Van Lee Harrell, 33, of County Road 1, South Point, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Koty J. Meade, 24, South Point, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor driving under OVI suspension. Create a password that only you will remember. Gilreath has since changed his plea to guilty to one count of theft, with the second charge dismissed. Sarah A. The Lawrence County Grand Jury met and returned indictments on the following people. On May 28, a Noble County grand jury convened and publicly indicted an additional 12 individuals: Trevor Bates, 30, 43891 Rich Valley Road, Caldwell, was indicted in May for illegal conveyance of weapons or prohibited items onto grounds of detention facility or institution, a third-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. If theyre any representation of the characters affiliated with cockfighting and other animal abuses, society should be very concerned about having these losers in our communities and we need to be paying attention to what is going on around us. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. James D. Keaton, 57, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Samuel J. Patrick, 41, of West Van Lear, Ky.; Clinton L. Pauley, 40, of Ironton, Ohio; and Kevin C. Pearce, Jr., 37, of Inez, Ky. . Thats stemming from some threatening messages and posts she made essentially directed toward former Judge (David) Ellwood out of Guernsey County, said Croucher. Jessy Marshall Stapleton, 36, Pedro, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Choose wisely! Cecily Church, 31, of 48430 Outpost Road, Caldwell, was also secretly indicted in March for possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. Clark was indicted on one count of second degree felonious assault, one count of fifth degree felony theft, and one count of felonious evidence tampering. Elana Webb, 42, 402 Private Road 13, Ironton, was indicted in May for retaliation, a third-degree felony; and aggravated menacing, a first-degree misdemeanor. Fields, 50, Patriot, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, first-degree misdemeanor possession of drugs, fifth-degree felony trafficking in drugs. Beckie & James V. NewcombBeth Clifton collage). The cases against Newcomb and Clark are tentatively set to be tried before Lawrence County Court of Common Pleas judge Andrew P. Ballard, serving since 2017, on an as yet unspecified date. Justin L. Carter, 32, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2022. Winds light and variable. Valarie R. Petty, 41, Columbus, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. person will not be tolerated. Kylie Grace Thomas, 26, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Create a password that only you will remember. Rickey A. Waddle, 36, of the 700 block of Jefferson Street, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth, tampering with evidence and possession of drugs. Be Nice. Samuel C. Santee, 37, two counts of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. They are a menace to society and a horror for nonhuman animals. It does not establish guilt or innocence. Lawrence County, Ohio Grand Jury: 53 Indictments. IRONTON, Ohio --A Lawrence County, Ohio grand jury on February 23, 2021 indicted suspects James V. "Bub" Newcomb II, 53, of Waterloo, Ohio, and distant Newcomb neighbor Shannon Lee Clark, 35, on multiple felony counts originating in a January 3, 2021 alleged assault on Showing Animals Respect & Kindness founder Steve Hindi. During a search of the house, according to court documents, detectives found that Spoljaric had 19 grams of methamphetamine that he said was given to him by a private citizen and that he hid in a box in his bedroom rather than turning it in to the IPD for investigation. John Wilkos, 56, of 11502 State Route 550, Athens, was indicted in January for aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; and complicity in kidnapping, also a first-degree felony. The grand jury returned with two counts, second-degree felony aggravated possession of Schedule I drug and third-degree felony tampering with evidence. Jennifer M. Carpenter, 36, of Township Road 1317, South Point, was charged with felony theft. Dennis Lambert, 47, Ashland, Kentucky, fifth-degree felony breaking and entering, fourth-degree felony theft, fourth-degree felony safecracking, fifth-degree felony possession of criminal tools, and third-degree felony tampering with evidence. NewsBreak provides latest and breaking local news and reports on Ironton, OH crime and public safety, and updates from police and fire departments, so you stay informed, prepared, and safe. . Low near 35F. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. Michael T. Chadwick, 28, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony possession of a heroin. Ladonna K. Browning, 52, of Ferry Street, Russell, Kentucky, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Arrested on July 19, 2010, James and Rebecca Newcomb, both of 366 Township Road 267, Waterloo, Ohio, the same location as the alleged assault on Steve Hindi, on February 17, 2011 pleaded not guilty to trafficking in marijuana, a fourth degree felony. A deputy was passing and saw a physical fight between Spoljaric and his wife and the deputy called it into the police. Stephen L. Runyon, 37, Catlettsburg, Kentucky, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance, first-degree misdemeanor driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and first-degree misdemeanor driving under OVI suspension. Keep it Clean. South Portsmouth, Kentucky, was indicted on: Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer, Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto Grounds of a Specified Governmental Facility, Two Individuals Arrested After a Call of Shots Fired in the Wheelersburg Area, Organized & Major Crimes Task Force Arrests Female in Pike County for Weapons Violations, Dayton man and Portsmouth woman arrested on drug charges after drugs seized. Others secretly indicted who are now public from Januarys true bills include: Emmitt Tolbert, 20, of 346 Chittened St., Akron, was secretly indicted for possession of drugs (meth), a second-degree felony; trafficking in drugs (meth), a second-degree felony; possession of drugs (fentanyl), a fourth-degree felony; possession of drugs (heroin), a fourth-degree felony. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Todd A. Phillips, 30, Killbuck, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, fourth-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, and third-degree felony tampering with evidence. Copyright Marietta Times | https://www.mariettatimes.com | 700 Channel Lane, Marietta, OH 45750 | 740-373-2121, So anytime that you have an individual who, for one reason or another hasnt previously been arrested for whatever crime were accusing them of those remaining individuals are usually those of your cases where theres some sort of ongoing investigation, and then you present the case directly to grand jury for the purpose of securing an indictment,, Hes currently on a no-bond hold pending further outcomes,, Basically he held a couple people at gunpoint,, To my understanding restitution has been made,, Thats stemming from some threatening messages and posts she made essentially directed toward former Judge (David) Ellwood out of Guernsey County,, Its tough to jump straight to judge from being the prosecutor for more or less the last decade, youre going to have some conflicts here and there,, No one wants to be accused of having their ruling or their judgment swayed by their previous opinion or their previous job. Terry J. Shaver, 44, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. A man indicted with a deadly shooting in May 2021 was arraigned in Cabell County Circuit Court. Curtis H. Johnson, 36, Lucasville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. The Showing Animals Respect & Kindness investigation was part of a nationwide campaign against cockfighting funded by the Humane Farming Association. John D. Richendollar, 33, of the 600 block of South 8th Street, Ironton, was charged with trafficking in heroin and aggravated trafficking in crystal meth. Possession of drugs (fentanyl), a fifth-degree felony. The remaining March secret indictments, now public, include: Two counts of kidnapping, a first-degree felony; and having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony. Mostly cloudy early, then sunshine for the afternoon. Don't knowingly lie about anyone At the close of May, five secret indictments were published by the Noble County prosecutor including eight counts: aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; trafficking in drugs, a second-degree felony; tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony; theft from the elderly, a fourth-degree felony; and four counts of possession of drugs of varying felony levels. Use the 'Report' link on Be Truthful. Cincinnati is 132 miles north of Ironton and Waterloo, so the accused in those cases may not have been the same James Newcomb. Adds the web site of Cleveland criminal defense attorney Jeff Hastings, Being charged with any crime is serious, but an added charge of Tampering withEvidence in Ohio can make matters much worse. Christine M. Lewis, 25, Chesapeake, fifth-degree felony possession of heroin. Charles Gary Dickess, 41, Ironton, one count of third-degree felony tampering with evidence, one count of third-degree felony possession of heroin and one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. No one is excusing what those guys did. Chinny Krishna, heading the Blue Cross of India since 1964, recently received the Prani Mitra award for lifetime service to animal welfare, as described in Bullfighting politics take sharp twists in India. Daniel G. Coyne, 32, Huntington, West Virginia, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Edward S. Holsinger, 51, of Neil Street, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of 3.88 grams of meth, tampering with evidence and possession of drugs. Prosecutors often charge tampering with evidence in connection with another charge in order to gain leverage in resolving the case by plea bargain, the Koenig & Owen web site continues. According to WCHS-TV, indictments were filed Dec. 15, 2021, alleging that Hinton and her boyfriend, Charles Adkins, caused the death of the child. or anything. The charge includes a specification that he held a gun while committing a felony, theft of a firearm and two counts of aggravated menacing. We loved it. Two counts of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, both fourth-degree felonies. Patrick O. Thompson, 43, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. IRONTON, OH 4 HOURS AGO. Shawn P. Boothe, 50, Willow Wood, fourth-degree felony domestic violence with a prior conviction. To date, four individuals facing a cumulative seven counts remain secret including: Complicity in trafficking drugs, a second-degree felony. Share with Us. Anything from gamefowl to antiques, an online announcement from Kentucky Gamefowl Breeders Association president Darcy Blevens said. Given their brutality towards humans, imagine how merciless they no doubt are to the birds they abuse. Published 12:00 am Saturday, August 27, 2022, Sizemore charged with threatening Coal Grove school in January, A 19-year-old Ironton man is facing a felony terroristic threatening charge for threatening a school. Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. racist or sexually-oriented language. My husband and I have worked very hard for several years for the gamefowl community and now we need help.. Information can be left anonymously. Jessica M. Wade, Louisville, Kentucky, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. James V. Newcomb, 54, Waterloo, two counts of second-degree felony assault, one count of third-degree felony tampering with evidence and one count of fifth-degree felony theft. Briana Roberts, 41, of 201 North St., Caldwell, was indicted in March for violating a protection order, a fifth-degree felony, but the charge was eventually dropped with four previous protection violations garnering resolution in the case with two concurrent prison sentences of nine and 12 months, Croucher said. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Shannon Clark, 35, Waterloo, one count of second-degree felony assault, one count of fifth-degree felony theft and one count of third-degree felony tampering with evidence. The indictment alleges that on or about Sept. 28, 2021, Berry "knowingly solicit, receive, purchase, exchange, possess, or control" materials that showed a minor engaging in sexual activity. We'd love to hear eyewitness PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. Robert S. Collins, 48, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. You have permission to edit this article. CALDWELL Felony indictments out of Noble County are not a monthly, or twice-monthly exercise as in Washington County. Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Rev. Gary W. Munyon, 51, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. WSAZ reports that the child suffered abusive head trauma, and an investigation was launched. Fifth degree felony theft involves a case in which the value of stolen property is at least $1,000 but less than$7,500. (Beth Clifton collage). Kristi Schoonover, 57, of 41011 Lawrence Davis Road, Caldwell, was secretly indicted in March for identity fraud, a third-degree felony; and theft from the elderly, a fourth-degree felony. Christopher W. Bryan, 32, South Point, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability, fifth-degree felony breaking and entering. Your Herd from Herald-Dispatch Reach Manager. Toby Hall, 35, of 558 Dewey Ave., Cambridge, was secretly indicted in March for unlawful possession or use of hoax weapon of mass destruction, a fourth-degree felony. Share with Us. John Michael Weeks, 22, of Poplar Fork Road, Franklin Furnace, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. Great news! Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Timothy L. Henry, 33, Pleasantville, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Prosecutors told WSAZ that the abuse occurred at a residence on Township Road 1049 in the Ironton area, and authorities believe the abuse had been happening for a long time. He was charged with first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence, second-degree felony aggravated possession of Schedule I drug and third-degree felony tampering with evidence. David L. Rickey Jr., 46, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism and third-degree felony escape. The child had reportedly been abused to the point of not breathing. Frank T. Hill, 48, of the 2200 block of South 8th Street, Ironton, was indicted on a charge of felonious assault of shooting a woman in the upper torso last May 16. To my understanding restitution has been made, he concluded. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Don't Threaten. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! He was originally indicted in January for the offense before but the Lawrence County Prosecutors Office re-indicted Sizemore to fix some issues with the original indictments. 2. Shayne J. McCallister, 36, Ironton, three counts of fourth-degree felony assault on a police officer and second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest. Privacy Policy | Lewis D. Ford, 49, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and third-degree felony illegal conveyance of prohibited items onto the grounds of a detention facility or institution. Brandon T. Stewart, 32, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Charles G. Dickess, 41, of the 2000 block of South 7th Street, Ironton, was charged with possession of a fentanyl-related compound containing 6.13 grams of fentanyl. Kenneth R. Blanton, 44, of Franklin Furnace, was charged with aggravated possession of drugs and possession of drug paraphernalia and driving while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, with four arrests in the past 10 years. Brent E. Deer, 52, Ironton, fifth-degree felony breaking and entering, fourth-degree felony theft, fourth-degree felony safecracking, fifth-degree felony possession of criminal tools, and third-degree felony tampering with evidence. Melissa K. Lyons, 44, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs and one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. Maechelle Relf, 29, of the 1600 block of Charleston Avenue, Huntington, was charged with trafficking in a drug containing fentanyl, possession of drugs, trafficking in cocaine in the vicinity of a juvenile, possession of cocaine and trafficking in marijuana in the vicinity of a juvenile. According to an indictment from the Lawrence County Grand Jury, on Dec. 7, 2021, Logan J. Sizemore made threats against the Coal Grove schools. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Low near 35F. 2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. SHARK investigator was run off the road. Anyone with information about this case can call the IPD at 740-532-5606. My respect for his work has increased manifold.