Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren announces that the Gallia County Grand Jury met in June and July 2023 and returned indictments for the following individuals:
Trevor R. Gillenwater, Age 21, of Patriot, Ohio, one count of Rape, a felony of the first degree.
Toni F. Novak, Age 60, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Arson, a felony of the first degree; and one count of Aggravated Arson, a felony of the second degree.
Brandon-Mahdi R. Sandifer, Age 28, of Durham, North Carolina, one count of Possession of Cocaine, a felony of the first degree; one count of Trafficking in Cocaine, a felony of the first degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree; and one count of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree.
Shannon R. Walker, Age 27, of Middleport, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Hydrocodone), a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree.
Chrissa M. Lane, Age 42, of Racine, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; one count of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the second degree; and one count of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree.
Michael G. Cooper, Age 52, one count of Burglary, a felony of the second degree; and one count of Attempted Burglary, a felony of the third degree.
Shannon M. Hurt, Age 42, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the third degree.
Robert G. Marcum, Age 48, of Columbus, Ohio, one count of Failure to Comply with Order or Signal of Police Officer, a felony of the third degree.
David W. House, Age 56, of Thurman, Ohio, one count of Patient Endangerment, a felony of the third degree; and one count of Medicaid Fraud, a felony of the fifth degree.
Deidra G. House, Age 57, of Thurman, Ohio, one count of Patient Endangerment, a felony of the third degree.
Nancy J. Johnson, Age 42, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto Grounds of Detention Facility or Institution, a felony of the third degree; one count of Possession of Heroin, a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree.
Nikki L. Valentine, Age 46, three counts of Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto Grounds of Detention Facility or Institution, felonies of the third degree; one count of Possession of Cocaine; a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree; and one count of Possession of Fentanyl Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree.
Bailey L. White, Age 19, of Bidwell, Ohio, one count of Assault, a felony of the fourth degree.
James O. Edwards, Age 37, one count of Trespass in Habitation, a felony of the fourth degree.
April L. Combs, Age 43, of Proctorville, Ohio, one count of Trespass in Habitation, a felony of the fourth degree.
Jennifer Koebel, Age 40, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Attempted Tampering with Evidence, a felony of the fourth degree.
Christian I. Hopkins, Age 19, of Middleport, Ohio, one count of Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fifth degree; one count of Improper Handling of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree; one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Hydrocodone), a felony of the fifth degree; one count Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Lisdexamfetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
David K. Lore, Age 39, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, one count of Improper Handling of Firearm in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fifth degree.
Katelynn B. Utley, Age 26, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Psilocyn), a felony of the fifth degree.
Genevieve L. Miller, Age 57, of MacClenny, Florida, one count of Possession of Drugs (with prior) (Alprazolam), a felony of the fifth degree.
Danny Bates, Age 58, of Henderson, West Virginia, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
Bryan C. Reynolds, Age 23, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
Jennifer L. Harkins, Age 44, of Cheshire, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
Jasper D. Pearson, Age 22, of Henderson, West Virginia, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
Todd M. Gayheart, Age 38, of Langsville, Ohio, one count of Identity Fraud, a felony of the fifth degree.
Jennifer L. Spaun, Age 40, of Langsville, Ohio, one count of Theft, a felony of the fifth degree.
Elisha M. Harper, Age 35, of Vinton, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
Terrence J. Mason, Age 30, of Detroit, Michigan, one count of Possession of Marihuana, a felony of the fifth degree.
Lana K. Swisher, Age 50, of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
Phil W. Baird, Age 28, of Gallipolis, Ohio, one count of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree.
Tausha L. Wagoner, Age 43, of Fairborn, Ohio, three counts of Non-Support of Dependents, felonies of the fifth degree
.Lydia M. Fraley, nka Marr, Age 40, Point Pleasant, West Virginia, one count of Non-Support of Dependents, a felony of the fifth degree.
Christopher Keefer, Age 38, of Columbus, Ohio, two counts of Non-Support of Dependents, felonies of the fifth degree.
The cases against those indicted will proceed in the Gallia County Common Pleas Court.
