2023 Telepictures Productions Inc. (SHARK photo). A look at the indictments in March and January of this year also show the practice put to use. 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. A person convicted of tamperingwith evidence can face up to three years in prison, and a fine of up to $10,000, and this isin addition to any other charges.. Ad Choices, Two charged in death of child in Lawrence County, Ohio - WCHS, Mother, boyfriend accused of killing 18-month-old girl - WSAZ, 2 charged with murder in Ironton toddlers death - WOWK. Click Today's Obituaries to view all of the listings. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. We'd love to hear eyewitness James & wife Beckie Newcomb. . 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. Edward Smith, 35, of 18515 Frostyville Road, Caldwell, was secretly indicted for disrupting public services. John Paul Blair, 42, of Private Drive 1716, Ironton, was charged with obstructing official business and resisting arrest. Lawrence County, Ohio Grand Jury: 53 Indictments. Threats of harming another Terry J. Shaver, 44, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Thats why were back, the Manila Standard quoted Bentley. person will not be tolerated. accounts, the history behind an article. CALDWELL Felony indictments out of Noble County are not a monthly, or twice-monthly exercise as in Washington County. James Bub Newcomb at a rooster event(Facebook photo). Teaven M. Hay, 26, Huntington, West Virginia, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Ryan Goodpaster, 22, Proctorville, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin and one count of first-degree misdemeanor driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. 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. Jessica M. Wade, Louisville, Kentucky, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. If youve been charged with a secret indictment, and you dont know that the the local law enforcement is looking for you to essentially effectuate an arrest and bring you in for a felony charge, we dont want to tip (the defendant) off and have folks leave the area, we want to be able to bring folks to justice.. Federal indictment pending for Flatwoods man. It does not establish guilt or innocence. Torrey J. Baker Jr., 25, Proctorville, one count of first-degree felony aggravated burglary. They should be imprisoned for good. ANIMALS 24-7, Duane Pohlman of WKRC, and a variety of law enforcement agencies all had the opportunity to view the complete, unedited video of the incident leading to the criminal charges against James V. Newcomb II and Shannon Clark many hours before a version edited for length [by deleting time during which the camera showed nothing at all but road and sky] was made accessible to the public. William Grant, 41, Mount Airy, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Corey D. Hatfield, 32, of Private Drive 215, South Point, was charged with domestic violence. As the old cliche goes, Dont do the crime if you cant do the time. Robert B. Furnish IV, 34, second-degree felony assault. Joshua A. Massie, 41, of Ohio 650, Ironton, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. Valarie R. Petty, 41, Columbus, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. We won't share it with anyone else. Justin M. King, 38, Huntington, West Virginia, second-degree felony trafficking in drugs, second-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. 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. The Showing Animals Respect & Kindness investigation was part of a nationwide campaign against cockfighting funded by the Humane Farming Association. Robert A. Stevens, 43, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and third-degree felony escape. That murder trial is still scheduled to take place this summer. Jimmy Turvey, 20, of Ohio 93, Pedro, was charged with aggravated trafficking in 12.3 grams of meth and aggravated possession of drugs. Basically he held a couple people at gunpoint, Croucher explained. Scioto County OH-Scioto County Sheriff David Thoroughman stated on July 23, 2021 Correctional Officer Aeh was indicted on charges relating to his arrest on July 9, 2021.On that date, Correctional Officer John C. Aeh, age 43, of Wheelersburg was charged with 1 count of conspiracy, a felony of the 4th degree, 1 count of trafficking in drugs, a felony of the 3rd degree and conveyance into a . Benjamin S. Hughes, 46, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. Drake Robert Guy Stewart, 29, of 1851 State Route 56, London, was secretly indicted for harassment by an inmate, a fifth-degree felony. They are a menace to society and a horror for nonhuman animals. Joshua OBrien, 37, of Cutler, was indicted in May for felonious assault, a second-degree felony; and domestic violence, a fourth-degree felony. When will we ever face the fact that killing is killing, no matter who does it or who suffers it? Van Lee Harrell, 33, of County Road 1, South Point, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. So this is pretty clear cut (to) step off those cases and let the visiting judges handle those.. Tanner B. Howard, 23, of Township Road 1186, South Point, was charged with vandalism and criminal damaging. Terry J. Shaver, 44, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. 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. . Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. James Newcomb and his wife Rebecca Beckie Newcomb operate the Newcomb Game Farm at this address. John Michael Weeks, 22, of Poplar Fork Road, Franklin Furnace, was charged with aggravated possession of meth. IRONTON, OhioA Lawrence County, Ohio grand jury on February 23, 2021 indicted suspects James V. Bub Newcomb II, 53, of Waterloo, Ohio, and distant Newcomb neighbor Shannon Lee Clark, 35, on multiple felony counts originating in a January 3, 2021 alleged assault on Showing Animals Respect & Kindness founder Steve Hindi. 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. 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.. 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 TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Jesse C. Sizemore, 64, Pedro, fourth-degree felony assault. No one is excusing what those guys did. These good ol boys need to be held accountable big time. 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. Cecily Church, 31, of 48430 Outpost Road, Caldwell, was also secretly indicted in March for possession of heroin, a fifth-degree felony. 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. Melissa S. Jenkins, 37, Ironton, fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance and fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Including medical bills, the total damages could exceed the estimated $140,000 value of the 366 Wiseman Cemetery Hill Road property. Thuggery in all its forms especially when it involves animals and kids needs to be dealt with quickly and to the fullest extent of the law. Please enter your username or email address to reset your password. Those indicted and the charges against them are: 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. Good to see them held accountable and I hope justice prevails, including during sentencing. 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. 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. Patrick O. Thompson, 43, fifth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. IRONTON, Ohio --A Lawrence County, Ohio grand jury on February 23, 2021 indicted suspects James V. "Bub" Newcomb II, 53, of Waterloo, Ohio, and distant Newcomb neighbor Shannon Lee Clark, 35, on multiple felony counts originating in a January 3, 2021 alleged assault on Showing Animals Respect & Kindness founder Steve Hindi. It does not establish guilt or innocence. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. 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. Kara Miller, 28, of County Road 12, Proctorville, was charged with assault on a police officer, resisting arrest and obstructing official business. 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. Second degree felonious assault in Ohio, defined as knowingly causing serious physical harm, carries a potential penalty of up to eight years in prison, a fine of $15,000, and five years on probation. According to WCHS-TV, indictments were filed Dec. 15, 2021, alleging that Hinton and her boyfriend, Charles Adkins, caused the death of the child. But, last week, the Lawrence County . Cyril R. Derrico, 50, Huntington, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. They should face trial and the consequences that come with it. 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. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Be Truthful. Benjamin S. Hughes, 46, Ironton, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs and third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Stevens pleaded guilty to the charge on March 19, and was sentenced to two to three years in prison. Waiting for your permission to load facebook comments. 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. Winds light and variable. Jonathan M. Morris, 49, West Jefferson, fourth-degree felony driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. IRONTON A Lawrence County grand jury returned more than a dozen felony 4 and felony 5 indictments earlier this week. In January, secret indictments included 24 counts against 11 people. Martin H. Benicker, 63, Ironton, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. http://www.upc-online.org. Hopefully they get the max. David L. Rickey Jr., 46, third-degree felony tampering with evidence, fifth-degree felony vandalism and third-degree felony escape. Low near 35F. 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. Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. The indictment alleges that on April 29 . A man indicted with a deadly shooting in May 2021 was arraigned in Cabell County Circuit Court. or anything. person will not be tolerated. We won't share it with anyone else. Click #isupportlocal for more information on supporting our local journalists. Ladonna K. Browning, 52, of Ferry Street, Russell, Kentucky, was charged with possession of a controlled substance. Shannon Lee Clark was also booked in Ironton for alleged theft on September 6, 2012. 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. We'd love to hear eyewitness Michael T. Chadwick, 28, Wayne, West Virginia, fifth-degree felony possession of a heroin. or anything. Joseph P. Fantuzzo, 43, of the 400 block of Vernon Street, Ironton, was charged with domestic violence with a prior conviction for domestic violence. 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. 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. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, In all likelihood, however, neither defendant would get the maximum, and any prison time would be served concurrently. 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. 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. racist or sexually-oriented language. Published 12:00 am Thursday, March 4, 2021. Use the 'Report' link on 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. Dalton Warner, 29, of 1101 North St., Caldwell, was secretly indicted in March for rape, a first-degree felony; and felonious assault, a second-degree felony. Technically, Anderson said, this is retaliation, a third-degree felony.. Shannon M. Badalamenti, 43, South Point, fourth-degree felony possession of heroin, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, and fourth-degree misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia. Beckie Newcomb is also secretary of the Ohio Game Bird Association, headquartered at the same address. Create a password that only you will remember. 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. The case was brought forward to a special convention of the countys grand jury at the same time it heard evidence against Tyler Thompson, 28, of 48569 Outpost Road, Caldwell, for aggravated murder and aligning charges out of the March 21 shooting death of Thompsons fiancee, Leah Brook Hines. Invalid password or account does not exist. IRONTON A Lawrence County grand jury returned several dozen indictments Wednesday, including three sealed drug indictments, according to Prosecuting Attorney Brigham Anderson. Christine M. Lewis, 25, Chesapeake, fifth-degree felony possession of heroin. 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. (Beth Clifton collage). To my understanding restitution has been made, he concluded. 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. Dennis Lambert, 47, Ashland, Kentucky, 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. Privacy Policy | Bradley S. Dunlap, 47, third-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs, third-degree felony aggravated trafficking in drugs, fourth-degree felony possession of a controlled substance, third-degree felony tampering with evidence and second-degree misdemeanor resisting arrest. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. By gamefowl community, Beckie Newcomb self-evidently did not mean the gamefowl themselves. Steven D. Edwards Jr., 25, Detroit, Michigan, one count of fourth-degree felony failure to appear. Marty Bentley did not fulfill obligations to partners and clients and is being investigated for fraud, misappropriation of funds, and breech of contract. May these thugs rot to death in prison. 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. Dominic Mincks, 22, of 19705 State Route 821, was secretly indicted for having weapons under disability, a third-degree felony. 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. That lawsuit, now in preparation, seeks compensation for extensive personal injuries and property damage. Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? Jatau to share during Asbury Revival, GALLERY: Burlington Elementary Living Wax Museum Vol. 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. Published 12:00 am Sunday, August 28, 2022. According to an indictment from the Lawrence County Grand Jury, on Dec. 7, 2021, Logan J. Sizemore made threats against the Coal Grove schools. 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. Charles Gary Dickess, 41, Ironton, one count of third-degree felony tampering with evidence, one count of third-degree felony possession of heroin and one count of fifth-degree felony possession of drugs. Adds the web site of Cleveland criminal defense attorney Jeff Hastings, Being charged with any crime is serious, but an added charge of Tampering withEvidence in Ohio can make matters much worse. Don't Threaten. 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. Justin L. Carter, 32, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs. Once youve done that, the reason we keep those ones secret is 1) they havent been publicly arrested and 2) practicality. Do you read to your children as part of Read Across America Week? 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. Curtis H. Johnson, 36, Lucasville, fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of drugs and second-degree misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. Showing Animals Respect & Kindness video, made public at https://youtu.be/M8hIIczNeOA5 on January 5, 2021, shows that the incident leading to the alleged January 3, 2021 felony offenses began when Newcomb, with Clark behind him, approached Hindi. News on dogs, cats, horses, wildlife, zoonoses, & nature, James V. Bub Newcomb II and co-defendant Shannon Clark. According to WOWK-TV, Hinton is scheduled to appear for her next court hearing Feb. 16, and Adkins court date is set for March 9. You have permission to edit this article. Elvis Rister, 45, Garrison, Kentucky, one count of second-degree felonious assault. We are asking for donations of items to be auctioned off. 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. Hopefully this case will make them destitute. 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.