The Clinton County Grand Jury convened on Thursday, August 11 in regular session. A total of six individuals were named in true bills in open circuit court, with four of those being multi-count indictments.

The following indictments were handed down:

* Johnny L. Burchett, the alleged offenses of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree (methamphetamine); possession of a controlled substance first degree (Class C and D felonies); possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and persistent felony offender first degree, the alleged offenses having occurred on or about June 24.

* Jonathan T. Dyer, the alleged offenses of fleeing or evading police; disregarding a stop sign; leaving the scene of an accident (misdemeanors); operating a motor vehicle on revoked or suspended license for DUI, third or subsequent offense; operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, fourth offense; and wanton endangerment first degree (Class D felonies), alleged offenses having occurred on or about May 28 and May 29.

* Kevin P. Scott, the alleged offenses of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon (Class C felony) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon (Class D felony), the alleged offenses having occurred on or about March 14.

* Travis C. Flowers, the alleged offenses of theft by unlawful taking –firearm (Class D felony) and theft or unlawful taking or disposition more than $500, the alleged offenses having occurred on or about September 7 and September 9, 2014.

* Matthew Thrasher, the alleged offense of flagrant nonsupport by being in arrearage over $13,000, the alleged offense having occurred between July 2008 and August 2016.

* Douglas Wade, the alleged offense of flagrant nonsupport, being in arrearage over $4,000, alleged offense having occurred between December 2008 and August 2016.

(Editor’s Note: An indictment is a statement of probable cause to believe an offense has been committed and further court proceedings are warranted. Individuals named in an indictment are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court and true bills are a matter of public record for view in each Circuit Court Clerk’s office.)