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BUCKHANNON — An Upshur County Grand Jury returned 24 indictments on Monday, according to a press release from the prosecuting attorney’s office.
Angela Tenney, 60, of French Creek, was indicted for Obtaining Welfare Assistance by False Statements, a felony, one count.
Ericka Danielle Reed, 32, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Obtaining Welfare Assistance by False Statements, a felony, one count.
Zephanie Kay Hollister, 39, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Obtaining Welfare Assistance by False Statements, a felony, one count.
Christopher Robert Rodriguez, 37, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Entry of a Building Other than a Dwelling, a felony, one count; and Grand Larceny, a felony, one count.
Robert Carl Beam, Jr., 27, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Escape from Custody, a felony, one count; Destruction of Property, a misdemeanor, one count; Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, a misdemeanor, one count; Attempt to Flee by Means other than the Use of a Vehicle, a misdemeanor, one count; and Obstructing an Officer, a misdemeanor, one count.
Eli Jacob Beckner, 25, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm, a felony, six counts.
Larry Wayne Gregory, 58, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Failure to Provide Notice of a Change to Required Sex Offender Registration Information, Lifetime Registrant, Second Offense, a felony, one count.
Darnell Wayne McBride, 44, of Elkins, was indicted for Fleeing in a Vehicle with Reckless Indifference to the Safety of Others, a felony, one count; Fleeing by Means Other than the Use of a Vehicle, a misdemeanor, one count; and Driving while License Suspended or Revoked, Third Offense, a misdemeanor, one count.
Jacob Aaron Hilbert, 42, of French Creek, was indicted for Entry of a Building other than a Dwelling, a felony, one count; and Attempted Grand Larceny, a felony, one count.
Rebecca Brooke Day, 31, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Delivery of a Controlled Narcotic Substance, Fentanyl, a felony, two counts; and Possession of a Controlled Narcotic Substance with Intent to Deliver, Fentanyl, a felony, one count.
Thomas Denver Riley, 49, of French Creek, was indicted for Threats of Terroristic Acts, a felony, two counts.
Willliam Henry Cole, IV, 35, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Driving while License Revoked for DUI, Third or Subsequent Offense, a felony, one count.
Lita Angel Smallwood, 38, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, Methamphetamine, a felony, one count; Attempt to Deliver a Controlled Substance, Methamphetamine, a felony, one count; Conspiracy to Violate Chapter 60A, Article 4, Section 401 of the West Virginia Code, a felony, one count; Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, a felony, one count; and Prohibited Person in Possession of a Concealed Firearm, a felony, two counts.
Billy Scott Heater, 33, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Receiving or Transferring Stolen Goods, a felony, one count.
Robert Carl Beam, Jr., 27, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Receiving or Transferring Stolen Goods, a felony, one count; Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm, a misdemeanor, two counts; and Illegal Possession of Bald Eagle Parts, a misdemeanor, one count.
Michael Walter Phipps, 62, of French Creek, was indicted for Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm, a felony, four counts.
John Alfred Anderson, Jr., 44, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Gross Child Neglect Creating a Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury, a felony, two counts.
Elizabeth Janet Anderson, 35, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Gross Child Neglect Creating a Substantial Risk of Death or Serious Bodily Injury, a felony, two counts.
Patrick Stephen Carr, 34, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Fentanyl/Heroin, a felony, one count; and Conspiracy to Violate Chapter 60A, Article 4, Section 401 of the West Virginia Code, a felony, two counts.
Kenneth Cole Karickhoff, 32, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Conspiracy to Violate Chapter 60A, Article 4, Section 401 of the West Virginia Code, a felony, one count.
Joanie Lynn Hoge, 44, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Delivery of a Controlled Substance, Fentanyl in Combination with Heroin and Xylazine, a felony, one count; and Conspiracy to Violate Chapter 60A, Article 4, Section 401 of the W. Va. Code, a felony, one count.
Benjamin Emil Gain, 43, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, Methamphetamine, a felony, one count; Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, Dexmethylphenidate, a felony, one count; and Conspiracy to Commit a Violation of Chapter 60A, Article 4, Section 401 of the West Virginia Code, a felony, one count.
Derick Adam McVay, 40, of Buckhannon, was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver, Methamphetamine, a felony, one count; and Conspiracy to Commit a Violation of Chapter 60A, Article 4, Section 401 of the West Virginia Code, a felony, one count.
George Oliver Carpenter, 42, of French Creek, was indicted for Illegal Possession of Explosive Materials, a felony, one count.
Upshur County Prosecutor Bryan Hinkle’s office notes that “an indictment is merely an accusation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.”
