A Lawrence County Grand Jury met on May 9, 2024 and issued the following criminal indictments:
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Marry Savage
The Grand Jury charges: that on or about March 23, 2024, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Marry Ann Savage, acting alone or in complicity with Matthew Savage committed the offense of Unlawful Transaction in the 3rd Degree by knowingly and unlawfully sold, gave or procured alcoholic beverages in any form, for two (2) minors.
2. Marry Ann Savage, acting alone or in complicity with Matthew Savage committed the offense of Tampering with Physical Evidence by knowingly and unlawfully destroying, removing, altering or concealing physical evidence that she believed would be used against her in an official proceeding.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Matthew Savage
The Grand Jury charges: that on or about March 23, 2024, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Matthew Savage committed the offense of Assault in the 1st Degree when he intentionally caused serious physical injury, by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument to another, namely B.B., a juvenile.
2. Matthew Savage, acting alone or in complicity with Marry Savage committed the offense of Unlawful Transaction in the 3rd Degree by knowingly and unlawfully sold, gave or procured alcoholic beverages in any form, for two (2) minors.
3. Matthew Ann Savage, acting alone or in complicity with Marry Savage committed the offense of Tampering with Physical Evidence by knowingly and unlawfully destroying, removing, altering or concealing physical evidence that she believed would be used against her in an official proceeding.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Janet Clay
The Grand Jury charges: that on or about March 29, 2024, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Janet Clay committed the offense of Burglary in the 3rd Degree by knowingly and unlawfully entering and remaining in Walmart of Louisa, KY after having been banned from the premises on October 19, 2020, with the intent to commit the crime of theft herein.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Ray Farmer
The Grand Jury charges: that on or about March 21, 2024, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Ray Farmer committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 1st Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, namely Methamphetamine.
2. The above-mentioned committed the offense of Possession/Use Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of two (2) glass smoking pipes containing chemical residue.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Marijuana.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Annastasia Jackson
The Grand Jury charges: that on or about March 13, 2024, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Annastasia Jackson committed the offense of Tampering With Witness by knowingly and unlawfully inducing or attempting to induce a witness to absent themselves, or otherwise avoid appearing, or testifying at an official proceeding, or to make a false statement or practice any fraud or deceit, with the intent to affect testimony of said witness.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Mark West II
The Grand Jury charges: that on or about April 26, 2024, in Lawrence County, Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Mark West II committed the offense of Fleeing/Evading in the 1st Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in physical control of a motorized vehicle upon on Kentucky roadway and disregarding signals and commands to stop given by Deputy Daniel Castle with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department with the intent to flee, avoid or elude his arrest.
2. Mark West II committed the offense of Wanton Endangerment in the 1st Degree by knowingly and unlawfully engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person, namely G.T., a juvenile.
3. Mark West II committed the offense of Wanton Endangerment in the 2nd Degree by knowingly and unlawfully engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person, namely Deputy Daniel Castle with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department, while acting within his official capacity.
4. The above-named defendant committed the violation of All Terrain Vehicles Violations by knowingly and unlawfully operating an all-terrain vehicle on the roads and highways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
