Virginia State Police officers guard the Henry County Sheriff's Office Thursday. The grand jury has charged that on March 4, 2005, agents from the DEA's Philadelphia office notified DEA agents in Roanoke that an express mail package containing two kilograms of ketamine was being delivered to a residence in Martinsville, according to the release. Registration open for 3rd Annual Miss Henry County Fair Pageant Charles Andrew Bolling, 41, on or about Aug. 2, felon carrying a concealed weapon, possession of heroin with intent to distribute. According to a release from the U.S. Attorney's Office, the alleged conspiracy included distribution of illegal drugs, theft of drugs and firearms under the custody of the Henry County Sheriff's Office; money laundering; and obstruction of justice. She was later found slain. The 48-count indictment was issued by a grand jury in Abingdon on Tuesday. (PDF file). Man died Wednesday. Anthony Kevin Duggins, 45, on or about Dec. 4, petit larceny-third or subsequent offense. She was also shot to death. All but six of the defendants have been arrested. Three men were indicted for lying to law enforcement authorities in connection to the notorious triple-murder of the Short faimly in Henry County, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Roanoke announced this morning. Jada Rache Baker, 22, on or about Dec. 6, malicious wounding. (function(){try{window.renderingEnv="classic";wp_meta_data=window.wp_meta_data||{};wp_meta_data.platform="pagebuilder";if(! The regular indictments are as follows: var otCookie = document.cookie.match('wp_ak_ot=(1)[^;]*(;|$)') ? An even bigger case came in August 2002 with the murder of a local couple in Bassett and the disappearance of their 9-year-old daughter, Jennifer Short. FBI agents have emerged from the sheriff's office to talk and then leave for the back entrances of the sheriff's office, where officials were moving in and out. 43-year-old Calvin Edward Cabiness, of Martinsville, was indicted for malicious wounding on April 3. There were 26 direct indictments and they are as follows: 31-year-old Mason Tyler Brown was indicted for possession of a firearm by felon within 10 years, reckless handling of a firearm on or about December 16, 31-year-old Justin Lawrence Carter was indicted for breaking and entering building with intent to commit larceny on or about December 12, 35-year-old Jessica Lauren Brooks Dudley was indicted for possession of methamphetamine on or about July 22, 39-year-old Jonika Aekia Giles was indicted for false statement to a firearm dealer, attempt to possess firearm by convicted felon on or about September 24, 20-year-old Isaiah Catrell Hairston was indicted for false statement to a firearm dealer on or about July 14, 39-year-old Jennifer Taylor Jefferson was indicted for involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving on or about December 17, 29-year-old Jodie Noel Joyce was indicted for distribution of methamphetamine on or about August 24, 35-year-old Tiffany Latrelle Mays was indicted for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm while possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and endanger life of a child on or about January 28, 33-year-old Ronald Lee Mundy was indicted for grand larceny on or about July 12, 2019, 23-year-old Devon Alexander Pilson was indicted for possession of methamphetamine on or about July 31, 48-year-old Samuel Lee Price was indicted for possession of methamphetamine on or about December 1, 2019, 59-year-old David Allen Simpkins was indicted for robbery, use of a deadly weapon, use of firearm in the commission of a felony - second or subsequent offense and brandish a firearm on or about September 17, 28-year-old Troy Andrew Spencer was indicted for possession of fentanyl on or about October 20, 31-year-old Princetta Naikeih Swanson was indicted for identity fraud between October 6, 2019 and November 1, credit card fraud between October 6, 2019 and April 6 and between August 1, 2019 and February 1, 2020, 33-year-old Leslie Perdue Upchurch was indicted for possession of fentanyl on or about November 15, 24-year-old Russell David Worley was indicted for shoplifting $1,000 or more on or about September 23. 1 ranking in country, Radford coach Darris Nichols apologizes for DUI. Henry County Treasurer Scott Grindstaff is asking the Henry County Board of Supervisors to consider an amendment to the County Code which would allow for lifetime dog licenses. }; Katrina Danielle Barbour Secrest, 37, on or about June 16, 2019, prisoner in possession of unlawful chemical compound, possession of hydrocodone and acetaminophen with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute. He can be reached at. A father of three who spent 11 years on the force, Vaught, 33, was snared early in the investigation. dQ.hold.push(args[0]); Along with his imposing height, Cassell had a cool, unflappable style that gave an impression that the former Virginia state trooper ruled his office with a sure hand. James Wesley Southern Jr., 58, on or about July 11, felonious violation of the habitual offender act-second or subsequent offense. Vaught greeted him one day. James A. Vaught. 29-year-old Tevin Monte Burgess, of Martinsville, was indicted for robbery, assault and battery on October 29. The grand jury alleges that Cassell was advised of various illegal activities involving his deputies, including the distribution of two kilograms of cocaine, allegedly by Vaught and others; the embezzlement of money allegedly by Vaught; and the alleged use of steroids by some of his personnel. "He had this real stone-faced scowl," said Bill Wyatt, owner of two radio stations in Martinsville. HENRY COUNTY, VA Monday, a Henry County grand jury returned 65 indictments. Kayla Marie McAdams, 25, on or about Aug. 4, felony failure to appear. Besides the sheriff, those named in the indictment include a captain, three sergeants, eight deputies -- including two vice officers -- a former employee of the U.S. postal service and a former probation officer. At the center of the scandal are Cassell and sheriff's Sgt. Address Suite B 3160 Kings Mountain Rd. CONTACT. Assets connected to the distribution and trafficking of narcotics were also seized during this operation. Indictments are not an indication of guilt. The 129 indictments on 59 people are as follows: 43-year-old Tonia Sue Barnes was indicted for receiving stolen property-third or subsequent offense on or about May 30, 2020 . Michael Jonathan Bousman Anderson, 20, on or about June 24, attempted malicious wounding. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, Last of 13 Radford University 'frat brawl' defendants is sentenced, Richmond's John Marshall boys basketball reclaims No. Cassell was elected sheriff of county, population 58,000, in 1992. // define placeholder function early. 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Simple assault was the second most reported offense and accounted for 12.8% of the index crimes at 334 incidents. Follow him @billdwyatt. Others are accused of distributing steroids and weapons, including a machine gun with an obliterated serial number. Staff researcher Meg Smith contributed to this report. Vincent Harry Agee, IV, on or about May 12, abduction, strangulation. Another man, Tony Lee Epperson, was charged with lying to investigators. HARDSHIP IS NOT UNCOMMON IN VIRGINIA'S RURAL HENRY COUNTY. According to the indictment, Cornelia Bryant Cox, Keaton, King and Patrick David Martin allegedly stole firearms, money, electronic equipment, illegal drugs or other items from the evidence seized by the sheriff's office. Through attorney John E. Lichtenstein, Cassell has asserted his innocence and declined to be interviewed. The grand jury also has alleged that several defendants stole seized firearms and other contraband for their personal use. Reed alleged that Bradley Scott Martin, a deputy with the sheriff's office, had been jointly using and selling ketamine and steroids for about eight years, the release states. Michael Wayne Upchurch, 32, on or about May 7, possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine. You have permission to edit this article. In transcripts filed by federal authorities, Vaught appeared to treat Cassell like family. But Brownlee also indicated in the press release that the murders of Michael, Mary and Jennifer Short remained unsolved and that the joint federal, state and local investigation into the case is ongoing. Shawn Edward Kaiser, 49, on or about Nov. 25, embezzlement. He resigned in March 2005, agreed to cooperate and secretly began recording Cassell and other defendants. BUT THE INDICTMENTS OF THE SHERIFF AND 12 DEPUTIES HAVE SHAKEN RESIDENTS WHO WANT LESS BAD NEWS. A Martinsville Circuit Court grand jury handed down 56 certified indictments against 34 people on Monday.There were 74 direct indictments that A Loudoun County family is suing the Sheriff's. Henry County grand jury returned 65 indictments on Monday. HENRY COUNTY, VA - Monday, a Henry County grand jury issued 320 total indictments: 85 regular indictments, 81 direct indictments and 154 sealed indictments. There were 39 regular indictments and they are as follows: 40-year-old Joshua Adam Baker was indicted for strangulation of family/household member on or about August 13, Christopher Fredrick Belcher was indicted for two counts of failure to appear on or about September 23, 24-year-old Nicholas Eric Cahoon was indicted for two counts failure to appear on or about December 11, 31-year-old Justin Lawrence Carter was indicted for petit larceny - third or subsequent offense on or about December 12, shoplifting - third or subsequent offense on or about January 27, 32-year-old Tamara Faye Catron was indicted for strangulation of family/household member on or about February 11, 2020, 26-year-old Geno Antonio Clark Jr. was indicted for robbery, use of deadly weapon, use of firearm in the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by violent felon on or about August 17, 41-year-old James Alan Dillon was indicted for petit larceny - third or subsequent offense on or about August 31, 35-year-old Jessica Lauren Brooks Dudley was indicted for shoplifting - third or subsequent offense on or about July 22, 44-year-old Janee Rachelle Hudgins was indicted for grand larceny on or about July 7, 43-year-old Donovan Ray Jordan was indicted for remove/alter vehicle identification number on or about September 1, 28-year-old Kasie Lane Joyce was indicted for failure to appear on or about December 11, 46-year-old Michael Randall Lamkin was indicted for elude police and endanger life of a child on or about December 20, 27-year-old Candace Michelle Lawson was indicted for grand larceny of a motor vehicle, larceny of a firearm on or about March 13, 2020, 43-year-old Kenneth Ray Lockhart was indicted for elude police on or about November 28, 25-year-old Dustin Ray Matherly was indicted for escaping from custody on or about December 16, 39-year-old Larry Derand McLaughlin was indicted for possession of ammunition by felon on or about November 19, 39-year-old Guy Leonard Myers Jr. was indicted for failure to appear on or about September 1 The indictment issued by the United State District Court Western Division in Roanoke names the following people: Robert Keith Adams - sergeant with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Jason Allen Burton - deputy with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Harold Franklin Cassell - sheriff of the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Cornelia Bryant Cox - deputy with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Kandy D. Hubbard DeShazo - employee of the United States Postal Office, Walter R. Hairston - deputy with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, James Harold Keaton - captain and the current major with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, David Allan King - vice officer and a school resource officer with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Bradley Scott Martin - deputy with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Patrick David Martin - sergeant and vice officer with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Steven Varion Preston - deputy with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Carlton Arnez Riley - state probation officer in Henry County, Jonathan K. Roberson - deputy with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, James Alden Vaught - sergeant with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, Travis Todd Wilkins - vice officer with the Henry County Sheriff's Office. Indictments made in slaying of Short family. As a result of this drug operation, a Henry County Grand Jury issued indictments on May 17, 2021. Fredrick Kunkle is a reporter on the Metro desk. Man died Wednesday. Agents set up a sting for the intended recipient, who told them that he was renting the house from Vaught and acting as a middleman in their drug deals. Oscar Justic Hankins, 43, on or about March 22, shoplifting-third or subsequent offense. The indictment says the corruption had been going on since 1998. The result was a 48-count indictment unsealed Thursday with the arrests of longtime Sheriff Harold Franklin Cassell and 17 others. Kevin Wade Prater, 27, on or about May 23, attempted strangulation of a family/household member. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board Meeting Room on the first floor of the Henry County Administration Building on Kings Mountain Road in Collinsville, Virginia. 236. In front, there was a white Virginia State Police command vehicle, an armored blue and gray Virginia State Police tactical truck with a mounted camera and a yellow rental Penske truck and a Virginia State Police mobile command code, along with various unmarked cars. Please subscribe to keep reading. 800), depicting the town as a wild frontier full of violent young coke dealers. Box 7Collinsville, VA 24078Phone: 276-634-4600, Physical Address3300 Kings Mountain RoadMartinsville, VA 24112Phone: 276-634-4600. Today, in the wake of the indictment, the sheriff's office is being run by the Virginia State police. Timothy Fennon Sampson and Jerry Riley Mills have both been charged with conspiracy, perjury and providing false information to law enforcement. Cameron Samuel Santillo, 25, on or about March 21, 2019, six counts forging a public record. *\|)(NOADS\:1|EU_NOADS:1)(\b|\|)([^;]*);/);var adfreeParam=/_=(.*)is_ad_measure(&*)/.test(location.search)? The undercover bust was a joint operation involving the Martinsville Police . {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Magna Vista graduate Anthony Redd brings Zoned In Performance to Sports Complex, Nebraska cheerleader competes by herself at state competition, but crowd doesn't let her feel alone, The biggest win: Commonwealth Crossing's $22.2 million from Virginia, Martinsville grand jury hands down 130 indictments, Court and arrest reports for Martinsville and Henry and Patrick counties. OUR STORY. Ezell Massey Jr., 73, of 1408 Roundabout Road went missing Saturday morning around 6 a.m. when he stepped outside of his home to smoke. Strother Talbert Fulcher, III on or about July 23, felony failure to appear. Reed agreed to cooperate and quickly pointed the finger at Sgt. On Nov. 2, federal agents and state troopers made arrests with an awesome show of force at the sheriff's headquarters. It is the grand jury's determination that enough evidence exists to hold a trial. The only person of interest ever publicly named in connection to the Short case, Gary Storm Bowman, 68, of Stoneville, N.C., said he knew nothing about the indictments when he was reached at his home today. CNN.com gives you the latest stories and video from the around the world, with in-depth coverage of U.S. news, politics, entertainment, health, crime, tech and more. It is estimated that multiple kilograms of cocaine, ounces of crack and hundreds of pounds of marijuana were taken and resold for further illegal distribution in this manner, the release states. You have permission to edit this article. Armahn Devier Walker-Muse, 18, on or about June 2, robbery-use of a deadly weapon, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, use of firearm in the commission of a felony, felony murder. According to Brownlee, Sampson claimed to be an eyewitness to the slaying, and claimed he witnessed a man come out of the Short's home that he later identified as Gary Storm Bowman of Stoneville, N.C., the only "person of interest" in relation to the case ever publicly named by authorities. Reed also told authorities that he had helped Vaught sell cocaine the deputy had seized from a suspect. More than 20 individuals, including the 12 deputies, have been indicted in the drug distribution and money laundering ring. Ross MacNeil Kinder Coleman, 40, on or about April 22, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. The 48-count indictment, returned Oct. 31, alleges crime after crime since 1998: Defendants dealt or stole confiscated weapons, including a machine pistol; they took money and property seized during investigations; they lied to federal investigators; and a drug dealer threatened to shoot a deputy in the conspiracy if the deputy snitched. Henry County Sheriff's Office under investigation; 20 indicted. "You have law enforcement [officers] risking their lives to take these guns off the streets and then a very few members of law enforcement putting them right back out there.". Mar 11, 2022 0 Two men indicted Monday by the Henry County grand jury on sex crimes are behind bars after being arrested on warrants Thursday morning by Henry County sheriff's deputies.. Virginia State Police vehicles blocked the entrances so that people could not cross in front of the sheriff's office. Jennifer R. Ashworth Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 634-4880 Fax: (276) 634-4898 Clerk's Office Hours 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Deed recording hours 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Henry County Sheriff's Office has concluded an undercover narcotics operation. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). RegExp.$1 : ''; There were 26 direct indictments and they are as follows: 31-year-old Mason Tyler Brown was indicted for possession of a firearm by felon within 10 years, reckless handling of a firearm on . Some of them are accused of stealing cocaine, marijuana and weapons from suspects and the sheriff's evidence property room and selling the contraband to criminals, who put it back on the street. And they talked about the deepening corruption in their department, fretting whether a "stooge" was leaking their secrets. Ketamine is a sedative/date rape drug. Bowman said this morning that he did not know Sampson. 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