A Lawrence County, Ky. grand jury handed down 17 indictments ranging from car theft to assault last Thursday. Here are the indictments as they were provided by Circuit Clerk Jodi Parsley.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. JAMES T. HOWELL
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before March 3rd, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. James T. Howell committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. CODY L MAYNARD
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before November 23rd, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant (s) :
1. Cody Maynard committed the offense of Theft By Unlawfully taking over $1,000 (Auto) by knowingly and unlawfully taking a 2004 Ford Taurus automobile owned by Helen Church of Blaine, KY with a value of approximately $1,859.00.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. TRAVIS M. DINGESS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before March 15th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Travis M. Dingess committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a
Schedule I narcotic, Fentanyl.
2. Travis M. Dingess committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
3. Travis M. Dingess committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second (2nd) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a scheduled III Controlled substance, (Ketamine).
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of scales, and four (4) syringes.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. ARBIE YOUNG
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 15th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Arbie Young committed the offense of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon by being in possession of a Heritage Arms .22 caliber handgun after having been previously felony conviction, COMMONWEALTH VS ARBIE YOUNG, LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 99-CR-00041.
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Falsely Reporting an Incident by knowingly and unlawfully reports to law enforcement authorities an offense or incident within their official concern knowing that did not occur.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. TABITHA WATTS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before November 1st, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Tabitha Watts, acting alone or in complicity with Patrick Williamson committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant acting alone or in complicity with Patrick Williamson committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of glass pipes, and scales.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. PATRICK WILLIAMSON
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before November 1st, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Patrick Williamson, acting alone or in complicity with Tabitha Watts committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.?
2. The above-named defendant acting alone or in complicity with Tabitha Watts a committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of glass pipes, and scales.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. MICHAEL RIVERA
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before April 23rd, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Michael Rivera committed the offense of Assault in the Third (3rd) Degree by assaulting or attempting to assault Deputy Joe Osborne with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department while acting in his official capacity.
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Resisting Arrest by knowingly and unlawfully disregarding Deputy Joe Osborne with the Lawrence
County Sheriff’s Department’s verbal commands while preventing the Officer, while working in his official capacity, from placing the defendant under arrest.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Public Intoxication (Excluding Alcohol) by knowingly and unlawfully being manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance to the degree he may endanger himself or other persons or property or unreasonably annoy persons in his vicinity.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. CHARLES MORRIS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before May 15th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Charles Morris committed the offense of Wanton Endangerment in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully engaging in conduct that creates substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another person, namely N.B., a juvenile.
2. Charles Morris committed the offense of Assault in the Fourth (4th) Degree when he intentionally caused physical injury to N.B., a juvenile.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a .9mm Glock handgun.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. JAMES BOYD
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 16th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. James Boyd committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Methamphetamine.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. GARY CLAY
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before February 9th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Gary Clay committed the offense of Possession of Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle on Suspended or Revoked License by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle
while his license to operate said motor vehicle had been suspended or revoked.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Failure to Wear Seatbelt by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle without having a seatbelt properly adjusted and fastened.
4. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Disregarding Stop Sign by knowingly and unlawfully failing to stop/yield at a posted stop sign.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. JEREMY R. DAMRON
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before April 18th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant(s):
1. Jeremy R. Damron committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $1,000 (Auto) by knowingly and unlawfully taking a 2009 Chevrolet Trailblazer automobile owned by Steven Holbrook of Louisa, KY with a value of approximately $3,659.00.
2. Jeremy R. Damron committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $1,000.00 Under $10,000 by knowingly and unlawfully taking a Saint Croix Musky
Fishing Rod with an Okuma reel, valued at $600.00, a Shakespeare brand Ugly Stick Rod with an Abu Garcia reel valued at $328.00, a Daiwa spinning rod and reel combo valued at $120.00, a Tackle box valued at $100.00 and a carton of Marlboro cigarettes valued at $80.00 from Steven Holbrook of Louisa, KY, with a total value of the items at approximately $1,228.00.
3. That the defendant, having been charged in the instant indictment with the above stated felony count(s), is now being charged as a Persistent Felony Offender, in the First (1st) Degree for the reason that the Defendant, now more than twenty-one
years of age, was previously convicted of two prior felonies when he/ she was at least eighteen years of age, which sentence imposed a term of imprisonment of one year or more, and that the offender either:
(a) completed service of the sentence the previous felony offense within five (5) years of the date of commission of the instant offense; or (b) was on some form of legal release, or discharged from legal release, within five years of commission of the instant offense; or (c) was in custody or escaped from custody of said previous felony at the time of the commission of instant offense. (COMMONWEALTH VS JEREMY R. DAMRON, BOYD CIRCUIT COURT 17-CR-00266, GREENUP CIRCUIT COURT 01-CR-00129)
4. Jeremy R. Damron committed the offense of Criminal Mischief in the Second (2nd) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully damaging, destroying, or defacing property owned by Steven Holbrook of Louisa, KY, with the amount of damages not exceeding $500.00.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. DESIRAE BOYSEL
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before February 7th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Desirae Boysel, acting alone or in complicity with Daniel H. Chapman committed the offense of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second (2nd) Degree when she knowingly and unlawfully was in possession of a forged check drawn on the account of Mr. Samuel Mattox of Louisa, KY for the amount of $600.00, with the intent to defraud.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. DANIEL H. CHAPMAN
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before February 7th, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Daniel H. Chapman, acting alone or in complicity with Desirae Boysel committed the offense of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second (2nd) Degree when she knowingly and unlawfully was in possession of a forged check drawn on the account of Mr. Samuel Mattox of Louisa, KY for the amount of $600.00, with the intent to defraud.
2. That the defendant, having been charged in the instant indictment with the above stated felony count(s), is now being charged as a Persistent Felony Offender, in the
Second (2nd) Degree for the reason that the Defendant, now more than twenty-one years of age, was previously convicted of a prior felony when he/she was at least eighteen years of age, which sentence imposed a term of imprisonment of one year or more, and that the offender either: (a) completed service of the sentence the previous felony offense within five (5) years of the date of commission of the instant offense; or (b) was on some form of legal release, or discharged from legal release within five
years of commission of the instant offense; or (c) was in custody or escaped from custody of said previous felony at the time of the commission of instant offense. (COMM VS DANIEL H. CHAPMAN, LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 19-CR-00054)
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. JAMIE SPAULDING
The Grand Jury charges: That on or about May 2nd, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Jamie Spaulding committed the offense of Burglary in the Third (3rd) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully entering and remaining in Walmart of Louisa, KY after having been banned from the premises on December 17th, 2024, with the intent to commit the crime of theft therein.
2. Jamie Spaulding, acting alone or in complicity with Tena D. Barber committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by
knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. TINA D. BARBER
The Grand Jury charges: That on or about May 2nd, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Tena D. Barber, acting alone or in complicity with Jamie Spaulding committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. DONALD DELONG JR
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before March 14th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Donald Delong Jr committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. KIMBERLEY SPEARS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before December 20th, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
i. Kimberley Spears committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $10,000.00 by knowingly and unlawfully taking multiple items of jewelry values at $43,784.90, a Man’s ring valued at $1,200.00, Men’s wedding band valued at $1,600.00, a Ladies wedding band valued at $1,600.00, a ladies high school ring valued at $400.00, a Men’s high school ring valued at $500.00, Men’s diamond tie tack valued at $100.00, Silver Dollar coin case valued at $20.00, three (3) rolls of quarters
worth $30.00, and $60.00 in cash monies, from Mr. Gene Wilson of Louisa, KY, with a total loss to the victim, Mr. Wilson at approximately $50,094.90.
(Editor’s note: An indictment is not an indication of guilt but a determination by a grand jury that criminal charges warrant further judicial review.)
