WEDNESDAY, JULY 24TH, 2024 GRAND JURY
Kevin Blankenship (50, Stopover) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping;
Christen Brown (30, Virgie) and Dericka Knott (24, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. TICS w/Poss. Firearm -2 cts; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Marijuana; DUI 1st;
Driving Suspended; One Headlight; Rear License Not Illuminated;
Jeffrey Coleman (43, Elkhorn City) – TBUT; 2nd Deg. PFO;
Joseph Coleman (41, Stopover) – TBUT (misd);
Paul D. Dempsey (41, Williamson, WV) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; DUI 1st; No Insurance; Failure to Produce Insurance Card;
Randall D. Donta (34, Pikeville) – TBUT; 1st Deg. PFO; Bryan Elliott (52, Virgie) – DUI 1st; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Susan Gibson (53, Elkhorn City) – 3rd Deg. Assault; Jessica Erin Greene (43, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Michelle Hawkins (50, Ashcamp) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Failure to Register Transfer of Motor Vehicle; Failure to Produce Insurance Card;
Joshua Johnson (38, Dorton) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Billy Wayne Keene (41, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping;
Russell “Dougie” Kidd (43, Banner) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Constantin Lacatus (43, St Maspeth, NY) – Theft of Identity;
Eric Long (36, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Driving with One Headlight; Driving Suspended 1st;
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Jesse “JD” Mullins (39, Pikeville) – DUI 1st; 1st Deg. F/E; Reckless Driving; No Eye Protective Device; No Motorcycle Operator’s License; Improper Signal; Speeding;
Jesse Jeffery D. Mullins (39, Pikeville) – 2nd Deg. Strangulation;
Laura Muncy (40, Huddy) – 1st Deg. TICS; 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Marijuana; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; DUI 2nd; No Tags; No Insurance;
Driving w/out License; 2nd Deg. PFO;
Joshua Newsome (42, Pikeville) – DUI 1st; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Marijuana;
Briar Parsley (26, Williamson, WV) – 1st Deg. Wanton Endangerment – 2 cst; 1st Deg. F/E; 24-F-279 Speeding; No Tags; No Insurance; No Seatbelts; Improper Equipment;
John Michael Payne (34, Ransom) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping;
John Michael Payne (34, Ransom) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping; Michael Robinette (58, Pinsonfork) and Katrena Young (41, Canada) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.- 3 cts; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; P.I.;
Bruce Robinson (35, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S. – 2 cts; DUI 1st; No Tags; No Insurance; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Debra Smith (28, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. TICS; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; PFO 1st; No Brake Lights; Obstructed Vision and/or Windshield;
Clyde Kevin Smith (39, Newport, TN) – Poss. Handgun by Felon; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Marijuana; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; DUI 2nd; No Insurance; No Tags; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; No Plates;
Jesse Smith (48, Matewan, WV) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping;
Shanna Thacker (44, Lexington) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; P.I.; Raelin Williams (23, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.;

SEE THE ORIGINAL POST ON THE PIKE COUNTY COMMONWEALTH ATTORNEY’S OFFICE FB POST HERE 

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