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The Butler County Grand Jury returned indictments against 18 individuals.  Charges included theft, burglary, assault, unlawful transaction with a minor, and drugs.

Kristina Hart (DOB 4/23/93) of 105 Western Place, #D, Bowling Green, KY was indicted on the following charges: Five Counts—Theft by Unlawful Taking under $500.00.  Witness Paul Burden, MPD.

Jarrod Wilkerson (DOB 5/18/78) of 40 Jolertown Road, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges:  Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Methamphetamine Precursor, Possession of Anhydrous Ammonia In Unapproved Container with Intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Persistent Felony Offender in the First-Degree.  Witness Heath West, BCSD.

Amanda Vessels (DOB 11/29/91) of 308 W. Maple Street, Caneyville, KY was indicted on the following charges: Theft of Unlawful Taking over $500.00.  Witness Brian McKinney, KSP.

Richard Spiekout (DOB 11/11/68) of 56 Easy Way, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges:  Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Firearm Enhanced, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Firearm Enhanced, Possession of Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Fire Enhanced, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Firearm Enhanced, Unlawful Possession of a Methamphetamine Precursor, Firearm Enhance, Six Counts—Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Persistent Felony Offender in the Second Degree.  Witness Bobbie Hooten, BCSD.

Douglas Smith (DOB 12/30/76) of 139 Boys Camp Road, Cromwell, KY was indicted on the following charges: Possession of Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Witness Chris Reneer, BCSD.

Jason Phelps (DOB 3/20/76) of 3369 Huntsville Silver City Road, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges:  Assault in the Fourth Degree, Wanton Endangerment-First Degree, Attempted Assault in the First Degree, Burglary in the Second Degree.  Witness Justin Deweese, BCSD.

Rodney Parker (DOB 12/3/73) of 124 Wilhelm Road, Russellville, KY was indicted on the following charges:  Burglary in the Third Degree, Criminal Trespass in the Second Degree, Persistent Felony Offender in the First Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Third Degree.  Witness Brian McKinney, KSP.

Tyler Oaks (DOB 3/20/92) of 748 Cane Ridge Road, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges: Theft by Unlawful Taking-Auto $10,000 or More, Criminal Trespassing in the First Degree.  Witness Heath West, BCSD.

Christopher Oaks (DOB 3/3/93) of 748 Cane Ridge Road, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges: Theft by Unlawful Taking—Auto $10,000 or More, Criminal Trespassing in the First Degree.  Witness Heath West, BCSD.

Aaron Johnson (DOB 10/3/75) of 208 Old Buckhorn Road, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges:  Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500.00, Persistent Felony Offender in the First Degree, Three Counts—Receiving Stolen Property Under $10,000.00. Witness Joe Alford, BCSD.

Emery Hillis (DOB 5/25/90) of 6461 Beaver Dam Road, Millwood, KY was indicted on the following charges:  Theft by Unlawful Taking over $500.00.  Witness Brian McKinney, KSP.

Heather Embry (DOB 6/2/88) (no address listed) was indicted on the following charges: Theft by Unlawful Taking under $10,000, Forgery in the Second Degree, Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.  Witness Paul Burden, MPD.

Ernest Drummer (DOB 4/4/70) of 56 Easy Way, Morgantown, KY, was indicted on the following charges: Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Firearm Enhanced, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Firearm Enhanced, Possession of Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Firearm Enhanced, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance in the First Degree, Firearm Enhanced, Unlawful Possession of a Methamphetamine Precursor, Firearm Enhanced, Six Counts—Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon, Persistent Felony Offender in the Second Degree.  Witness Bobbie Hooten, BCSD.

Buddy Dockery (DOB 6/2/83) of 324 Church Street, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges:  Theft of Unlawful Taking—Auto, Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000.00.  Witness Paul Burden, MPD.

Bridget Cockrell (DOB 10/29/88) of 17 Charlie Shepard Road, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges: Manufacturing Methamphetamine, Unlawful Possession of a Methamphetamine Precursor,  Possession of Anhydrous Ammonia in Unapproved Container with Intent to Manufacture Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Witness Heath West, BCSD.

Chasity Clopton (DOB 10/3/91) of Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges: Theft by Unlawful Taking—Auto, Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000.00.  Witness Paul Burden, MPD.

Wanda Clausen (DOB 4/25/55) (address not listed) was in indicted on the following charges: Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree, Persistent Felony Offender in the First Degree.  Witness Justin Deweese, BCSD.

Doy Shannon Beasley (DOB 12/5/67) of 373 Dockery Ridge Road, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges: Rape in the First Degree, Kidnapping—Adult, Persistent Felony Offender in the First Degree, Fleeing or Evading Police, Attempted Murder, Assault in the Second Degree, Wanton Endangerment in the First Degree.  Witness Heath West, BCSD.

Cory P. Beasley (DOB 11/2/87) of 144 Shafter Howard Lane, Lot 6, Morgantown, KY was indicted on the following charges: Receiving Stolen Property under $10,000.00, Persistent Felony Offended in the First Degree, Receiving Stolen Property under $500.00.  Witness Joe Alford, BCSD.