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Williamson man faces felony meth charge in Kentucky
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — A Mingo County man is facing a felony drug charge after the Martin Circuit Court filed a case against him Feb. 27 under Kentucky’s Rocket Docket program. David L. Williamson, 64, of Williamson, West Virginia, stands accused of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, first
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Feb. 5 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Feb. 3 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Henry Butcher (change of plea) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives): Pleaded guilty, six years, defendant shall forfeit any monies/firearms/vehicles seized as
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Martin County court dockets
INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Dec. 18 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases Dec. 16 in Martin District Court. Circuit Court Shawn Hopkins (change of plea) — 1. Fleeing or evading police, second degree (motor vehicle); 2. Reckless driving: 1. Pleaded guilty, one and one-half years; 2.
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Martin County woman faces drug charges
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — The Martin Circuit Court formally charged a Debord woman with drug-related crimes. Barbara J. Gordon, 44, faces charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of marijuana. According to the information filed March 10, the Commonwealth Attorney for the 24th Circuit accuses Gordon of having methamphetamine
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Martin County court dockets
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Feb. 6 in Martin Circuit Court: Andrea Caudill (change of plea) — 1. Complicity unlawful acquiring metals, injury to property greater than $3,000; 2. First-degree possession of controlled substance/cocaine, first offense; 3. Complicity criminal trespassing, third degree: 1. Pleaded guilty, two years one
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Judge issues burglary and drug charges against two men
BY ROGER SMITH MOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — Martin Circuit Judge J. Kevin Holbrook has formally charged two men in separate criminal cases, setting the stage for their upcoming court appearances. Joshua Lee Mills, 43, of Tomahawk, faces a third-degree burglary charge. Prosecutors say he broke into a home in Tomahawk on Jan. 14 with intent
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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 court dockets Dec. 17 & 19
Circuit Court INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Dec. 19 in Martin Circuit Court: Joy Armes (change of plea) — Trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense: Pleaded guilty, probation unsupervised five years, forfeit all items seized by law enforcement, including cash, sentencing 2/6/25 at 10 a.m. Joy Armes (change of
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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Oct. 1 in Martin District Court: Henry Butcher (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $500-$1,000: Credit time served, removed from docket. Henry Kyle Butcher (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others under $500: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/12/24 at 10 a.m.
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Martin County court dockets
District Court INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases Sept. 3 in Martin District Court: Alexander Samuel Allen (arraignment) — Speeding 16 mph over limit; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card: Failure to appear. Bobby Lee Allen (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belts; license to be
