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One drug case, six missed court dates drive grand jury indictments
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin County grand jury’s December session told two different stories at once. One case centers on alleged drug-related charges, while six others are not new offenses, but failure to appear when the court required it. James Howell, 35, of Beauty, stands accused of first-degree possession of a
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Six indicted in Martin County
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.
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Grand jury indicts six in Martin County: Theft, drugs, terroristic threatening
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Oct. 2 charging six defendants in cases ranging from theft and receiving stolen property to drug trafficking and terroristic threatening. Shawn Moore, 46, of Inez, stands accused of theft of a motor vehicle registration plate (a Class D felony). The indictment
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Martin County grand jury indicts eight: Drugs, endangerment, assault
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury Thursday handed up indictments against eight people. Charges include drug possession, wanton endangerment, bail jumping and assault. Danny Mollett, 47, of Inez, stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), tampering with physical evidence, possession/use of drug paraphernalia
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Grand jury indicts six: Sex crimes against children, copper theft, assault among charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury returned six indictments Aug. 7, including five counts of child rape, child sodomy, unlawful transaction with a minor, metal theft and assault. Tommy L. Bowens, 35, of Tomahawk, is charged with five counts of second-degree rape and one count of second-degree sodomy. The indictment
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Six indicted in Martin County
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed down indictments Thursday against six individuals in cases ranging from fentanyl trafficking to promoting prison contraband. John Pack, 39, of Kermit, West Virginia, is facing multiple drug trafficking charges, including importing fentanyl/carfentanil, trafficking in the first degree (fentanyl), trafficking in a controlled
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Grand jury returns a dozen indictments in Martin County
BY ANNIE HOLLER MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up a dozen indictments Thursday involving eight individuals. Charges range from drug trafficking and theft to DUI and failure to appear in court. Green Ramey, 54, of Louisa, faces a six-count indictment that includes trafficking in the first degree in a controlled
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Grand jury indictments detail violence, threats and reckless conduct
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury handed up indictments Thursday against nine individuals. Their charges range from witness intimidation to wanton endangerment of children, drug possession and fleeing police. The cases involve allegations of violence, threats and reckless conduct. Dennis Scott, 46, of Pilgrim, stands accused of wanton endangerment
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Three indicted under Rocket Docket program
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Three individuals are facing criminal charges under the Rocket Docket program. The Martin Circuit Court issued the information charges Dec. 17 and 19. Shonda Crum, 38, of Tomahawk, stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance
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Martin County grand jury delivers five indictments
Meth, missed court dates, and an ATV chase fuel charges BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Martin County grand jury delivered a quintet of indictments Thursday. From an alleged ATV chase to alleged meth-filled pockets and broken court dates, here is the rundown: Jerry Thomas Spence, 47, of Kermit, West Virginia: Spence is
