Grand jurors handed down a total of 129 indictments on January 19, according to records in the Henry County Court Clerk’s Office.
An indictment is not an indication of guilt, but a grand jury’s determination that enough evidence exists to warrant a trial.
Those named in the indictments are:
Jamil I’Keem Mays, 16, of Martinsville, two counts use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, one count each second-degree murder, robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possess firearm by violent felon, June 2, 2020.
*Jesse Ethan Bolt, 24, of Bassett, one count each grand larceny and possession of burglary tools, Dec. 23, 2019.
*Ronald Wayne Clifton, 49, of Bassett, grand larceny on May 19, 2020.
*Michael Eugene Cook, 57, of Axton, threaten to bomb, burn, damage, or destroy structure/vehicle, Jan. 15, 2020.
*Brian Keith Dawson, 31, of Ferrum,, malicious wounding, March 20, 2020.
*Sandrea Kay Dishman, 25, of Bassett, one count each grand larceny and possess burglary tools, Dec. 23, 2019.
*Sonya Marie Hodges, 40, of Rocky Mount, shoplifting–3rd or subsequent offense, Aug. 14, 2020.
*Wesley Thompson Martin, 53, of Appomattox, grand larceny, Oct. 27, 2019.
*Sanford Gregory Millner, 57, of Bassett, one count each aggravated malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, possess firearm by violent felon, Aug. 22, 2020.
*Daquan Deon Perkins, 24, of Martinsville, grand larceny of a motor vehicle, Sept. 2, 2020.
*Omega Doindre Porter, 21, of Martinsville, grand larceny of a firearm, April 8, 2020.
*Johny Allen Roberts, 34, of Axton, two counts abduction; one count each strangulation, endanger life of a child, attempted malicious wounding, attempted malicious wounding, destruction of property valued at more than $1,000, Sept. 14, 2020.
*Jeral Max Sunderland Jr., 56, of Bassett, strangulation, May 31, 2020.
*Joseph Berkley Taylor III, 36, of Martinsville, grand larceny, Jan. 14, 2020.
*Makunda Madhava Walters, 34, of Sandy Ridge, N.C., shoplifting–$200 or more, March 26, 2018.
*Kati Lynn Yopp, 26, of Salem, two counts felony fail to appear, Aug. 14, 2020.
*Brandon Shane Mitchell, 34, of Eden, N.C., three counts each felony shoplifting–$1,000 or more, and larceny with intent to sell/distribute–$1,000 or more, between Aug. 17-20, 2020.
*Christopher Lee Eames, 29, of Bassett, one count each threaten to bomb, burn, destroy, or damage structure; and destruction of property more than $1,000, June 28, 2020.
*Justin Dean Hurley, 20, of Martinsville, unlawful wounding, July 28, 2020.
*Brent Elliott Jervis, 33, of Bassett, malicious wounding, March 18, 2020.
*Richard Lee Putman, 67, of Fieldale, two counts assault and batter of law enforcement officer, July 29, 2020.
*Jennifer Lynn Pettit, 43, of Roanoke, possess methamphetamine, July 16, 2020.
*Matthew Alan Batty, 28, of Bassett, break and enter building with intent to commit larceny, Aug. 26, 2020.
*Kenneth Ray Lockhart, 43, of Patrick Springs, possess morphine, Sept. 14, 2020.
*Noah Hunter Kennedy, 19, of Bassett, three counts object sexual penetration, Aug.14, 2018 and Aug. 13, 2019.
*Raven Baylee Johanknecht, 24, of Patrick Springs, possess heroin, Sept. 5, 2020.
*Tonia Sue Barnes, 43, of Bassett, receive stolen property–3rd or subsequent offense, May 30, 2020.
*David Robert Cannaday, 52, of Martinsville, one count each possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute; possess marijuana–2nd or subsequent offense; possess buprenorphine and naloxone with intent to distribute, May 1, 2020; and felony fail to appear on Nov. 5, 2020.
*Jennifer Lynn Coleman, 36, of Martinsville, possess methamphetamine, Sept. 17, 2020.
*Jerri Jean Dehart, 50, of Ridgeway, one count each shoplifting–3rd or subsequent offense, Sept. 28, 2019; felonious violation of the Habitual Offender Act–2nd or subsequent offense, March 11, 2020.
*Joey Edward Eanes, 55, of Axton, one count each possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possess oxycodone, possess hydromorphone, possess buprenorphine and naloxone, elude police–speed 20 mph or more over limit, Sept. 16, 2020.
*Bryan Dean Hill, 40, of Martinsville, one count each grand larceny of a firearm, Dec. 18, 2018 and felony fail to appear, Oct. 22, 2019.
*Douglas Peter Hopkins, 35, of Collinsville, DUI–3rd or subsequent offense within 10 years, July 26, 2020.
*Bobby Eugene Leagans, 40, of Bassett, grand larceny, Sept. 29, 2020.
*Samantha Ann Mays, 27, of Martinsville, shoplifting–3rd or subsequent offense, Feb. 8, 2020.
*Darol Eugene Meeks Jr., 45, of Martinsville, possess methamphetamine, Oct. 30, 2020.
*Joshua Andrew Moore, 30, of Axton, obtain money by false pretense–3rd or subsequent offense, July 26, 2020.
*Michael Paul Murray, 21, of Bassett, one count each shoplifting–3rd or subsequent offense, obtain money by false pretense–3rd or subsequent offense, and petty larceny–3rd or subsequent offense, Sept. 29, 2020.
*Donna Jean Nelson, 55, of Martinsville, grand larceny, Sept. 29, 2020.
*Joshua Shane Nelson, 33, of Martinsville, grand larceny, Sept. 29, 2020.
*Charncey Lamont Thomas, 39, of Bassett, one count each strangulation and aggravated malicious wounding, June 25, 2020.
*Robert Glenn Wagoner Jr., 37, of Bassett, one count each malicious wounding and elude police, Oct. 6, 2020.
*Nakita Darchell Waller, 33, of Collinsville, felony fail to appear, Oct. 20, 2020.
*Douglas Peter Hopkins, 35, of Collinsville, operate vehicle after license revoked for prior DUI conviction–endangerment, July 26, 2020.
*Michael Thomas Brown, 45, of Bassett, one count each grand larceny and possess burglary tools, Dec. 23, 2019.
*Sheila Gay Dillon, 37, of Bassett, one count each grand larceny and possess burglary tools, Dec. 23, 2019.
*Oryan Deon Wimbush, 37, of Bassett, one count each possess methamphetamine and cocaine, Sept. 30, 2020.
*Dakota Christopher Foley, 22, of Bassett, one count each larceny of check, forgery, utter a forged check, obtain money by false pretense–$500 or more, and identity fraud–$500 or more, April 28, 2020; credit card theft, credit card fraud less than $1,000, and obtain money by false pretense less than $1,000, Nov. 15, 2020.
*Joseph David Woods, 51, of Axton, two counts indecent liberties with child, one count each aggravated sexual battery, carnal knowledge of child, forcible sodomy, and object sexual penetration, between Dec. 12, 2011 and July 19, 2020.
*Latasha Carter Palmer, 45, of Martinsville, one count each use of firearm in the commission of a felony, destruction of property more than $1,000, assault, brandish a firearm, and break and enter dwelling while armed with deadly intent, June 19, 2020.
*Amy Jane Sherwood, 43, of Martinsville, one count each hit and run, and drive without a driver’s license, July 5, 2020.
*Damian Scott Fontaine, 30, of Martinsville, worthless check–3rd or subsequent offense, Sept. 25, 2020.
*Jonathan Douglas Story, 35, of Rocky Mount, obtain money by false pretense. July 6, 2020.
*Mark Keith Hylton, 54, of Martinsville, one count each hit and run, fail to drive on the right side of the highway, and fail to wear seatbelt, Oct. 29, 2020.
*Desiray Denise Diggs, 28, of Martinsville, one count each hit and run, reckless driving, and endanger life of a child, July 14, 2020.
*Mada Maeling Smith, 53, of Martinsville, one count each false statement to firearm dealer and attempt to purchase firearm while subject to a protective order, Oct. 28, 2020.
*Dontra Lamark Penn, 33, of Martinsville, one count each possess marijuana with intent to distribute, and possess marijuana with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school, Nov. 28, 2018.
*Charles Andrew Bolling, 41, of Bassett, possess fentanyl with intent to distribute, Aug. 2, 2020.
*Timothy William Turner, 35, of Bassett, possess methamphetamine, Aug. 17, 2020.
*Jorge Luis Gomez-Vega, 40, of Collinsville, one count each false statement to firearm dealer and attempt to possess firearm by illegal alien, July 9, 2019.
*Lucas Aaron Stone, 27, of Bassett, two counts distribute fentanyl and one count each distribute tramadol and methamphetamine, between Aug. 11-20, 2020.
