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Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney Jason Holdren, Gallia County Courthouse, Gallipolis, OH (2026)

03/27/2026

Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in March 2026 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

Jake A. Facemire, age 33, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, a felony of the first degree; one count of Aggravated Vehicular Assault, a felony of the second degree; one count of Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, a misdemeanor of the first degree; and one count of Driving Under Suspension, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

John T. Williams, age 37, of Detroit, Michigan, one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the first degree.

Tyler J. Shortridge, age 29, of Bidwell, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree.

Toni A. Jackson, age 38, of Columbus, Ohio, one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine) a felony of the third degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (4-fluoro MDMB Butica), a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree; and one count of Improperly Handling Fi****ms in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree with Specification.

Nick A. Morris, age 38, of Cincinnati, Ohio, one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the third degree; and one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the third degree; two counts of Having Weapons While Under Disability, felonies of the third degree with Specifications.

Jeremy W. Turner, age 41, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, one count of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree.

Thomas R. Millender, age 41, of Detroit, Michigan, one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree with Specification; and one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fourth degree.

Angel I. McGuire, age 18, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, a felony of the fourth degree.

Margaret L. Watch, age 54, of Cheshire, Ohio, two counts of Passing Bad Checks, felonies of the fourth degree.

Savannah P. Isaacs, age 21, of Gallipolis, Ohio, two counts of Unlawful Sexual Conduct with a Minor, felonies of the fourth degree.

Jack A. Williams, age 43, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree.

Jessica Royer, age 38, of Gallipolis, Ohio, three counts of Non-Support of Dependents, felonies of the fifth degree.

Paul Robinson, age 44, of Rutland, Ohio, two counts of R**e, felonies of the first degree with Specification; seven counts of R**e, felonies of the first degree; and seven counts of Sexual Battery, felonies of the second degree.

The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court

02/25/2026

Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in February 2026 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

Christopher M. Blankenship, age 33, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Trafficking in Co***ne, a felony of the third degree; one count Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Trafficking in Co***ne, a felony of the first degree; one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the first degree; one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the first degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the first degree; and one count of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto Grounds of Detention Facility or Institution, a felony of the third with Forfeiture Specifications As to All Counts.

Timothy A. Baker, age 42, of Gallipolis, Ohio, two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, felonies of the fourth degree; two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), felonies of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the second degree; and one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree.

Timothy A. Mahan, age 44, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree; two counts of Possession of Co***ne, felonies of the fifth degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the third degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, felonies of the third degree; and one count of Trafficking in Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree with Forfeiture Specifications As to All Counts.

Randall D. Bailey, age 37, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Having Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree with Specification.

Richard E. Henderson, age 56, of Bidwell, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree.

Johnathan I. Cox, age 29, of Patriot, Ohio, two counts of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, felonies of the third degree; and two counts of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), felonies of the third degree.

Katie N. Marion, age 37, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Complicity to Burglary, a felony of the third degree.

Stephani J. Hartley, age 27, of Pleasant Lake, Indiana, one count of Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree.

Jason R. Blankenship, age 43, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Casey L. Good, age 39, of Wilkesville, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Arlie E. Curtis, age 56, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Thomas L. Switzer, age 49, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree.

Paul J. Miller, age 38, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree.

Richard A. White, age 49, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Carolyn D. S. Spires, age 24, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Jesse A. White III, age 47, of Cheshire, Ohio, one count of Attempted Grand Theft, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fifth degree.

The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

02/03/2026

Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in January 2026 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

Kelvin C. Watson, age 48, five counts of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fourth degree; four counts of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fourth degree; five counts of Possession of He**in, felonies of the fourth degree; four counts of Trafficking in He**in, felonies of the fourth degree; two counts of Possession of Co***ne, felonies of the fifth degree; two counts of Trafficking in Co***ne, felonies of the fifth degree; two counts of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fifth degree; two counts of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fifth degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the third degree; one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the third degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a felony of the first degree.

Harold J. McCormick, age 66, of Middleport, Ohio, two counts of Passing Bad Checks, felonies of the fourth degree; one count of Passing Bad Checks, a misdemeanor of the first degree; and one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a felony of the second degree.

Paige M. J. Porter, age 22, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto Grounds of Detention Facility or Institution, a felony of the third degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree; and one count of Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree.

Paul C. Reynolds Jr., age 48, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree; and one count of Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree. Specifications as to all counts.

Christopher W. McDermitt, age 33, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the third degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the third degree; one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the third degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree, and one count of Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree. Specifications as to all counts.

Leondra M. Strawder, age 20, of Opa Locka, Florida, one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fourth degree.

Sandy R. Farmer, age 43, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; two counts of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fifth degree; two counts of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fifth degree; two counts of Possession of He**in, felonies of the fifth degree; and two counts of Trafficking in He**in, felonies of the fifth degree.

Aaron Thacker, age 49, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Complicity to Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Permitting Drug Abuse, a felony of the fifth degree.

Carla Thacker, age 51, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Complicity to Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Permitting Drug Abuse, a felony of the fifth degree.

Christopher E. Blevins, age 37, of Columbus, Ohio, one count of Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fifth degree.

Brande N. Snapp, age 34, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree.

Ryan E. Curtis, age 35, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fifth degree.

The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court

01/15/2026

Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in December 2025 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

Johnathon I. Farley, age 31, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the second degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree; and one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree.

Vision M. Walker, age 23, of Dublin, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the second degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree; and one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree.

Anthony D. Courtney, age 28, of Columbus, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the second degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree; and one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the second degree.

Deanthony M. Taylor, age 19, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Strangulation, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Abduction, a felony of the third degree with Specification; one count of Kidnapping, a felony of the second degree with Specification; and one count of Intimidation of Victim in Criminal Case, a felony of the third degree with Specification.

Kurtiss L. Groves, age 48, of Jackson, Ohio, one count of Felony OVI, a felony of the third degree with Forfeiture Specification.

Gregory G. Conley, age 53, of Lesage, West Virginia, one count Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree; and two counts of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence, misdemeanors of the first degree.

Terry R. Waugh, age 41, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree.

Demetrous A. Porter, age 31, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Offenses with Purpose to Conceal or Destroy Identity, a felony of the fourth degree.

Brittany N. Lambert, age 41, of Ashland, Kentucky, one count of Theft from a Protected Class, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fourth degree.

Justin T. Lambert, age 37, of Ironton, Ohio, one count of Theft from a Protected Class, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fourth degree.

Zachary K. Cox, age 35, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Attempted Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the fourth degree.

Mark E. Wroblewski, age 24, of Crown City, Ohio, one count of Disrupting Public Services, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Domestic Violence, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Todd L. Sergent, age 38, of Henderson, West Virginia, one count of Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fifth degree.

Xavier B. Lewis, age 34, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Harassment by Inmate, a felony of the fifth degree.

Nathan J. Belville, age 50, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the fifth degree.

Renee A. Meek, age 30, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree.

Darrell L. Craycraft, age 55, one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree.

The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

12/04/2025

Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in November 2025 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

William M. Carter, age 51, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the first degree; one count of Trafficking in Co***ne, a felony of the first degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; and one count of Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree. Specifications as to all counts.

Bridgett D. Braden, age 44, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto Grounds of Detention Facility or Institution, a felony of the third degree.

Jason B. Holcomb-French, age 42, of Gallipolis, Ohio, six counts of Filing Incomplete, False, and Fraudulent Returns, felonies of the fifth degree; two counts of Telecommunications Fraud, felonies of the fifth degree; six counts of Tampering with Records, felonies of the third degree; and one count of Identity Fraud, a felony of the fifth degree.

Kenneth B. Stigall, age 33, of Middletown, Ohio, one count of Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of Police Officer, a felony of the third degree; and one count of Felony OVI, a felony of the fourth degree.

Garland P. Swisher, age 26, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Trespass in a Habitation, a felony of the fourth degree.

Jason L. Myers, age 44, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Endangering Children, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Endangering Children, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence, a Misdemeanor of the first degree.

Jorja Yates, age 20, of Bidwell, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Paula McAtee, age 42, of Langsville, Ohio, one count of Identity Fraud, a felony of the fifth degree.

Shawn Cox, age 44, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Sandra S. McDade, age 58, of Leon, West Virginia, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Endangering Children, a misdemeanor of the first degree.

Michael J. Lambert, age 45, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

Michael R. Burns, age 48, of Bidwell, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

11/11/2025

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10/30/2025

11 SENTENCED TO PRISON

Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces the sentencings of 11 individuals by Judge Margaret Evans in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court:

Matthew A. Athey, age 47, of New Haven, West Virginia, was sentenced to prison for 36 months for violating the terms of his community control. Athey was originally convicted of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree; and Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree. Athey violated the terms of his community control by testing positive for Methamphetamine while in treatment and ultimately refusing to complete the treatment program and leaving the facility.

Justin P. McCoy, age 34, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Attempted Assault on a Police Officer, a felony of the fifth degree; and Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of a Police Officer, a felony of the third degree. McCoy was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Kelli S. Richie-Johnson, age 42, of Durham, North Carolina, was recently convicted of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the first degree. Richie-Johnson was sentenced to a minimum mandatory prison term of 11 years and a maximum prison term of 16.5 years. Upon her release, Richie-Johnson will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of at least 2 and up to 5 years.

Antwon Richie-Johnson, age 50, of Durham, North Carolina, was recently convicted of Complicity to Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the first degree. Richie-Johnson was sentenced to a minimum mandatory prison term of 7 years and a maximum prison term of 10.5 years. Upon his release, Richie-Johnson will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of at least 2 and up to 5 years.

Scott B. Dray, age 41, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was sentenced to prison for 36 months for violating the terms of his community control. Dray was originally convicted of Domestic Violence, a felony of the third degree. Dray violated the terms of his community control by failing to abide by the terms of a civil protection order.

Gavin D. Berkley, age 24, of Bidwell, Ohio, was convicted of Endangering Children resulting in serious physical harm, a felony of the second degree. Berkley was sentenced to a minimum prison term of 6 years and a maximum prison term of 9 years. Upon his release, Berkley will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of 18 months and up to 3 years.

Dominique D. Garland, age 31, of Jackson, Ohio, was convicted of Vandalism, a felony of the fifth degree. Garland was sentenced to 11 months in prison.

Christopher J. VanMeter, age 39, of Bidwell, Ohio, was convicted of Violating a Protection Order, a felony of the fifth degree; Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the third degree; Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; and Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree. VanMeter was sentenced to a minimum prison term of 11 years and a maximum prison term of 14.5 years. Upon his release, VanMeter will be placed on post release control under the supervision of the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for a mandatory term of at least 18 months.

Eric L. Cox, age 30, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was convicted of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree. Cox was sentenced to prison for 24 months.

David G. McQuaid, Jr., age 47, of Rio Grande, Ohio, was convicted of Theft of a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree; and Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of a Police Officer, a felony of the fourth degree. McQuaid was sentenced to 36 months in prison.

Sethie A. Wolford, age 36, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was sentenced to prison for 36 months for violating the terms of his community control. Wolford was originally convicted of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fourth degree; and Complicity to Grand Theft, a felony of the fourth degree.

10/28/2025

Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in October 2025 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

Raheem E. Bouyer, age 34, of Detroit, Michigan, six counts of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the first degree; six counts of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the first degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the second degree; and one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a felony of the first degree.

Charles M. Bouyer Jr., age 58, of Gallipolis, Ohio, two counts of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fourth degree; two counts of Trafficking in Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the fourth degree; two counts of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the second degree; two counts of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the second degree; one count Possession of He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; two counts of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the first degree; two counts of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the first degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the second degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the second degree; three counts of Complicity to Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, felonies of the first degree; and one count of Engaging in a Pattern of Corrupt Activity, a felony of the first degree.

Makayla M. Curtis, age 36, of Cheshire, Ohio, one count of Escape, a felony of the third degree.

Johnny A. Moore, age 63, of Long Beach, California, one count of Possession of Ma*****na, a felony of the third degree; and one count of Trafficking in Ma*****na, a felony of the third degree.

John T. Williams, age 37, of Detroit, Michigan, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the third degree; one count of Trafficking in Co***ne, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree.

Allison E. Neville, age 31, of Crown City, Ohio, one count of Burglary, a felony of the third degree; and one count of Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree.

Andrew L. Henderson, age 29, of Beckley, West Virginia, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the third degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of Co***ne, a felony of the third degree; one count of Trafficking in Co***ne, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Trafficking in He**in, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fourth degree.

Ricky N. McGuire, age 46, of Oak Hill, Ohio, one count of Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree.

Brittany L. Hubbard, age 29, of Oak Hill, Ohio, one count of Failure to Appear, a felony of the fourth degree.

Sherry A. Patterson, age 29, of Bidwell, Ohio, one count of Theft, a felony of the fourth degree; and five counts of Telecommunications Fraud, felonies of the fourth degree.

Lacey L. Plessinger, age 37, of Detroit, Michigan, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.

The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court

10/07/2025

Jesse King-Bey, age 60, of Raleigh, North Carolina, was convicted of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a Felony of the First Degree, and Possession of a Fentanyl Related Compound, a Felony of the First Degree, following a two-day jury trial on August 19-20, 2025. King-Bey was trafficking 1,042 grams of Fentanyl from Michigan to North Carolina when arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol in Gallia County. Due to the large amount of Fentanyl in King-Bey’s possession, the jury also found King-Bey to be a Major Drug Offender.

On Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Common Pleas Judge Margaret Evans sentenced King-Bey to a mandatory minimum of 16 years in prison with an indefinite maximum of 21.5 years. When released from prison, he will be placed on parole and supervised by the Adult Parole Authority.

This case was tried by Prosecutor Jason Holdren, Assistant Prosecutor Jeremy Fisher, and Assistant Prosecutor Isaac Beller.

09/24/2025

Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in September 2025 and returned indictments for the following individuals:

Austin W. Johnson, age 30, of Racine, Ohio, one count of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the first degree; one count of Trafficking in a Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the first degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; and one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree.

James N. Rondepierre, age 38, of Waynesville, North Carolina, one count of Robbery, a felony of the second degree.

Russell L. Ferguson, age 35, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree.

David J. Morowit, age 53, of Ripley, West Virginia, three counts of Menacing by Stalking, felonies of the fourth degree; two counts of Violating a Protection Order, felonies of the third degree; and two counts of Breaking and Entering, felonies of the fifth degree.

Rhonda J. McDonald, age 54, of Crown City, Ohio, one count of Illegal Use of Food Stamps or WIC Program Benefits, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fourth degree.

Markus A. Eblin, age 19, of Pomeroy, Ohio, one count of Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Theft, a felony of the fourth degree.

Richard A. White Jr., age 31, of Middleport, Ohio, one count of Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Theft, a felony of the fourth degree.

Jason D. Fisher, age 56, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree, one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fourth degree; and five counts of Telecommunications Fraud, felonies of the fifth degree.

Willis D. Marr, age 34, of Middleport, Ohio, one count of Complicity to Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Complicity to Theft, a felony of the fourth degree.

Brandy L. Johnson, age 22, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Telecommunications Fraud, a felony of the fourth degree; and five counts of Telecommunications Fraud, felonies of the fifth degree.

Trevor L. Rainey, age 20, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Complicity to Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree.

The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.

Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney Jason Holdren

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