Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. GARRETT L. LEMASTER
The Grand Jury charges that from February 4th, 2024, through August 10th, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Garrett L Lemaster committed the offense of Fraudulent Use of A Credit Card $10,000 or More, by intentionally defrauded Diana Gauze of Louisa, KY, by using, for the purpose of obtaining money, goods or services, and/or anything else of value, without consent of the cardholder, with a total loss to the cardholder exceeding $15,000.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. NICHOLAS HACKNEY, DEFENDANT
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 22, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Nicholas Hackney committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine.
2. The above-named defendant committed the committed the offense of Tampering With Physical Evidence by knowingly and unlawfully destroying, removing, altering or concealing physical evidence that he believed would be used against him in an official proceeding.
3. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly or unlawfully possessing marijuana.
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a “home-made” pipe.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. MARC WEST
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before February 12th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Marc West committed the offense of Assault in the Second (2nd) Degree when he intentionally caused serious physical injury to another person, namely Melissa Jarrell of Blaine, KY.
2. Marc West 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 M.W., a juvenile child.
3. Marc West 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 M.W., a juvenile child.
4. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Reckless Driving by knowingly, unlawfully and recklessly operating a motor vehicle upon the roadways of the Commonwealth of Kentucky without due regard regard for for the safety and convenience of pedestrians and other vehicles upon said roadways.
5. The above-named defendant committed the violation of Improper Registration Plates by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway without proper registration plates as defined in KRS: 186.020.
6. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Menacing by knowingly and unlawfully placing others, in reasonable apprehension of imminent physical injury.
7. 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 his operator’s license.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. CASEY ARTHUR
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 11th, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Casey Arthur committed the offense of Tampering With Physical Evidence by knowingly and unlawfully destroying, removing, altering or concealing physical evidence that he believed would be used against him in an official proceeding.
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 instant offense. (COMMONWEALTH VS CASEY ARTHUR, LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 21-CR-00185 AND 21-CR-00132)
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. KEVIN MOORE
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before February 14th, 2023, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Kevin 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, Methamphetamine.
2. 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.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. RACHEL WELLMAN
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. Rachel Wellman 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.
2. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of approximately of marijuana.
3. The above-named committed the offense of Possession/ Use Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of an rolled paper containing Manjuana
4. The above-named defendant committed the offense of Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Clarinex, a non- controlled drug that requires prescription only.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. ANGELA RATLIFF
The Grand Jury charges: That from February 26th, 2025, through March 18th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Angela Ratliff acting alone or in complicity with Robert Hammond committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $1,000.00 Under $10,000 (Shoplifting) by knowingly and unlawfully taking $1,438.82 in merchandise, namely six (6)) printer cartridges, an Apple I Phone 16 Pro, a Madden NYC tote bag, X-Vision optic Binoculars and Samsung Bluetooth earbuds from Wal Mart of Louisa, KY.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. ROBERT HAMMOND
The Grand Jury charges: That from February 26th, 2025, through March 18th, 2025, in in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Robert Hammond acting alone or in complicity with Angela Ratliff committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $1,0000.00 Under $10,000 (Shoplifting) by knowingly and unlawfully taking $1,438.82 in merchandise, namely six (6)) printer cartridges, an Apple I Phone 16 Pro, a Madden NYC tote bag, X-Vision X-Vision optic Binoculars and Samsung Bluetooth earbuds from Wal Mart of Louisa, KY.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. ROBERT HAMMOND
The Grand Jury charges: That from February 26th, 2025, through March 18th, 2025, in in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Robert Hammond acting alone or in complicity with Angela Ratliff committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $1,0000.00 Under $10,000 (Shoplifting) by knowingly and unlawfully taking $1,438.82 in merchandise, namely six (6)) printer cartridges, an Apple I Phone 16 Pro, a Madden NYC tote bag, X-Vision X-Vision optic Binoculars and Samsung Bluetooth earbuds from Wal Mart of Louisa, KY.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. WILBURN L. MAYNARD
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 1st, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Wilburn L. Maynard committed the offense of Assault in the Second (2nd) Degree when he intentionally caused serious physical injury to another person, namely, his wife, Loretta Maynard, of Louisa, KY.
2. Wilburn L. Maynard committed the offense of Strangulation by intentionally, without consent, impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another, applying pressure to the throat or neck of another, or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person, namely Loretta Maynard of Louisa, KY.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. TIMOTHY R. BAILEY
The Grand Jury charges: That on January 31st, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant(s):
1. Timothy R. Bailey acting alone or in complicity with Angeleah Maynard committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking (Firearm) by knowingly and unlawfully taking an Iver Johnson Brand .32 caliber handgun from Norman Bond of Louisa, KY.
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 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 instant offense; or (c) was in custody or escaped from custody of said previous felony at the time of the commission of the instant offense. (COMMONWEALTH VS TIMOTHY BAILEY, GREENUP CIRCUIT COURT 20-CR-00196, LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 20-CR-00077, BOYD CIRCUIT COURT 19-CR-00376 AND 18-CR-00493)
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. TIMOTHY R. BAILEY
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 31st, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Timothy R. Bailey committed, the offense of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon by being in possession of an Iver Johnson Brand .32 caliber handgun after having been previously felony conviction, COMMONWEALTH VS TIMOTHY R. BAILEY, BOYD CIRCUIT COURT 17-CR-00472-002.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. ANGELEAH MAYNARD
The Grand Jury charges: That on January 31st, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant (s):
1. Angeleah Maynard acting alone or in complicity with Timothy R. Bailey committed the offense of Theft By Unlawful Taking (Firearm) by knowingly and unlawfully taking an Iver Johnson Brand .32 caliber handgun from Norman Bond of Louisa, KY.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. MARCUS WILKES
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before March 1st, 2025, through March 20th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. On March 20th, 2025, Marcus Wilkes 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. On March 20th, 2025, Marcus Wilkes committed the Offense of Cultivating Marijuana Over Five (5) Plants when they knowingly and unlawfully cultivated over five (5) plants Marijuana, while in possession of an Anderson brand AR-15 rifle.
3. On March 20th, 2025, Marcus Wilkes committed the offense Trafficking Marijuana (More than Eight (8) Ounces/ less than 5lbs) by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Marijuana, digital scales, numerous labelling stickers for plastic baggies, with the intent to traffic in that Marijuana or by trafficking in that Marijuana, while in possession of an Anderson brand AR-15 rifle.
4. On March 1st, 2025, The above-named defendant committed the offense of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon on School Property by knowingly and unlawfully deposited, possessed, or carried, whether openly or concealed for the purposes of other than instructional or school sanctioned ceremonial purposes.
5. On March 1st, 2025, The above-named defendant committed the offense of Cruelty To Animals in the Second (2nd) Degree by intentionally or wantonly subject any animal to or cause cruel or injurious treatment through torture, or to kill any animal, other than a domestic animal killed by poisoning.
6. On March 1st, 2025, The above-named defendant committed the offense of Cruelty To Animals in the Second (2nd) Degree by intentionally or wantonly subject any animal to or cause cruel or injurious treatment through torture, or to kill any animal, other than a domestic animal killed by poisoning.
7. On March 1st, 2025, The above-named defendant committed the offense of Cruelty To Animals in the Second (2nd) Degree by intentionally or wantonly subject any animal to or cause cruel or injurious treatment through torture, or to kill any animal, other than a domestic animal killed by poisoning.
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. MARCUS WILKES
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before March 20th, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. Marcus Wilkes committed the offense of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon by being in possession of an Walther .9mm caliber handgun after having been previously felony conviction, COMMONWEALTH VS MARC A. WILKES, HENDERSON CIRCUIT COURT 07-CR-00107)
Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. JAMES HARLESS
The Grand Jury charges: That on January 23rd, 2025, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
1. James Harless 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 will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with felony charge of 23-cr-00016, he failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a Pre-Trial Conference Hearing.
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 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 JAMES HARLESS, MARCIN CIRCUIT COURT 19-CR- 00086, 19-CR-00075, 17-CR-00122, LAWRENCE CIRCUIT COURT 07- CR-00088, 07-CR-00005, AND 02-CR-00016)
(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.)
