Forgot your password? Davion Beair, 27, of Olive Hill, on or about September 7, 2022, committed the offenses of public intoxication, when he appeared in a public place manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance, or other intoxicating substance, excluding alcohol, to the degree that he may endanger himself or other persons or property, or unreasonably annoy persons in his vicinity, a Class B Misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense when he possessed heroin, a Schedule I narcotic, a Class D Felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor; and giving an officer false identifying information, by giving a police officer a false name, a Class B Misdemeanor. All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law. According to Sheriff Dexter Lunceford, such sentences will help disrupt the supply of methamphetamine in the county. jthompson@johnsoncitypress.com. You have permission to edit this article. Villalta. Laura Lynn Brown, 59, of Troy, Missouri, on or about May 18, 2022, committed the offenses of operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first offense, by operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and illegal substances, a Class B Misdemeanor; driving on a DUI suspended license, first offense, by operating a motor vehicle while her license was suspended for driving under the influence, a Class B Misdemeanor; and possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when she possessed methamphetamine, a Schedule II narcotic, a Class D Felony. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. William Lawson, Sr., 63, of Grayson, on or about April 20, 2021, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, methamphetamine, while in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, while in possession of a firearm, a Class B Felony. EK Newsgroup, LLC 2021 All rights reserved. Deshawn Davis, aka Caleb, 29, of Olive Hill, on or about February 19, 2022, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, more than two grams of methamphetamine, with an enhancement for being in possession of a firearm at the time of the commission of the offense, a Class B Felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, when he unlawfully possessed drug paraphernalia with the intent to use it for the purpose of introducing into the human body an illegal or controlled substance, a Class A Misdemeanor. Common over-the-counter medications can be used to make methamphetamine. What we can do is disrupt the supply of illegal narcotics. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Also in 2014, the length of time an offender remained on the Registry was expanded from seven years to 10 years. Keleigh Kendrick, 28, of Greasy Creek, was arrested at her home on Tuesday, after police went there to serve her with an indictment warrant charging her with auto theft and fleeing police. Shannon Waggoner, 43, of Grayson, on or about March 5, 2022, committed the offense of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Partly cloudy skies. The tips citizens send me are not always enough to make a complete case, Lunceford said. Carter County indictments Staff report The Independent Feb 25, 2013 The following defendants were named in indictments returned recently by a Carter County grand jury: Billy Barker, 48, of. Angela Stapleton, 36, of Olive Hill, on or about May 17, 2022, committed the offenses of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substance, first offense, aggravating circumstance, by operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated and under aggravating circumstances, a Class B Misdemeanor; and wanton endangerment, first degree, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another. Sign up to receive news and updates from this site directly to your desktop. Witnesses at the scene told officers that Burgess had been consuming alcohol and had taken what they believed to be an opioid pain medication which had possibly been laced with fentanyl. Derek Wright, 20, of Grayson, possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. The charges come after . The Franklin County Prosecutor's Office announced late Friday afternoon the indictments of 79 people and the seizure of nearly $6 million in drugs in what they're calling the county's largest drug bust in recent history. 30, of 154 Spring Dr., Johnson City, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture (5 counts), Amanda Edwards, 28, of 154 Spring Dr., Johnson City, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture (4 counts), William Koeingof 292 Snyder Rd., Gray, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture in WCDC, Joshua Metros, 31, of 360 Sneed Hill, 3C, Johnson City, TN Possession Schedule II for resale, John Porter, 24, of 108 Gay Street, #202, Jonesborough, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture (3 counts), Justin Radford, 24, of 283 Howard Hyder Rd., Johnson City, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture (17 counts), Lewis Ruff, 76, of 327 South Lynn Ave. #1A, Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule III, Jeff Sprague, 44, of 177 Rome Hollow Rd., Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule II Drugs, Lisa Sprague, 48, of 177 Rome Hollow Rd., Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule II Drugs (3counts), Sale of Counterfeit Substance, Dean Stewart, 25, of 140 Pritchard Dr., Jonesborough, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture (3 counts), Amber Williams, 24, of 108 Gay St., #204, Jonesborough, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture (13 counts), Joshua York (no photo available) of 184 Cedar Creek Rd., #3, Gray, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture-in WCDC. The information contained in the Tennessee Drug Offender Registry is provided to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by the appropriate clerk in each county. According to a news. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). An accusation is filed by the District . Malic Cline, 22, of Olive Hill, on or about February 19, 2021, committed the offense of unlawful transaction with a minor, second degree, by inducing, assisting, or causing a juvenile less than 18 years of age to engage in illegal controlled substance activity involving marijuana, illegal gambling activity, or any other criminal activity constituting a felony, a Class D Felony. Investigators with the Carter County Sheriff's Office arrested John Marcos Ramos Osborne, 20, 1189 Highway 91, on Tuesday afternoon on an indictment from a Carter County grand jury,. 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The TBI does not independently verify the convictions, and cannot guarantee their accuracy. Franklin Barker, 36, of Grayson, on or about March 20, 2022, committed the offense of theft of identity when he knowingly possessed and used anothers identifying information with the intent to represent himself as the other and obtain benefits or property to which he would otherwise not be entitled and/or avoid detection by law enforcement, a Class D Felony; and possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony. ANNE ARUNDEL, Md. The Drug Offender Registry was originally titled the Methamphetamine Registry when created in 2005 by the Tennessee General Assembly and contained information concerning persons convicted of certain methamphetamine-related crimes. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. High 56F. The indictments include allegations of criminal possession of forged instruments, theft by deception and possession charges. 0. Today's indictment alleges that Alexander possessed fentanyl . Samuel Pennington, 46, of Olive Hill, on or about November 18, 2020, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, under two grams of methamphetamine, a Class D Felony; being a persistent felony offender, first degree, by committing the felonious acts set forth in the indictment, while being convicted of two prior felonies, a Class AN Enhancement. During this 24 hour period, Troopers were able to seize a large By JOHN THOMPSON Rocky Parsons, 59, of Olive Hill, on or about April 20, 2021, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, methamphetamine, while in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, while in possession of a firearm, a Class B Felony. Mar 1, 2023. Burgess was transported to William L. Jenkins Forensics Center at East Tennessee State University for an autopsy. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. BRISTOL, Tenn. A handful of new businesses are coming soon to The Pinnacle. Kentucky State Police Arrest Several Subjects In Neighboring Carter County Grayson, KY. (April 22, 2021) - After receiving multiple drug complaints, Kentucky State Police In Ashland provided extra patrol in the area of Carter County on April 20, 2021 and April 21, 2021. FROM 12:01 A.M. MARCH 27, 2021; THRU TO 11:59 P.M. APRIL 18, 2021 (23 DAYS), AT LEAST 190 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED FROM JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MAGOFFIN, & MARTIN COUNTIES COMBINED, AND WERE BOOKED AT THE BIG SANDY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER IN PAINTSVILLE. Edward Martinez, 19, of Fairdale, on or about February 13, 2022, committed the offenses of fleeing and evading police, first degree, motor vehicle with intent to elude, when he disregarded an officers directions to stop, creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death to the officers, a Class D Felony; three counts of wanton endangerment, first degree police officer, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to a police officer, each a Class D Felony; and trafficking in marijuana, less than eight ounces, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in less than eight ounces of marijuana, a Class A Misdemeanor. Court records accuse Kendrick of stealing a 2022 Kia . Alexandria Smith, 25, of Grayson, on or about March 14, 2021, committed the offense of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony. Timothy Harris 38, 115 Nix Rd. ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) Authorities arrested 52 people following a yearlong meth investigation in Carter County. Eric Justice, 41, of Grayson, on or about August 29, 2022, committed the offenses of forgery, second degree, by falsely completing a written instrument, with intent to defraud and deceive another person, a Class D Felony; forgery, second degree, by falsely completing a written instrument, with intent to defraud and deceive another person, a Class D Felony; forgery, second degree, by falsely completing a written instrument, with intent to defraud and deceive another person, a Class D Felony; theft of identity, when he knowingly possessed and used anothers identifying information with the intent to represent himself as the other and deprive the other person of their property, a Class D Felony; theft of identity, when he knowingly possessed and used anothers identifying information with the intent to represent himself as the other and deprive the other person of their property, a Class D Felony; theft of identity, when he knowingly possessed and used anothers identifying information with the intent to represent himself as the other and deprive the other person of their property, a Class D Felony; theft by unlawful taking under $10,000.00, by taking a wallet from a vehicle, the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive them of their property, a Class D Felony; theft by unlawful taking under $10,000.00, by taking a wallet from a vehicle, the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive them of their property, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by possessing a forged check, drawn on First National Bank in Grayson, Kentucky, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by possessing a forged check, a Class D Felony; and criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by possessing a forged check, a Class D Felony. ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) Authorities arrested 52 people following a yearlong meth investigation in Carter County. Jonathan Reynolds, 32, of Olive Hill, on or about October 1, 2018, through March 31, 2021, committed the offense of flagrant non-support, by failing to support his minor children, and accumulating an arrearage of $3,966.00, a Class D Felony. Bedford County drug roundup nets 24 arrests, 10 still wanted Year-long narcotics investigation led to 61 indictments against 31 people He grew up in Washington County and graduated from University High and East Tennessee State University. Officials with the Athens-Clarke County Police Department say Carter, the 21-year-old former defensive lineman for the Bulldogs, is charged with reckless driving and racing. "We will charge gang members who try to exploit our children in order to further their criminal enterprise," said Attorney General Chris Carr. The names six suspects who are still wanted are: Hayley Nicole Boyd, Kindra Lashae Campbell, Thomas Ray Cox Jr., Casilda Elizabeth Hernandez, John Andrew Register, and CW McCain Smith. Carter County man charged with murder in drug overdose death, Subscriber Verification(Must be Logged In Using Free Account). Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. An investigation into a methamphetamine trafficking organization is nearing completion as The Carter County Sheriff's Office recently indicted twenty additional drug traffickers on state. In the past couple of years, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has said it is seeing methamphetamine making a rapid return in Tennessee. The following people were indicted Thursday, March 2, 2023 by a McLennan County grand jury. The pharmacist was concerned about a prescription which had been emailed from a doctor on Washingston, D.C. Most of the charges involved the illegal sale of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin and other drugs. Click on the bell icon to manage your notifications at any time. Kayla Henderson, 30, of Olive Hill, on or about November 6, 2019, committed the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by distributing, dispensing, selling, transferring, or possessing with intent to distribute, dispense, or sell heroin, a Class C Felony. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Anyone with information should contact the FBI Pittsburgh office at 412-432-4000.. You have entered an incorrect email address! Indictments. The Whitley County grand jury returned indictments against 24 persons last month, including several drug related charges as well as a man charged with abusing a child. ATLANTA, GA Attorney General Chris Carr today announced the indictment of 14 defendants on 15 charges of Human Trafficking, Racketeering, Criminal Street Gang Activity, Charity Fraud, and Money Laundering. Laci Fraley, 39, of Grayson, on or about March 5, 2022, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in heroin, a Class C Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, two or more grams of methamphetamine, a Class C Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in Fentanyl, a Class C Felony. Matthew Bailey, 34, of Grayson, on or about June 12, 2022, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed a Schedule I or Schedule II narcotic (drug unspecified), a Class D Felony; controlled substance prescription not in the original container, first degree, when he possessed a metal cylinder containing two types of round pills, stating that he had a prescription, but the pills were not in the original prescription container nor did he have proof of the prescription on him, a Class B Misdemeanor; fraudulent use of a credit card less than $500.00, by making unauthorized withdrawals/transactions on a debit/credit card he had found in the ATM at City National Bank, knowingly belonging to another, a Class B Misdemeanor; receiving stolen property under $500.00, by being in possession of property belonging to another, with a value of under $500.00, knowing it to have been stolen, a Class B Misdemeanor; forgery, third degree, by having intent to defraud, deceive, or injure another, he falsely made, completed, or altered a written statement, a Class A Misdemeanor; failure of owner to maintain required registration plate, by driving a motor vehicle on a public roadway without valid registration plate in effect on the vehicle, a Violation; and no/expired registration receipt, by having an expired registration receipt, a Violation. Eric Clevenger, 40, of Grayson, on or about February 4, 2022, committed the offense of theft of identity when he knowingly possessed and used anothers identifying information with the intent to represent himself as the other and obtain benefits or property to which he would otherwise not be entitled, and/or avoid detection by law enforcement, a Class D Felony. Those indicted were: William Davidson, 59, and Misty Gail . A release from CCSO states that deputies . WARSAW Village Police Chief Peter Hoffmeister got a phone call from Sinclair Pharmacy. The Carter County Sheriff's Office . These arrests are related to an ongoing two year investigation which included assistance from federal and local authorities as well as The First Judicial Drug Task Force. Detria Carter was also charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. SEPARATELY, 9 But 34 persons involved in the use and distribution of those illegal substances are now facing legal charges for their actions, having been indicted by a Laurel grand jury on Friday. Eric Justice, 41, of Grayson, on or about July 6, 2022, committed the offenses of criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Rural King, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Rural King, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Rural King, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Tractor Supply, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at CVS Caremark, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Walgreens, a Class D Felony; and criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at OReillys, a Class D Felony.