COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS JAMES A. HICKS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before July 16th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. James A. Hicks committed the offense of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree <2 Grams (Methamphetamine) by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of 1.978 grams of Methamphetamine, $14,310.00 dollars in cash money and multiple types and sizes of plastic baggies, with the intent of trafficking in that Methamphetamine
2. James A. Hicks committed the offense of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of four (4) dosage units of Methadone, $14,310.00 dollars in cash money and multiple types and sizes of plastic baggies, with the intent of trafficking in that Methadone, or by trafficking in that Methadone.
3. That the defendant, James A. Hicks, 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 (1s)) 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 JAMES A. HICKS, LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 20-CR-00066, MAGOFFIN CIRCUIT COURT 16-CR-00004, FLOYD CIRCUIT COURT 11-CR- 00071, FAYETTE CIRCUIT COURT 03-CR-01579-002, AND JOHNSON CIRCUIT COURT 95-CR-00015-001).
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly or unlawfully possessing marijuana.
5. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Disregarding Stop Sign by knowingly and unlawfully failing to stop/yield at two (2) posted stop signs.
6. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Failure of Owner To Maintain Req Insurance 1st by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle on a Kentucky roadway without proper securities insurance as defined in KRS: 304.39-080.
7. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Improper Registration Plates by knowingly and unlawfullyoperating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway with an improper registration plate as defined and required in KRS: 186.020.
8. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Improper Display of Registration Plate by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway with a registration plate improperly displayed as required and defined in KRS:186.170.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS ADAM MAYNARD
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before February 21st, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Adam Maynard 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 NATHANIEL BAYES
The Grand Jury charges: That on or about August 18th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Nathaniel Bayes committed the offense of Burglary in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully entering and remaining in the dwelling house of Summer Watts, located on Meadowview Lane in Louisa, Ky after, with the intent to commit the crime of theft therein.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS WILLIAM RAMEY
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before June 13th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant (s) :
1. William Ramey committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $10,000 by knowingly and unlawfully taking a 2023 John Deere 6155m model tractor, stolen from Mr. Roland Gray with value of approximately $155,000.
2. William Ramey committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $10,000 by knowingly andunlawfully taking a 2020 John Deere 5100m model tractor, stolen from Mr. Roland Gray with value of approximately $105,000, and a John Deere brand hay loader, valued at $22,000.
3. William Ramey committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $10,000 by knowingly and unlawfully taking a 2019 John Deere 6135m model tractor, stolen from Mr. Roland Gray with value of approximately $90,000, and a New Holland brand hay cutter attached, valued at approximately $35,000.
4. That the defendant, William Ramey, having been charged in the instant indictment with the abovestated 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 WILLIAM RAMEY, JOHNSON CIRCUIT COURT 23-CR-00142, 13-CR-0011, 03- CR-00076, 99-CR-00031, 97-CR-00024, ELLIOTȚ CIRCUIT COURT 03-CR-00018-005.)
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS BOBBIE CLAY
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before June 9th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Bobbie Clay committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the knowingly and unlawfully being in possession 1st (1st) Degree by of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third (3rd)Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Gabapentin, a schedule V Controlled Substance.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third (3rd)Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Alprazolam, a schedule V Controlled Substance.
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Prescription Controlled Substance Not in the Proper Container by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Gabapentin and Alprazolam not in the proper administered container.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CRYSTAL CORDLE
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before June 27th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Crystal Cordle 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 committed the violation of Failure To Produce Insurance Card by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway without an Insurance Card as defined and required in KRS: 304.39-117.
3. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Inadequate Silencer by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway without the proper and/or required silencer/ muffler defined in KRS: 189.140.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CARL MILLS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before July 29th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Carl Mills 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, namely Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant committed the violation of No Registration Plates by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway without proper registration plates as defined in KRS: 186.170.
3. The above-named defendant committed the violation of No/ Registration Receipt by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway without proper registration receipt as defined in KRS: 186.170.
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Failure of Owner To Maintain Req Insurance 1st by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle on a Kentucky roadway without proper securities insurance as defined in KRS: 304.39-080.
5. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Failure To Register Transfer of Motor Vehicle by knowingly and unlawfully failing to register the transfer of a motor vehicle registration as required and defined in KRS: 186.190.
6. The above-named defendant committed the violation of No Motorcycle Operator’s License by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motorcycle upon a Kentucky roadway without a proper and required motorcycle operator’s license as required in KRS: 189.285.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS TIFFANY CHAFIN
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before June 4th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictmentherein, the above-named defendant:
1. Tiffany Chafin committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Controlled Substance, namely Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/ Drugs First (1st) Offense Within Five (5) Years by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair a driver’s ability to operate that motor vehicle.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a syringe.
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Failure of Owner To Maintain Req Insurance 1st by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motorvehicle on a Kentucky roadway without proper securities insurance as defined in KRS: 304.39-080.
5. The above-named defendant committed the violation of No Registration Plates by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway without proper registration plates as defined in KRS: 186.170.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS ALICE SPAULDING
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 11th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Alice Spaulding committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of multiple lighters and a operable torch.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Public Intoxication by knowingly and unlawfully by being in apublic place manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance, or other intoxicating substance, to the degree that she was a danger to herself or other persons or property or unreasonably annoy persons in her vicinity.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS JASON HALE
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 1st, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment
herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Jason Hale 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. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession/ Use Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a “scoop” containing chemical residue, a bottle cap containing a cotton ball, commonly used for holding a drawing a liquid substance.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Criminal Trespass in the Third (3rd) degree by knowingly and unlawfully entering and remaining upon premises owned and maintained by the City of Louisa.
4. 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 she may endanger herself or other persons or property or unreasonably annoy persons in her vicinity.
5. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Criminal Littering by knowingly and unlawfully drop or permitted to be dropped, place or throw litter on any public or private property.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CHRISTOPHER PRICE
The Grand Jury charges: That on, about or before March 12, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Christopher Price committed the offense of Sodomy in the First Degree by knowingly and unlawfully engaging in deviate sexual intercourse with another person, namely R.P., a minor less than the age of twelve (12).
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Promoting Sexual Performance by a Minor, Victim Less Than Sixteen (16) Years of Age, by knowingly, unlawfully, and knowing the character and content thereof, producing, directing or promoting a twenty-five (25) performances which included sexual conduct by a minor under the age of sixteen (16), including R.P. and T.P.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Distribution of Matter Portraying Sexual Performance By a Minor Less than Twelve Years of Age by, having knowledge of its content and character, distributing, offering to distribute or possessing with the intent to distribute eight (8) items portraying sexual performance by minors less than twelve years of age.
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance of a Minor Less Than Twelve Years of Age by knowingly having in his possession or control twenty (20) items depicting sexual performances by minors less than twelve years of age.
5. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Sexual Crimes Against An Animal by knowingly and unlawfully engaging in sexual contact with an animal on nine (9) instances.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CRYSTAL WHEELER
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before April 29th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Crystal Wheeler committed the offense of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree >2 Grams (Methamphetamine) 2nd Offense or Greater by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of approximately 49.178 grams of Methamphetamine, forty eight (48) grams of a cutting agent (baking soda), a large amount of individual plastic baggies, two (2) digital scales, one (1) containing chemical residue, with the intent of trafficking in that Methamphetamine, or by trafficking in that Methamphetamine, with two (2) prior convictions of KRS: 218a.1412 (LLAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 17-CR-00116 AND 17-CR-00109), while in possession of a Diamondback Arms brand 9mm caliber handgun.
2. Crystal Wheeler committed the offense of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a controlled substance, namely .656 grams of Cocaine, forty eight (48) grams of a cutting agent (baking soda), a large amount of individual plastic baggies, two (2) digital scales, one (1) containing chemical residue with the intent to traffic in that controlled substance or by trafficking in a controlled substance, namely approximately .656 grams of Cocaine, while in possession of a Diamondback Arms brand 9mm caliber handgun.
3. Crystal Wheeler committed the offense of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the knowingly and unlawfully being First (1st) Degree by controlled substance, namely .595 grams in possession of a Fentanyl, 44 forty eight (48) grams of a cutting agent (baking soda) , a large amount of individual plastic baggies, two (2) digital scales, one (1) containing chemical with the intent to traffic in that controlled substance residue or by trafficking in a controlled substance, namely .595 grams of Fentanyl, while in possession of a Diamondback Arms brand 9mm caliber handgun.
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession/ Use Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of two (2) glass smoking pipes.
5. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of marijuana.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CRYSTAL WHEELER
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before April 29th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Crystal Wheeler committed the offense of Possession a Firearm by a Convicted Felon by being in possession of a Charter Arms Brand .38 caliber handgun after having previously been convicted of a felony offense, (LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 17-CR-00138) .
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS ARTIE G. FERNATT
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 14th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Artie G. Fernatt committed the offense of Assault in the Second (2nd) Degree when he intentionally caused physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, namely James Dalton of Louisa, KY.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS JOSHUA FSTHEROFF
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before sept 24th 2026 Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Joshua Fstheroff committed the offense of Bail jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with Johnson County felony charge, 21-CR-00172 he or she failed to appear at that time and place a L- Trisl Corkenute as ordered by the court, namely hearing.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS PRESTON STAFFORD JR
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before April 26th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Preston Stafford 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, Opiates, (Oxycodone) .
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third (3rd) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Xanax, a schedule V Controlled Substance.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of approximately 10.30 grams of marijuana.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS HEATHER MCKINNEY
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before sept 24, 2026 Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Heather McKinney committed the offense of Bail jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with Johnson County felony charge, 2s-CR-00165 he or she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely Pre-Trial Corkerene hearing.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS NATHANIEL BAYES
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 18th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Nathaniel Bayes committed the offense of Assault in the Fourth (4th) Degree by causing physical injury to Summer Watts of Louisa, KY.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS KRYSTAL STONE
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before May 27th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Krystal Stone committed the offense of Receiving Stolen Property Under $1,0000 by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession a 2005 Buick LaCross automobile, stolen from Jennifer Lawson of Prestonsburg, KY, with an approximate value of $765.00.00.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS ARTIE G. FERNATT
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 14th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Artie G. Fernatt committed the offense of Assault in the Fourth (4th) Degree by causing physical injury to James Dalton of Louisa, KY.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS TYLER BURCHETT
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before Spet 24th, 2026 Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. committed the offense of Bail jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with Johnson County felony charge, 2-CR-00048 , he or she failed to appear at that time and place Pre-Trisl Coufonnee as ordered by the court, namely hearing.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CHRISTOPHER SONS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before July 3rd 2026 Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Christopher Sons committed the offense of Bail jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with Johnson County felony charge, 25-CR-000149 he or she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a pre-trial conference hearing.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS ROBERT HAMMONDS
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before July 9th 2026 Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Robert Hammonds committed the offense of Bail jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with Johnson County felony charge, 25-CR-00160 he or she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a pre-trial conference hearing.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CARL BUTCHER
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before July 9th 2026 Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Carl Butcher committed the offense of Bail jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with Johnson County felony charge, 26-CR-00005, he or she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a pre-trial conference hearing.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS BRANDON FASNACHT
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before July 24th, 2026 Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the ihdictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Brandon Fasnacht committed the offense of Bail jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he or she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with Johnson County felony charge, 26-CR-00044 , he or she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a pre-trial conference hearing.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CARL BUTCHER
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 6th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Carl Butcher committed the offense of Unlawful Acts Relating To Acquiring Metals by intentionally and without permission cut, mutilated, defaced, or injured any fixtures or improvements owned and operated by Foothills Communication, for the purpose of obtaining any restricted metal, nonferrous metal, or ferrous metal as defined in KRS: 433.900, in any amount, with a total loss to Foothills Communication at approximately $6,008.16.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS CRYSTAL WHEELER
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 26th, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Crystal Wheeler committed the offense of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree >2 Grams (Methamphetamine) 2nd Offense or Greater, by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of approximately one hundred and sixty five point five seven nine grams (165.579) grams of Methamphetamine, three hundred and ninety five ($395.00) dollars in cash monies, two (2) digital scales, with the intent of trafficking in that Methamphetamine, or by trafficking in that Methamphetamine, with.two (2) prior convictions of KRS: 218a.1412 (LLAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 17-CR-00116 AND 17-CR- 00109), while in possession of a Davis Industries brand handgun.
2. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Speeding 3 MPH Over Limit by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle at a rate of 3 miles per hour over the posted speed limit for the area in which she was operating said motor vehicle.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of License to be in Possession by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle on the roadways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky without having possession of her operator’s license, as required and defined in KRS: 186.510.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS ADAM MAYNARD
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before February 21st, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Adam Maynard 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 committed the offense of Willfully Set/ Throw or Place Any Device To Set Fire by willfully, maliciously or wantonly set fire on land owned by another person.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS EUGENE COCHRAN
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before June 6th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Eugene Cochran committed the offense of Fleeing/Evading in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully disregarding signals and commands to stop given by Trooper John Holbrook with the Kentucky State Police Post #14, while the Trooper was acting in his official capacity, with the intent to flee, avoid or elude his arrest, created a substantial risk, of serious physical injury or death to the Trooper.
2. That the defendant, Eugene Cochran, 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. (COMMONWEALTH VS EUGENE COCHRAN, FLOYD CIRCUIT COURT, 22-CR-00171)).
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol/ Drugs Second (2nd) Offense Within Ten (10) Years by operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair a driver’s ability to operate that motor vehicle, with a prior conviction of KRS: 189a.010 (LAWRENCE DISTRICT COURT 17- T-01312).
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Driving DUI Suspended License 1st Offense by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle while his operator’s license had been suspended on May 26th, 2026, for KRS: 189A.010, Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence, (COMMONWEALTH VS EUGENE COCHRAN, LAWRENCE DISTRICT COURT 26-T-00809.
5. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Careless Driving by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway in a careless manner with no regard for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and other vehicles upon the roadway.
6. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Failure To Surrender Revoked Operator’s License, by knowingly and unlawfully failed to surrender to the cabinet upon demand any operator’s license which has been suspended, cancelled, or revoked.
7. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession/ Use Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of multiple syrines.
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY VS JAMES MOORE
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before July 23rd, 2026, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. James Moore 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, namely Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant committed the violation of All Terrain Vehicle Violations by being in physical control of a ATV and operating that ATV upon a Kentucky Roadway.
