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Eleven people were indicted by the September Pike County Circuit Court Grand Jury. An indictment is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

Here is a list of the people and the charges that are brought against that person.

Russell Eldridge of Phelps, KY : Third degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking.

Joshua T. Tackett of Virgie, KY : Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of intoxicants third offense. Operating a motor vehicle without a license.


Bent E. Branham of Pikeville, KY : two counts of second degree criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Joshua Lee Sanders of Phelps, KY : Second degree assault, Fourth degree assault, intimidating a witness.

Dekan Branham of Pikeville: First degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking, second degree burglary, second degree criminal possession of forged instrument.

Kerrie Hall of Pikeville, KY : First degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking,
burglary second degree, second degree criminal possession of forged instrument.

Veronica Bowling of Hellier, KY : First degree criminal mischief, second degree assault.

Jeanna Johnson Bowling of Virgie, KY : First degree criminal mischief

Dannie Hall of Pikeville, KY: Setting fire on the lands of another, Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants.

David Copley of Canada, KY : Receiving stolen property.
Tobey D. Collins of Pikeville, KY : Theft by unlawful taking, Fradulant Use of Credit Card, criminal possession of forged instrument second degree.