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The Butler County Grand Jury returned indictments against 35 individuals on July 20, 2018. Charges include drugs, theft, assault, sexual abuse, and robbery. All arraignments are set for August 14, 2018, at 10:00 am.

Name: Tony Persinger
Address: 104 North Pitcher Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 8/5/76
Charges: Burglary in the second degree, tampering with physical evidence, and theft by unlawful taking over $500
Bail: $20,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Greg Renfrow
Address: 2259 Logansport Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: none listed
Charges: Sexual abuse in the first-degree victim under 12 years of age (ten counts)
Bail: $50,000
Witness: Officer Paul Evans, MPD

Name: Savara Johnson
Address: 102 Thomas Street, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 8/8/97
Charges: Burglary in the third degree and theft by unlawful taking over $500
Bail: $10,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Trey Flener

Name: Brian Beesley
Address: 105 Cemetery Street, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 4/28/88
Charges: Burglary in the third degree, theft by unlawful taking over $500, and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Trey Flener

Name: Eddie Archila Lopez
Address: 307 North Patterson, Clarkson, KY
DOB: 7/31/90
Charges: Sexual abuse in the first degree, victim under twelve years of age (two counts)
Bail: $50,000
Witness: Detective Josh Amos, KSP Post 3

Name: Jordan Peay
Address: 306 Sawmill Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 6/15/89
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree
Bail: $5,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: James King
Address: 907 Sunny Lane Richelieu Rd., Morgantown, KY
DOB: 12/12/84
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree
Bail: $5,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Daniel P. Kelly
Address: 408 Church Street, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 9/17/56
Charges: Criminal mischief in the first degree
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer Paul Evans, MPD

Name: Hannah E. Jones
Address: 19 Brittney Way, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 6/18/99
Charges: Criminal mischief in the first degree
Bail: $5,000
Witness: BCSD Sheriff Scottie Ward

Name: Joshua Taylor
Address: 640 Caneyville Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 1/13/92
Charges: Bail jumping in the first degree, burglary in the first degree, theft by unlawful taking or disposition- firearm, possession of handgun by convicted felon, possession of firearm by convicted felon, and persistent felony offender in the first degree 
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer and Deputy Joe Alford

Name: Thomas Scarbeau
Address: 840 Neafus Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 3/23/90
Charges: Failure to comply with sex offender registration, first offense and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Kenneth Pharris
Address: 1862 U.S. Hwy 62 W., Beaver Dam, KY
DOB: 6/24/71
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all other $500 or more but under $10,000, burglary in the third degree, and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Trooper Terry Alexander, KSP Post 3

Name: William N. Martin
Address: 338 Freeman Staples Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 2/17/88
Charges: Receiving stolen property over $500
Bail: $10,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Heath West

Name: Rickey Neal Mullikin
Address: 235 Morgantown Road, Brownsville, KY
DOB: 9/27/93
Charges: Assault in the second degree and persistent felony offender in the first degree, fleeing or evading police in the firsst degree, wanton endangerment in the first degree (two counts), wanton endangerment in the first degree-police officer, theft by unlawful taking (auto) over $500, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.-.08 Agg circumstances first offense, drug paraphernalia- buy/possess, driving on DUI suspended license-first offense, failure to wear seat belts, theft -receipt of stolen credit or debit card-two or more cards, criminal mischief in the first degree, theft receipt of stolen credit or debit card- one card, receiving stolen property under $500 (two counts), and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer and Deputy Trey Flener

Name: Janice Johnson
Address: 375 Sawmill/Vahilla Village Lane, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 6/17/89
Charges: Possession of controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, and possession of synthetic drugs, first offense
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer Paul Evans, MPD

Name: Becky J. Johnson
Address: 9631 Rochester Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 7/27/72
Charges: Criminal possession forged instrument in the second degree (two counts), possession of controlled substance in the first degree, first offense, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, possession of open alcohol beverage container in motor vehicle prohibited, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required ins/sec-first offense, and no/expired registration plates
Bail: $5,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Heath West, Trooper Terry Alexander, KSP Post 3

Name: Jimmy D. Clark
Address: 615 Clark Landing Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 12/5/72
Charges: Receiving stolen property over $500 and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Heath West

Name: Robin Hite
Address: 83 Jim Embry Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 12/18/86
Charges: Bail jumping in the first degree (two counts) and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Jerry Williams
Address: 525 AB Tyree Road, Lewisburg, KY
DOB: 1/17/96
Charges: Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $500 or more but under $10,000
Bail: $10,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Heath West

Name: Ricky E. Wilson
Address: 1326 Charleston Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 9/29/67
Charges: Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.- .08 (agg circum) fourth or greater offense, operating on suspended/revoked operators license and reckless driving
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Chief Giles Taylor, MPD

Name: Tayann McKenna
Address: 1400 A Blue Level Providence, Rockfield, KY
DOB: 8/18/84
Charges: Drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, firearm enhanced, trafficking in synthetic drugs-firearm enhanced, trafficking in marijuana-eight ounces to< five lbs.-firearm enhanced, and possession of controlled substance in the first degree-firearm enhanced
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Sydnee C. Cameron
Address: 9814 Caneyville Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 11/22/98
Charges: Drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, firearm enhanced, trafficking in synthetic drugs-firearm enhanced, trafficking in marijuana-eight ounces to< five lbs.-firearm enhanced, and possession of controlled substance in the first degree-firearm enhanced
Bail: on bond
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Jerry St. Clair
Address: Inmate at Butler Co. Jail
DOB: 4/6/91
Charges: Drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, firearm enhanced, trafficking in synthetic drugs-firearm enhanced, trafficking in marijuana-eight ounces to< five lbs.-firearm enhanced, possession of controlled substance in the first degree-firearm enhanced, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Steven T. Cardwell
Address: 6214 Leonard Oak Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 1/22/96
Charges: Drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, firearm enhanced, trafficking in synthetic drugs-firearm enhanced, trafficking in marijuana-eight ounces to< five lbs.-firearm enhanced, possession of controlled substance in the first degree-firearm enhanced, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, operating motor vehicle on suspended or revoked license, disregarding a stop sign, and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $20,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Derek Cardwell
Address: 66 Indian Camp Creek, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 3/3/69
Charges: Receiving stolen property $500 or more and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: Officer Paul Evans, MPD

Name: Tara L. Embry
Address: 375 Dockery Ridge Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB:10/19/84
Charges: Burglary in the second degree, theft by unlawful taking over $500, and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Heath West

Name: Tiffany Engler
Address: 19 Brittany Way, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 5/11/83
Charges: Bail jumping in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Billy Engler
Address: 6895 Rochester Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 8/3/65
Charges: Receiving stolen property over $500 and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Heath West

Name: Jonathan White
Address: 1396 Flint Springs Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 1/23/82
Charges: Possession of controlled substance, first degree, and drug paraphernalia-buy/possess
Bail: $5,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Joe Alford

Name: Anthony Hayes
Address: 404 Hunt Road, Caneyville, KY
DOB: 3/3/82
Charges: Burglary in the third degree, theft by unlawful taking $500 or more, criminal mischief in the first degree, and persistent felony offender in the second degree
Bail: $20,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Joe Alford

Name: Vanessa R. Hansen
Address: 307 Dave Gaskey, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 1/4/92
Charges: Reckless driving, abandonment of a minor, wanton endangerment in the first degree (four counts) and failure to use child restraint device in vehicle
Bail: $10,000
Witness: Officer Paul Evans, MPD

Name: Asa Lyons
Address: 404 W. G.L. Smith, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 5/22/93
Charges: Drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, possession of controlled substance in the first degree, possession of marijuana, and possession of a controlled substance in the third degree
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer Paul Evans, MPD

Name: Harry J. Milam
Address: 1012 Logansport Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 3/29/82
Charges: Speeding 26 mph or greater speed limit, trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree-methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, possession of marijuana, possession of controlled substance in the first degree (methamphetamine), and persistent felony offender in the first degree
Bail: $25,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Chasity K. Linnebur
Address: 313 Hampton Road, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 6/12/73
Charges: Terroristic threatening in the third degree, assault in the fourth degree, menacing, possession of synthetic drugs, criminal mischief in the first degree, assault in the third degree (EMS, Fire, Rescue Squad) two counts, operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.-.08 first offense and possession of a controlled substance first degree
Bail: $10,000
Witness: BCSD Deputy Chris Reneer

Name: Sierra D. Dixon
Address: 404 W. G.L. Smith, Morgantown, KY
DOB: 2/25/91
Charges: Drug paraphernalia-buy/possess, possession of a controlled substance in the first degree, possession of marijuana, possession of a controlled substance in the third degree, prescription controlled substance not in original container
Bail: $5,000
Witness: Officer Paul Evans, MPD