Anyone with information should contact the FBI Pittsburgh office at 412-432-4000.. You have permission to edit this article. 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). A grand jury indictment was unsealed Tuesday charging 60 alleged members of a San Diego-based methamphetamine distribution network with ties to the Sinaloa cartel with federal drug trafficking . The following people were also arrested on charges such as violation of probation and failure to appear during the busts: Jeffery Caudill,39, 916 Oak St. Elizabethton, TN, was arrested and charged with failure to appear, 2 Violations of Probation, and an Attachment for Contempt from Chancery Court. (WJZ) -- Seven people were indicted in connection to a violent drug trafficking organization in Anne Arundel County. Go to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Tennessee Department Of Treasury Tort Liability Claims, CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. sdesmit@batavianews.com. 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. The District Attorney's Office no longer furnishes the age or city of residence of the people on . 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. The quantity of crack cocaine attributed to Skyler Carter, Corey Jackson, and David Stevenson, Jr. is 28 grams or more. During the Investigation and execution of the arrest warrants, The Carter County Sheriffs Office also arrested the following individuals for the listed charges. -. 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. The charges come after . Timothy Harris 38, 115 Nix Rd. *36-year-old Ronald Joshua Carter of Carter Drive, Smithville- Possession of . An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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. Below are the individuals arrested during this past weekend and their related charges. The Carter County Sheriffs Office and Elizabethton Police Department Joint Drug Task Force conducted the investigation, which was known as "Operation: Sundown.". 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. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. REUTERS/Robert GalbraithFour months after singer Aaron Carter was discovered dead in his California home at the age of 34, his mother has shared a series of graphic photos that she says were taken at the scene of his death.Jane Carter shared the images in a Facebook post on Wednesday alongside a caption in which she said she's still looking for answers regarding the circumstances of her son . In 2014, the Methamphetamine Registry was expanded into the Drug Offender Registry and qualifying convictions were increased to include most drug offenses. There is currently a summons issued in Turner's name. your username. "We will charge gang members who try to exploit our children in order to further their criminal enterprise," said Attorney General Chris Carr. Mar 1, 2023. Example video title will go here for this video. 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. PITTSBURGHAfter a lengthy investigation into drug trafficking in the Homewood section of the City of Pittsburgh and other communities in the Greater Pittsburgh area, 40 people have been indicted . Despite all efforts of police, illicit drugs coming into the county remains a daily challenge. You have entered an incorrect email address! 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. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. 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. You can cancel at any time. Randy Givens, 57, of County Road 16, Pedro, Ohio, was indicted on a felony charge of salvage certificate of title. Kristin Moore, 37, of Grayson, on or about April 21, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by possessing with intent to sell 10 grams or more of fentanyl, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, methamphetamine, a Class C Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, cocaine, a Class C Felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, when she 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Keara Keaton, 24, of Grayson, on or about June 8, 2020, committed the offense of theft by unlawful taking, over $500, by taking property from the victim, valued at over $500, with intent to permanently deprive them of their property, a Class D Felony. 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. Deputies say John Marcos Ramos Osborne, 20, of Elizabethton, Tennessee sold pills laced . 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. Bobby Allmon, 24, of 1235 Bluefield Ave., Apt. 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. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WJHL) - Ten wanted people were arrested in and near Elizabethton Tuesday morning, according to the Carter County Sheriff's Office. Jason Adkins, 40, of Rush, 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. There was a problem saving your notification. Indictments. The information contained in the Tennessee Drug Offender Registry is provided to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation by the appropriate clerk in each county. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. They include cases involving allegations of trafficking in synthetic drugs . High 56F. Below is a list of all those charged along with the charges they face: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. 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. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Devin. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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. Amanda Lee Haddock, of East 18th Street, charged with second-degree burglary. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Authorities said they arrested 52 people and seized more than $31,000 worth of methamphetamine as part of "Operation: Sundown. 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. 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. Most are for felony drug charges 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 . Indictments Indictments: 4/22/22 July 20, 2022 The following indictments were returned by the Grand Jury of the Carter Circuit Court on April 22, but held by the court until released in a large batch with other indictments in June. By SCOTT DESMIT. Blake Johnston, 29, of Olive Hill, on or about July 22, 2020, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, a Class C Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in fentanyl, a Class C Felony; being a persistent felony offender, second degree, by committing the felonious acts set forth in the indictment, while being convicted of a prior felony, a Class AN Enhancement. GRAYSON The Carter County Grand Jury released Oct. 11 indictments recently. He grew up in Washington County and graduated from University High and East Tennessee State University. DOUGLAS, Georgia Four dozen people have been indicted in a Coffee County drug trafficking operation that targeted gang members. ", Mardi Growl to close several roads in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, What you need to know about paying to park in the Great Smoky Mountains. 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. According to Metro police, 29-year-old Emmanuel Webb and 30 . Log into your account. The indictments allege that multiple members of this drug trafficking ring were already-convicted felons who illegally possessed and used firearms and ammunition. Subscribe Now. Court records accuse Kendrick of stealing a 2022 Kia . It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. They're indicted for selling multiple drugs including heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, cocaine and crack. GRAYSON The Carter County Grand Jury released the September indictments recently. Detria Carter was additionally charged with one count of carrying firearms during a drug trafficking crime. 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. It. 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. 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. 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. Three of them are correctional officers. Indictments . Ronald Miller, 50, of Grayson, on or about March 28, 2022, committed the offense of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed heroin, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony. Aiken, South Carolina --- United States Attorney Sherri A. Lydon announced today that 26 individuals, many of them associates of a violent criminal street gang, have been indicted on drug and firearms charges after a series of investigations in South Carolina and Georgia. Gregory Hall, 35, of Olive Hill, on or about April 12, 2021, committed the offenses of fleeing and evading police, first degree, motor vehicle, with intent to elude, disregarding officers direction to stop and creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death to the officers, a Class D Felony; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony; operating a motor vehicle under the influence, third offense, by operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated while having two prior convictions for DUI in the last ten years, a Class A Misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor. 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. Indictments: 11/4/22. 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. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. EK Newsgroup, LLC 2021 All rights reserved. Low around 35F. Janie Rawlings, 40, of Hitchins, on or about August 27, 2022, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, second offense, when she possessed a Schedule I or Schedule II narcotic (drug unspecified), a Class D Felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor; and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance, first offense, by operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while under the influence of drugs, a Class B Misdemeanor. Phillip Vern Green, of Cadiz, charged with fraudulent use of a credit card over $100 and second-degree forgery. Carter County man charged with murder in drug overdose death, Subscriber Verification(Must be Logged In Using Free Account). The following people were indicted Thursday, March 2, 2023 by a McLennan County grand jury. While local meth lab busts are down, the TBI said the recent rapid growth of meth crimes has largely been due to a growing rate of illegal drugs being trafficked into the state from across the Mexican border. Samuel Pennington, 46, of Olive Hill, on or about November 24, 2020, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in fentanyl, a Class C 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. 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.