Smyth nonetheless allegedly continued operating the new ambulance business in the same manner as the previous company, and did not pay over to the IRS all of the employment taxes owed on behalf of the employees of Stat EMS. Deliver Marijuana, and the felony offense of Criminal Enterprise Act Violation. * Allen Richard Sampson, 32, 206 Brentwood St., Marietta, was indicted on 10 counts of failure to register from May to September. Patrol Officer Cassie Marie Johnson Memorial Act creates a new criminal charge. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned by the Grand Jury. Ariel Booth, 31, of Fairmont, was indicted for Conspiracy to Commit Felony, Controlled Substance Offense; Possession with Intent to Deliver (Fentanyl). 10:00 a.m. Kirkpatrick III. Neither indictment specifies how Rollins and Davis led the rings, or how the organizations operated. Amy Davis, 43, of Ripley, West Virginia, was indicted for two counts of Felonious Assault, each a felony of the first degree, and . BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Randolph County has announced indictments returned from the Grand Jury for February 2022. CLARKSBURG, W.Va. - The January term of the Harrison County grand jury returned indictments against 57 people, on a variety of charges. * Alexander Thomas Trefz, 33, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on charges of strangulation, second-offense domestic battery, and unlawful restraint from July. Wood County Grand Jury issues indictments Local News. Candice Black can be reached at cblack@newsandsentinel.com. An indictment is only an accusation. She was charged in October of 2021 after task force members found drugs while executing a search warrant where a 10-year-old boy lived. FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) The October 2022 term of the Marion County Grand Jury has returned indictments, including for attempted murder and incest. 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Levi Scott Jarvis, 23, 1619 Washington Blvd., Apt. A number of indictments from Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 are listed below. Two Baltimore men are accused of leading drug trafficking organizations that supplied fentanyl and other illicit substances to West Virginia, federal prosecutors said in a news release, blaming the groups for a spike in overdoses in the state. It is scary. All rights reserved. * Jonathan W. Smith, 36, 611 32nd St., Parkersburg, was indicted on charges of first-degree robbery, second-degree robbery, burglary and impersonation of a law enforcement officer from July and a charge of false pretense from June 2020. We want to make sure theyre held accountable. Fentanyl, Conspiracy to Delivery of Fentanyl, Person Prohibited from Possessing a Firearm, and Each individual charged should appear withan attorney. In one indictment charging 12 people, including Rollins and three people from Baltimore County, prosecutors allege that Rollins led a fentanyl distribution operation in Hampshire County, West Virginia, from 2020 to 2021. The. Feb 10, 2022 / 11:13 AM EST. West Virginia Governor signs campus carry bill into Copyright 2022 WDTV. Deliver Marijuana, and the felony offense of Criminal Enterprise Act Violation. Appalachian Power and Mon Power report approximately 60,000 customers without service Saturday morning. 10:00 a.m. A federal grand jury in Charleston, West Virginia returned an indictment today charging a Pineville man with willful failure to pay over employment taxes and obstructing the IRSs collection efforts. BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Marion County has announced dozens of people that have been indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury. Jason Scruggs, 40, of Detroit, Michigan, was indicted for Attempted Murder, Conspiracy to Violate Felony Drug Laws, Organized Criminal Enterprise, Kidnapping, Malicious Assault,and Assault During The Commission of a Felony. Click here to view all 69 indictments. Forms of Indictments 62-9-17. Copyright News and Sentinel | https://www.newsandsentinel.com | 519 Juliana St., Parkersburg, WV 26101 | 304-485-1891, They were directly indicted (and) have not been charged before,, I cant get into a whole lot of detail but we alleged that they assisted Mr. Thompson in avoiding arrest after the fact., (She) stated she was not able to get away from Shields because he had severely beaten her in the past and she did not think she could get away,, The victim advised she was in fear for her life,, wanted to go into Walmart and scare people with a firearm.. The prosecutors office has just been phenomenal, the sheriff said at Wednesdays press conference. counts of Wanton Endangerment, three counts of Attempted Murder, two counts of Conspiracy to All CM/ECF users must act and take specific steps to continue to file electronically with WVND on or after July 19, 2021. Anthony Rose, 36, of Clarksburg, Timothy Wisenbaler, 35, of Fairmont, Jason Toothman, 33, of Farmington, and Nicholas Valentine of Fairmont, 29, were each separately indicted for Grand Larceny, and Toothman was also indicted for Burglary. 2022. West Virginia. Marion County has announced dozens of people that have been indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury. Even though he allegedly withheld these funds from the wages of Stat Ambulance Services employees, Smyth did not pay to the IRS the full employee withholdings or the full employers share. Get free summaries of new opinions delivered to your inbox! * Cory Alan Fout, 28, 1244 Cantwell Ridge Road, Walker, was indicted on charges of strangulation, domestic battery and unlawful restraint from August. * Todd C. Young, 32, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on charges of fleeing from an officer in a vehicle with reckless indifference, fleeing from an officer in a vehicle causing bodily injury and fleeing from a police officer from October. Im sure the residents of that street will sleep a lot easier knowing that this crime has been brought to justice now, Swartwood told the Panhandle News Network in Martinsburg. Co-defendant James Layne, 37, 831 Belrock Ave., Belpre, was indicted on one count of fraudulent schemes, eight counts of uttering and two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony from July through October. Tammy Dawn Adkins, 44, Glen Jean, contraband substance onto grounds of Southern Regional Jail(2 counts), Frank Edward Bailey, 29, Beckley, fraud with access device (2 counts), Thadias Blake Ball, 30, MacArthur, unlawful wounding, Holly Kristene Blevins, 35, Sophia, shoplifting(third offense) (2 counts), MIchael Kyle Brown, 44, Beckley, burglary; destruction of property; assault; obstructing, Corbett Maurice Carter, 44, Beckley, felony escape, Harold Frederick Cassity, 64, Crab Orchard, driving impaired (third offense); driving revoked due to DUI (first offense); fleeing on foot; obstructing a police officer; possession of a controlled substance, Shawn William Gordon, 24, Detroit, Mich., possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, Austin Corey Heath, 23, Beckley, shoplifting (third offense), Corey Colby Hicks, 23, Beckley, first degree sexual abuse; sexual abuse by parent, guardian, custodian or a person in a position of trust; mandatory sentence for sex offender, Steven Craig Johnson, 36, Bluefield, grand larceny, Joshua Aaron Lafferty, 33, Belle, contraband substance onto grounds of Southern Regional Jail; felony conspiracy, Rebecca Lynn League, 36, Beaver, driving impaired causing serious bodily injury; gross child neglect creating serious bodily injury or death; driving impaired with bodily minors in vehicle, Warren Wesley Lester Jr., 36, Shady Spring, driving revoked due to DUI (third offense), Howard Wayne Long, 61, Beckley, grand larceny; felony conspiracy, Marlin Andrea Marrs, 51, Bluefield, contraband substance onto grounds of Southern Regional Jail; felony conspiracy, Ronald Jerry McClung, 40, Beckley, first degree murder; first degree sexual assault, Jimmy Dean Mullins Jr., 28, Oceana, contraband substance into gross of Southern Regional Jail; felony conspiracy, Jenell (Rosenbaum) Parnell, 47, Herndon, contraband substance onto the grounds of Southern Regional Jail, Teryn Jevon Price, 30, Beckley, breaking and entering; entering without breaking; grand larceny, Bobby Jo Richmond, 44, Bragg, gross child neglect creating risk of injury; felony conspiracy; prohibited person in possession of firearm, Rebecca Mae Richmond, 40, Bragg, child neglect creating risk of injury; felony conspiracy, Alffie Jean Saxer, 49, Harper, shoplifting (third offense), Nathen Strauss, 22, Crab Orchard, wanton endangerment with firearm; domestic assault; domestic battery; brandishing, James Robert Thompson, 57, Beckley, grand larceny, Tommy David Tilley, 55, Beckley, grand larceny; felony conspiracy, Lisa Carol Vance, 55, Beckley, grand larceny; felony conspiracy. * Dana Paul Persinger, 34, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on three counts of second-offense possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and one count of maintaining a vehicle for keeping controlled substances from November. MARTINSBURG, W.Va. Shootings in Martinsburg and Berkeley County last year led investigators to a major drug operation. * Dallas Anthony Devan, 25, 1948 Princeton St., Parkersburg, was indicted on strangulation and domestic battery charges from November. * Brandy Nichole Vandergrift, 30, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on four counts of delivery of a controlled substance from March and April. Jamie Lee Wright, 47, of 5806 Northfork Road, Pine Grove, WV is charged by the Wetzel County Grand Jury in a 12 count felony indictment. Editor's Note: All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. An official website of the United States government. Criminal Procedure Article 9. He was arrested in October 2021 in Mannington after a several-month drug investigation. Martinsburg Police Chief George Swartwood says there has been recent gang activity in Berkeley County and he is pleased this indictment to a swift end. Defects Not Invalidating Indictment. Low 33F. * Brian E. Hupp, 43, 4005 Sayre Ave., Lot 2, Parkersburg, was indicted on two counts of burglary and one count each of destruction of property and grand larceny from January 2021. House approves bill named after fallen Charleston police officer. * Brian Christopher Hillabold, 38, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on charges of fleeing from an officer in a vehicle with reckless indifference and possession of a controlled substance from September. The following are notable indictments that were returned. * Layton M. White, 22, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on charges of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver, possession of an imitation controlled substance with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance from June. You have permission to edit this article. * John M. Wilson III, 48, 1924 Ohio Ave., Parkersburg, was indicted on three counts of second-offense possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and one count of maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substances from June. 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Bailey D. Mayhew, age and address unknown, and Matthew Murray, 22, North Central Regional Jail were also indicted in this case on charges of accessory after the fact to robbery. Posted: Feb 8, 2022 / 03:33 PM EST. * Brian Keith Edgar, 35, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on a charge of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver from July. Court Locations Prosecutions to Be by Presentment or Indictment. West Virginia has a courthouse in each of its 55 counties and 65 elected judges who are qualified to preside over felony cases, according to the West Virginia Judicial System. The Grand Jury returned 69 indictments in Harrison County. Arguments Argument Docket. Scruggs was arrested in April 2021 on drug charges. The indictment charges 12 of the defendants with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Kanawha County from March 2019 to September 2021. Brown v. United States of America. the felony offense of Criminal Enterprise Act Violation. * Terry Ray Blakely, 33, 2018 18th Ave., Parkersburg, was indicted on charges of malicious assault and domestic battery from July. In a separate 10-count indictment, Shane Kelly Fulkerson, 43, of Saint Albans, West Virginia and Timothy . * Michael Anthony Vanlue, 38, 307 Marie Lane, Washington, was indicted on charges of third-offense domestic battery and battery from June. One of the courtrooms in the Marion County Courthouse (WBOY image). * James Matthew Bunner, 39, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on charges of driving with a revoked license and possession of a stolen vehicle from October. 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Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl, Conspiracy to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine, . Winds light and variable. The other indictment, naming Davis and 21 others, including Gary Weldon, 35, of Baltimore, and Elrico Karon Scaf, 23, of Ellicott City, alleges that Davis led a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and heroin in Hampshire County from 2021 to this month. Tremayne Cordell McConnell, 21, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was charged with Malicious An indictment is not proof of guilt, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven. Jill Fankhauser, 45 of Clarksburg, was indicted on charges of Possession with Intent to * Amanda Lynn Phillips, 31, 1513 Staunton Ave., Parkersburg, was indicted on two counts of grand larceny and one count each of breaking and entering and conspiracy to commit a felony from January 2020. * Leah K. Parker, 45, 3603 Jefferson St., Parkersburg, was indicted on two counts each of child neglect creating risk of injury and possession of a controlled substance and one count each of illegal possession of explosive materials and maintaining a dwelling for keeping controlled substances from October. Tommy E. McElfresh, 60, 3107 Custer St., Parkersburg, was indicted on one count of fraudulent schemes and two counts of conspiracy to commit a felony from July through October. A list of all 47 indictments can be found below: Murder suspect, Jonathan McClung, will be arraigned in front of Judge Richardson on June 24, 2021. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.. Clear skies. Were talking about a group that is very much anti-cop, there is so much anti-cop rhetoric, Harmon says. FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WBOY) The October 2022 term of the Marion County Grand Jury has returned indictments, including for attempted murder and incest. Fox was charged in April after officers found fentanyl and meth in her home and again in July after officers found her passed out in a car. Smyth allegedly was responsible for collecting and paying over to the IRS employment taxes withheld from the wages of the three companies employees. Angela Fox, 41, of Fairmont was indicted for Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl & Methamphetamine, and from another incident, she was indicted for Possession w/Intent Methamphetamine & Suboxone. * William Coty Powell, 36, North Central Regional Jail, was indicted on three counts of second-offense possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver and one count of maintaining a vehicle for keeping controlled substances from August to October. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty. Stephanie Jones, 34, of Fairmont, was indicted for Child Neglect Creating Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury. Specifically, the indictment charges that Smyth stated that he did not own Stat EMS and did not have a personal bank account. * Dennis Odell Schott, 63, 1106 18th St., Vienna, was indicted on charges of wanton endangerment involving a firearm, brandishing a deadly weapon and obstructing an officer from January 2021. Dorothy Deane-Hall, 33, of Fairmont, was indicted for two counts of Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine; and one of Possession with intent to Deliver Marijuana; Heroin; and Suboxone. BRIDGEPORT, W.Va (WDTV) - Marion County has announced dozens of people that have been indicted by the Marion County Grand Jury. * Jason Leigh Richards, 43, 1067 Scaly Ridge Road, Vincent, was indicted on charges of third-offense driving while impaired and fleeing from an officer in a vehicle while in an impaired state from September. * Jeremy Gene Lewis, 43, 1103 21st St., Vienna, was indicted on charges of burglary, conspiracy to commit a felony, wanton endangerment involving a firearm, brandishing a deadly weapon, destruction of property and conspiracy to commit a misdemeanor from March. Jason Jones, 44, was indicted for Attempted Murder, Conspiracy to Violate Felony Drug Laws, Organized Criminal Enterprise, Kidnapping, Malicious Wounding,Assault During The Commission of a Felony, Person Prohibited From Carrying a Concealed Firearm, and Use or Presentation of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony. The Harrison County Grand Jury returned nearly 70 indictments for the month of May. FAIRMONT, W.Va. - 76 people were indicted by the Marion County grand jury during the June 2022 term, including those charged with murder, sexual abuse, child neglect and delivery of a controlled substance. PRINCETON The October 2021 session of the Mercer County Grand Jury has concluded. 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