Grand jury hands up a dozen indictments

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A Russell County grand jury met yesterday and handed up 12 indictments.

Those indicted by the grand jury were:

Yevonda Popplewell, age 40, of Somerset, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, and being a persistent felony offender.

Angela Passmore, age 42, of Jamestown, charged with possession of methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of marijuana, and being a persistent felony offender.

Timothy Lloyd, age 44, and Tony S. Scales, age 49, both of Russell Springs, charged with receiving stolen property valued at $1,000 or more and being a persistent felony offender.

Brittney Jesse, age 34, of Russell Springs, charged with unlawful possession of a methamphetamine precursor.

Elden Passmore, age 40, of Russell Springs, charged with two counts of bail jumping first degree and being a persistent felony offender.

Luis Eduardo Diaz, age 25, of Russell Springs, charged with criminal mischief first degree, driving without a license/negligence in an accident, and multiple traffic violations.

Nicholas Kouba, age 35, of Lexington, charged with theft of an automobile valued at $10,000 or more and being a persistent felony offender.

Thomas G. Blackburn, age 41, of Russell Springs, charged with possession of methamphetamine.

King Jones, age 73, of Jamestown, charged with assault second degree, criminal attempt to commit burglary, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct.

Christopher A. Bernard, age 48, of Russell Springs, charged with trafficking in methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence, resisting arrest, promoting contraband, and being a persistent felony offender.

Freddy Roblero, age 42, of Columbia, charged with assault first degree.

WJRS News would like to remind our readers an indictment is a legal accusation. It does not imply guilt or innocence.