WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH, 2024 GRAND JURY
Donnie Allen (44, Kimper) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Violation of EPO; DUI 2nd, Driving on Suspended License; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Jeffery Armstrong (27, Detroit, MI) – 1st Deg. Criminal Mischief; 2nd Deg. Escape;
Tampering w/Prisoner Monitoring Device;
Travis Bell (35, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Fleeing/Evading; Resisting Arrest; 3rd Deg. Assault – 2 cts; DUI 1st; Reckless Driving;
Tammy Delong (53, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; DUI 3rd; Driving Suspended; Failure to Signal; Thomas Diamond (28, Freeburn) – Poss. Handgun by Felon; 2nd Deg. PFO;
Randall J. Donnelly (48, Winchester) – 2nd Deg. Burglary; 2nd Deg. PFO;
Devin Gearles (29, Freeburn), Shirley McClanahan (26, Phelps), and Kenneth Bolick (34, Phelps) – TBUT; 2nd Deg. Criminal Mischief;
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Kevin Hopkins (58, Morehead) – 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband; 1st & 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.;
3 Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Ronnie Johnson (60, Charleston, WV) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; DUI 1″; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; Matthew May (36, Delbarton, WV) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Barry McClanahan (55, Majestic) – Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Poss. Marijuana; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Criminal Trespass; P.I.;
Adam Lester (38, Jenkins) and Samantha Baker (41, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Marijuana; 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Everett Matney (29, Grundy, VA) – P.I.; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Jonathan L. Pullin (41, Forest Hills) – 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband;
Melanie Ray (46, Pikeville) – Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid or Delivered by Mistake; Summer Sowards (39, Virgie) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Travis Tackett (44, Jenkins) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Poss. Marijuana; Speeding; Bradley Vernatter (43, Mohawk, WV) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Poss. Marijuana; Rebecca Viers (57, Pikeville) – P.I.; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Joshua Woods (35, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Burglary; 4th Deg. Assault;

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