”RING OF SEVEN’ ORGANIZED DRUG CRIME CHARGED IN LAWRENCE CO. GRAND JURY REPORT

Commonwealth vs. Saul E. Carcamo

The Grand Jury charges that between June 9, 2022 and November 21, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Saul Carcamo committed the offense of distribution of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 18 by distributing and/or having in his possession with the intent to distribute a matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor with the knowledge of the content and character of said matter.

Commonwealth vs. Robert Chafin 

The Grand Jury charges that between August 30, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Robert Chafin committed the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a controlled substance, namely approximately 5.81 grams of Methamphetamine, and digital scales with the intent to traffic in that controlled substance or by trafficking in a controlled substance, namely Methamphetamine.

2. Robert Chafin committed the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a controlled substance, namely approximately .14 grams of Fentanyl and digital scales with the intent to traffic in that controlled substance or by trafficking in a controlled substance, namely Fentanyl.

3. Robert Chafin committed the offense of possession of drug paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of altered pipes, straws, rolling papers and metal scoops.

Commonwealth vs. Kenneth Rose

The Grand Jury charges that between December 5, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Kenneth Rose committed the offense of possession of a controlled substance in the first degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a controlled substance, Methamphetamine.

2. Kenneth Rose committed the offense of possession/drug paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a syringe.

3. Kenneth Rose committed the violation of disregarding a stop sign by knowingly and unlawfully being in physical control of a motor vehicle operating on a Kentucky roadway and failing to regard a stop sign.

Commonwealth vs. Tobie Thompson 

The Grand Jury charges that between January 14, 2022  in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Tobie Thompson committed the offense of assault in the second degree when he intentionally caused physical injury to his juvenile son, by means of a dangerous instrument or deadly weapon.

Commonwealth vs. Tabitha Young

The Grand Jury charges that between October 10, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Tabitha Young committed the offense of theft by unlawful taking over $1,000.00 by knowingly and unlawfully taking approximately $1,500.00 worth of cases of cigarettes, and numerous other items from Speedway of Louisa, Ky while employed there.

Commonwealth vs. Phillip Hart

The Grand Jury charges that between December 5, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Phillip Hart committed the offense of strangulation by intentionally, without consent, impeding the normal breathing or circulation of the blood of another, applying pressure to the throat or neck of another, or by blocking the nose or mouth of another person, namely Ona Thompson.

2. Phillip Hart committed the offense of assault in the first degree by intentionally causing serious physical injury to another person, namely Johnathon Holloway of Louisa, Ky by means of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument.

3. Phillip Hart committed the offense of assault in the fourth degree by knowingly and unlawfully physically assaulting Ona Thompson.

Commonwealth vs. Shelly Triplett

The Grand Jury charges that between October 13, 2022  in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Shelly Triplett committed the offense of engaging in organized crime by knowingly and unlawfully committing or conspiring or attempting to commit, or acting as an accomplice in the commision of, the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree on a continuing basis with four or more of the following individuals: Gary Byars, Lindsay Byer, Victoria Wiley, Franki Workman, Joseph McCoy and Jason Maynard.

Commonwealth vs. Gary Byars

The Grand Jury charges that between October 13, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Gary Byars  committed the offense of engaging in organized crime by knowingly and unlawfully committing or conspiring or attempting to commit, or acting as an accomplice in the commision of, the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree on a continuing basis with four or more of the following individuals: Shelly Triplett, Lindsay Byer, Victoria Wiley, Franki Workman, Joseph McCoy and Jason Maynard.

Commonwealth vs. Victoria Wiley

The Grand Jury charges that between October 13, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Victoria Wiley committed the offense of engaging in organized crime by knowingly and unlawfully committing or conspiring or attempting to commit, or acting as an accomplice in the commision of, the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree on a continuing basis with four or more of the following individuals: Shelly Triplett, Lindsay Byer, Gary Byars, Franki Workman, Joseph McCoy and Jason Maynard.

Commonwealth vs. Franki Workman

The Grand Jury charges that between October 13, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Franki Workman  committed the offense of engaging in organized crime by knowingly and unlawfully committing or conspiring or attempting to commit, or acting as an accomplice in the commision of, the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree on a continuing basis with four or more of the following individuals: Shelly Triplett, Lindsay Byer, Gary Byars, Victoria Wiley, Joseph McCoy and Jason Maynard.

Commonwealth vs. Joseph McCoy

The Grand Jury charges that between October 13, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Joseph McCoy committed the offense of engaging in organized crime by knowingly and unlawfully committing or conspiring or attempting to commit, or acting as an accomplice in the commission of, the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree on a continuing basis with four or more of the following individuals: Shelly Triplett, Lindsay Byer, Gary Byars, Victoria Wiley, Franki Workman and Jason Maynard.

Commonwealth vs. Jason Maynard

The Grand Jury charges that between October 13, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Jason Maynard  committed the offense of engaging in organized crime by knowingly and unlawfully committing or conspiring or attempting to commit, or acting as an accomplice in the commission of, the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree on a continuing basis with four or more of the following individuals: Shelly Triplett, Lindsay Byer, Gary Byars, Victoria Wiley, Joseph McCoy and Franki Workman.

Commonwealth vs. Lindsay Byer

The Grand Jury charges that between October 13, 2022 in Lawrence County, Ky the above named defendant:

1. Lindsay Byer committed the offense of engaging in organized crime by knowingly and unlawfully committing or conspiring or attempting to commit, or acting as an accomplice in the commision of, the offense of trafficking in a controlled substance in the first degree on a continuing basis with four or more of the following individuals: Shelly Triplett, Franki Workman Gary Byars, Victoria Wiley, Joseph McCoy and Jason Maynard.