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. Hopefully this case will make them destitute. Frank T. Hill, 48, of the 2200 block of South 8th Street, Ironton, was indicted on a charge of felonious assault of shooting a woman in the upper torso last May 16. 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.. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. A deputy was passing and saw a physical fight between Spoljaric and his wife and the deputy called it into the police. Jesse C. Sizemore, 64, Pedro, fourth-degree felony assault. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? 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. racist or sexually-oriented language. Be Nice. Lawrence County Prosecutor Brigham M. Anderson announced that the Lawrence County Grand Jury met and returned 53 indictments. We won't share it with anyone else. 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. 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. (Beth Clifton collage). Be Nice. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. or anything. Brock C. Smith, 38, Ironton, one count of fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. 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 second-degree felony; tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony; theft from the elderly, a fourth-degree felony; and four counts of possession of drugs of varying felony levels. Your Herd from Herald-Dispatch Reach Manager. 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. 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. Kylie Grace Thomas, 26, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Anything from gamefowl to antiques, an online announcement from Kentucky Gamefowl Breeders Association president Darcy Blevens said. Waiting for your permission to load facebook comments. Dillon Warner, 30, of 1101 North Street, Caldwell, was indicted for possession of drugs (meth), a fifth-degree felony. These good ol boys need to be held accountable big time. 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. Create a password that only you will remember. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? Sarah A. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. In. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. For The Herald-Dispatch. (SHARK photo). Laura D. Fisher, 34, Ironton, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Given their brutality towards humans, imagine how merciless they no doubt are to the birds they abuse. Clark could potentially be sentenced to serve 12 years. Gary W. Munyon, 51, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Their bond has been set at $500,000. 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. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. 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. 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. Kevin A. McKenzie, 27, of County Road 53, Kitts Hill, was charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Samantha L. Pancake, 41, Pedro, second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs in the vicinity of a school and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Winds light and variable. A look at the indictments in March and January of this year also show the practice put to use. Kelli Renee Schrode, 40, Ashland, Kentucky, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Shannon Lee Clark was also booked in Ironton for alleged theft on September 6, 2012. Charles G. Dickess, 41, of the 2000 block of South 7th Street, Ironton, was charged with possession of a fentanyl-related compound containing 6.13 grams of fentanyl. IRONTON A Lawrence County grand jury returned more than a dozen felony 4 and felony 5 indictments earlier this week. The Lawrence County Grand Jury met and returned indictments on the following people. Patrick O. Thompson, 43, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. Be Truthful. 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. Michael Barreca, 44, of Caldwell, was indicted in January for two counts of domestic violence, both fourth-degree felonies. James Newcomb was convicted on April 6, 2011. Hindi appeared to be on the Lawrence County public road right-of-way, near the entrance to 366 Wiseman Cemetery Hill Road. All Rights Reserved. Apr 27, 2021 Updated Apr 27, 2021. That murder trial is still scheduled to take place this summer. 2. WSAZ reports that the child suffered abusive head trauma, and an investigation was launched. They are a menace to society and a horror for nonhuman animals. By DAVID E. MALLOY In all likelihood, however, neither defendant would get the maximum, and any prison time would be served concurrently. Winds light and variable. 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. 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.. Justin M. King, 38, Huntington, West Virginia, second-degree felony trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. . Drake Robert Guy Stewart, 29, of 1851 State Route 56, London, was secretly indicted for harassment by an inmate, a fifth-degree felony. My respect for his work has increased manifold. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. Published 12:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2021. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? 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. 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. Sergent has since pleaded guilty to the first count, following a high-speed interstate pursuit this year resulting in the charges, Croucher said. Robert B. Furnish IV, 34, second-degree felony assault. 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. Take care! Lawrence County prosecutor Brigham M. Anderson is to handle the case against both defendants, according to the charge sheet. Mostly cloudy early, then sunshine for the afternoon. Thats stemming from some threatening messages and posts she made essentially directed toward former Judge (David) Ellwood out of Guernsey County, said Croucher. person will not be tolerated. Croucher said Gilreath stole approximately $700. We'd love to hear eyewitness 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. Logan Stevens, 25, of 212 North Street, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for felonious assault, a second-degree felony. 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 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. 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. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. A James Newcomb was charged with littering on October 27, 2001, also in the Cincinnati area. 2021 Scioto County Daily News. 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. Terry R. Qualls Jr., 45, Gallipolis, two counts of fourth-degree felony grand theft. 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. Beckie Newcomb is also secretary of the Ohio Game Bird Association, headquartered at the same address. Sergent was sentenced to 18 months in prison and the second count for possession of heroin was dismissed. Martin H. Benicker, 63, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. accounts, the history behind an article. Brandon T. Stewart, 32, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Two suspects chased the investigators car, ramming it repeatedly with a pickup truck bearing the Ohio license plate number HIL 1286. Austin L. Carman, 19, of County Road 15, Chesapeake, was charged with burglary. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Samuel C. Santee, 37, two counts of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor possession of a controlled substance. Lawrence County Prosecutor Brigham M. Anderson announced that the Lawrence County Grand Jury met and returned 53 indictments. 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. You have permission to edit this article. 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. 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. Amber N. Waddell, 35, second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Lawrence County, Ohio Grand Jury: 53 Indictments. Jimmy Turvey, 20, of Ohio 93, Pedro, was charged with aggravated trafficking in 12.3 grams of meth and aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Jessica M. Wade, Louisville, Kentucky, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. The paraphernalia charge was dropped after this James Newcomb pleaded guilty to the drug abuse charge. Hes currently on a no-bond hold pending further outcomes, said Croucher. Among those indictments were charges against Russell Scott Kenney, 27, that included use of a minor to produce obscene matter . 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. According to WCHS-TV, indictments were filed Dec. 15, 2021, alleging that Hinton and her boyfriend, Charles Adkins, caused the death of the child. 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. Elvis Rister, 45, Garrison, Kentucky, one count of second-degree felonious assault. Christopher W. Bryan, 32, South Point, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability, fifth-degree felony breaking and entering. Two counts of improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, both fourth-degree felonies. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. We loved it. John Paul Blair, 42, of Private Drive 1716, Ironton, was charged with obstructing official business and resisting arrest. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Chinny Krishna, heading the Blue Cross of India since 1964, recently received the Prani Mitra award for lifetime service to animal welfare, as described in Bullfighting politics take sharp twists in India. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. 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. To date, four individuals facing a cumulative seven counts remain secret including: Complicity in trafficking drugs, a second-degree felony. 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. Teaven M. Hay, 26, Huntington, West Virginia, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Great news! 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 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. Privacy Policy | 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. Bub Newcomb, Shannon L. Clark, and Scott Aldridge, who was at the scene when Hindi was first assaulted, but has not been charged. The low-lifes who attacked them are straight out of Deliverance casting. High 57F. 1 was here. Brian Ginn, 43, of 103 North Street, Belle Valley, was secretly indicted for two counts of rape, each first-degree felonies; and unlawful restraint, a third-degree misdemeanor. Basically he held a couple people at gunpoint, Croucher explained. They should face trial and the consequences that come with it. Edward Smith, 35, of 18515 Frostyville Road, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for disrupting public services. 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. Michael T. Chadwick, 28, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony possession of a heroin. 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. Im sure Steve Hindi was nothing but polite and non-confrontational the entire time. Jordan G. Loftus, 27, Rockford, Tennessee, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, fourth-degree felony receiving stolen property. 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. Daniel E. Stapleton, 42, of Township Road 343, Ironton, was charged with felonious assault, aggravated possession of meth and criminal damaging. David L. Rickey Jr., 46, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism and third-degree felony escape. 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. Mitchell W. Glancy, 65, Flatwoods, Kentucky, third-degree felony having weapons while under disability. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. Robert A. Stevens, 43, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and third-degree felony escape. 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. CHARLES TOWN A Jefferson County grand jury convened last week, returning with 51 indictments. or anything. According to WCHS-TV, indictments were filed Dec. 15, 2021, alleging that Hinton and her boyfriend, Charles Adkins, caused the death of the child. Rebecca Sergent, 30, of 2675 E. 30th St., Cleveland, was indicted in March for failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer, a third-degree felony; and possession of drugs, a fifth-degree felony. In partnership with Corey D. Hatfield, 32, of Private Drive 215, South Point, was charged with domestic violence. As one who has followed Steve Hindis remarkable work for many, many years, I hope he has fully recovered from his injuries. Karen Davis, United Poultry Concerns. 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. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, 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. that is degrading to another person. 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. Marty Bentley worked in Southern Gospel in Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, and Nashville, Tennessee. 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. Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Jeannie G. Bowling, 35, of Harlan, Kentucky, was charged with failure to appear for a court appearance July 14. 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.