WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21ST, 2024 GRAND JURY
Christopher Adkins (39, Pikeville) – TBUT;
Terry Beavers (45, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. TICS – 2 cts; 1st Deg. PFO;
Darrin Blankenship (54, Stopover) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Michael Boyd (43, Dorton) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Sarah Brown (35, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Sara Compton (41, Elkhorn City) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; P.I.;
Joseph Derossett (36, Harold) and Timothy Beavers (40, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.-2 cts; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Joseph Edmonds (35, Pikeville) 2nd Deg. F/E; Resisting Arrest; 3rd Deg. Criminal Mischief;
1st & 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Driving w/out License; Improper Display Registration Plate; Lisa Ellis (44, Lexington) – 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Christopher Holbrooks (45, Elkhorn City) – Felon in Poss. Handgun; P.I.;

Nicole Huffman (36, Belcher) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; P.I.; Lyndon Keith Johnson (45, Auxier) & Kyle Hall (40, Melvin) – TBUT (C Felony);
Falsely Reporting Incident Which Generated Emergency Response;
Jerry Kidd (56, Ivel) – 1st Deg. TICS; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Joe Lester (26, Belfry) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S. – 2 cts; No Insurance; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; License Plate Not Legible;
Joshua McCandlish (26, Belfry) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; TBUT (misd); Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; P.I.; Kevin Mullins (41, Virgie) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Austin Phillips (28, Mouthcard) – Leaving Scene of Accident;
Destinee L. Ratliff (26, Elkhorn City) and Michael Belcher (34, Elkhorn City) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.-2 cts; 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband; RSP; 2nd Deg. F/E;
Scotty Sowards (41, Pikeville) – 2nd Deg. Robbery;
Rocky Spears (22, Pikeville) – 3rd Deg. Assault; 4th Deg. Assault; Resisting Arrest;
Tyler Thacker ( 31, Pikeville) – TBUT; 1st Deg. PFO;
Mart Wicker (40, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; DUI 1st; Improper Display Registration Plate; Joshua Wright (40, Mouthcard) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Illegal Take/Pursue Deer/Wild Turkey;

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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