London man indicted for threatening parole officer in Whitley County

A Whitley County Grand Jury has indicted a London man for allegedly threatening a probation and parole officer.

The grand jury issued its monthly report Monday morning, indicting Michael Wagers, 48, for intimidating a witness and for being a first-degree persistent felony offender.

On April 19, Wagers allegedly threatened Kentucky Probation and Parole Officer Priscilla Wagers with physical harm because of her official actions, which resulted in the revocation of his probation, according to his indictment.

In Laurel County, Waters was convicted in 2014 for fourth-offense operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and in 1997 for fourth-offense operating a motor vehicle substance alcohol/drugs.

In Clay County, he was convicted in 2003 of assault under extreme emotional disturbance, and in 1994 for third-offense operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs.

In addition, according to its monthly report and indictments, the grand jury issued 12 other indictments Monday, including:

• James A. Goins, 53, and Deidra L. Perkins, 39, both of Williamsburg – third-degree burglary and theft over $500 but less than $10,000. Goins was also indicted for being a second-degree persistent felony offender. He has prior felony convictions for trafficking in a controlled substance within 1,000 yards of a school and intimidating a participant in the legal process.

• Clarence Joey Lawson, 46, of Williamsburg – first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of drug paraphernalia (measuring scoop and small baggies), and first-degree persistent felony offender. He has prior felony convictions for receiving stolen property under $10,000, convicted felon in possession of a firearm and flagrant non-support.

• Jamie Elam, 37, of Corbin – theft by deception over $10,000 but less than $1 million (worthless $12,000 check drawn on closed account of Elam Construction LLC), and second-degree persistent felony offender. Elam has a prior felony conviction for theft by failure to make required disposition of property.

• William Tuttle, 42, of London – three counts of failure to make required disposition of property over $500 but less than $10,000 (allegedly paid total of $29,213.92 to perform work that wasn’t done).

• Raymond Wright, 50, of Rockholds – possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (New England 20 gauge shotgun), and first-degree persistent felony offender. Wright has prior felony convictions for criminal possession of a forged instrument, trafficking in a controlled substance, unlawful transaction with a minor and manufacture of methamphetamine.

• Jim Bart Brown, 36, of Williamsburg – first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and possession of drug paraphernalia (a spoon and two syringes).

• William J. Fields, 36, and Jerrica Mink, 39, both of Williamsburg – first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia (scales, baggies and a straw). Fields was also indicted for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, operating a motor vehicle while his license was suspended for DUI, and first-degree persistent felony offender. He has prior felony convictions for bail jumping, burglary and theft. Mink was also indicted for first-degree promoting contraband (methamphetamine).

• Brian Randle, 34, of Barbourville – first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), and third-degree possession of a controlled substance (Suboxone strips).

• Samantha Haynes, 28, of Williamsburg – first-degree possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

• Bryon E. Kilgore, 59, of Mansfield, Ohio – two counts of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon (Colt 38 and Ruger 44 magnum), and three counts of possession of a firearm by a convicted felony (Stevens 12 gauge shotgun, AK-45 rifle and Savage 22-250 rifle). Kilgore has prior felony convictions for receiving stolen property, arson, sexual imposition and aggravated arson.

The grand jury also returned no true bill or no indictment Monday against Shannon Breedlove in regards to second-degree assault and first-degree persistent felony offender allegations.

The grand jury continued the case of Kenneth Wagers for further investigation in regards to allegations of attempted murder, first-degree burglary and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.