Juan Manuel Silva, 53, between Feb. 1, 2018, and Jan. 31, 2019, aggravated sexual battery of a child less than 13 years old. 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. Another man, Tony Lee Epperson, was charged with lying to investigators. Fredrick Kunkle is a reporter on the Metro desk. - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Henry County Grand Jury issues 326 indictments. BUT THE INDICTMENTS OF THE SHERIFF AND 12 DEPUTIES HAVE SHAKEN RESIDENTS WHO WANT LESS BAD NEWS. As yellow ribbons and posters flooded the area, Cassell's calm, Southern drawl became a regular presence on cable TV and morning talk shows. The intrigues in Cassell's department, driven by sex, greed and power, read like an Appalachian version of an HBO drama but also seem certain to further tarnish the struggling region. An indictment is not an indication of guilt. A Virginia State Police officer checks his equipment while at watch outside the Henry County Sheriff's Office Thursday. He and his wife, Tammy, a registered nurse at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden, N.C., live in a brick house on a wooded hilltop in Ridgeway. if (otCookie !== "1" && (window && window.location.href.indexOf('gtml=true') <= 0)) { Read on. 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. Please subscribe to keep reading. The indictments culminate a five-year Drug Enforcement Administration investigation into accusations of corruption. Man died Wednesday. You can cancel at any time. Efforts to reach Vaught were unsuccessful. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). 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. Theron Clifford Foley Jr., 46, on or about July 2, possession of methamphetamine. A dozen of them wore or had worn the uniform of the Henry. {{start_at_rate}} {{format_dollars}} {{start_price}} {{format_cents}} {{term}}, {{promotional_format_dollars}}{{promotional_price}}{{promotional_format_cents}} {{term}}, Cassell, Keaton ordered released on $25,000 bond, 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. ", Oliver said it upset her that southern Virginia is home to more misfortune, adding that Henry County is "too small for something like this to be happening here.". "Sh, A Henry County man, who police say nearly decapitated a woman, had multiple charges including attempted murder certified to a higher court on . Indictments are not an indication of guilt. 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. As a result of the drug operation, a Henry County Grand Jury issued indictments Nov. 16, 2020. . It also charged that Robert Keith Adams, Wilbert Herman Brown, Cassell, Cox, Kandy D. Hubbard Deshazo, Hairston, Keaton, King, Steven Varion Preston and Trantham attempted to influence, impede and obstruct the federal investigation in the case by making false statements to federal agents, encouraging others to make false statements, committing perjury before a federal grand jury, by passing on law enforcement information so codefendants could avoid apprehension and by violating their oaths as law enforcement officers by ignoring illegal activities, the release and indictment state. Maranda Lynn Goss, 29, on or about July 22, possession of methamphetamine. Prospective contestants for all age divisions must submit their application to Henry County Parks and Recreation by May 26. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Stephen Coby Gravely, 20, on or about May 9, breaking and entering a dwelling with intent to commit assault and battery, abduction. (function(){try{window.renderingEnv="classic";wp_meta_data=window.wp_meta_data||{};wp_meta_data.platform="pagebuilder";if(! Please subscribe to keep reading. And they talked about the deepening corruption in their department, fretting whether a "stooge" was leaking their secrets. You have permission to edit this article. Issues of Time. '">. Joseph Wayne Beamer, 33, on or about May 22, possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine. Click Here for full text of the indictment. Reed also told authorities that he had helped Vaught sell cocaine the deputy had seized from a suspect. Michael Joseph Mattingly, 41, on or about Jan. 24, shoplifting-third or subsequent offense. "Those who betray the public trust insult the integrity and honor of all police officers who risk their lives upholding the law," said Shawn A. Johnson, special agent in charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Washington Division. As a result of this drug operation, a Henry County Grand Jury issued indictments on May 17, 2021. U.S. Attorney John Brownlee announced today that there have been indictments related to the investigation of the unsolved slaying of a Henry County family in 2002. "These were drugs and guns that were seized as part of their law enforcement duties that were then stolen from the property room and put back out on the streets," U.S. Attorney John L. Brownlee said. Brownlee said he would announce the indictments at a press conference at his office tomorrow. The Virginia State Police closed off the Henry County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning, blocking all access. Reed agreed to cooperate and quickly pointed the finger at Sgt. OUR STORY. It is the grand jury's determination that enough evidence exists to hold a trial. 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. HARDSHIP IS NOT UNCOMMON IN VIRGINIA'S RURAL HENRY COUNTY. {{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. 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. Locals have been mesmerized -- a radio station spent hours regaling listeners with information gleaned from recordings in the case -- and disgusted, too. pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/html5reset.css?_\x3d7c726");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/assets/fonts/custom/latest/css/icons.css?_\x3d157f9");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/pbCore.css?_\x3d146b1");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/voltron-perf.css?_\x3db1390");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/refresh-perf.css?_\x3d33724");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/loadAsync.css?_\x3ddd2a8");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/global-notification.css?_\x3d3deda"); The indictment says the corruption had been going on since 1998. Their 7-year-old son, Hunter, idolized his father, often carrying a tin of bubble gum in his hip pocket to imitate his father's snuff, another neighbor said. Stacey Cornelius Harris, 46, on or about July 12, 2018, distribution of cocaine-second or subsequent offense. The grand jury also has alleged that several defendants stole seized firearms and other contraband for their personal use. The 48-count indictment was issued by a grand jury in Abingdon on Tuesday. Floyd Valdez Dillard, 48, on or about Feb. 17, felonious violation of the habitual offender act-second or subsequent offense. "I think it's just a disgrace," said Tommy Hurley, 57, a used-car salesman who said that the area needs more than bad news. The 48-count indictment was issued by a grand jury in Abingdon on Tuesday. "He's out there doing the same thing he locked people up for! "I've got nothing to hide God knows I didn't do it. // define placeholder function early. Virginia State Police officers guard the Henry County Sheriff's Office Thursday. There were 69 regular indictments, 85 direct indictments and 177 indictments that were ordered sealed until 5 p.m. Monday to enhance the safety of law enforcement officers arresting the. Shauntia Monique Helms, 22, on or about June 13, 2019, felony failure to appear. Subscribe to our Daily Headlines newsletter. HENRY COUNTY DEPUTY CHARGED WITH STRANGULATION Local News MAN IDENTIFIED IN PATRICK COUNTY FIRE Politics FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS MASK MANDATES IN AIRPORTS Sports A EARNHARDT WILL BE DRIVING #3 AGAIN Crime HIGH SPEED CHASE RESULTS IN MURDER CHARGE Crime CAR FIGHT LEADS TO SHOOTING IN HENRY COUNTY Local News KIMBERLY VAN SCOY LEAVES WXII Politics Martinsville, VA 24112-3966 // removed iab_banner to support gradual rollout. BUT THE INDICTMENTS OF THE SHERIFF AND 12 DEPUTIES HAVE SHAKEN RESIDENTS WHO WANT LESS BAD NEWS. James A. Vaught. HARDSHIP IS NOT UNCOMMON IN VIRGINIA'S RURAL HENRY COUNTY. Dustin Allen Dillon, 32, on or about Feb. 27, eluding police-speed 20 mph or more over limit. But along the Smith River and the streets of several surrounding towns, there is an unrelenting grayness of abandoned textile mills, boarded-up furniture plants and empty businesses for sale or lease. top of page. 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. Cassell, whose portrait hangs in headquarters opposite those of deputies killed in the line of duty, announced his retirement Monday from his $90,000-a-year post. 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Cassell was advised of this activity and allegedly took no action, the release states. There were a total of 150 indictments issued by a Henry County Grand Jury on Tuesday: 91 regular indictments an 59 direct indictments. "That's probably why they thought they could get away with it," said her cousin, Tina Oliver, 28, drumming her fingernails, painted with a scene from the Crucifixion, on the table. Ross MacNeil Kinder Coleman, 40, on or about April 22, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. 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. The alleged illegal activities included drug distribution, money laundering and stealing property that was in the custody of the Henry County Sheriff's Office, U.S. Attorney John Brownlee stated in the release. Nicholas Eric Cahoon, 23, on or about May 26, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, greater than 10 grams, possession of fentanyl. "We need some jobs.". Christopher Leon Wells, 55, on or about Dec. 22, felonious violation of the habitual offender act-second or subsequent offense. Indictments made in slaying of Short family. Danny Lee Utt, 61, on or about June 3, malicious wounding. According to Virginia State Police, Henry County reported a total of 2,617 criminal offenses in 2019. They stormed into the sheriff's house in Axton, guns drawn, to arrest him. HARDSHIP IS NOT UNCOMMON IN VIRGINIA'S RURAL HENRY COUNTY. 43-year-old Calvin Edward Cabiness, of Martinsville, was indicted for malicious wounding on April 3. Steven Fitzgerald McRae Jr., 35, on or about Sept 7, possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute-third or subsequent offense, possession of heroin with intent to distribute-third or subsequent offense, possession of acetaminophen and hydrocodone, possession of a firearm while possessing schedule I/II controlled substances, possession of buprenoprhine and naloxone, possession of clonazepam and felon carrying a concealed weapon. Instead, according to the indictment, Cassell tipped off targets of the investigation, lied to investigators and helped Vaught launder drug profits. It used to boast it was the "sweatshirt capital of the world," according to The Associated Press. The case was investigated by the Virginia State Police, the DEA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Latoshia Evelyn Hairston, 27, on or about Nov. 5, reckless driving by racing, driving while license revoked for no insurance, reckless driving-speed over 80 mph. The two men talked office politics, gossiped about deputies who kept mistresses and chatted about deer that Vaught spotted in Cassell's yard. A Henry County Grand Jury issued indictments on May 17, and 72 people were charged with 184 felonies. Indictments are not an indication of guilt. Vaught further said that he, Martin and David Allen King, a vice officer and school resource officer with the Henry County Sheriff's Office, engaged in several illegal transactions involving the distribution of cocaine, crack, marijuana and steroids, the release and indictment state. A Henry County grand jury indicted 44 people on 123 felony charges. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). desktopNotifications:"off",adExperience:"default"}; (function(){var adfreeCookie=document.cookie.match(/wapo_actmgmt=(\b|. The press release did not say who was indicted, nor on what charges. Registration open for 3rd Annual Miss Henry County Fair Pageant When some of the defendants were confronted by investigators, they allegedly lied, he added. HARDSHIP IS NOT UNCOMMON IN VIRGINIA'S RURAL HENRY COUNTY. Henry Co., VA - The Henry County Sheriff's Office arrested 56 people on 133 felony state criminal charges.It was all part of undercover drug operations between September 2014 and 2015.They say . Kasie Taylor Cannaday, 32, on or about Dec. 19, conspiracy to distribute buprenorphine and naloxone, attempting to deliver drugs to an inmate. At the center of the scandal are Cassell and sheriff's Sgt. The undercover bust was a joint operation involving the Martinsville Police . window.dQ.hold = window.dQ.hold || []; window.dQ.participants = window.dQ.participants.filter(element => element !== 'iab_banner'); It is a grand jury's determination that enough evidence exists to hold a trial. Find a local attorney at Martindale-Hubbell's, Watch a prosecutor describe 'disgraceful' corruption -- 2:13, Ebola toll rises in 'unprecedented' outbreak, Ocean Shield's mission of hope, uncertainty. DeArlejay Phillip Hodge, 32, on or about March 23, possess marijuana with intent to distribute. His rise to power began with a six-way race for sheriff in 1991. "He had this real stone-faced scowl," said Bill Wyatt, owner of two radio stations in Martinsville. The grand jury alleges that King, who once supervised the sheriff's office vice unit, took drugs seized by the office and falsified destruction orders for them, the release and indictment state. Vaught resigned from the department soon after Reed's arrest and, a few months later, agreed to cooperate with investigators. Arvie Maurice Oakes was indicted for false statement to a firearm dealer on or about November 21 and possession of methamphetamine on or about November 22, 25-year-old Bryan Patrick O'Leary was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl, possession of heroin on or about December 19 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. "We thought he was doing good for the community, not lining his pockets," said Shelia Oliver, 43, a homemaker who was drinking coffee and smoking Marlboro 100s at Clarence's Steak & Seafood House last week. Ketamine is a sedative/date rape drug. Henry Circuit Court 21st Judicial Circuit of Virginia Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet Clerk Hon. 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