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. As one who has followed Steve Hindis remarkable work for many, many years, I hope he has fully recovered from his injuries. 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. 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. 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. These good ol boys need to be held accountable big time. Shayne J. McCallister, 36, Ironton, three counts of fourth-degree felony assault on a police officer and second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest. 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. This is very good news. Defendants Newcomb and Clark are, in short, in a heap of trouble. Croucher explained that these charges against Roger Delancey, 57, of 48061 Sarahsville Road, Caldwell, were then re-indicted with additional weapons specifications in April and thus, are now public. Croucher said Washington County Assistant Prosecutor Joe Derkin has been appointed special prosecutor in the case. Valarie R. Petty, 41, Columbus, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Hopefully they get the max. Scioto County OH-Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated on July 23, 2021 Correctional Officer Aeh was indicted on charges relating to his arrest on July 9, 2021.On that date, Correctional Officer John C. Aeh, age 43, of Wheelersburg was charged with 1 count of conspiracy, a felony of the 4th degree, 1 count of trafficking in drugs, a felony of the 3rd degree and conveyance into a . Published 12:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2021. Anthony D. Gue, 29, Huntington, West Virginia, one count of fifth-degree felony identity fraud. Shawn P. Boothe, 50, Willow Wood, fourth-degree felony domestic violence with a prior conviction. Lawrence County prosecutor Brigham M. Anderson is to handle the case against both defendants, according to the charge sheet. Gary W. Munyon, 51, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. CALDWELL Felony indictments out of Noble County are not a monthly, or twice-monthly exercise as in Washington County. In. 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. Sarah A. A deputy was passing and saw a physical fight between Spoljaric and his wife and the deputy called it into the police. Dara L. Rowe, 43, Ironton, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability. 2. When the Lawrence County Grand Jury indictments were handed down on Wednesday, among the names was former Ironton Police Department officer, Bradley Spoljaric. Jordan G. Loftus, 27, Rockford, Tennessee, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, fourth-degree felony receiving stolen property. Owen M. Friend, 46, of the 400 block of South 10th Street, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. Sharing to socials with gratitude and no small amount of rarely realized satisfaction. The case was brought forward to a special convention of the countys grand jury at the same time it heard evidence against Tyler Thompson, 28, of 48569 Outpost Road, Caldwell, for aggravated murder and aligning charges out of the March 21 shooting death of Thompsons fiancee, Leah Brook Hines. 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. Jessica M. Wade, Louisville, Kentucky, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Martin H. Benicker, 63, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. According to WCHS-TV, indictments were filed Dec. 15, 2021, alleging that Hinton and her boyfriend, Charles Adkins, caused the death of the child. Tina R. Hoffman, 49, of Columbus, Ohio, was charged with failure to appear. Why would anyone get upset over someone who is out to shut them down flying a drone over their personal property? 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. Jesse C. Sizemore, 64, Pedro, fourth-degree felony assault. Ad Choices, Two charged in death of child in Lawrence County, Ohio - WCHS, Mother, boyfriend accused of killing 18-month-old girl - WSAZ, 2 charged with murder in Ironton toddlers death - WOWK. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Timothy K. Adkins, 37, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. Anything from gamefowl to antiques, an online announcement from Kentucky Gamefowl Breeders Association president Darcy Blevens said. Nathan Sean Tyson, 39, Ironton, one count of third-degree felony tampering with evidence, one count of third-degree felony having a weapon while under disability, one count of fourth-degree felony improper handling a firearm in a motor vehicle, one count of first-degree misdemeanor child endangering and one count of first-degree misdemeanor driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. Be Proactive. A man indicted with a deadly shooting in May 2021 was arraigned in Cabell County Circuit Court. Andrew Kent, 35, 4424 Millport Ave., SW, Canton, was indicted in May for trafficking in drugs, a fourth-degree felony; possession of drugs (heroin), a fifth-degree felony; possession of drugs (meth), a fifth-degree felony; possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony; and driving under OVI suspension, a first-degree misdemeanor. accounts, the history behind an article. Lawrence County, Ohio Grand Jury: 53 Indictments. Brandon T. Stewart, 32, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Tabatha McDaniel, 50, of 2554 Spaatz Ave., Columbus, was indicted in January for complicity in kidnapping, a first-degree felony. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 2. Good to see them held accountable and I hope justice prevails, including during sentencing. 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. May these thugs rot to death in prison. 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. We have had to close our junkyard and start selling our cars, Beckie Newcomb said. Robert B. Furnish IV, 34, second-degree felony assault. Jimmy Turvey, 20, of Ohio 93, Pedro, was charged with aggravated trafficking in 12.3 grams of meth and 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 . Joseph P. Fantuzzo, 43, of the 400 block of Vernon Street, Ironton, was charged with domestic violence with a prior conviction for domestic violence. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. 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. Ladonna K. Browning, 52, of Ferry Street, Russell, Kentucky, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Jeannie G. Bowling, 35, of Harlan, Kentucky, was charged with failure to appear for a court appearance July 14. The Lawrence County Grand Jury met and returned indictments on the following people. But, last week, the Lawrence 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. 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.. The Showing Animals Respect & Kindness investigation was part of a nationwide campaign against cockfighting funded by the Humane Farming Association. Croucher said Gilreath stole approximately $700. Don't Threaten. 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. Kevin A. McKenzie, 27, of County Road 53, Kitts Hill, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Kimberly Sue Ressler, 34, Coal Grove, third-degree felony trafficking in a fentanyl related compound. 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. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. person will not be tolerated. We'd love to hear eyewitness Technically, Anderson said, this is retaliation, a third-degree felony.. A fifth-degree felony theft conviction carries a prison sentence ranging from six to 12months in prison, and/or a fine of up to $2,500. Mitchell W. Glancy, 65, Flatwoods, Kentucky, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability. Warner Bros. Entertainment | 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. Dominic Mincks, 22, of 19705 State Route 821, was secretly indicted for having weapons under disability, a third-degree felony. IRONTON, OH 4 HOURS AGO. Newcomb could potentially be sentenced to serve up to 21 years in prison, if convicted on all charges and ordered to serve the maximum time on each count, consecutively. Under Ohio law, these cases generally dont result in prison time. Secret indictment, a practice where a case is presented to a grand jury and individuals are indicted on felony charges but their name is not yet publicly linked to alleged crimes, is more common in the rural county by utilizing existing state law. Clark could potentially be sentenced to serve 12 years. 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. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Steve Hindi was in truth nothing but polite and non-confrontational the entire time, even while being repeatedly kicked and cursed by both defendants. A James Newcomb was charged with littering on October 27, 2001, also in the Cincinnati area. Corey D. Hatfield, 32, of Private Drive 215, South Point, was charged with domestic violence. Keep it Clean. My respect for his work has increased manifold. Curtis H. Johnson, 36, Lucasville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. Torrey J. Baker Jr., 25, Proctorville, one count of first-degree felony aggravated burglary. . Sergent was sentenced to 18 months in prison and the second count for possession of heroin was dismissed. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Elvis Rister, 45, Garrison, Kentucky, one count of second-degree felonious assault. 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. Gary W. Munyan, 50, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Thank you for exposing them, SHARK. 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. 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. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Tweets from https://twitter.com/heralddispatch/lists/hd-news-4. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? Patrick O. Thompson, 43, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. We believe progress inspires change and we believe our reporting has become the front-lines of Portsmouth, Ohio's comeback. Im sure Steve Hindi was nothing but polite and non-confrontational the entire time. Those indicted and the charges against them are: Traci J. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. Kevin Allen Newcomb, 33, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. James & wife Beckie Newcomb. Ironton Tribune. Hopefully this case will make them destitute. It does not establish guilt or innocence. 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. Beckie & James V. NewcombBeth Clifton collage). 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. His jury trial is scheduled for later this summer. Hindi suffered multiple injuries from being tackled, thrown to the ground, and allegedly repeatedly kicked by both men, including a head wound that required six surgical staples to close a separated back, and a broken rib. The following people were indicted by the grand jury and charged with: Jason E. Broughton, 45, South Point, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, fifth-degree felony possession of drugs with a prior drug conviction, fifth-degree felony trafficking in drugs. Kylie Grace Thomas, 26, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. James V. Bubba Newcomb II at upper left; with wife Rebecca Beckie at upper right. 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. Thats stemming from some threatening messages and posts she made essentially directed toward former Judge (David) Ellwood out of Guernsey County, said Croucher. Both Newcomb and Clark, however, have prior felony convictions. When will we ever face the fact that killing is killing, no matter who does it or who suffers it? We won't share it with anyone else. 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. The charge includes a specification that he held a gun while committing a felony, theft of a firearm and two counts of aggravated menacing. W. Anson, 32, Ironton, one count of fourth-degree improper handling a firearm in a motor vehicle and one count of third-degree felony having a weapon while under disability. Jennifer M. Carpenter, 36, of Township Road 1317, South Point, was charged with felony theft. Two retired judges have been appointed to the court to fill on as required, Judge John M. Solovan, out of Belmont County, and Judge Edward OFarrell out of Tuscawaras County. Ohio, in the . Rebecca Newcomb reversed her plea to guilty on March 24, 2011, and was sentenced to a six-month suspended jail term plus three years on probation. 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. Jeremy Butcher, 32, South Point, fifth-degree felony breaking and entering, fifth-degree felony theft. 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. Public records indicate that a James Newcomb was charged with domestic violence in Cincinnati on September 1, 1999, but the charge was dropped three weeks later. Invalid password or account does not exist. All Rights Reserved. Drake Robert Guy Stewart, 29, of 1851 State Route 56, London, was secretly indicted for harassment by an inmate, a fifth-degree felony. Spoljaric resigned from the Ironton Police Department on Aug. 4. 2. 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. So this is pretty clear cut (to) step off those cases and let the visiting judges handle those.. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. What I want to see next is cockfighters being prosecuted and jailed FOR THEIR CRIMINAL ABUSES OF THE ROOSTERS! 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. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. Brad A. Jenkins, 31, Ironton, one count of third-degree felony tampering with evidence, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and two counts of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. According to the court document, Samantha Spoljaric said she wouldnt write out a statement or sign an affidavit and also told officers that she would not cooperate with an investigation.. 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. Terms of Use | 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. Second degree felonious assault in Ohio, defined as knowingly causing serious physical harm, carries a potential penalty of up to eight years in prison, a fine of $15,000, and five years on probation. When the Lawrence County Grand Jury indictments were handed down on Wednesday, among the names was former Ironton Police Department officer, Bradley Spoljaric. The Lawrence County grand jury, after hearing testimony from Hindi and other witnesses, indicted Newcomb on two counts of second degree felonious assault, two counts of fifth degree felony theft, and one count of felonious evidence tampering. Ethan Thompson, 21, of 12980 Belle Valley Road, Caldwell, was indicted in May for failure to stop after an accident on a public road or highway, a fifth-degree felony. Newcomb cursed Hindi, forcibly taking the drone controller from Hindi, and smashed the drone controller against a mailbox labeled Newcomb., Steve Hindi & friends. 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. 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. Tanner Bates, 22, of 516 Miller St., Caldwell, was secretly indicted in March for possession of meth, a fifth-degree felony. 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. Jonathan M. Morris, 49, West Jefferson, fourth-degree felony driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. racist or sexually-oriented language. Sergent has since pleaded guilty to the first count, following a high-speed interstate pursuit this year resulting in the charges, Croucher said. person will not be tolerated. LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ohio (TCD) -- A 34-year-old mother and her 42-year-old boyfriend were charged in connection with the death of an 18-month-old girl. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. . Hes currently on a no-bond hold pending further outcomes, said Croucher. 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, Jordan Croucher, Noble County Prosecutor explained Wednesday. Thank goodness the SHARK crew werent harmed any worse than they were. 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. Anyone with information about this case can call the IPD at 740-532-5606. Melissa K. Lyons, 44, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs and one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. 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. James D. Keaton, 57, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Justin L. Carter, 32, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. These thugs are proud to have broken the lawand feel they should get sympathy for doing so. According to an indictment from the Lawrence County Grand Jury, on Dec. 7, 2021, Logan J. Sizemore made threats against the Coal Grove schools. Brian Davis Jr., 25, 22001 Zep Road East, of Sarahsville, was indicted in May for felonious assault, a second-degree felony. Shannon M. Badalamenti, 43, South Point, fourth-degree felony possession of heroin, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and fourth-degree misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Grand jury returns over 50 indictments Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 10, 2021 By Staff Reports Most are for felony drug charges The June session of the Lawrence County Grand Jury returned. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs.