually, Weddle resigned in July when the initial reinstatement was