Hopefully this case will make them destitute. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. 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. person will not be tolerated. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Be Nice. Lawrence County prosecutor Brigham M. Anderson is to handle the case against both defendants, according to the charge sheet. Beckie Newcomb in a February 20, 2021 web posting trying to raise funds for her husbands defense said James Newcomb would be represented by local lawyer Chris Delawder, formally known as Robert C. Delawder, who is a former Lawrence County prosecutor. Ironton Tribune. racist or sexually-oriented language. Anthony D. Gue, 29, Huntington, West Virginia, one count of fifth-degree felony identity fraud. We loved it. Martin H. Benicker, 63, Ironton, fifth-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. A 19-year-old Ironton man is facing a felony terroristic threatening charge for threatening a school According to an indictment from the Lawrence County Grand Jury, on Dec. 7, 2021, Logan J.. Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2022. 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. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, 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. So this is pretty clear cut (to) step off those cases and let the visiting judges handle those.. 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.. Basically he held a couple people at gunpoint, Croucher explained. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. We'd love to hear eyewitness each comment to let us know of abusive posts. 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. Invalid password or account does not exist. Steve Hindis head injuries. Technically, Anderson said, this is retaliation, a third-degree felony.. A man indicted with a deadly shooting in May 2021 was arraigned in Cabell County Circuit Court. 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. Michael S. Fitzpatrick, 32, of the 4100 block of Skyline Drive, Ashland, was indicted on charges of aggravated possession of 3.9 grams of meth and possession of a compound containing 2.75 grams of fentanyl. According to WSAZ-TV, Caitlin Hintons 18-month-old child was brought to Kings Daughters Medical Center in Ashland and transferred to University of Kentucky Medical Center, where she succumbed to her injuries in July 2021. CALDWELL Felony indictments out of Noble County are not a monthly, or twice-monthly exercise as in Washington County. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Your Herd from Herald-Dispatch Reach Manager. Timothy K. Adkins, 37, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. 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. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. 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. 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. In partnership with 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. 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. 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. Don't Threaten. 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. If we grant the first premise, we are taking from them all they have, which makes the offense all the greater. The victim, Shawn Rawlins, left the Ironton Police Department in 2005. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. 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. Valarie R. Petty, 41, Columbus, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Jimmy Turvey, 20, of Ohio 93, Pedro, was charged with aggravated trafficking in 12.3 grams of meth and aggravated possession of drugs. Why would anyone get upset over someone who is out to shut them down flying a drone over their personal property? The Showing Animals Respect & Kindness video, interrupted soon after the first alleged assault on Hindi, resumed with footage from another Showing Animals Respect & Kindness investigators internally mounted vehicle camera. Hes currently on a no-bond hold pending further outcomes, said Croucher. His case went to Ironton Municipal Court and on Aug. 8, Spoljaric waived his right to a preliminary hearing and the matter was sent to the grand jury to determine if there was enough evidence to pursue the case. Sarah A. 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. Logan Stevens, 25, of 212 North Street, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for felonious assault, a second-degree felony. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Aaron Scott Cooper, 40, of the 1500 block of Lawrence Street, Ironton, was charged with burglary and criminal damaging. Brandon T. Stewart, 32, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. 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. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. These thugs are proud to have broken the lawand feel they should get sympathy for doing so. Federal indictment pending for Flatwoods man. James & wife Beckie Newcomb. Justin L. Carter, 32, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Under Ohio law, these cases generally dont result in prison time. The Newcomb address, 366 Township Road 267, Waterloo, Ohio, is on February 26, 2021 to host a fundraising auction of items including alleged cockfighting paraphernalia and a variety of firearms, knives, and power tools. When will we ever face the fact that killing is killing, no matter who does it or who suffers it? Benjamin S. Hughes, 46, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Winds light and variable. No one is excusing what those guys did. It does not establish guilt or innocence. Chad N. Dodd, 38, Huntington, West Virginia, third-degree felony tampering with evidence. Terry J. Shaver, 44, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Corey D. Hatfield, 32, of Private Drive 215, South Point, was charged with domestic violence. 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. Stevens pleaded guilty to the charge on March 19, and was sentenced to two to three years in prison. Cincinnati is 132 miles north of Ironton and Waterloo, so the accused in those cases may not have been the same James Newcomb. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. James Bub Newcomb at a rooster event(Facebook photo). 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. . Kelli Renee Schrode, 40, Ashland, Kentucky, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism. 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. 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. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Invalid password or account does not exist. William Grant, 41, Mount Airy, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Lawrence County, Ohio Grand Jury: 53 Indictments. 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. Anything from gamefowl to antiques, an online announcement from Kentucky Gamefowl Breeders Association president Darcy Blevens said. Threats of harming another Brock C. Smith, 38, Ironton, one count of fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. Ladonna K. Browning, 52, of Ferry Street, Russell, Kentucky, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Thank you for exposing them, SHARK. 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. Among those indictments were charges against Russell Scott Kenney, 27, that included use of a minor to produce obscene matter . Owen M. Friend, 46, of the 400 block of South 10th Street, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. Jennifer M. Carpenter, 36, of Township Road 1317, South Point, was charged with felony theft. Joshua OBrien, 37, of Cutler, was indicted in May for felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony. Brandon T. Stewart, 32, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Michael D. Fields, 21, of Charleston, was charged with receiving stolen property and failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. David L. Rickey Jr., 46, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism and third-degree felony escape. Frank T.. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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. The alleged assailants also destroyed the drone controller and, thereby, the drone itself, since it could not be safely landed without the controller. . We won't share it with anyone else. But absent some sort of extrasensory perception, he has no more way of knowing what their inner life is like than Galileo had of knowing what is on the back side of the Moon. 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. Robert A. Stevens, 43, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and third-degree felony escape. Tanner B. Howard, 23, of Township Road 1186, South Point, was charged with vandalism and criminal damaging. 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, explained Croucher of his predecessor. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. racist or sexually-oriented language. 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. 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. Once youve done that, the reason we keep those ones secret is 1) they havent been publicly arrested and 2) practicality. Joshua A. Massie, 41, of Ohio 650, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. Jessy Marshall Stapleton, 36, Pedro, fifth-degree felony aggravated 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. 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. IRONTON A Lawrence County grand jury returned several dozen indictments Wednesday, including three sealed drug indictments, according to Prosecuting Attorney Brigham Anderson. Rhonda Lynn Howard, 50, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs. Privacy Policy | 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. They should be imprisoned for good. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. 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. 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. 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. Including medical bills, the total damages could exceed the estimated $140,000 value of the 366 Wiseman Cemetery Hill Road property. He has a prior conviction for domestic violence, according to the indictment. Im sure Steve Hindi was nothing but polite and non-confrontational the entire time. Ohio, in the . My husband and I have worked very hard for several years for the gamefowl community and now we need help.. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. An initial insurance report declared the vehicle totaled, Hindi told ANIMALS 24-7. 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 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. Timothy L. Henry, 33, Pleasantville, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Christine M. Lewis, 25, Chesapeake, fifth-degree felony possession of heroin. 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. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? 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. . An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. To date, four individuals facing a cumulative seven counts remain secret including: Complicity in trafficking drugs, a second-degree felony. These good ol boys need to be held accountable big time. Jeannie G. Bowling, 35, of Harlan, Kentucky, was charged with failure to appear for a court appearance July 14. 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. Kylie Grace Thomas, 26, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. In. Lawrence County grand jury returns indictments, By DAVID E. MALLOY That lawsuit, now in preparation, seeks compensation for extensive personal injuries and property damage. Michael T. Chadwick, 28,Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony possession of heroin. Dakota W. Potter, 29, Ashland, Kentucky, one count of third-degree felony possession of drugs, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, one count of first-degree misdemeanor theft and one count of second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instrument. Ironton, Ohio, was indicted on: 2 Counts Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto Grounds of a Specified Governmental Facility Conspiracy Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs 2 Counts Trafficking in a Fentanyl-Related Compound Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound JOHN C. AEH, 43 Wheelersburg, Ohio, was indicted on: 2 Counts Sexual Battery Christine M. Lewis, 25, Chesapeake, fifth-degree felony possession of a heroin. Daniel G. Coyne, 32, Huntington, West Virginia, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. IRONTON, OH 4 HOURS AGO. Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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.. 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. Choose wisely! Like Comment Share. Hopefully they get the max. Austin L. Carman, 19, of County Road 15, Chesapeake, was charged with burglary. 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. 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. 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. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Jessy Marshall Stapleton, 36, Pedro, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to. Be Truthful. Curtis H. Johnson, 36, Lucasville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. Filed Under: Advocacy, Animal fighting, Animal organizations, Asia/Pacific, Chickens, Cockfighting, Culture & Animals, Entertainment, Feature Home Top, Horses & Farmed Animals, Pacific rim, Philippines, Poultry, USA Tagged With: Becki Newcomb, James V. Newcomb II, Marty Bentley, Merritt Clifton, Shannon Lee Clark, Steve Hindi. Jeremey A. Dickess, 44, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. According to an indictment from the Lawrence County Grand Jury, on Dec. 7, 2021, Logan J. Sizemore made threats against the Coal Grove schools. Be Nice. His jury trial is scheduled for later this summer. This is very good news. Sharing to socials with gratitude and no small amount of rarely realized satisfaction. It does not establish guilt or innocence. 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. In all likelihood, however, neither defendant would get the maximum, and any prison time would be served concurrently. A grand jury was not convened in January of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Teaven M. Hay, 26, Huntington, West Virginia, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Create a password that only you will remember. Shawn P. Boothe, 50, Willow Wood, fourth-degree felony domestic violence with a prior conviction. 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. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Mitchell W. Glancy, 65, Flatwoods, Kentucky, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability. person will not be tolerated. Keep it Clean. Don't Threaten. 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. (SHARK photo). 2. Marcellas Mitchell is one of two men charged in a . 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. Waiting for your permission to load facebook comments. (Beth Clifton collage). 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. Remaining 2021 Noble County public indictments include: Rolland E. Glidden III, 39, of 283 Columbua Court, Cambridge, was indicted in January on two fourth-degree felony counts: receiving stolen property and fictitious plates.