each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Authorities contend Clark and Rawlins ran into each other at a bar earlier this year, theIronton Tribune said, and Clark assaulted Rawlins. Christopher Skeans, 33, Ironton, fourth-degree felony grand theft. Shayne J. McCallister, 36, Ironton, three counts of fourth-degree felony assault on a police officer and second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest. 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. Jessy Marshall Stapleton, 36, Pedro, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Jonathan M. Morris, 49, West Jefferson, fourth-degree felony driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We won't share it with anyone else. Koty J. Meade, 24, South Point,fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor driving under OVI suspension. Hindi appeared to be on the Lawrence County public road right-of-way, near the entrance to 366 Wiseman Cemetery Hill Road. John Michael Weeks, 22, of Poplar Fork Road, Franklin Furnace, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. 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. Croucher said Washington County Assistant Prosecutor Joe Derkin has been appointed special prosecutor in the case. 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. Anything from gamefowl to antiques, an online announcement from Kentucky Gamefowl Breeders Association president Darcy Blevens said. Federal indictment pending for Flatwoods man. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Waiting for your permission to load facebook comments. Drake Robert Guy Stewart, 29, of 1851 State Route 56, London, was secretly indicted for harassment by an inmate, a fifth-degree felony. Invalid password or account does not exist. James V. Bubba Newcomb II at upper left; with wife Rebecca Beckie at upper right. that is degrading to another person. 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. . person will not be tolerated. Thank you for exposing them, SHARK. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! Freddie A. Knipp Jr., 51, Ironton, second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. But, last week, the Lawrence County . Be Proactive. Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. (Beth Clifton collage). He has a prior conviction for domestic violence, according to the indictment. A man indicted with a deadly shooting in May 2021 was arraigned in Cabell County Circuit Court. The paraphernalia charge was dropped after this James Newcomb pleaded guilty to the drug abuse charge. Aaron Scott Cooper, 40, of the 1500 block of Lawrence Street, Ironton, was charged with burglary and criminal damaging. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! 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. 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. Sarah A. Among those indictments were charges against Russell Scott Kenney, 27, that included use of a minor to produce obscene matter . Anyone with information about this case can call the IPD at 740-532-5606. For The Herald-Dispatch. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Corey D. Hatfield, 32, of Private Drive 215, South Point, was charged with domestic violence. 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. Rhonda Lynn Howard, 50, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs. Information can be left anonymously. 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. Their bond has been set at $500,000. 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. or anything. Don't Threaten. 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. Shane A. Tieman, Scioto County Prosecutor announced today that the May term of the Scioto County Grand Jury met on May 23 and returned 48 __Public Indictments and __1___Secret Indictment. Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 10, 2021. You have permission to edit this article. Barbara Ann Brown, 33, Jacksonville, North Carolina, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, fifth-degree felony possession of drugs and fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. Lawrence County grand jury returns indictments, By DAVID E. MALLOY 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. Winds light and variable. 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. Newcomb and the man now identified as Shannon Lee Clark allegedly then beat, kicked, and threatened to kill Hindi, in clearly audible statements. Koty J. Meade, 24, South Point, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor driving under OVI suspension. 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. 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. Tanner Bates, 22, of 516 Miller St., Caldwell, was secretly indicted in March for possession of meth, a fifth-degree felony. SHARK investigator was run off the road. Tweets from https://twitter.com/heralddispatch/lists/hd-news-4. It does not establish guilt or innocence. The alleged assailants also destroyed the drone controller and, thereby, the drone itself, since it could not be safely landed without the controller. Justin M. King, 38, Huntington, West Virginia, second-degree felony trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated 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. Rhonda Lynn Howard, 50, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs. 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. In January, secret indictments included 24 counts against 11 people. Marc Frazier, 31, of County Road 41N, Pedro, was charged with aggravated possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. 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. 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 . 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. Im sure Steve Hindi was nothing but polite and non-confrontational the entire time. That lawsuit, now in preparation, seeks compensation for extensive personal injuries and property damage. What I want to see next is cockfighters being prosecuted and jailed FOR THEIR CRIMINAL ABUSES OF THE ROOSTERS! 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 . Marty Bentley worked in Southern Gospel in Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, and Nashville, Tennessee. Edward Smith, 35, of 18515 Frostyville Road, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for disrupting public services. We have had to close our junkyard and start selling our cars, Beckie Newcomb said. Justin L. Carter, 32, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Homer. Three Bureau of Prisons employees of the United States Penitentiary Big Sandy, located in Inez, Ky., were indicted on Thursday, for federal civil rights violations. Grand jury indicts former IPD officer - The Tribune Published 12:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2021. Terry J. Shaver, 44, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Sergent was sentenced to 18 months in prison and the second count for possession of heroin was dismissed. If we grant the first premise, we are taking from them all they have, which makes the offense all the greater. 2. 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. 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. 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. Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2022. 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. accounts, the history behind an article. 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. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. 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. 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. Ohio, in the . High 57F. Tina Cruickshanks, 51, of 11502 State Route 550, Athens was indicted in January for aggravated burglary, a first-degree felony; complicity in kidnapping, a first-degree felony; and escape, a second-degree felony. 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. 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. 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. Thuggery in all its forms especially when it involves animals and kids needs to be dealt with quickly and to the fullest extent of the law. News on dogs, cats, horses, wildlife, zoonoses, & nature, James V. Bub Newcomb II and co-defendant Shannon Clark. Roberta L. Jackson, 57, of 25653 Pump Station Road, Caldwell, was indicted in January for tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. Tabatha McDaniel, 50, of 2554 Spaatz Ave., Columbus, was indicted in January for complicity in kidnapping, a first-degree felony. 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. Regardless of the disposition of the criminal charges that Newcomb and Clark are now facing, they will have further legal trouble. Cecily Church, 31, of 48430 Outpost Road, Caldwell, was also secretly indicted in March for possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Ryan D. Sanders, 37, Ironton, fifth-degree felony breaking and entering. Owen M. Friend, 46, of the 400 block of South 10th Street, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. 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. That murder trial is still scheduled to take place this summer. Be Truthful. ANIMALS 24-7, Duane Pohlman of WKRC, and a variety of law enforcement agencies all had the opportunity to view the complete, unedited video of the incident leading to the criminal charges against James V. Newcomb II and Shannon Clark many hours before a version edited for length [by deleting time during which the camera showed nothing at all but road and sky] was made accessible to the public. In all likelihood, however, neither defendant would get the maximum, and any prison time would be served concurrently. Beckie Newcomb is also secretary of the Ohio Game Bird Association, headquartered at the same address. They should be imprisoned for good. Create a password that only you will remember. Elvis Rister, 45, Garrison, Kentucky, one count of second-degree felonious assault. Gilreath has since changed his plea to guilty to one count of theft, with the second charge dismissed. 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.. 2. A James Newcomb was charged with littering on October 27, 2001, also in the Cincinnati area. Patrick O. Thompson, 43, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. Steven D. Edwards Jr., 25, Detroit, Michigan, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Frank T.. Hindi advised Newcomb that interfering with a drone in flight is a violation of Federal Aviation Agency regulations, since it can cause a dangerous crash. May these thugs rot to death in prison. When the Lawrence County Grand Jury indictments were handed down on Wednesday, among the names was former Ironton Police Department officer, Bradley Spoljaric. 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. This is very good news. 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. 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. Joseph P. Fantuzzo, 43, of the 400 block of Vernon Street, Ironton, was charged with domestic violence with a prior conviction for domestic violence. . When the Lawrence County Grand Jury indictments were handed down on Wednesday, among the names was former Ironton Police Department officer, Bradley Spoljaric. 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. Shayne J. McCallister, 36, Ironton, three counts of fourth-degree felony assault on a police officer and second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest. Jessy Marshall Stapleton, 36, Pedro, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. The indictment alleges that on April 29 . Jesse C. Sizemore, 64, Pedro, fourth-degree felony assault. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Lawrence County, Ohio Grand Jury: 53 Indictments racist or sexually-oriented language. Use the 'Report' link on James Munyan, 30, Ironton, first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence, fourth-degree felony disrupting public services. The grand jury returned with two counts, second-degree felony aggravated possession of Schedule I drug and third-degree felony tampering with evidence. . Ladonna K. Browning, 52, of Ferry Street, Russell, Kentucky, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Amber N. Waddell, 35, second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Teaven M. Hay, 26, Huntington, West Virginia, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. 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. 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. We are a grassroots team of local journalists on a mission to give our community up-to-the-second news and events for Southern Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Western West Virginia. In partnership with 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. We won't share it with anyone else. My husband and I have worked very hard for several years for the gamefowl community and now we need help.. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. By gamefowl community, Beckie Newcomb self-evidently did not mean the gamefowl themselves. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? James & wife Beckie Newcomb. Joshua OBrien, 37, of Cutler, was indicted in May for felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony. 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. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. We are asking for donations of items to be auctioned off. According to WCHS-TV, indictments were filed Dec. 15, 2021, alleging that Hinton and her boyfriend, Charles Adkins, caused the death of the child. Apr 27, 2021 Updated Apr 27, 2021. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Kylie Grace Thomas, 26, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Michael T. Chadwick, 28,Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony possession of heroin. 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.