WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14TH, 2024 GRAND JURY
James Baker (56, Pikeville) – Poss. Handgun by Felon; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Timothy Beavers (40, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Driving Suspended; No Seatbelts;
Failure to Produce Insurance Card; No Insurance;
Banger Cantrell (53, Goody) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; Assault 4th; Script Not in Proper Container;
Lowell D. Castle (39, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Regina K. Chaney (39, Georgetown) – 3rd Deg. Burglary; TBUT (misd); Trellis R. Cisco (46, Matewan, WV) – 3rd Deg. Assault – 2 cts; Disarming P.O.;
Terroristic Threatening; Resisting Arrest; Operating ATV on Roadway; 3rd Deg. Criminal Mischief; Failure to Produce Insurance Card; Driving w/out License; 2nd Deg. Disorderly Conduct;
Mason Blake Coleman (26, Raccoon) – 1st Deg. Bail Jumping;
Travis Folger (41, Harlan) – 1st & 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; P.I.; Melissa Heard (56, Elkhorn City) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband; Amanda Howard (37, Harold) – 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Burglary; TBUT;
Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Michael Little (35, Pikeville) – DUI 4th; DUI Suspended 1st; Poss. Marijuana; No Insurance; P.I.; Obstructed Windshield; 1st Deg. PFO;
Claudette Lovins (42, Prestonsburg) – DUI Suspended 2nd; 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 2nd Deg. Poss. C.S.; DUI 3rd; Poss. Drug Paraphernalia; No Insurance; No Tags;
John A. Murphy (22, Langley) – 1st Deg. Wanton Endangerment; 1st Deg. Arson; 4th Deg. Assault; 3rd Deg. Terroristic Threatening; 2nd Deg. Criminal Mischief; Violation of a Protective Order;
Steven T. Norman (33, McCarr) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S. – 2 cts; Poss. Drug Paraphemalia; Bryan E. Osborne (36, Prestonsburg) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 3rd Deg. Burglary; TBUT (misd); Poss. Drug Paraphernalia;
Cody J. Phillips (33, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband;
Billy Ratliff (41, Regina) – 1 Deg. Bail Jumping;
Tammy Rife (57, Leager, WV) – 1st & 3rd Deg. Poss. C.S.; Poss. Marijuana; P.I.;
Clifford C. Slone (37, Shelbiana) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.;
Johnny Slone (19, Raccoon) – TBUT – 2 C felonies, 1 misd;
Brandon Smallwood (38, Pikeville) – Speeding; Reckless Driving; 1st Deg. F/E; DUI 1st; Obstructed Windshield; No Tail Lamps; Improper Equipment; Improper Signal; Failure to Notify Address Change to Dept of Transportation;
April Dawn Wallace (50, Pikeville) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 1st Deg. Promoting Contraband; Jamie Rae Wood (46, Taylorsville, NC) – 1st Deg. Poss. C.S.; 1st Deg. Wanton Endangerment – 2 cts;
DUI 1st;

SEE THESE INDICTMENTS IN THEIR ENTIRETY IN THE ORIGINAL POST FROM 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