Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. IRONTON, OH 4 HOURS AGO. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. We are asking for donations of items to be auctioned off. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Marty Bentley worked in Southern Gospel in Murfreesboro, Hendersonville, and Nashville, Tennessee. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Travis R. Crum, 23, Raceland, Kentucky, one count of fourth-degree felony unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. SHARK investigator was run off the road. We'll send breaking news and news alerts to you as they happen! High 57F. James Newcomb and his wife Rebecca Beckie Newcomb operate the Newcomb Game Farm at this address. The child had reportedly been abused to the point of not breathing. WSAZ reports that the child suffered abusive head trauma, and an investigation was launched. Michael D. Fields, 21, of Charleston, was charged with receiving stolen property and failure to comply with the order or signal of a police officer. Michael Anthony Lusk II, 23, Ironton, first-degree felony trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, fifth-degree felony possession of a fentanyl-related compound, third-degree felony tampering with evidence. Kylie Grace Thomas, 26, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. 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. Privacy Policy | Koty J. Meade, 24, South Point,fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and first-degree misdemeanor driving under OVI suspension. You have permission to edit this article. Newcomb cursed Hindi, forcibly taking the drone controller from Hindi, and smashed the drone controller against a mailbox labeled Newcomb., Steve Hindi & friends. Marty Bentley did not fulfill obligations to partners and clients and is being investigated for fraud, misappropriation of funds, and breech of contract. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. If theyre any representation of the characters affiliated with cockfighting and other animal abuses, society should be very concerned about having these losers in our communities and we need to be paying attention to what is going on around us. A deputy was passing and saw a physical fight between Spoljaric and his wife and the deputy called it into the police. 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.. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. A clear sky. 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. Robert B. Furnish IV, 34, second-degree felony assault. 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. 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. Hes currently on a no-bond hold pending further outcomes, said Croucher. 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. Corey D. Hatfield, 32, of Private Drive 215, South Point, was charged with domestic violence. James Munyan, 30, Ironton, first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence, fourth-degree felony disrupting public services. Published 12:00 am Saturday, August 27, 2022, Sizemore charged with threatening Coal Grove school in January, A 19-year-old Ironton man is facing a felony terroristic threatening charge for threatening a school. My husband and I have worked very hard for several years for the gamefowl community and now we need help.. Defendants Newcomb and Clark are, in short, in a heap of trouble. Timothy L. Henry, 33, Pleasantville, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. Gary W. Munyon, 51, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. CHARLES TOWN A Jefferson County grand jury convened last week, returning with 51 indictments. Cincinnati is 132 miles north of Ironton and Waterloo, so the accused in those cases may not have been the same James Newcomb. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Lawrence County prosecutor Brigham M. Anderson is to handle the case against both defendants, according to the charge sheet. Like Comment Share. Create a password that only you will remember. 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. In. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. So this is pretty clear cut (to) step off those cases and let the visiting judges handle those.. Regardless of the disposition of the criminal charges that Newcomb and Clark are now facing, they will have further legal trouble. A grand jury was not convened in January of this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. Gary W. Munyan, 50, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. It does not establish guilt or innocence. Benjamin S. Hughes, 46, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. The remaining March secret indictments, now public, include: Two counts of kidnapping, a first-degree felony; and having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony. Jessica M. Wade, Louisville, Kentucky, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Samantha E. Canterbury, 44, Huntington, West Virginia, second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Why would anyone get upset over someone who is out to shut them down flying a drone over their personal property? Taylor P. Willis, Ashland, Kentucky, one count of fourth-degree felony improper handling a firearm in a motor vehicle. Marc Frazier, 31, of County Road 41N, Pedro, was charged with aggravated possession of meth and possession of drug paraphernalia. 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. Justin M. King, 38, Huntington, West Virginia, second-degree felony trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. To date, four individuals facing a cumulative seven counts remain secret including: Complicity in trafficking drugs, a second-degree felony. Sergent was sentenced to 18 months in prison and the second count for possession of heroin was dismissed. Christine M. Lewis, 25, Chesapeake, fifth-degree felony possession of a heroin. But, last week, the Lawrence County . Lawrence County grand jury returns indictments, By DAVID E. MALLOY Remaining 2021 Noble County public indictments include: Rolland E. Glidden III, 39, of 283 Columbua Court, Cambridge, was indicted in January on two fourth-degree felony counts: receiving stolen property and fictitious plates. When the Lawrence County Grand Jury indictments were handed down on Wednesday, among the names was former Ironton Police Department officer, Bradley Spoljaric. W. Anson, 32, Ironton, one count of fourth-degree improper handling a firearm in a motor vehicle and one count of third-degree felony having a weapon while under disability. Adam C. Bailey, 35, South Point, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. On May 28, a Noble County grand jury convened and publicly indicted an additional 12 individuals: Trevor Bates, 30, 43891 Rich Valley Road, Caldwell, was indicted in May for illegal conveyance of weapons or prohibited items onto grounds of detention facility or institution, a third-degree felony; and tampering with evidence, a third-degree felony. Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2022. Brandon T. Stewart, 32, Proctorville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. David L. Rickey Jr., 46, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism and third-degree felony escape. Robert B. Furnish IV, 34, second-degree felony assault. 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. Once youve done that, the reason we keep those ones secret is 1) they havent been publicly arrested and 2) practicality. 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. Two retired judges have been appointed to the court to fill on as required, Judge John M. Solovan, out of Belmont County, and Judge Edward OFarrell out of Tuscawaras County. Kenneth Huninghake Jr., 28, South Point, fourth-degree felony grand theft. Daniel E. Stapleton, 42, of Township Road 343, Ironton, was charged with felonious assault, aggravated possession of meth and criminal damaging. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Jessy Marshall Stapleton, 36, Pedro, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Homer. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Be Proactive. Joshua A. Massie, 41, of Ohio 650, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. According to an indictment from the Lawrence County Grand Jury, on Dec. 7, 2021, Logan J. Sizemore made threats against the Coal Grove schools. James D. Keaton, 57, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Ryan K. Edwards, 47, Huntington, West Virginia, fourth-degree felony failure to appear. 1 was here. Possession of drugs (fentanyl), a fifth-degree felony. Melissa K. Lyons, 44, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs and one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Gilreath has since changed his plea to guilty to one count of theft, with the second charge dismissed. The Lawrence County Grand Jury met and returned indictments on the following people. Jordan G. Loftus, 27, Rockford, Tennessee, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, fourth-degree felony receiving stolen property. Their bond has been set at $500,000. Patrick O. Thompson, 43, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. Chinny Krishnas long efforts against jallikattu bullfights, politically entrenched in Tamil Nadu state, India, parallel Steve Hindis long campaigns against pigeon shoots, cockfighting, and rodeo here in the U.S. Clark could potentially be sentenced to serve 12 years. Jessica M. Wade, Louisville, Kentucky, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 2. 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.. In partnership with 2. Cecily Church, 31, of 48430 Outpost Road, Caldwell, was also secretly indicted in March for possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Croucher explained that these charges against Roger Delancey, 57, of 48061 Sarahsville Road, Caldwell, were then re-indicted with additional weapons specifications in April and thus, are now public. 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. 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. Rebecca Newcomb reversed her plea to guilty on March 24, 2011, and was sentenced to a six-month suspended jail term plus three years on probation. Kevin Allen Newcomb, 33, Ironton, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. Jeannie G. Bowling, 35, of Harlan, Kentucky, was charged with failure to appear for a court appearance July 14. 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.. Those indicted and the charges against them are: Hindi did not, as of January 5, 2021, have the identification of Newcomb that eventually brought the criminal charges against him, but ANIMALS 24-7 investigator Beth Clifton made the identification within an hour of seeing the video. 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 . Thank you for exposing them, SHARK. Shannon Lee Clark, theIronton Tribunereported on April 8, 2008, pleaded guilty last month to assaulting a former Ironton police officer, bringing a four-year prison sentence, with a possibility of judicial release after one year. Sean James, 29, Ironton, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism and third-degree felony escape. Rickey A. Waddle, 36, of the 700 block of Jefferson Street, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth, tampering with evidence and possession of drugs. Hindi told ANIMALS 24-7 earlier that the day in court he is most anticipating will come in response to a civil suit to be brought against the Newcombs and Clark. Filed Under: Advocacy, Animal fighting, Animal organizations, Asia/Pacific, Chickens, Cockfighting, Culture & Animals, Entertainment, Feature Home Top, Horses & Farmed Animals, Pacific rim, Philippines, Poultry, USA Tagged With: Becki Newcomb, James V. Newcomb II, Marty Bentley, Merritt Clifton, Shannon Lee Clark, Steve Hindi. accounts, the history behind an article. It does not establish guilt or innocence. Drake Robert Guy Stewart, 29, of 1851 State Route 56, London, was secretly indicted for harassment by an inmate, a fifth-degree felony. Rhonda Lynn Howard, 50, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs. We believe progress inspires change and we believe our reporting has become the front-lines of Portsmouth, Ohio's comeback. James Newcomb was released from custody pending trial on the 2011 charges on $50,000 bond. Logan Stevens, 25, of 212 North Street, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for felonious assault, a second-degree felony. Traci J. Newcomb and the man now identified as Shannon Lee Clark allegedly then beat, kicked, and threatened to kill Hindi, in clearly audible statements. 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. Karen Davis, United Poultry Concerns. 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. Thats stemming from some threatening messages and posts she made essentially directed toward former Judge (David) Ellwood out of Guernsey County, said Croucher. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. 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. Toby Hall, 35, of 558 Dewey Ave., Cambridge, was secretly indicted in March for unlawful possession or use of hoax weapon of mass destruction, a fourth-degree felony. James V. Bubba Newcomb II at upper left; with wife Rebecca Beckie at upper right. . Laura D. Fisher, 34, Ironton, fifth-degree felony possession of cocaine. Dakota W. Potter, 29, Ashland, Kentucky, one count of third-degree felony possession of drugs, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, one count of first-degree misdemeanor theft and one count of second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instrument. Stevens pleaded guilty to the charge on March 19, and was sentenced to two to three years in prison. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Federal indictment pending for Flatwoods man. Sean James, 29, Ironton, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism, and third-degree felony escape. When will we ever face the fact that killing is killing, no matter who does it or who suffers it? 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. 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. Croucher said Washington County Assistant Prosecutor Joe Derkin has been appointed special prosecutor in the case. The Showing Animals Respect & Kindness investigation was part of a nationwide campaign against cockfighting funded by the Humane Farming Association. Rhonda Lynn Howard, 50, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and second-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs. They are a menace to society and a horror for nonhuman animals. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. 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. By gamefowl community, Beckie Newcomb self-evidently did not mean the gamefowl themselves. Gary W. Munyon, 51, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Technically, Anderson said, this is retaliation, a third-degree felony.. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Jennifer M. Pierce, 32, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Bryon G. Myers, 34, Chesapeake, third-degree felony grand theft. Thank goodness the SHARK crew werent harmed any worse than they were. Dillon Warner, 30, of 1101 North Street, Caldwell, was indicted for possession of drugs (meth), a fifth-degree felony. To my understanding restitution has been made, he concluded. We loved it. Have the latest local news delivered every afternoon so you don't miss out on updates. There was some jubilation in October 2021, when it was announced that the State of Ohio had approved $16.8 million to fund a new jail in Lawrence County. Newcomb could potentially be sentenced to serve up to 21 years in prison, if convicted on all charges and ordered to serve the maximum time on each count, consecutively. Brent E. Deer, 52, Ironton, 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. As the old cliche goes, Dont do the crime if you cant do the time. 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. Don't knowingly lie about anyone 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. Chad N. Dodd, 38, Huntington, West Virginia, third-degree felony tampering with evidence. 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 . 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. Ironton Tribune. racist or sexually-oriented language. Cyril R. Derrico, 50, Huntington, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Clark was indicted on one count of second degree felonious assault, one count of fifth degree felony theft, and one count of felonious evidence tampering. Justin L. Carter, 32, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Keep it Clean. Robert A. Stevens, 43, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and third-degree felony escape. 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. 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. Use the 'Report' link on Low near 35F. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Patrick O. Thompson, 43, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. Invalid password or account does not exist. South Portsmouth, Kentucky, was indicted on: Failure to Comply with an Order or Signal of a Police Officer, Illegal Conveyance of Drugs of Abuse onto Grounds of a Specified Governmental Facility, Two Individuals Arrested After a Call of Shots Fired in the Wheelersburg Area, Organized & Major Crimes Task Force Arrests Female in Pike County for Weapons Violations, Dayton man and Portsmouth woman arrested on drug charges after drugs seized. Ohio, in the . Curtis H. Johnson, 36, Lucasville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. Shannon Clark, 35, Waterloo, one count of second-degree felony assault, one count of fifth-degree felony theft and one count of third-degree felony tampering with evidence. Click here to stay informed and subscribe to Herald-Dispatch. A James Newcomb was charged with drug abuse and possession of drug paraphernalia on March 11, 2005, however, in Portsmouth, Ohio, just 27 miles north. 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. racist or sexually-oriented language. Valarie R. Petty, 41, Columbus, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Martin H. Benicker, 63, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs.

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