Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Create a password that only you will remember. Today's indictment replaces a federal criminal complaint that was filed against Alexander on Feb. 3, 2023. The information contained in the Tennessee Drug Offender Registry is provided to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by the appropriate clerk in each county. ELIZABETHTON Carter County Sheriff's Department deputies ended an eight-month investigation with 18 arrests tied to long-term drug operations in the county, a press release from the . So please continue to send us whatever information you can.. Candace Johnston, 35, of Olive Hill, on or about November 21, 2019, trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, a Class C Felony. David Stafford, on or about February 1, 2019, through March 31, 2021, committed the offense of flagrant non-support by failing to support his minor children, and accumulating an arrearage of $4,115.44, a Class D Felony. A release from CCSO states that deputies . Indictments: 11/18/22. In all, 22 people have been indicted. CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. - The Carter County Grand Jury and investigators of the Carter County Sheriff's Office presented multiple criminal cases. According to Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia (USAWVS) Lisa Johnston's office, a federal grand jury indicted the 18 people yesterday, Wednesday, July 28, 2021, following a lengthy investigation. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. Subscribe Now. Authorities then worked together in a roundup operation last week to arrest the majority of the indicted suspects, and made a few additional arrests along the way. ELIZABETHTON A Carter County man was arrested Tuesday on an indictment charging him with murder and additional charges in connection with a drug overdose case which occurred last year. 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. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. St. Louis County man handed 8+ year prison sentence on child . Villalta. 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. 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. HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) - Eighteen people are facing charges connected to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in Huntington. A grand jury initially indicted 44 suspects for conspiracy to sell or deliver methamphetamine, along with additional charges. The three others: Anthony Banks, his brother Tavon Banks and. Marvin Sean Hogsten, 48, of Ashland, on or about February 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, committed the offense of flagrant non-support by failing to support his minor child, and accumulating an arrearage of $2,684.50, a Class D Felony. Our officers are working diligently to slow down the influx of drugs into our community and to identify and prosecute those involved in drug trafficking, Fraley said. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. Eric Justice, 41, of Grayson, on or about September 7, 2022, committed the offenses of resisting arrest, by intentionally preventing or attempting to prevent police from effectuating an arrest, a Class A Misdemeanor; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor; and trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense, two or more grams of methamphetamine, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a Schedule II narcotic, by distributing, dispensing, selling, transferring, or possessing with intent to distribute, dispense or sell two or more grams of methamphetamine, a Class C Felony. DICKENSON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) - After a multi-county joint investigation, Dickenson County authorities have announced the indictment of 39 people suspected of dealing narcotics. Indictments. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. 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. A Farmville native who became involved in multi-state drug trafficking organization based in Texas and Mexico has been sentenced ito 17 years . Taylor Dickerson, 24, of Olive Hill, on or about July 10, 2022, committed the offenses of assault, fourth degree, with minor injury, by intentionally causing physical injury to another person, a Class A Misdemeanor; and wanton endangerment, first degree, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person, a Class D Felony. Derrick Harper, 24, of Detroit, Michigan, on or about April 20, 2021, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, over two grams of methamphetamine, with an enhancement of penalty for being in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, by selling or possessing with intent to sell more than two grams of methamphetamine, while possessing a firearm, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by selling or possessing with intent to sell heroin, a schedule one narcotic, while in possession of a firearm, a Class B Felony. B8, Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule VI Drugs, David Bradshaw. BRISTOL, Va. Calling it a gut punch and untenable, City Council members got a first-hand look Tuesday at what paying to fix the city lan. Upon completion of the investigation, the Narcotics Investigation Division of the Carter County Sheriffs Office presented the case to the grand jury, which found probable cause and delivered a true bill indictment against Osborne. The cause of death was determined to be fentanyl and ethanol intoxication. 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. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Kayla Henderson, 30, of Olive Hill, on or about September 24, 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. Of those facing felony charges, 28 were indicted after testimony from detectives with the FIVCO Area Drug . All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law. Carter County man charged with murder in drug overdose death, Subscriber Verification(Must be Logged In Using Free Account). 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. WARSAW Village Police Chief Peter Hoffmeister got a phone call from Sinclair Pharmacy. Mar 1, 2023. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. 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. Blake Johnston, 29, of Olive Hill, on or about August 6, 2019, committed the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, methamphetamine, less than two grams, a Class D Felony. The drug conspiracy charges carry minimum sentences of 15 years in prison. 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. If you deal drugs, you will be held accountable for the consequences. Therefore, this information should be regarded as a resource suggesting the need for further inquiry. Derrick Harper, 24, of Detroit, on or about April 21, 2021, committed the offenses of aggravated trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in fentanyl, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class C Felony; trafficking in cocaine, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in cocaine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class C Felony. Updated: 4:55 PM EDT August 27, 2019. Vanessa McDowell, 42, of Denton, on or about July 23, 2022 through August 19, 2022, committed the offenses of fraudulent use of a credit card more than $500.00, by making unauthorized withdrawals/transactions on a debit/credit card belonging to another person with such purchases being a total amount of $4,399.00, a Class D Felony; theft of identity, when she knowingly possessed and used the anothers identifying information with the intent to represent herself as the other and deprive the other person of their property, a Class D Felony; and engaging in organized crime, by organizing and/or participating in organized criminal syndicate which criminal enterprise engaged in illegal theft activities, a Class B Felony. sdesmit@batavianews.com. The indictments include allegations of criminal possession of forged instruments, theft by deception and possession charges. The pharmacist was concerned about a prescription which had been emailed from a doctor on Washingston, D.C. This operation focused on arresting the meth dealers and their suppliers and preventing them from selling in future.. Tyler Ratcliff, 18, of Grayson, on or about July 23, 2022, committed the offenses of theft by deception cold checks over $500.00 but less than $1,000.00, by issuing or passing a counterfeit one-hundred-dollar bill, knowing that it would not be honored by the drawee to obtain property or services from Dollar General Food Market, Grayson, KY, with intent to deprive them thereof, a Class A Misdemeanor; and criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by possessing counterfeit money, drawing it upon Dollar General Food Market, Grayson, KY, a Class D Felony. There is currently a summons issued in Turner's name. Matthew Ingles, 36, of Olive Hill, on or about August 14, 2019, committed the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin while having a previous conviction for trafficking, a Class B Felony. Also in 2014, the length of time an offender remained on the Registry was expanded from seven years to 10 years. DOUGLAS, Georgia Four dozen people have been indicted in a Coffee County drug trafficking operation that targeted gang members. By JOHN THOMPSON During this 24 hour period, Troopers were able to seize a large Partly cloudy skies. John Thompson covers Carter and Johnson counties for the Johnson City Press since 1998. The Carter County Sheriffs Office and Elizabethton Police Department Joint Drug Task Force conducted the investigation, which was known as "Operation: Sundown.". Joseph Greenhill, 47, of Grayson, on or about April 21, 2022, committed the offenses of intimidating a participant in a legal process by threatening a victim in the present case with physical harm, in an attempt to influence her to avoid the court process, a Class D Felony; violation of an emergency protection order/domestic violence order by intentionally violating the provisions of an order with the order being issued pursuant to KRS where he has been given notice of said order, a Class A Misdemeanor; terroristic threatening, third degree, by threatening to commit a crime against another likely to cause serious physical injury to them, a Class A Misdemeanor; burglary in the second degree by knowingly and unlawfully entering the dwelling of another with intent to commit a crime, a Class C Felony; and criminal mischief, first degree, by intentionally destroying property belonging to another, causing more than $1,0000 of damage, a Class D Felony. Russell Barker, 42, of Olive Hill, on or about January 1, 2022, committed the offenses of robbery second degree, when, while in the course of committing a theft, he used or threatened the immediate use of physical force with intent to accomplish the theft, a Class C Felony; criminal mischief, first degree, by intentionally destroying property belonging to another, causing more than $1,000 damage, a Class D Felony; wanton endangerment, first degree, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another, a Class D Felony; with an enhancement for being a persistent felony offender, second degree, by committing the felonious acts set forth in this indictment while being convicted of a prior felony. There was a problem saving your notification. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. MOULTRIE, Ga. A multitude of drug cases were among indictments and accusations released recently by the Colquitt County Superior Court. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Indictments . Maryland's Attorney General Brian Frosh and the Anne. Below are the individuals arrested during this past weekend and their related charges. The indictment . Indictments: 11/4/22. Eric Justice, 41, of Grayson, on or about July 23, 2022 through August 19, 2022, committed the offenses of fraudulent use of a credit card more than $500.00, by making unauthorized withdrawals/transactions on a debit/credit card belonging to another person with such purchases being a total amount of $4,399.00, 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; and engaging in organized crime, by organizing and/or participating in an organized criminal syndicate which criminal enterprise engaged in illegal theft activities, a Class B Felony. 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. Jeremy Sanderlin, 26, 109 Brown Rd., Elizabethton, TN was arrested on a violation of probation out of General Sessions Court and a violation of probation out of Criminal Court. A Hunt County man was among the more than 80 people arrested in Texas Wednesday by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) agents, troopers, pilots and Texas Rangers during a multi-location operation targeting the La Familia Michoacana cartel, or La Familia. ISSN 2692-420x (print) ISSN 2692-4218 (online). Bambi Waugh, 49, 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, more than two grams of 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 at the time of the offense, a Class B Felony. RELATED: TBI Crime in Tennessee: Murder and serious crime down, meth crimes up in 2018, RELATED: TBI: Meth use and abuse at an all-time-high in TN, RELATED: TBI: Decade long meth battle isn't over for Tennessee. 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. Start your subscription for just $5 for 3 months The Carter County Sheriff's Office . 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. Common over-the-counter medications can be used to make methamphetamine. 43-year-old Chad Carli Combs, of Spencer, was indicted for distribution of imitation heroin on February 12, 2019. CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - An Elizabethton man was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in relation to a 2022 drug overdose case, the Carter County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) announced. They're indicted for selling multiple drugs including heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, cocaine and crack. ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) Authorities arrested 52 people following a yearlong meth investigation in Carter County. Sidney Daily News. Most of them are accused of conspiring to distribute more than a pound or 500 grams of cocaine through an alleged Westmoreland County-based drug ring that has been operating since August. 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. The following indictments were returned by the Grand Jury of the Carter Circuit Court on October 7, 2022. GRAYSON The Carter County Grand Jury released Oct. 11 indictments recently. Deputies say John Marcos Ramos Osborne, 20, of Elizabethton, Tennessee sold pills laced . Indictments target drug deals reaching back to 2019, 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). The following people were indicted Thursday, March 2, 2023 by a McLennan County grand jury. Though it is a part of the public record, the Carter County Times does not make a habit of printing the names of minor children or the victims of alleged crimes, except under exceptional circumstances. The charges come after . It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. Phillip Vern Green, of Cadiz, charged with fraudulent use of a credit card over $100 and second-degree forgery. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. It. Despite all efforts of police, illicit drugs coming into the county remains a daily challenge. Authorities seized more than $31,000 worth of methamphetamine, as well as other drug assets including money and vehicles. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Carter County Times is a weekly newspaper serving Carter County, Kentucky, since June 2020. by Juan Williams, opinion contributor - 02/27/23 9:30 AM ET. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. The quantity of crack cocaine attributed to Skyler Carter, Corey Jackson, and David Stevenson, Jr. is 28 grams or more. They said they are still searching for six suspects in connection with the case. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Indictments. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. 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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. He grew up in Washington County and graduated from University High and East Tennessee State University. Jason Hall, 43, of Olive Hill, on or about April 21, 2021, committed the offenses of failure of the owner to maintain required insurance, first offense, by driving a vehicle on a public roadway without valid insurance, a Class B Misdemeanor; operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first offence, by operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated, a Class B Misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offence, when he possessed heroin, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony; and operating on a suspended operators license, by operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while having a suspended license, a Class B Misdemeanor. David Stallard, 45, of Olive Hill, on or about January 25, 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. Below is a list of all those charged along with the charges they face: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Authorities said the drug's resurgence has contributed to the alarming rise in suspected overdose deaths across the state alongside the opioid epidemic.