INEZ — Martin County Sheriff John Kirk’s Office reported the following arrests:
Jordan Maynard, 27, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest.
Justin E. Marcum, 37, of Inez, was arrested Tuesday on a bench warrant for court.
Joseph Christopher Jude, 43, of Lovely, was arrested Tuesday at Dempsey Housing in Warfield for criminal mischief, public intoxication of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, fleeing or evading police, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of marijuana.
Sheriff John Kirk responded to reports of a man removing window screens from apartment buildings and carrying them through the parking lot. Upon arrival, Kirk found Jude passed out in a metal chair. Witnesses reported that before passing out, Jude had run head-first into a brick wall.
Recognizing Jude as someone who had previously fled and fought with law enforcement, Sheriff Kirk attempted to handcuff him while he was unconscious. However, Jude woke up and began resisting. He managed to escape on foot but was later apprehended on Route 292 by Chief Deputy Chris Kidd, who had been en route to assist. Sheriff Kirk stated that Jude attempted to flee from Kidd as well and “had to be taken down.”
Authorities discovered Jude was in possession of a small amount of marijuana, two glass pipes and a knife.
Curtis Bowen, 36, of Pilgrim, was arrested Feb. 1 on Emily Creek in Pilgrim for first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), driving on a DUI-suspended license, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, no registration receipt and reckless driving.
Deputy J.C. Kirk responded to reports that Bowen had nearly collided head-on with another vehicle on Long Branch. When Kirk located Bowen’s vehicle, the suspect fled “at a high rate of speed” before finally arriving at his home on Emily Creek.
According to the police report, Bowen claimed he had no brakes and was unable to stop on the slope of Evans Hill.
Elizabeth Francis Horn, 35, of Beauty, was arrested Friday in Beauty on a bench warrant. Special Deputy J.C. Kirk made the arrest.
Mary Ayers, 46, of Lovely, was arrested Thursday on Bluejay Lane in Lovely for theft of services and resisting arrest.
Sheriff Kirk said Ayers had tapped into an American Electric Power (AEP) line after service to her home had been shut off. The unauthorized connection bypassed the meter base, posing a significant fire hazard.
“The garage and house could have burned due to this illegal hookup,” Kirk said.
AEP personnel arrived at the scene and removed the unauthorized connection.
According to the police report, Ayers refused to open the door after officers informed her she was under arrest. When law enforcement gained entry, she allegedly continued to resist and refused to comply with orders.
In addition to the theft and resisting arrest charges, Kirk cited Ayers for violating air pollution standards. He said she had been burning household trash in her driveway, prompting a complaint about a large fire. The sheriff noted that plastic and other waste materials were among the debris, producing a strong odor.
Gabriel Cooper, 30, of Paintsville, was arrested Thursday for theft by unlawful taking or disposition (shoplifting), driving on a DUI-suspended license and failure to wear seat belts. Deputy J.C. Kirk made the arrest.
Jack Cline, 19, of Debord, was arrested Jan. 29 at Davis Branch in Debord for fourth-degree assault. Chief Deputy Chris Kidd made the arrest.
Richard Michael Maynard, 48, of Inez, was arrested Jan. 28 on Route 3 in Inez for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substance and prescription controlled substance not in original container.
Sheriff John Kirk observed Maynard crossing the center line, according to the arrest report. Authorities reported that Maynard exhibited slurred speech and glassy eyes and failed a field sobriety test.
During the arrest, law enforcement found seven Xanax pills in Maynard’s pocket, the report states.
Ricky Lee Goble, 60, of Prestonsburg, was arrested Jan. 27 for first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), a bench warrant from Johnson County and a bench warrant from Floyd County. His bond is $5,000 on the drug charge and $1,000 each on the bench warrants.
Shane E. Nelson, 35, of Dingess, was arrested Jan. 23 in Inez for theft by unlawful taking or disposition (auto) $500 or more but under $10,000. Deputy A. Chapman made the arrest.
Jeffery May, 40, of Debord, was arrested Jan. 21 on Davella Road in Davella on a fugitive from another state warrant. Sheriff Kirk made the arrest.
Millard Newsome, 43, of Debord, was arrested Jan. 21 on Route 40 in Inez for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Newsome was taken into custody after Sheriff Kirk and Deputy Kidd observed him crossing the center line multiple times in a red Dodge Dakota, according to the arrest report.
During the traffic stop, officers detected the smell of alcohol. They noted that Newsome exhibited slurred speech and glassy, bloodshot eyes. A preliminary breath test registered a blood alcohol concentration of .228, nearly three times the legal limit, the report states. Newsome also failed a field sobriety test before being placed under arrest.
Editor’s Note: Charges are accusations. All individuals are innocent until proven guilty.