INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Feb. 10 in Martin District Court:

Mason K. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Dismissed, proof shown.

Mason K. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Driving on a DUI-suspended license, first offense; no registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Dismissed, proof shown.

Heather Mollett (pretrial conference) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first, amended to failure to produce an insurance card; 3. License to be in possession: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2. Pleaded guilty, $50 fine plus cost; 3. Dismissed. Six months to pay.

Jason Tommy Scott (pretrial conference) — 1. Leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; 2. Failure to report traffic accident; 3. Failure to notify owner of damage to unattended vehicle; 4. Driving DUI-suspended license, second offense; 5. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 6. Unauthorized use of motor vehicle, first offense: 1-3. Dismissed in exchange for guilty plea; 4-6. Pleaded guilty, 180 days, probation for two years on condition he completes inpatient treatment through Frontier and follows all recommendations, cost waived. Review 3/10/26 at 9:30 a.m. for status of treatment. Waiver signed.

Mary Lou Setser (pretrial conference) — Terroristic threatening, third degree; obstructing government operations: Pleaded guilty to both charges, 180 days, probation for two years on condition she completes inpatient treatment through Addiction Recovery Care and follows all recommendations. Bond amended to release on own recognizance, to be released to ARC representative once a bed becomes available. Review 2/24/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Ethan Howard (motion to set aside) — Disorderly conduct, second degree: In lieu of revocation, in addition to previous conditions, the defendant will undergo drug and criminal thinking counseling through Thrive and submit to random drug tests and follow all recommendations of treatment, including completing the Thrive intern program. Waiver signed.

Ethan Howard (motion to set aside) — Disorderly conduct, second degree: In lieu of revocation, in addition to previous conditions, the defendant will undergo drug and criminal thinking counseling through Thrive and submit to random drug tests and follow all recommendations of treatment, including completing the Thrive intern program. Waiver signed.

Eric Crum (preliminary hearing) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm; possession of a controlled substance, first offense (drug unspecified); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Waived to grand jury. Defendant shall complete inpatient treatment through New Vision and follow all recommendations. Bond amended to release on own recognizance. Release to New Vision representative once a bed becomes available for inpatient treatment.

Carrie Dunlow (preliminary hearing) — Burglary, third degree: Sheriff testified and identified the defendant in the courtroom. Probable cause. Bound to grand jury. Same bond conditions.

Thelma F. Goforth (preliminary hearing) — Unlawful transaction with minor, second degree; wanton endangerment, first degree: Police officer testified and identified the defendant in the courtroom. Probable cause. Bound to grand jury. Same bond conditions.

Linda G. Slone (preliminary hearing) — Unlawful transaction with minor, second degree; wanton endangerment, first degree: Police officer testified and identified the defendant in the courtroom. Probable cause. Bound to grand jury. Same bond conditions.

David L. Williamson (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Reset 2/24/26 at 10:30 a.m. Same bond conditions.

William Ray Evans (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belts; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; registration and title requirements vehicle not operated on highway; improper display of registration plates; improper registration plate; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: Reset 3/9/26 at 9 a.m.

Orville Spence Jr. (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card; one headlight; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: Dismissed, proof shown.

Ashley Steward (arraignment) — Unlawful transaction with minor, third degree; criminal possession of forged instrument, third degree: Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial conference 3/24/26 at 9 a.m. Public defender appointed.

Thomas Edward Tackett (arraignment) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired registration receipt; 3. Improper display of registration plates: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine, cost; 2-3. Dismissed.

Ronnie Whitt (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belts; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: Order to be entered.