Grand Jury indicts 21

The McCreary County Grand Jury had a busy session this month, issuing 20 indictments against 21 different individuals in August.

One case heard by the Grand Jury resulted in no charges being pressed against an individual.

Larry Meadows, who was accused of beating a dog to death last June, was not indicted on related charges as the Grand Jury returned a “no true bill” on the case when presented before them, meaning they apparently felt there was not enough evidence to bring the case to a full trial before a jury or there was not reasonable cause to believe the accused committed the crime.

Cody Burke, of Whitley City, was indicted on counts of Burglary Second Degree and Receiving Stolen Property of the Value of $500 or more for allegedly unlawfully entering a residence on June 9 and taking a 4-wheeler and other items at the time.

Burke was also charged with being a Persistent Felony Offender after a previous conviction in Adair County in 2014, which he is still under terms of probation.

Leroy Wallen Jr., of Tell City, Indiana, was indicted on a count of Flagrant Non Support for reportedly failing to make court ordered child support payments for not less than six consecutive months for an arrearage of $1,000 or more.

Bradley Stephens, of Marshes Siding, was charged with False Statement/Misrepresent to Obtain Benefits over $100 for allegedly making false statements or misrepresenting facts to illegally obtain $7,690 in SNAP benefits.

Linda Slaven, of Whitley City, was indicted on two counts of False Statement/Misrepresent to Obtain Benefits over $100 for allegedly making false statements or misrepresenting facts to illegally obtain $5,608 in SNAP benefits and $12,530 in Medicare benefits.

Christie Boyatt, of Strunk, was charged with False Statement/Misrepresent to Obtain Benefits over $100 for allegedly making false statements or misrepresenting facts to illegally obtain $56,679 in Medicare benefits.

Jeff Anderson, of Pine Knot, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First Degree for allegedly having a quantity of methamphetamine in his possession on May 9.

Michael Soards, of Stearns, was charged with Cultivating Marijuana more than 5 plants after reportedly being found to be knowingly and unlawfully planting and cultivating five or more plants on July 20.

Soards was also charged with being a Persistent Felony Offender after a previous conviction in 2015, which he is still on probation in the case.

Michael Tapley was charged with Burglary First Degree and Theft by Unlawful Taking of $500 or more for allegedly unlawfully entering a residence on June 15 while in possession of a handgun and taking firearms and guitars from the residence.

Tonnie Webster, of Covington, was indicted on three counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument Second Degree for reportedly cashing three forged checks on the account of Outdoor Venture Corporation, with a combined value of $5,943, which he cashed at the three branches of United Cumberland Bank on February 19.

Jared Gosnell, of Whitley City, was charged with four counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument for allegedly possessing checks containing a forged signature with a total value of $375 on May 2.

Adam Hill, of Whitley City, was charged with Burglary Third Degree for reportedly knowingly and unlawfully entering a garage on July 8.

Hill was also charged with being a Persistent Felony Offender after previous felony convictions in 2013.

Dana Bowling, of Stearns, was charged with Sexual Abuse First Degree and Sodomy third degree for allegedly engaging a 14-year-old minor with deviate sexual intercourse on April 24.

Bowling was also charged with being a Persistent Felony Offender after a previous felony conviction in Pike County in 2015.

Jeffery Stephens, of Pine Knot, was charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon for reportedly being found with a firearm on June 6 after previous felony convictions in 2006.

Joshua Wilson, of Strunk, was indicted on a count of Cultivating Marijuana More than 5 Plants for allegedly knowingly and unlawfully planting and cultivating more than five plants.

Tasha Cox, of Somerset, was charged with Driving a Motor Vehicle While License is Suspended for DUI, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of a Controlled Substance for reportedly being found on May 9 to be driving under a suspended license and while possessing a quantity of methamphetamine and items commonly used in the ingestion and/or distribution of illegal controlled substances.

Leatha Rose, of Parkers lake, was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug paraphernalia for reportedly being found with a quantity of methamphetamine and items commonly used in the ingestion and/or distribution of illegal controlled substances on February 19.

Rodney Hamby and Ashley Cooper, both of Whitley City, were indicted on charges of Manufacturing Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia for reportedly having in their possession chemicals and equipment used for the manufacture of meth and items commonly used in the ingestion and/or distribution of illegal controlled substances on May 16.

Cooper was also named in a second indictment where she was charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance, Operating a Motor Vehicle while Under the Influence of Intoxicants and Driving a Motor Vehicle While License is Suspended for DUI after reportedly being found with a quantity of methamphetamine while driving under the influence and with a DUI suspended license on May 2.

Tosha Maxey and Eddie Mobley, both of Stearns, were charged with Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and Possession of Drug paraphernalia for allegedly knowingly and unlawfully having a quantity of methamphetamine and items commonly used in the ingestion and/or distribution of illegal controlled substances on July 4.

Brandon M. Crabtree, of Revelo, was charged with Fleeing or Evading Police and two counts of Wanton Endangerment First Degree for reportedly knowingly and unlawfully failing to obey signals of Deputy Derek Dennis to stop his vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants and driving in speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour, creating a danger of death or serious physical injury to other drivers on the road on July 16.

The Voice would like to remind our readers that an indictment is not an indication of one’s guilt or innocence, but represents that enough evidence exists in a case to pursue the matter in a court of law.