BY ROGER SMITH
MOUNTAIN CITIZEN
INEZ — A Martin County grand jury indicted six people Thursday on charges that include drug trafficking, assault, wanton endangerment and driving under the influence.
Hailee J. Joseph, 31, of Paintsville, is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine) and use/possession of drug paraphernalia. The charges stem from an incident Jan. 12, 2021, in which Joseph allegedly had methamphetamine and a syringe in her possession. Her bail is $5,000.
Mack A. Estep, 41, of Warfield, is facing multiple drug charges stemming from a July 2 incident. He stands accused of trafficking in the first degree (over 2 grams of methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, possession of marijuana, failure to signal, and no or expired registration plates.
According to the indictment, Estep allegedly possessed 15.163 grams of methamphetamine, $141 in cash, electronic scales and small blue plastic baggies, indicating intent to traffic in meth. The grand jury also accuses him of possessing four dosage units of Gabapentin, a Schedule V controlled substance, and marijuana.
Prosecutors say Estep failed to signal while turning on a roadway and was driving a vehicle with either no registration plates or expired plates.
His is $10,000. He may not be released from custody until after an interview and evaluation by pretrial services.
Thornton Eddie Goble, 62, of Louisa, faces charges in two separate indictments involving gunfire and driving under the influence.
In the first indictment he stands accused of five counts of first-degree wanton endangerment (discharge of a firearm). The indictment alleges that April 29, Goble discharged a firearm and created a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death to two females, one male and two juveniles. His bail is $25,000. He may not be released until after an interview and evaluation by pretrial services.
In a second true bill, the grand jury charges Goble with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, fourth or greater offense (with aggravating circumstances); driving on a DUI-suspended license; possession of an open alcohol container in a motor vehicle; and failure to produce an insurance card.
Those charges stemmed from an Aug. 2 incident in which Goble allegedly drove under the influence with a blood alcohol level of approximately 0.185 and had three prior DUI convictions within 10 years. The grand jury further alleges he operated a vehicle while his license was suspended for DUI, possessed an open alcoholic beverage container in the motor vehicle, and failed to produce proof of insurance.
His bail in the DUI case is $5,000. He remains subject to pretrial services evaluation before release.
Clem Marcum Jr., 48, of Inez, is facing charges of assault in the third degree (police/probation officer), criminal mischief in the first degree, resisting arrest, and alcohol intoxication in a public place.
Marcum’s charges stem from an incident Aug. 12 in which he allegedly assaulted Deputy Jameson Wall with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office while the deputy was performing his official duties. The grand jury further alleges Marcum damaged a 2023 Ford Explorer belonging to the Sheriff’s Department, causing approximately $3,388.48 in damages.
The indictment also states that Marcum intentionally attempted to prevent Deputy Wall from making the arrest through the use or threat of physical force. The grand jury states he was manifestly under the influence of alcohol to a degree that he endangered himself or others or unreasonably annoyed those nearby. His bail is $10,000.
Garnet Scott, 37, of Lovely, is facing a charge of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine). Her charges stem from an indictment July 10 in which she was allegedly in possession of methamphetamine. Her bail is $5,000.
Kayla Jude, 36, of Inez, faces a charge of assault in the fourth degree (minor injury). The incident happened June 30 when she allegedly intentionally caused physical injury to Kandence Simpson of Pilgrim. The Martin District Court will decide the arraignment and bail.
An indictment is not proof of guilt. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.