ELIZABETHTON A Carter County man was arrested Tuesday on an indictment charging him with murder and additional charges in connection with a drug overdose case which occurred last year. Matthew Bailey, 34, of Grayson, on or about June 12, 2022, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed a Schedule I or Schedule II narcotic (drug unspecified), a Class D Felony; controlled substance prescription not in the original container, first degree, when he possessed a metal cylinder containing two types of round pills, stating that he had a prescription, but the pills were not in the original prescription container nor did he have proof of the prescription on him, a Class B Misdemeanor; fraudulent use of a credit card less than $500.00, by making unauthorized withdrawals/transactions on a debit/credit card he had found in the ATM at City National Bank, knowingly belonging to another, a Class B Misdemeanor; receiving stolen property under $500.00, by being in possession of property belonging to another, with a value of under $500.00, knowing it to have been stolen, a Class B Misdemeanor; forgery, third degree, by having intent to defraud, deceive, or injure another, he falsely made, completed, or altered a written statement, a Class A Misdemeanor; failure of owner to maintain required registration plate, by driving a motor vehicle on a public roadway without valid registration plate in effect on the vehicle, a Violation; and no/expired registration receipt, by having an expired registration receipt, a Violation. Court records accuse Kendrick of stealing a 2022 Kia . Start your subscription for just $5 for 3 months The investigation, begun almost a year ago . Davion Beair, 27, of Olive Hill, on or about September 7, 2022, committed the offenses of public intoxication, when he appeared in a public place manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance, or other intoxicating substance, excluding alcohol, to the degree that he may endanger himself or other persons or property, or unreasonably annoy persons in his vicinity, a Class B Misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense when he possessed heroin, a Schedule I narcotic, a Class D Felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor; and giving an officer false identifying information, by giving a police officer a false name, a Class B Misdemeanor. Burgess was declared dead at the scene by the Carter County coroner. Sidney Daily News. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. Indictments. Edward Martinez, 19, of Fairdale, on or about February 13, 2022, committed the offenses of fleeing and evading police, first degree, motor vehicle with intent to elude, when he disregarded an officers directions to stop, creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death to the officers, a Class D Felony; three counts of wanton endangerment, first degree police officer, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to a police officer, each a Class D Felony; and trafficking in marijuana, less than eight ounces, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in less than eight ounces of marijuana, a Class A Misdemeanor. . All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law. Bobby Allmon was also charged with Possession Schedule III for resale and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Those indicted were: William Davidson, 59, and Misty Gail . The charges come after . Detria Carter was additionally charged with one count of carrying firearms during a drug trafficking crime. Amanda Lee Haddock, of East 18th Street, charged with second-degree burglary. A Carter County man has been arrested on a second-degree murder charge in connection with an overdose death. The following indictments were returned by the Grand Jury of the Carter Circuit Court on April 22, but held by the court until released in a large batch with other indictments in June. (WJZ) -- Seven people were indicted in connection to a violent drug trafficking organization in Anne Arundel County. Bryant Bowling, 43, of Grayson, on or about April 27, 2021, committed the offenses of failure to maintain required insurance, first offense, a Class B Misdemeanor; operating a motor vehicle under the influence, first offense, a Class B Misdemeanor; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, second offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, while having a previous conviction for possession, a Class D Felony; operating a motor vehicle with a suspended operators license, a Class B Misdemeanor; possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor; and possession of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Indictments. Twenty-Four Individuals Indicted for Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute and Distribution of Cocaine February 21, 2023 Read More Press Release Three Men Sentenced for Illegal Firearms. So please continue to send us whatever information you can.. Blake Johnston, 29, of Olive Hill, on or about July 22, 2020, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, a Class C Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in fentanyl, a Class C Felony; being a persistent felony offender, second degree, by committing the felonious acts set forth in the indictment, while being convicted of a prior felony, a Class AN Enhancement. A release from CCSO states that deputies . RELATED: TBI Crime in Tennessee: Murder and serious crime down, meth crimes up in 2018, RELATED: TBI: Meth use and abuse at an all-time-high in TN, RELATED: TBI: Decade long meth battle isn't over for Tennessee. Kentucky State Police Arrest Several Subjects In Neighboring Carter County Grayson, KY. (April 22, 2021) - After receiving multiple drug complaints, Kentucky State Police In Ashland provided extra patrol in the area of Carter County on April 20, 2021 and April 21, 2021. Still windy early on tonight, then calmer with sunshine this Weekend! During the investigation, officers were told that Burgess had purchased from Osborne counterfeit 30 mg Roxicodone, also known as Roxy 30s, laced with fentanyl. Two people were injured in a crash involving one of the most iconic vehicles in television history, Missouri officials say. While local meth lab busts are down, the TBI said the recent rapid growth of meth crimes has largely been due to a growing rate of illegal drugs being trafficked into the state from across the Mexican border. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. Most are for felony drug charges The June session of the Lawrence County Grand Jury returned indictments against 53 people on June 1 and following a long-established trend, the vast majority of . According to Metro police, 29-year-old Emmanuel Webb and 30 . Indictments Indictments: 4/22/22 July 20, 2022 The following indictments were returned by the Grand Jury of the Carter Circuit Court on April 22, but held by the court until released in a large batch with other indictments in June. Blake Johnston, 29, of Olive Hill, on or about August 14, 2019, committed the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, a Class C Felony. In addition, Deputies seized $3,446.00 in U.S. Currency, two vehicles, two handguns, approximately onehalf pound of marijuana and an assortment of illegal narcotics. The indictments include allegations of criminal possession of forged instruments, theft by deception and possession charges. Franklin Barker, 36, of Grayson, on or about March 20, 2022, committed the offense of theft of identity when he knowingly possessed and used anothers identifying information with the intent to represent himself as the other and obtain benefits or property to which he would otherwise not be entitled and/or avoid detection by law enforcement, a Class D Felony; and possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony. In 2014, the Methamphetamine Registry was expanded into the Drug Offender Registry and qualifying convictions were increased to include most drug offenses. FROM 12:01 A.M. MARCH 27, 2021; THRU TO 11:59 P.M. APRIL 18, 2021 (23 DAYS), AT LEAST 190 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED FROM JOHNSON, LAWRENCE, MAGOFFIN, & MARTIN COUNTIES COMBINED, AND WERE BOOKED AT THE BIG SANDY REGIONAL DETENTION CENTER IN PAINTSVILLE. Winds light and variable. Joseph Greenhill, 47, of Grayson, on or about April 17, 2022, committed the offenses of intimidating a participant in a legal process by threatening a victim in the present case with physical harm, in an attempt to influence her to avoid the court process, a Class D Felony; violation of an emergency protection order/domestic violence order by intentionally violating the provisions of an order with the order being issued pursuant to KRS where he has been given notice of said order, a Class A Misdemeanor; terroristic threatening, third degree, by threatening to commit a crime against another likely to cause serious physical injury to them, a Class A Misdemeanor. Please subscribe to keep reading. Bryan L. Sheeter, 38, of Grayson, on or about May 2, 2021, committed the offenses of burglary in the first degree, by knowingly and unlawfully entering a private dwelling with intent to commit a crime and while in the building or the immediate flight therefrom, he or another participant caused physical injury to a third party, a Class B Felony; strangulation, first degree, by intentionally impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood by applying pressure on the victims throat or neck or blocking their nose or mouth without consent, a Class C Felony; assault, fourth degree, minor injury, by intentionally causing physical injury to the victim, a Class A Misdemeanor. 30, of 154 Spring Dr., Johnson City, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture (5 counts), Amanda Edwards, 28, of 154 Spring Dr., Johnson City, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture (4 counts), William Koeingof 292 Snyder Rd., Gray, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture in WCDC, Joshua Metros, 31, of 360 Sneed Hill, 3C, Johnson City, TN Possession Schedule II for resale, John Porter, 24, of 108 Gay Street, #202, Jonesborough, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture (3 counts), Justin Radford, 24, of 283 Howard Hyder Rd., Johnson City, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture (17 counts), Lewis Ruff, 76, of 327 South Lynn Ave. #1A, Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule III, Jeff Sprague, 44, of 177 Rome Hollow Rd., Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule II Drugs, Lisa Sprague, 48, of 177 Rome Hollow Rd., Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule II Drugs (3counts), Sale of Counterfeit Substance, Dean Stewart, 25, of 140 Pritchard Dr., Jonesborough, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture (3 counts), Amber Williams, 24, of 108 Gay St., #204, Jonesborough, TN Promotion of Meth Manufacture (13 counts), Joshua York (no photo available) of 184 Cedar Creek Rd., #3, Gray, TN - Promotion of Meth Manufacture-in WCDC. You have permission to edit this article. FAKE PRESCRIPTION: Police were alerted when man arrived at pharmacy. 23 sec ago. "We will charge gang members who try to exploit our children in order to further their criminal enterprise," said Attorney General Chris Carr. Timothy Harris 38, 115 Nix Rd. St. Louis County man handed 8+ year prison sentence on child . They're indicted for selling multiple drugs including heroin, fentanyl, methamphetamines, cocaine and crack. ISSN 2692-420x (print)         ISSN 2692-4218 (online). February 8, 2023. by Juan Williams, opinion contributor - 02/27/23 9:30 AM ET. EK Newsgroup, LLC 2021 All rights reserved. Investigators with the Carter County Sheriffs Office arrested John Marcos Ramos Osborne, 20, 1189 Highway 91, on Tuesday afternoon on an indictment from a Carter County grand jury, charging him with second degree murder, sale of Schedule II drugs and maintaining a dwelling where narcotics are sold. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Carter County Times is a weekly newspaper serving Carter County, Kentucky, since June 2020. The cause of death was determined to be fentanyl and ethanol intoxication. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. ", Mardi Growl to close several roads in downtown Knoxville on Saturday, What you need to know about paying to park in the Great Smoky Mountains. Indictments: 12/8/22. Indictments: 11/4/22. Indictments target drug deals reaching back to 2019, Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). An accusation is filed by the District . Beginning late Friday night and on into the first of the week, The Carter County Sheriffs Office began executing numerous arrest warrants charging many of the traffickers with methamphetamine related charges. Armmaine Cortezz, aka Buck, 30, of Olive Hill on or about February 19, 2022, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, more than two grams of methamphetamine, with an enhancement for being in possession of a firearm at the time of the commission of the offense, a Class B Felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, when he unlawfully possessed drug paraphernalia with the intent to use it for the purpose of introducing into the human body an illegal or controlled substance, a Class A Misdemeanor. Eric Justice, 41, of Grayson, on or about July 23, 2022 through August 19, 2022, committed the offenses of fraudulent use of a credit card more than $500.00, by making unauthorized withdrawals/transactions on a debit/credit card belonging to another person with such purchases being a total amount of $4,399.00, a Class D Felony; theft of identity, when he knowingly possessed and used anothers identifying information with the intent to represent himself as the other and deprive the other person of their property, a Class D Felony; and engaging in organized crime, by organizing and/or participating in an organized criminal syndicate which criminal enterprise engaged in illegal theft activities, a Class B Felony. The pharmacist was concerned about a prescription which had been emailed from a doctor on Washingston, D.C. David Stafford, on or about February 1, 2019, through March 31, 2021, committed the offense of flagrant non-support by failing to support his minor children, and accumulating an arrearage of $4,115.44, a Class D Felony. In all, 22 people have been indicted. Jonathan Reynolds, 32, of Olive Hill, on or about October 1, 2018, through March 31, 2021, committed the offense of flagrant non-support, by failing to support his minor children, and accumulating an arrearage of $3,966.00, a Class D Felony. The indictment charges Bryant, Harden, Anderson, Carter, Conner, Adams, Haney, Caine, Martin, White, Hellams, Tolbert, Steven Hampton, and Michael Hampton with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute at least 5 kilograms of cocaine and 280 grams of cocaine base. The TBI does not independently verify the convictions, and cannot guarantee their accuracy. The following people were also arrested on charges such as violation of probation and failure to appear during the busts: Jeffery Caudill,39, 916 Oak St. Elizabethton, TN, was arrested and charged with failure to appear, 2 Violations of Probation, and an Attachment for Contempt from Chancery Court. According to authorities, this is a second wave of charges related to the investigation that has resulted in more than 40 individuals being arrested. Subscribe Now. But 34 persons involved in the use and distribution of those illegal substances are now facing legal charges for their actions, having been indicted by a Laurel grand jury on Friday. Kayla Henderson, 30, of Olive Hill, on or about November 25, 2019, committed the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by distributing, dispensing, selling, transferring, or possessing with intent to distribute, dispense, or sell heroin, a Class C Felony. Ronald Miller, 50, of Grayson, on or about March 28, 2022, committed the offense of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed heroin, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony. Of those facing felony charges, 28 were indicted after testimony from detectives with the FIVCO Area Drug . Below is a list of all those charged along with the charges they face: Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. Derrick Harper, 24, of Detroit, Michigan, on or about April 20, 2021, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, over two grams of methamphetamine, with an enhancement of penalty for being in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, by selling or possessing with intent to sell more than two grams of methamphetamine, while possessing a firearm, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by selling or possessing with intent to sell heroin, a schedule one narcotic, while in possession of a firearm, a Class B Felony. Bobby Allmon, 24, of 1235 Bluefield Ave., Apt. Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window). B8, Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule VI Drugs, David Bradshaw. ISSN 2692-420x (print)         ISSN 2692-4218 (online). CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) - An Elizabethton man was arrested Tuesday and charged with murder in relation to a 2022 drug overdose case, the Carter County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) announced. BRISTOL, Tenn. A handful of new businesses are coming soon to The Pinnacle. Upon arrival, deputies located Keaton Myson Burgess. All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law. Below are the individuals arrested during this past weekend and their related charges. William Lawson, Jr., 42, of Grayson, on or about April 20, 2021, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, methamphetamine, while in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, while in possession of a firearm, a Class B Felony. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. He grew up in Washington County and graduated from University High and East Tennessee State University. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Eric Justice, 41, of Grayson, on or about July 6, 2022, committed the offenses of criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Rural King, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Rural King, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Rural King, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Tractor Supply, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at CVS Caremark, a Class D Felony; criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at Walgreens, a Class D Felony; and criminal possession of a forged instrument, second degree, by knowingly possessing a forged check, with the intent to defraud and deceive, using the check for a purchase at OReillys, a Class D Felony. OUT OF THOSE 190 ARRESTS, 40 ARRESTS WERE FROM LAWRENCE COUNTY. your password. Mo., were indicted by a federal grand jury for drug trafficking and illegally possessing firearms. By SCOTT DESMIT. Staci Waggoner, 32, of Olive Hill, on or about April 4, 2020, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when she possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony; possession of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; possession of drug paraphernalia, when she unlawfully possessed drug paraphernalia with the intent to use it for the purpose of introducing into the human body an illegal or controlled substance, a Class A Misdemeanor. Burgess was transported to William L. Jenkins Forensics Center at East Tennessee State University for an autopsy. Debra Turner of 274 Chambers Hollow Dr., Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule VI, Schedule III, Possession Schedule III for resale, Possession Schedule VI for resale, Possession Legend Drugs, Possession Legend Drugs, Possession Drug Paraphernalia. Invalid password or account does not exist. WARSAW Village Police Chief Peter Hoffmeister got a phone call from Sinclair Pharmacy. Authorities seized more than $31,000 worth of methamphetamine, as well as other drug assets including money and vehicles. They include cases involving allegations of trafficking in synthetic drugs . Gregory Hall, 35, of Olive Hill, on or about April 12, 2021, committed the offenses of fleeing and evading police, first degree, motor vehicle, with intent to elude, disregarding officers direction to stop and creating a substantial risk of serious physical injury or death to the officers, a Class D Felony; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony; operating a motor vehicle under the influence, third offense, by operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated while having two prior convictions for DUI in the last ten years, a Class A Misdemeanor; possession of marijuana, a Class B Misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor. Go to Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), Tennessee Department Of Treasury Tort Liability Claims, CALEA Accreditation Public Comment Portal. A Hunt County man was among the more than 80 people arrested in Texas Wednesday by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) agents, troopers, pilots and Texas Rangers during a multi-location operation targeting the La Familia Michoacana cartel, or La Familia. They said they are still searching for six suspects in connection with the case. Russell Barker, 42, of Olive Hill, on or about January 1, 2022, committed the offenses of robbery second degree, when, while in the course of committing a theft, he used or threatened the immediate use of physical force with intent to accomplish the theft, a Class C Felony; criminal mischief, first degree, by intentionally destroying property belonging to another, causing more than $1,000 damage, a Class D Felony; wanton endangerment, first degree, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another, a Class D Felony; with an enhancement for being a persistent felony offender, second degree, by committing the felonious acts set forth in this indictment while being convicted of a prior felony. Candace Johnston, 35, of Olive Hill, on or about November 21, 2019, trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, a Class C Felony. Jan 2, 2020. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. You have entered an incorrect email address! Anyone with information should contact the FBI Pittsburgh office at 412-432-4000.. Recent changes to state law have made these medications more difficult to purchase. Officials said 19 people from 12 different cities in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties have been charged in a massive $41 million opioid distribution scheme that involved four doctors, two nurses . Jul 1, 2015. HUNTINGTON, WV (WOWK) - Eighteen people are facing charges connected to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) in Huntington. All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law. Angela Stapleton, 36, of Olive Hill, on or about May 17, 2022, committed the offenses of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substance, first offense, aggravating circumstance, by operating a motor vehicle on a public roadway while intoxicated and under aggravating circumstances, a Class B Misdemeanor; and wanton endangerment, first degree, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. Our officers are working diligently to slow down the influx of drugs into our community and to identify and prosecute those involved in drug trafficking, Fraley said. Indictments. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. The indictments allege that multiple members of this drug trafficking ring were already-convicted felons who illegally possessed and used firearms and ammunition. You have permission to edit this article. ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) Authorities arrested 52 people following a yearlong meth investigation in Carter County. Create a password that only you will remember. Phillip Vern Green, of Cadiz, charged with fraudulent use of a credit card over $100 and second-degree forgery. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. An indictment is a formal charge made against a person by a grand jury. Taylor Dickerson, 24, of Olive Hill, on or about July 10, 2022, committed the offenses of assault, fourth degree, with minor injury, by intentionally causing physical injury to another person, a Class A Misdemeanor; and wanton endangerment, first degree, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person, a Class D Felony. Joseph Greenhill, 47, of Grayson, on or about April 21, 2022, committed the offenses of intimidating a participant in a legal process by threatening a victim in the present case with physical harm, in an attempt to influence her to avoid the court process, a Class D Felony; violation of an emergency protection order/domestic violence order by intentionally violating the provisions of an order with the order being issued pursuant to KRS where he has been given notice of said order, a Class A Misdemeanor; terroristic threatening, third degree, by threatening to commit a crime against another likely to cause serious physical injury to them, a Class A Misdemeanor; burglary in the second degree by knowingly and unlawfully entering the dwelling of another with intent to commit a crime, a Class C Felony; and criminal mischief, first degree, by intentionally destroying property belonging to another, causing more than $1,0000 of damage, a Class D Felony.