A grand jury may issue an indictment if it finds probable cause that a crime was committed and the accused person is responsible. An indictment is an accusation that must then be proven in court. The grand jury may also elect to issue no indictment.
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BUTLER COUNTY
Indictments returned during a recent session of the Butler County grand jury:
Melody Amber White, 234 N. 11th St., Hamilton; indicted on one count each of tampering with records (direct), grand theft of a motor vehicle, and forgery (direct).
Jeffrey K. Roberts II, 3 Hampshire Court, Apt. 1, Hamilton; indicted on one count each of aggravated trafficking in drugs, aggravated possession of drugs, and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jason Bond, 1690 Irma Ave., Hamilton; indicted on one count of aggravated possession of drugs.
Daniel Benjamin David Gabbard, 1101 Stahlheber Road, Hamilton; indicted on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, and possessing drug abuse instruments.
Dale Allen, 940 North F St., Hamilton; indicted on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, criminal trespass, and illegal use or possession of drug paraphernalia.
Kalib J. Stapleton, 207 N. Main St., Somerville; indicted on two counts of receiving stolen property.
Kenneth Eugene Edwards, 507 Tremont Court, Middletown; indicted on one count each of tampering with evidence, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of LSD (direct), resisting arrest, and driving under suspension.
Christina Dugan, 2800 Dixie Hwy., #142, Hamilton; indicted on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, petty theft, and failure to appear.
John Henry Nelson Sr., 157 N. Main St., Somerville; indicted on one count of domestic violence.
Sean D. Richards, 847 Reservoir St., Hamilton; indicted on one count each of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, and driving under financial responsibility law suspension.
Mary Beth McFarland, 2960 Wilbraham Road, Apt. E, Middletown; indicted on one count each of grand theft of a motor vehicle, and failure to comply with an order or signal of a police officer.
Joshua K. Blair, 318 Charles St., Middletown; indicted on one count of failure to provide notice of change of address or place of employment (direct).
Justin L. Athey, 226 Niagara Court, Lebanon; indicted on eight counts each of illegal use of a minor in a nudity-oriented material or performance (direct), and pandering sexually oriented matter involving a minor (direct).
Elvis Wati, 1220 Long St., Hamilton; indicted on two counts each of rape (direct), and sexual battery (direct).
David T. Kaufhold, 3295 Covered Wagon Estates Lane, Hamilton; indicted on one count each of rape (direct) and sexual battery (direct).
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WARREN COUNTY
The Warren County grand jury returned these indictments during a recent session:
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Veronica Maxine Samples, 812 Anderson St., Franklin; indicted on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, theft, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
James J.Griffis, CCI; indicted on one count each of burglary (direct), and theft (direct).
Billy Joe Napier, 2215 Crescent Blvd., Middletown; indicted on one count each of receiving stolen property, and grand theft of a motor vehicle.
Brandon Thomas Reffitt, 5175 Derby Court, Mason; indicted on one count of aggravated possession of drugs.
Zachary Allen Wilson, 878 Brookcrest Drive, Mason; indicted on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, and possession of drugs.
Teresa L. Faust, 135 Kings Mill Road, Mason; indicted on two counts of theft.
John Christopher Dinka, 439 Morrow Road, 195, S. Lebanon; indicted on one count of violating protection order.
David Charles Jones, 125 Samuel St., Dayton; indicted on one count of receiving stolen property (direct).
Lindsay Elizabeth Bass, 6350 Ohio 727, Goshen; indicted on one count each of aggravated possession of drugs, possession of drug abuse instruments, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joshua Andrew Tuck, 290 Janet Ave., Carlisle; indicted on two counts each of robbery and domestic violence.
Angela Schwartzentruber, 6894 Dixie Hwy., 2, Franklin; indicted on one count each of grand theft of a motor vehicle, and theft.
Michael Duane Lancaster, 908 S. Main St., Franklin; indicted on one count each of grand theft of a motor vehicle, and theft.
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