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The Butler County Grand Jury returned indictments against 49 individuals on May 3, 2017. Charges include drug trafficking, theft, assault, and robbery. All arraignments are set for June 13, 2017, at 10:00 am.
Name: Annette Jared
Address: 1904 Jenkins Blvd, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 5/7/67
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking over $500 and unlawful access of a computer first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Sgt. Denny Deweese, MPD
Name: Tyler Jenkins
Address: 69 Bluett Coy Road, Roundhill, KY
DOB: 11/13/93
Charges: Criminal mischief in the first degree (4 counts) and criminal trespass in the third degree (4 counts)
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Deputy Joe Alford, BCSD
Name: Lonnie Embry
Address: 1481 Mud Creek Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 11/21/83
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking over $500, receiving stolen property over $500, and persistent felony offender first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: Maggie Martin
Address: 4566 Rochester Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 11/23/88
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking over $500 and receiving stolen property over $500
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: William Overton
Address: 2944 Stevens Chapel Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 8/31/71
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree and promoting contraband first degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Sgt. Denny Deweese, MPD
Name: Robin Hite
Address: Inmate Butler County Jail
DOB: 12/18/86
Charges: Promoting contraband first degree and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Sgt. Denny Deweese, MPD
Name: Charles Lindsey
Address: Inmate Butler County Jail
DOB: 6/14/83
Charges: Assault in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: Jarrod Wilkerson
Address: Inmate Butler County Jail
DOB: 5/18/78
Charges: Assault in the second degree and persistent felony offender first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: Buddy L. Proctor
Address: 3747 Brownsville Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 10/11/85
Charges: Flagrant non- support
Bail: $2500
Witness: Butler County Child Support Office
Name: Dustin S. Wester
Address: Old Dimple Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 3/14/86
Charges: Flagrant non- support
Bail: $3500
Witness: Butler County Child Support Office
Name: Kristina Bacon
Address: 3545 State Route 69, Beaver Dam, KY
DOB: 4/17/87
Charges: Flagrant non- support
Bail: $7000
Witness: Butler County Child Support Office

Name: James Elmore
Address: 354 Gary Ridge Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 3/1/85
Charges: Possession of handgun by convicted felon
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Deputy Heath West, BCSD
Name: Lana Russ
Address: 2301 Saling Circle, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 7/29/77
Charges: Bailing jumping in the first degree (2 counts)
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name:  James K. Embry
Address: 211 Sawmill Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 10/9/76
Charges: Bail jumping in the first degree and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: John Hammers
Address: 1907 Vladimir Drive, Bloomington, IL
DOB: 12/31/84
Charges: Flagrant non-support and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $2,000
Witness: Butler County Child Support Office
Name: Charity Putman
Address: 155 Oak Hill Drive Apt D5
DOB: 2/10/77
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and endangering the welfare of a minor
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Brandy Mueller
Address: 701 Minefork Road, Beaver Dam, KY
DOB: 12/13/85
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking over $500 auto, criminal mischief in the first degree and arson in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Heath West, BCSD
Name: Brycen Elmore
Address: 2369 Beaver Dam Road, Leitchfield, KY
DOB: 1/14/96
Charges: Burglary in the first degree, theft by unlawful taking under $500, and criminal mischief in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: Rosevelt Covington
Address: 200 Parson Mills Road, Nashville, TN
DOB: 6/11/95
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree (2 counts) and promoting contraband first degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: Dustin Clark
Address: 701 Minefork Road, Beaver Dam, KY
DOB: 10/30/89
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking over $500 auto, criminal mischief in the first degree, and arson in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Heath West, BCSD
Name: David Dockery
Address: 222 Veteran’s Way L10, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 6/14/82
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree, tampering with physical evidence, and persistent felony offender second degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Sgt. Denny Deweese, MPD
Name: Danielle Welborn
Address: 155 Oak Hill Drive Apt D5, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 7/9/84
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and illegal possession of legend drug
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Jordan M. Gray
Address: 2871 Watershed Road, Caneyville, KY
DOB: 8/11/97
Charges: Burglary in the first degree, theft by unlawful taking under $500, and criminal mischief in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: Ladonna Hooten
Address: 3293 Garrett Hollow Road, Bowling Green, KY
DOB: 10/19/88
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking over $500 and burglary in the second degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Deputy Heath West, BCSD
Name: Jenny Holliman
Address: 2207 Colonial Hill Drive, Southhaven, MS
DOB: 12/29/88
Charges: Receiving stolen property over $10,000, falsely reporting an incident, and hindering prosecution in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Heath West, BCSD
Name: Victor Neal
Address: 621Old Bee Springs Road, Bee Spring, KY
DOB: 9/19/97
Charges: Possession of synthetic drugs second degree, tampering with physical evidence, and promoting contraband first degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Rodney Creek
Address: 214 Morrison Street, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 2/22/82
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree, tampering with physical evidence, wanton endangerment first degree ( 2 counts), and possession of drug paraphernalia
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Deputy Joe Alford, BCSD

Name: Tara Embry
Address: 391 Dockery Ridge Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 10/29/84
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in first degree, tampering with physical evidence, wanton endangerment first degree ( 2 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and persistent felony offender first degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Deputy Joe Alford, BCSD
Name: Mark Brandon Embry
Address: 261 AT Lane, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 1/29/87
Charges: Failure to wear a seatbelt, one headlight, license to be in possession, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, operating motor vehicle under influence of drugs or alcohol aggravating circumstances, and possession of drug paraphernalia
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Christopher G. Garner
Address: 63 Corbie Deweese Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 11/8/77
Charges: Operating motor vehicle under influence of drugs or alcohol, failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance, no registration receipt, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree second offense, and persistent felony offender first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Joshua P. Gidcumb
Address: 212Taylor Street, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 8/6/88
Charges: Burglary in the first degree, theft by unlawful taking over $500, criminal mischief in the third degree, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Sheriff Scottie Ward, BCSD
Name: Vicky Hudson
Address: 2983 Grancer Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 4/30/83
Charges: Careless driving, operating motor vehicle under influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of controlled substance in first degree, tampering with physical evidence and possession of drug paraphernalia
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Katherine R. Lapierre
Address: 1415 E. 5th Street, Metropolis, IL
DOB: 5/21/91
Charges: Trafficking in marijuana less than eight ounces second offense, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, carrying concealed weapon, possession of drug paraphernalia, operating motor vehicle under influence of drugs or alcohol and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: James Bogle
Address: 1316 Blue Lake Way, Bowling Green, KY
DOB: 6/13/93
Charges: Disregarding stop sign, operating motor vehicle on suspended license second offense, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, operating a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of controlled substance in first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to produce insurance card and no registration receipt
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Timothy Camp
Address: 182 Sawmill Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 4/3/83
Charges: Operating motor vehicle under influence of drugs or alcohol, operating motor vehicle on suspended license, license to be in possession, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Joshua W. Eicher
Address: 1211 Silent Grove Church Road, Brownsville, KY
DOB: 8/3/87
Charges: Assault in the first degree, robbery first degree, theft by Theft of controlled substance under $10,000, unlawful taking under $500, theft by unlawful taking over $500, and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: Lisa Dockery
Address: 129 Lovers Lane, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 8/8/85
Charges: Operating motor vehicle under influence or drugs or alcohol, careless driving, rear license not illuminated, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of controlled substance in the first degree
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Samantha Milam
Address: 412 South Main Street, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 2/15/87
Charges: Possession of synthetic drugs second offense, possession of drug paraphernalia, illegal possession of legend drug, and prescription for controlled substance not in original container
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Donnie McDaniel Jr.
Address: 412 South Main Street, Morgantown KY
DOB: 7/12/75
Charges: Persistent felony offender first degree, possession of synthetic drug second offense, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of drug paraphernalia
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Paula Miller
Address: 1034 Caneyfork Road, Quality, KY
DOB: 8/31/70
Charges: Promoting contraband first degree, operating motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of marijuana, trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of controlled substance in the first degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: Bretton Westmoreland
Address: 312 Teddy Ave Apt 4A, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 6/13/97
Charges: Operating motor vehicle under influence of drugs or alcohol, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to nonowner to maintain required insurance, no registration receipt, failure to illuminate head lamps, reckless driving, and theft by unlawful taking over $500 auto
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: William West
Address: 1798 Old Louisville Road, Bowling Green, KY
DOB: 12/13/78
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking under $500, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, fleeing or evading police in the first degree, terroristic threatening in the third degree, assault 3rd degree police officer, resisting arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, prescription for controlled substance not in original container, and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $50,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD
Name: John Bates Moody
Address: 411 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, TN
DOB: 10/14/85
Charges: Persistent felony offender in the first degree, criminal mischief in the first degree, receiving stolen property over $10,000, wanton endangerment first degree (4 counts), resisting arrest, reckless driving, fleeing or evading police in the first degree on foot, and fleeing or evading police in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Sgt. Chris McKee, KSP
Name: Timothy J. Mudd
Address: 3818 Neafus Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 1/5/98
Charges: failure to give oncoming vehicle half of highway, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, failure to wear a seatbelt, resisting arrest, excessive windshield/window tinting, failure to or improper signal, rear license not illuminated speeding, criminal mischief in the first degree ( 2 counts), receiving stolen property over $500, theft of motor vehicle license plate, wanton endangerment first degree (4 counts), wanton endangerment first degree ( four counts), fleeing or evading police motor vehicle, disorderly conduct in the second degree, improper equipment, disregarding stop sign (4 counts), reckless driving, disregarding traffic control device-traffic light, and possession of a forged instrument second degree (9 counts)
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD

Name: Jerry St. Clair
Address: 103 Woodbury Loop, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 4/6/91
Charges: Assault in the second degree, menacing, tampering with physical evidence, disorderly conduct in the second degree, resisting arrest, unlawful transaction with a minor second degree, and custodial interference
Bail: $10,000 , $25,000
Witness: Officer James Embry and Sgt. Denny Deweese, MPD
Name: Dewey P. Stevens
Address: 427 W. G.L. Smith Street and 155 Oak Hill Drive Apt. D-6, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 12/20/87
Charges: Public intoxication, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia ( 2 counts), possession of marijuana, tampering with physical evidence, disorderly conduct in the second degree, intimidating a participant in the legal process, and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $10,000, $5,000
Witness: Officer James Embry and Sgt. Denny Deweese, MPD
Name: Richard A. Smith
Address: 935 Russellville Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 4/9/88
Charges: Wanton endangerment first degree, fleeing or evading police in the first degree, assault in the second degree, persistent felony offender second degree (2 counts), and receiving stolen property over $500
Bail: $25,000, $10,000
Witness: Officer James Embry, MPD and Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD
Name: James Hope
Address: 1835 Region Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 9/17/80
Charges: Receiving stolen property over $500, possession of controlled substance in the first degree( 2 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, fleeing or evading police in the second degree, tampering with physical evidence, persistent felony offender in the first degree,
Bail: $$25,000, $5,000
Witness: Deputy Chris Reneer, BCSD, and Tpr. Terry Alexander, KSP
Name: Michael W. Embry
Address: 150 Elize Pendley Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 7/24/63
Charges: Speeding, reckless driving, operating motor vehicle on suspended license, failure to produce insurance card, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of controlled substance in the first degree firearm enhanced, trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree greater than or equal to 10 D.U. opiates firearm enhanced, possession of defaced firearm, possession of marijuana firearm enhanced, and possession of drug paraphernalia firearm enhanced
Bail: $10,000, $5,000
Witness: Deputy Heath West, BCSD, and Tpr. Terry Alexander, KSP

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