The following indictments were returned by the Grand Jury of the Carter Circuit Court on August 9, and released last week. An indictment is not a determination of guilt or innocence. It is simply a charge that an offense has been committed and indicates that a case is pending on the charges listed. All defendants have the presumption of innocence until found guilty in a court of law.
Though it is a part of the public record, the Carter County Times does not make a habit of printing the names of minor children or the victims of alleged crimes, except under exceptional circumstances.
- Bruce Barnett, 53, of Grayson, on or about July 23, 2024, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed heroin, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor.
- Austin Deweese, 25, of Olive Hill, on or about August 22, 2023, committed the offenses of theft by unlawful taking, automobile, valued at more than $10,000.00 but less than $100,000.00, by taking a 2018 Kia Optima, with intent to permanently deprive the owner of their property valued over $10,000.00, a Class C Felony; and burglary in the second degree, by knowingly and unlawfully entering the dwelling of another with intent to commit a crime, a Class C Felony.
- John Fields, 55, of Grayson, on or about July 12, 2024, committed the offense of theft by unlawful taking, automobile, valued at more than $10,000.00 but less than $100,000.00, by taking a 2003 black F-350, with intent to permanently deprive the owner of their property valued at over $10,000.00, a Class C Felony.
- Craig Fryer, 36, of Grayson, on or about June 27, 2024, committed the offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, second offense, two or more grams of methamphetamine, by knowingly and unlawfully trafficking in a schedule two narcotic while having a prior conviction for trafficking in a controlled substance, a Class B Felony; cultivation of marijuana, more than five plants, by having in his possession five or more plants with intent to transfer or sell, a Class D Felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor.
- Billy Jerkes, 58, of West Carrollton, Ohio, on or about June 2, 2024, committed the offense 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; resisting arrest, by using physical force against a peace officer who was arresting him, a Class A Misdemeanor; possession of an open alcoholic beverage in a motor vehicle, by being in possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in the right, front passenger seat area of a motor vehicle while it was located on a public highway, Interstate 64, a Violation; and possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony.
- Haley Kiser, 24, of Olive Hill, on or about April 27, 2024, committed the offenses of wanton endangerment, first degree, by wantonly engaging in conduct which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to another, a Class D Felony; and endangering the welfare of a minor, when she, being the person legally charged with the care or custody of a minor, failed or refused to exercise reasonable diligence in the control of such child, by selling drugs within the residence, creating a substantial risk of physical or emotional injury, a Class A Misdemeanor.
- Derrick Laney, 36, of Grayson, on or about July 7, 2024, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony; and 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 the vicinity, a Class B Misdemeanor.
- Charles LeMaster, 63, of Grayson, on or about July 23, 2024, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed heroin a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor.
- Tony Staggs, 53, of Olive Hill, on or about July 23, 2024, committed the offense of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony.
- Chris Thornton, 67, of Grayson, on or about July 23, 2024, committed the offenses of possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed heroin, a schedule one narcotic, a Class D Felony; possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, when he possessed methamphetamine, a schedule two narcotic, a Class D Felony; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a Class A Misdemeanor.
