WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10TH, 2024 GRAND JURY
Billy Adkins (62, Shelbiana) – Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; P.I.;
Summer Adkins (40, Martin) and Justin Bryant (33, Martin) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 1st Deg. F/E; TBUT; 3rd Deg. Criminal Mischief; DUI 2nd; Driving Suspended; 1st Deg. PFO; Ryan Bishop (32, Pikeville) – TBUT; 1st Deg. Criminal Mischief; Dalton Carter (27, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Assault; 2nd Deg. Assault; 2nd Deg. PFO; Robert Caylor (32, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; P.I.;
Roger Chaney (46, Shelbiana) – Reckless Driving; 1st Deg. F/E; RSP; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 2nd Deg. F/E; Improper Display Registration Plate; 1st Deg. PFO;
Christopher Damron (52, Hellier) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S. – 2 cts;
Amy England (35, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S. – 2 cts; Poss. Marijuana;
Natesha Evans (36, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Wanton Endangerment; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; P.I.;
Shawn Ferrell (31, Stopover) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; Shawn Ferrell (31, Stopover) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; Shawn Ferrell (31, Stopover) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; Shawn Ferrell (31, Stopover) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; Jim Fields (41, Jeremiah) – TBUT (C Felony);
Carla Forsyth (30, Harold) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping;
Johnny Gay (54, Hazard) – Retaliating Against Participant in Legal Process – 2 cts;
3rd Terroristic Threatening – 2 cts;
William Hamilton (27, Pikeville) – Poss. Handgun by Felon; Poss. Marijuana;
Brandon Holbrooks (37, Elkhorn City) – 1st Deg. F/E; Driving w/out License; 1st Deg. PFO;
Jimmy Holland (38, Cumberland) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S. – 2 cts; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; TBUT (misd);
P.I.;
Michael Johnson (38, Scottsville) – DUI 1st; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
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Tiffany Kendrick (41, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Joseph G. Lee (40, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; P.I.;
2nd Deg. Criminal Trespass;
Douglas Moore (39, Millard) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 4th Deg. Assault;
Joseph Mounts (42, Pikeville) – Theft of Identity – 2 cts; 2nd Deg. Poss. Forged Instrument – 2 cts; P.I.;
Nathan Newsome (40, Pikeville) – 3rd Deg. Burglary; TBUT (misd); 1st Deg. PFO;
Robert Newsome (59, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; P.I.;
Robert K. Newsome (59, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Marijuana; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Robert Prater (41, Hillsboro) – P.I.; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Ermil Rogers (43, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; 1st Deg. PFO;
Ermil Rogers (43, Pikeville) – 1″ Deg. Bail Jumping; 1″ Deg. PFO; Ermil Rogers (43, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; 1st Deg. PFO; Ermil Rogers (43, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; 1st Deg. PFO;
Phillip Taylor (39, Betsy Layne) – DUI 2d; 1st Deg. F/E; Resisting Arrest; Driving w/o License; No Insurance; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; Poss. Open Container; Darren Thacker (44, Pikeville) – DUI 2nd; Driving DUI Suspended 2nd (Aggravated); 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 2nd Deg. PFO;
Manfred Williams (30, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; P.I.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.;

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An arrest is indeed a legal accusation, and according to the principle of "innocent until proven guilty," individuals are presumed innocent until or unless proven guilty in a court of law. It is a fundamental aspect of the legal system to ensure fair treatment and protect the rights of individuals. When someone is arrested, they are being taken into custody based on the reasonable belief that they have committed a crime. However, it is important to remember that an arrest does not equal guilt. It is the responsibility of the court to evaluate the evidence presented and determine if the accused is indeed guilty. During the legal proceedings, the accused has the right to defend themselves, present their case, and challenge the evidence against them. This ensures a fair and unbiased judgment, allowing the truth to prevail. As part of a respectful and just society, it is crucial to withhold judgment on individuals who have been arrested until all the facts are presented and a court of law has made a decision. It is only through this process that justice can be served. Remember, an arrest is only the beginning of the legal process, and the presumption of innocence should be upheld until proven otherwise. Let us respect the rights of all individuals involved and have faith in the legal system to make fair and just determinations. #PresumptionOfInnocence #FairTrial