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Vaught talked of ruining his life through illegal activity but also boasted of embezzling more than $100,000 with a girlfriend from a doctor. According to the indictment, since 1998 some sworn officers, employees and associates of the sheriff's office allegedly engaged in a continuous scheme to steal narcotics, firearms and other contraband from the seized evidence property room. Brian Clay Brown, 54, on or about March 11, 2017, practicing as a contractor without a license. The case was investigated by the Virginia State Police, the DEA, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. 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. A father of three who spent 11 years on the force, Vaught, 33, was snared early in the investigation. Alonzo Clayborne Thomas, 38, on or about Aug. 10, shoplifting-third or subsequent offense, on or about Aug. 19, shoplifting-third or subsequent offense. 27-year-old Derrick Desmond Cales, of Martinsville, was indicted for embezzlement on June 1. The Virginia State Police closed off the Henry County Sheriff's Office Thursday morning, blocking all access. Ryan Michael Workman, 27, between Jan. 2 and Jan. 24, possession of child pornography, nine counts possession of child pornography-subsequent offense. On the side of the sheriff's office building there was one truck with a white trailer and some squad men dressed in green fatigues. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Danny Lee Utt, 61, on or about June 3, malicious wounding. HOME. On about 10 occasions, he allegedly took the seized cocaine and marijuana and gave it to Vaught, who then gave it to others for further illegal distribution, the release and indictment state. "He's out there doing the same thing he locked people up for! Criminal Chief Thomas J. Bondurant and Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Bassford will prosecute the case, the release says. Kelsey Renee Moles, 28, on or about Feb. 13, eluding police-speed 20 mph or more over limit, endangering the life of a child. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Thirteen of the defendants are current or former employees of the county sheriff's office. 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. Theron Clifford Foley Jr., 46, on or about July 2, possession of methamphetamine. CONTACT. 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. window.dQ = window.dQ || {}; The indictment charges 20 people, including a postal service employee, a state probation officer and high-ranking deputies. CASEY: Some head-turning words by Rep. 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Bill Wyatt is a reporter for the Martinsville Bulletin. In addition, the grand jury alleged that Cassell agreed with Vaught to never mention the existence of the money derived from illegal drug distribution and then lied to investigators, saying he knew nothing about Vaught's alleged illegal drug activities, the release states. Oryan Deon Wimbush, 37, on or about Feb. 23, shoplifting-third or subsequent offense. He can be reached at 276-591-7543. 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An indictment is not an indication of guilt. where=document.getElementsByTagName("script")[0];where.parentNode.insertBefore(iframe,where);try{doc=iframe.contentWindow.document}catch(e){dom=document.domain;iframe.src="javascript:var d\x3ddocument.open();d.domain\x3d'"+dom+"';void(0);";doc=iframe.contentWindow.document}doc.open()._l=function(){var js=this.createElement("script");if(dom)this.domain=dom;js.id="boomr-if-as";js.src="https://c.go-mpulse.net/boomerang/"+"W8234-EWWKH-SQWJU-EAC6K-7AE5Z";BOOMR_lstart=(new Date).getTime();this.body.appendChild(js)}; You have permission to edit this article. if (typeof window.registerDisplay !== "function") { Unsealed indictments in Henry County mostly address drug, weapons charges. Charles Andrew Bolling, 41, on or about Aug. 2, felon carrying a concealed weapon, possession of heroin with intent to distribute. Brownlee said he would announce the indictments at a press conference at his office tomorrow. She was later found slain. 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 . Thursday morning in Henry County, a mass of people gathered at the Henry County Sherrif's Office on Kings Mountain Road where several Virginia State Police and FBI officials were present. They left in a helicopter and said they would not comment until after the press conference today at the Poff Building in Roanoke. dQ.hold.push(args[0]); The 48-count indictment was issued by a grand jury in Abingdon on Tuesday. 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. BUT THE INDICTMENTS OF THE SHERIFF AND 12 DEPUTIES HAVE SHAKEN RESIDENTS WHO WANT LESS BAD NEWS. 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. To some who know Cassell, those recordings depict him as someone who was not looking for personal profit but who was eager to help Vaught and other favorites avoid arrest and keep the scandal from blowing up on his watch. Monday, a Henry County grand jury indi 9595 33 Comments 119 Shares Share It is the grand jury's determination that enough evidence. HENRY COUNTY, VA - Monday, a Henry County grand jury issued 320 total indictments: 85 regular indictments, 81 direct indictments and 154 sealed indictments. The county's textile and furniture industries have seen better times, and its unemployment rate is higher than the state average. pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/event-queue.js?_\x3db1774");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/pbCore.article.js?_\x3d8d21e");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/pbStaticMethodsEssentials.js?_\x3d524e0");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/pbStaticMethodsAsync.js?_\x3d3a26f");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/mobile-detection.js?_\x3d8c659");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/console/console.noop.js?_\x3d8d21e"); DEA agents in Texas did not realize that Brad Martin was a Henry County Sheriff's deputy. 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", A Martinsville Circuit Court grand jury handed down 56 certified indictments against 34 people on Monday.There were 74 direct indictments that, EDITORS NOTE: The Martinsville Bulletin reports arrest reports in Martinsville, Henry and Patrick counties, except some juvenile cases and tr, The New College Institute (NCI) had applied for $175,000 in state funding to begin a new lab school, but earlier this month the Department of . The Shorts were found shot to death in their Oak Level home on Aug. 15, 2002; their daughter's skelatal remains were found in Rockingham County, N.C., on Sept. 25, 2002. It is a grand jury's determination that enough evidence exists to hold a trial. 43-year-old Calvin Edward Cabiness, of Martinsville, was indicted for malicious wounding on April 3. Today, in the wake of the indictment, the sheriff's office is being run by the Virginia State police. Eric Devon Ross, 34, on or about Nov. 2, 2019, eluding police, possession of ammunition by felon. Shawn Edward Kaiser, 49, on or about Nov. 25, embezzlement. btw21.com 26 arrested, 18 still wanted after huge drug bust in Henry County HENRY COUNTY - 26 people were arrested and 18 people are still wanted after an undercover drug operation in Henry County. Henry County to consider lifetime dog tags, Registration open for 3rd Annual Miss Henry County Fair Pageant. I know I didn't do it. Stephen Coby Gravely, 20, on or about May 9, breaking and entering a dwelling with intent to commit assault and battery, abduction. Floyd Valdez Dillard, 48, on or about Feb. 17, felonious violation of the habitual offender act-second or subsequent offense. Reed cooperated and told investigators that the home to which the drugs were delivered was a rental property owned by James Alden Vaught, a sergeant with the sheriff's office, the indictment states. 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. 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"); He is free on a $25,000 personal recognizance bond. 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. The indictment says the corruption had been going on since 1998. Reed agreed to cooperate and quickly pointed the finger at Sgt. Bowman has denied having any involvement with the slaying. Another man, Tony Lee Epperson, was charged with lying to investigators. HENRY COUNTY, VA - On Tuesday, January 19, a Henry County Grand Jury issued 129 indictments. 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. Joshua Riynias Carter, 28, on or about June 14, breaking and entering a building in the nighttime with intent to commit larceny. The canine handler for the sheriff's office, Walter R. Hairston, periodically received drugs to train drug-smelling dogs, the release states. Carilion Clinic announced Tuesday the closure of its COVID-19 drive-thru locations in Roanoke County and Christiansburg. The indictments culminate a five-year Drug Enforcement Administration investigation into accusations of corruption. The house also was used by other members of the sheriff's office for parties and extramarital trysts, the federal indictment states. Indictments made in slaying of Short family. Cassell was elected sheriff of county, population 58,000, in 1992. Austin Holland Pace was indicted for abduction on or about November 23, 57-year-old Douglas Wayne Pendleton was indicted for violation of the habitual offender act - second or subsequent offense, 49-year-old Timothy Glen Short was indicted for two counts of assault and batter law enforcement officer on or about November 2, 35-year-old Heather Jo Smith was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on or about September 2, 27-year-old Lucas Aaron Stone was indicted for possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin on or about January 10, 48-year-old Larry Vernell Terrell Jr. was indicted for strangulation of family/household member on or about July 19, 33-year-old John Matthew Wingfield was indicted for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on or about September 8, 934 Memorial Blvd N, Martinsville, VA 24112. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. 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", Allegations of an assault at Northside Middle School, bullying and a teacher who lost control of her classroom and temper were made at Thursda. 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. 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