Man faces more than 20 sexual abuse allegations as Upshur County Grand Jury returns 32 total indictments in January term

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An Upshur County Grand Jury returned 32 indictments on Monday, according to a press release from the prosecuting attorney’s office.

Daniel Scott Grogg, 28, of Buckhannon: Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a felony, one count.

Daniel Scott Grogg, 28, of Buckhannon: Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a felony, two counts.

Daniel Scott Grogg, 28, of Buckhannon: Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, a felony, two counts; Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Person of Trust to a Child, a felony, two counts.

Daniel Scott Grogg, 28, of Buckhannon: Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a felony, three counts; Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Person of Trust to a Child, a felony, three counts.

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Daniel Scott Grogg, 28, of Buckhannon: Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, a felony, seven, counts; Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a felony, five counts; Sexual Abuse of a Child by a Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Person of Trust to a Child, a felony, 10 counts.

Charles Ray Smith, 68, of Buckhannon: Use of Obscene Matter with the Intent to Seduce a Minor, a felony, one count.

Patricia Ann Mendel, 43, of French Creek: Arson in the First Degree, a felony, two counts.

Nathanael James Cragle, 28, of Volga: Entry of a Building other than a Dwelling, a felony, one count; Escape from Custody, a felony, one count; Petit Larceny, a misdemeanor, one count; Destruction of Property, a misdemeanor, one count.

John Matthew Emerich, 61, of Ellamore: Fleeing with Reckless Indifference to the Safety of Others, a felony, one count; Prohibited Person in Possession of a Concealed Firearm, a felony, one count; Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, a misdemeanor, one count.

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Jefferey Scott Davis, 39, of Oak Hill: Receiving or Transferring Stolen Vehicle, a felony, one count; Grand Larceny, a felony, one count.

Shana Ellen Frazier, 34, of Clarksburg: Driving while License Revoked for DUI, 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a felony, one count.

Timothy Andrew Freeman, 45, of Buckhannon: Fraudulent use of an Access Device, a felony, 12 counts.

A 17-year-old juvenile: Robbery in the First Degree, a felony, one count; Conspiracy, a felony, one count.

Mandy Ann Knotts, 21, of Grafton: Delivery of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, a felony, one count; Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony, one count; Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Violation of Chapter 60A, Article 401 of the West Virginia Code, a felony, one count.

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William Thomas Wolfe, 39, of Buckhannon: Delivery of a Controlled Substance, a felony, one count; Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Violation of Chapter 60A, Article 401 of the West Virginia Code, a felony, one count.

Deanna Daye Gandee, 49, of Naples, Florida: Threats of Terroristic Acts, a felony, one count; Tampering with a Vehicle, a misdemeanor, one count.

Bobbie Renae Nixon, 31, of Buckhannon: Gross Child Neglect Creating Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury, a felony, one count.

Allen Jason Nuttle, 45, of Buckhannon: Gross Child Neglect Creating Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury, a felony, one count.

Douglas Keith Bowser, 40, of Buckhannon: Fleeing with Reckless Indifference to the Safety of Others, a felony, one count; Fleeing in a Vehicle while Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, a felony, one count; Fleeing by Means other than the use of a Vehicle, a misdemeanor, one count; Driving while License Revoked for DUI, 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a felony, one count; Obstructing an Officer, a misdemeanor, one count.

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Reno Tobias Tyson, 45, of Buckhannon: Forgery of a Title or Registration, a felony, one count; Driving while License Suspended, 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a misdemeanor, one count; No Insurance, a misdemeanor, one count.

Bryce Lynn Chapman, 35, of Buckhannon: Driving while License Revoked for DUI, 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a felony, one count.

Kayla Michelle Tenney, 26, of Buckhannon: Gross Child Neglect Creating a Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury, a felony, four counts.

Ronald Russell Snyder, 48, of Buckhannon: Failure to Register or Provide Notice of a Change in Required Sex Offender Registration Information, Life Registrant, a felony, two counts.

Leonard Loyal Casto, 43, of Buckhannon: Grand Larceny, a felony, one count; Receiving or Transferring Stolen Goods, a felony, one count; Tampering with a Vehicle, a misdemeanor, one count.

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Dakota Chadwick Cabic, 28, of Buckhannon: Fraudulent use of an Access Device, a felony, 14 counts.

Joshua Lynn Schulte, 26, of Buckhannon: Entry of a Building other than a Dwelling, a felony, three counts; Destruction of Property, a felony, one count.

Caleb Shane Heavner, 21, of Buckhannon: Conspiracy, a felony, three counts.

Maria Andrews, 59, of Buckhannon: Child Abuse Creating Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury, a felony, one count.

James David Heater, 41, of Buckhannon: Receiving or Transferring Stolen Vehicle, a felony, one count; No Registration, a misdemeanor, one count; No Insurance, a misdemeanor, one count.

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Joseph Arthur Wood, 49, of Buckhannon: Driving while License Revoked for DUI, 3rd or Subsequent Offense, a felony, one count.

James R. Wamsley, 25, of Buckhannon: Failure to Provide Notice of a Change in Sex Offender Registration, Life Registrant, a felony, one count.

Betheny Lynn Mallett, 34, of French Creek: Fraudulent Scheme, a felony, one count.

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