ELIZABETHTON, Tenn. (WCYB) Authorities arrested 52 people following a yearlong meth investigation in Carter County. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. William Lawson, Sr., 63, of Grayson, on or about April 20, 2021, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, 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, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, while in possession of a firearm, a Class B Felony. High 56F. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. Authorities seized more than $31,000 worth of methamphetamine, as well as other drug assets including money and vehicles. The drug conspiracy charges carry minimum sentences of 15 years in prison. Indictments.
Forty Charged in Pittsburgh-Area Drug Trafficking Conspiracies Juan Williams: Would an indictment help or hurt Donald Trump in 2024? According to Washington County Sheriff Ed Graybeal, an ongoing collaboration between area law enforcement officials has resulted in the conviction in a methamphetamine conspiracy of nearly 57 defendants with the possible subsequent federal sentence of more than 300 years.
Authorities arrest 21 following alleged drug conspiracy, trafficking Witnesses at the scene told officers that Burgess had been consuming alcohol and had taken what they believed to be an opioid pain medication which had possibly been laced with fentanyl. Authorities then worked together in a roundup operation last week to arrest the majority of the indicted suspects, and made a few additional arrests along the way. Keleigh Kendrick, 28, of Greasy Creek, was arrested at her home on Tuesday, after police went there to serve her with an indictment warrant charging her with auto theft and fleeing police. Forgot your password? Those indicted were: William Davidson, 59, and Misty Gail . Welcome! Recent changes to state law have made these medications more difficult to purchase. Kayla Henderson, 30, of Olive Hill, on or about September 24, 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.
VIDEO: Multiple western Washington residents indicted in connection to Posts about Indictments written by Jeremy Wells Sign in. Bambi Waugh, 49, of Olive Hill, on or about April 20, 2021, 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, while in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, a Class B Felony; trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule one narcotic, heroin, while in possession of a firearm at the time of the offense, a Class B Felony. 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. Three of them are correctional officers. GRAYSON The Carter County Grand Jury released Oct. 11 indictments recently. There was a problem saving your notification. Burgess was transported to William L. Jenkins Forensics Center at East Tennessee State University for an autopsy. jthompson@johnsoncitypress.com. 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. Jason Adkins, 40, of Rush, on or about July 6, 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. He grew up in Washington County and graduated from University High and East Tennessee State University.
Carr Announces Indictment of 14 Defendants in Cherokee on Charges of B8, Elizabethton, TN Sale of Schedule VI Drugs, David Bradshaw. Jason Adkins, 40, of Rush, 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. ", 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. Samuel Pennington, 46, of Olive Hill, on or about November 18, 2020, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic, under two grams of methamphetamine, a Class D Felony; being a persistent felony offender, first degree, by committing the felonious acts set forth in the indictment, while being convicted of two prior felonies, a Class AN Enhancement. Below are the individuals arrested during this past weekend and their related charges. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Burgess was declared dead at the scene by the Carter County coroner. All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law. Deputies say John Marcos Ramos Osborne, 20, of Elizabethton, Tennessee sold pills laced . Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Clear skies. Jeremy Sanderlin, 26, 109 Brown Rd., Elizabethton, TN was arrested on a violation of probation out of General Sessions Court and a violation of probation out of Criminal Court.
60 Members of Alleged San Diego Meth Ring Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Indicted 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. The investigation, begun almost a year ago . 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. GRAYSON A Carter County grand jury handed down 40 indictments June 12. Kayla Henderson, 30, of Olive Hill, on or about October 7, 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. Proudly Serving Carter County, Kentucky. Marvin Sean Hogsten, 48, of Ashland, on or about February 1, 2020, through March 31, 2021, committed the offense of flagrant non-support by failing to support his minor child, and accumulating an arrearage of $2,684.50, a Class D Felony.