Grand jury issues burglary, embezzlement indictments
Published 10:44 pm Saturday, June 25, 2016
Another round of indictments have been served by the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office as a result of a recent grand jury session.
A grand jury issues an indictment if it determines evidence presented to them by a prosecuting attorney is enough to establish the commission of a crime. An indictment does not represent a guilty verdict.
•David Daniel Bias was indicted April 22 for two counts of burglary of a dwelling. The indictment alleges that Bias broke into the home of Darryl McCullough on one day during the period of July 1, 2015, through Aug. 16. The second count also alleges that Bias broke into McCullough’s home on Aug. 17. The indictment alleges that the two incidents were connected to a common scheme or plan.
Burglary of a dwelling carries a maximum penalty of 25 years in prison and a three year minimum.
•Shavonie Mitchell was indicted on Feb. 26 for embezzlement. The indictment alleges that Mitchell was employed at The Home Depot and between Aug. 26, 2015, and Sept. 7 claimed on several occasions to have issued refunds, but instead took at least $1,123.72 in money for her own use.
Embezzlement of over $500 is subject to a fine of up to $25,000 and 10 years in prison.
•Jonothan Hunt was indicted on March 24 for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Hunt was convicted in 1999 of grand larceny.
Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon has a potential sentence of up to $5,000 or 10 years in prison.
•Michael Johnson was indicted on Nov. 20 for the unlawful possession of at least 30 grams but less than 250 grams of marijuana with the intent to distribute enhanced by possession of a firearm.
According to Mississippi code, possession of over 30 grams of marijuana with intent to distribute is subject to up to $3,000 in fines and three years in prison. Possession of a weapon could potentially double the maximum sentence.
•Joshua William Griffin was indicted on July 15 for receiving stolen property. The indictment alleges that Griffin had possession of a stolen 2014 Nissan Maxima on Jan. 10, 2015.
Knowingly receiving stolen property is subject to a fine of up to $10,000 and up to 10 years in prison.
•Derek John King was indicted on Feb. 26 for the illegal manufacture of between 30 and 250 grams of marijuana.
•Sherry Williams was indicted on Feb. 26 for prescription fraud. The maximum sentence for attempting to acquire a controlled substance by misrepresentation or fraud is a fine of $1,000 and five years in prison.
•Fred Barrett Shelton was indicted April 22 for conspiracy and burglary of a building. The indictment alleges that Shelton conspired with Michael Knuckles, and that he broke into a building owned by Jerome Bourg on July 16.
Buglary of a non-dwelling is subject to up to seven years in prison, according to Mississippi Code.
•Aaron d. Yarborough was indicted April 22 for unlawful possession of more than 30 grams of marijuana with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of at least on tenth but less than two grams of methamphetamine.
The methamphetamine charge is subject to a fine up to $10,000 and four years in prison.
•Craig J. Dunbar was indicted for the sale of between .1 and two grams of cocaine on April 22. The indictment alleges that Dunbar sold the cocaine to a confidential informant on Aug. 26, 2015.
•Josh Giles was indicted on April 22 with the sale and conspiracy to sell five doses of fentanyl. According to the indictment, Giles was alleged to have conspired with Dorothy H. Case, who had already been served with her indictment.
•Willie E. Humphrey was indicted April 22 for the sale of at least .1 grams of cocaine, the alleged incident taking place on Aug. 12, 2015.