Taylor P. Willis, Ashland, Kentucky, one count of fourth-degree felony improper handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Brandon T. Stewart, 32, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. Shannon Lee Clark, theIronton Tribunereported on April 8, 2008, pleaded guilty last month to assaulting a former Ironton police officer, bringing a four-year prison sentence, with a possibility of judicial release after one year. Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2022. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. person will not be tolerated. 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. In view of the grand jury indictments, it also appears to have allegedly constituted evidence tampering. James & wife Beckie Newcomb. My respect for his work has increased manifold. Christopher Gilreath, 35, of 50759 Wargo Road, was indicted in March for theft, a fifth-degree felony; and theft from the elderly, also a fifth-degree felony. Koty J. Meade, 24, South Point, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor driving under OVI suspension. Shawn P. Boothe, 50, Willow Wood, fourth-degree felony domestic violence with a prior conviction. 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. Samantha L. Pancake, 41, Pedro, second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs in the vicinity of a school and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. On Nov. 26, 2019, Boley was suspected of having methamphetamine and on Jan. 12, 2021, Boley was suspected of failing to appear in connection with a felony charge, according to the indictment . Marcellas Mitchell is one of two men charged in a . Samuel C. Santee, 37, two counts of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor possession of controlled substance. The Defendants Indicted are charged as follows: 2 Counts Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto Grounds of a Specified Governmental Facility, 2 Counts Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound, 12 Counts Criminal Damaging or Endangering. Possession of drugs (fentanyl), a fifth-degree felony. Ryan K. Edwards, 47, Huntington, West Virginia, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Robert S. Collins, 48, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. The alleged assailants also destroyed the drone controller and, thereby, the drone itself, since it could not be safely landed without the controller. 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. George D. Bowen, 42, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance and one count of third-degree felony intimidation. that is degrading to another person. Bryon G. Myers, 34, Chesapeake, third-degree felony grand theft. Owen M. Friend, 46, of the 400 block of South 10th Street, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. James Newcomb was convicted on April 6, 2011. Robert A. Stevens, 43, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and third-degree felony escape. Including medical bills, the total damages could exceed the estimated $140,000 value of the 366 Wiseman Cemetery Hill Road property. 2021 Scioto County Daily News. By DAVID E. MALLOY Beckie Newcomb is also secretary of the Ohio Game Bird Association, headquartered at the same address. Tabatha McDaniel, 50, of 2554 Spaatz Ave., Columbus, was indicted in January for complicity in kidnapping, a first-degree felony. 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. Kristen M. Corbin, 31, Ironton, third-degree felony illegal conveyance of prohibited items onto the grounds of a detention center, and third-degree felony tampering with evidence, and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and fifth-degree felony possession of heroin. IRONTON, OH 4 HOURS AGO. Terms of Use | Ladonna K. Browning, 52, of Ferry Street, Russell, Kentucky, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Robert Boylen, 40, of 40001 Ashton Hill Road, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for corrupting another with drugs (meth), a second-degree felony; unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, a third-degree felony; and disseminating matter harmful to juveniles, a fifth-degree felony. They should face trial and the consequences that come with it. May these thugs rot to death in prison. Joshua OBrien, 37, of Cutler, was indicted in May for felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony. According to an indictment from the Lawrence County Grand Jury, on Dec. 7, 2021, Logan J. Sizemore made threats against the Coal Grove schools. Amber N. Waddell, 35, second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Marc Frazier, 31, of County Road 41N, Pedro, was charged with aggravated possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. As one who has followed Steve Hindis remarkable work for many, many years, I hope he has fully recovered from his injuries. The alleged assault, the beginning of which was entirely caught on video, began moments after Hindi launched a drone to videotape the premises where Showing Animals Respect & Kindness had been tipped that a cockfight was either soon to occur or was already underway. Basically he held a couple people at gunpoint, Croucher explained. Ralph Cruickshanks Jr., 52, of 2245 Big Run Road E., Grove City, was indicted in January for aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; and four counts of kidnapping, all first-degree felonies. But, last week, the Lawrence County . 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. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? Hindi beaten, drone destroyed, while trying to videotape site of suspected cockfight, 98 alleged cockfighters busted; got only $50 fines & kept birds, More predators in animal charity than remain in the wild, Lessons from Martin Luther King Jr. for animal advocates, Recognized for trash pickup, Mississippi sheriff ignored cockfighters, Eight life terms plus 121 years for murders linked to cockfighting, How SHARK stole Christmas from a bar full of alleged cockfighters, Bullfighting politics take sharp twists in India. racist or sexually-oriented language. In January, secret indictments included 24 counts against 11 people. Sean James, 29, Ironton, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism, and third-degree felony escape. Justin M. King, 38, Huntington, West Virginia, second-degree felony trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Use the 'Report' link on Sean James, 29, Ironton, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism and third-degree felony escape. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Heartily wishing all of these perps to be cooling their heels for the maximum, and parting with what they probably prize most, as well. Your Herd from Herald-Dispatch Reach Manager. James V. Bub Newcomb, Shannon L. Clark, and Scott Aldridge, who was at the scene when Hindi was first assaulted, but has not been charged. Laura D. Fisher, 34, Ironton, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Mitchell W. Glancy, 65, Flatwoods, Kentucky, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability. Shayne J. McCallister, 36, Ironton, three counts of fourth-degree felony assault on a police officer and second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest. 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. Spoljaric, who had been an IPD officer since April 2020 and a sergeant since July 2021, was arrested on July 27 after an investigation by the IPD. Clark could potentially be sentenced to serve 12 years. Stevens pleaded guilty to the charge on March 19, and was sentenced to two to three years in prison. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. James V. Bubba Newcomb II at upper left; with wife Rebecca Beckie at upper right. Gilreath has since changed his plea to guilty to one count of theft, with the second charge dismissed. Jessy Marshall Stapleton, 36, Pedro, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Logan Stevens, 25, of 212 North Street, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for felonious assault, a second-degree felony. Anyone with information about this case can call the IPD at 740-532-5606. Christy M. Potter, 49, Ironton, third-degree felony illegal conveyance of prohibited items onto the grounds of a detention center and third-degree felony tampering with evidence, and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. The indictments, filed on Dec. 15, 2021, said the two caused the death of a child, identified by the initials K. H. , during the period of July 29, 2021, through July 30, 2021. . The June session of the Lawrence County Grand Jury returned indictments against 53 people on June 1 and following a long-established trend, the vast majority of the cases were drug-related. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Homer. 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. 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. To my understanding restitution has been made, he concluded. Take care! While Ohio is not technically a three strikes state, in which a third felony conviction carries a mandatory life sentence, sentencing can be significantly more severe for defendants convicted as repeat violent offenders, and/or in cases involving drug trafficking and evidence tampering. Why would anyone get upset over someone who is out to shut them down flying a drone over their personal property? Sarah A. Sergent has since pleaded guilty to the first count, following a high-speed interstate pursuit this year resulting in the charges, Croucher said. James D. Cade, 43, of the 1100 block of South 3rd Street, Ironton, was charged with failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, aggravated possession of 4.4 grams of meth, tampering with evidence and receiving stolen property. 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. 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. Frank Glenn Lewis, 39, Ironton, second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs in the vicinity of a school, four counts of third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, and second-degree aggravated trafficking in drugs. Robert S. Collins, 48, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Gary W. Munyan, 50, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Robert A. Stevens, 43, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and third-degree felony escape. Koty J. Meade, 24, South Point,fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor driving under OVI suspension. Bradley S. Dunlap, 47, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, and second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest. (Beth Clifton collage). Tanner B. Howard, 23, of Township Road 1186, South Point, was charged with vandalism and criminal damaging. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. When will we ever face the fact that killing is killing, no matter who does it or who suffers it? I am surprised to find an animal defender like Henry Bergh talking meaningless rot that animals, supposedly unlike humans, have only a dim sort of awareness and are therefore interchangeable, like car parts. Sizemore is facing a single third-degree felony charge of terroristic threatening because, according to the indictment, he made threats with the purpose to intimidate or coerce a civilian population, and as a result of the threat, Logan J. Sizemore caused reasonable expectation of fear of the specified offense.. Dalton Warner, 29, of 1101 North St., Caldwell, was secretly indicted in March for rape, a first-degree felony; and felonious assault, a second-degree felony. Adam C. Bailey, 35, South Point, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Ohio Representative Jay Edwards Makes Slave Comment on the House Floor, Young Mom Indicted for Child Endangerment, Drug Charges, Man Indicted on 54 Counts of Child Sex Abuse Charges-But Not In Jail, Busted! He has also gone by names including Paul Martin, Martin Bentley, and Paul Morgan., Much more recently, in fact on February 26, 2021, the Manila Standard reported the participation in the World Slasher Cup cockfighting tournament of Marty Bentley and Brett McCormick from Ohio, who had travelled to the Philippines twice before to check out the World Slasher Cup., Bentley and McCormick were said to have competed in January 2021 with their Roundhead Albany Crosses and Kelsos.. The gate demarcating the end of public access and the beginning of private property is visible in the background, some distance away. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. (Facebook photos.). Samuel C. Santee, 37, two counts of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Terry J. Shaver, 44, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Cincinnati is 132 miles north of Ironton and Waterloo, so the accused in those cases may not have been the same James Newcomb. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Thank goodness the SHARK crew werent harmed any worse than they were. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. 2. Great news! Invalid password or account does not exist. Federal indictment pending for Flatwoods man. Warner Bros. Entertainment | Samuel J. Patrick, 41, of West Van Lear, Ky. , and Clinton L. Pauley, 40, of Ironton, Ohio, are accused of assaulting inmates at the Inez penitentiary in 2021, according to a news release from the . John Michael Weeks, 22, of Poplar Fork Road, Franklin Furnace, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. Winds light and variable. Krystal D. Ewing, 33, of the 1600 block of Charleston Avenue, Huntington, was charged with aggravated trafficking of 11 grams of meth in the presence of a juvenile and aggravated possession of meth. Kylie Grace Thomas, 26, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Elvis Rister, 45, Garrison, Kentucky, one count of second-degree felonious assault. Good to see them held accountable and I hope justice prevails, including during sentencing. or anything. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Amber N. Waddell, 35, second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? Im sure Steve Hindi was nothing but polite and non-confrontational the entire time. March secret indictments included 10 counts against eight people with only one count of aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony, still secret as of Wednesday. His jury trial is scheduled for later this summer. Steven Blake Stamper, 23, Pedro, fourth-degree felony failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, fifth-degree felony obstructing official business. Fifth degree felony theft involves a case in which the value of stolen property is at least $1,000 but less than$7,500. Benjamin S. Hughes, 46, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Drake Robert Guy Stewart, 29, of 1851 State Route 56, London, was secretly indicted for harassment by an inmate, a fifth-degree felony. Apr 27, 2021 Updated Apr 27, 2021. Jonathan W. Rayburn, 35, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance and one count of fourth-degree misdemeanor criminal trespassing, and one count of fifth-degree felony illegal conveyance of prohibited items onto the grounds of a detention facility. Sharing to socials with gratitude and no small amount of rarely realized satisfaction. You have permission to edit this article. The charge includes a gun specification charge as well as a charge of having weapons while under disability for being a convicted felon in possession of a 9mm handgun. Keep it Clean. Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Anthony D. Gue, 29, Huntington, West Virginia, one count of fifth-degree felony identity fraud. Curtis H. Johnson, 36, Lucasville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. James Newcomb and his wife Rebecca Beckie Newcomb operate the Newcomb Game Farm at this address. Martin H. Benicker, 63, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Create a password that only you will remember. The Grand Jury charges that on or before May 12, 2021 in Lawrence County the above named defendant: Committed the offense of receiving stolen property under $10000.00 by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a 2020 Suzuki motorcycle, stolen from Austin Mankin of Vermilion, Oh with a value of $8100.00. Leon Adams Jr., 63, South Point, third-degree felony trafficking in a fentanyl related compound, first-degree felony trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound, second-degree felony possession of a fentanyl-related compound, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability. David L. Rickey Jr., 46, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism, and third-degree felony escape. James Newcomb was released from custody pending trial on the 2011 charges on $50,000 bond. 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. Gary W. Munyon, 51, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. When the Lawrence County Grand Jury indictments were handed down on Wednesday, among the names was former Ironton Police Department officer, Bradley Spoljaric. We believe progress inspires change and we believe our reporting has become the front-lines of Portsmouth, Ohio's comeback. No one wants to be accused of having their ruling or their judgment swayed by their previous opinion or their previous job. State takes back $16.8M jail fund. That murder trial is still scheduled to take place this summer. A James Newcomb was charged with drug abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia on March 11, 2005, however, in Portsmouth, Ohio, just 27 miles north. that is degrading to another person. WSAZ reports that the child suffered abusive head trauma, and an investigation was launched. racist or sexually-oriented language. Use the 'Report' link on According to WCHS-TV, indictments were filed Dec. 15, 2021, alleging that Hinton and her boyfriend, Charles Adkins, caused the death of the child. A person convicted of tamperingwith evidence can face up to three years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000, and this isin addition to any other charges.. Kara Miller, 28, of County Road 12, Proctorville, was charged with assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and obstructing official business. Hindi did not, as of January 5, 2021, have the identification of Newcomb that eventually brought the criminal charges against him, but ANIMALS 24-7 investigator Beth Clifton made the identification within an hour of seeing the video. My husband and I have worked very hard for several years for the gamefowl community and now we need help.. Aaron Scott Cooper, 40, of the 1500 block of Lawrence Street, Ironton, was charged with burglary and criminal damaging. IRONTON A Lawrence County grand jury on Monday returned 20 indictments on charges ranging from drug trafficking to theft, according to Prosecuting Attorney Brigham Anderson. Be Nice. Tina R. Hoffman, 49, of Columbus, Ohio, was charged with failure to appear. In. Don't Threaten. Kevin Allen Newcomb, 33, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. Three counts of possession of drugs (methamphetamine), all fifth-degree felonies. A deputy was passing and saw a physical fight between Spoljaric and his wife and the deputy called it into the police. Jimmy Turvey, 20, of Ohio 93, Pedro, was charged with aggravated trafficking in 12.3 grams of meth and aggravated possession of drugs. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Lawrence County, Ohio Grand Jury: 53 Indictments. Ryan Goodpaster, 22, Proctorville, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin and one count of first-degree misdemeanor driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Tracy A. Porter, 50, Troy, one count of first-degree misdemeanor unauthorized use of a motor vehicle and one count of fourth-degree felony theft. If youve been charged with a secret indictment, and you dont know that the the local law enforcement is looking for you to essentially effectuate an arrest and bring you in for a felony charge, we dont want to tip (the defendant) off and have folks leave the area, we want to be able to bring folks to justice.. Daniel G. Coyne, 32, Huntington, West Virginia, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. IRONTON A Lawrence County grand jury returned several dozen indictments Wednesday, including three sealed drug indictments, according to Prosecuting Attorney Brigham Anderson. Tampering with evidence in Ohio, according to the web site of the Columbus, Ohio criminal defense law firm Koenig & Owen LLC, means to alter, conceal, or destroy anything with the purpose to hinder its value in an official proceeding or investigation. Information can be left anonymously. 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. Michael T. Chadwick, 28, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony possession of a heroin. 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. Tweets from https://twitter.com/heralddispatch/lists/hd-news-4. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Those indicted and the charges against them are:

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