WELCH, W.Va. – The McDowell County Grand Jury convened on February 23, 2022 and returned 24 true bill indictments.

The following is a list of the McDowell County February 2022 Grand Jury Indictments.

The West Virginia State Auditor’s Office presented 3 cases before the Grand Jury, with indictments as follows:

• Pamela Helen Beavers, 64 of War, WV, 2 Cts. Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Device
• Candice Leigh Beavers, 42 of War, WV, 1 ct. Fraud and Related Activity in Connection with Access Device, 1 ct. Falsifying Accounts, 1 ct. Fraudulent Schemes, 1 ct. Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Against the State
• Stephanie Nicole Roncella, 32 of Warriormines, WV, 1 ct. Falsifying Accounts, 1 ct. Fraudulent Schemes, 1 ct. Conspiracy to Commit a Felony Against the State

The McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office presented 21 cases before the Grand Jury, with indictments as follows:

• William Altizer, 31 of Berwind, WV, 5 cts. Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm.
• Dwayne Blankenship, 43 of Bartley, WV, 1 ct. Sexual Abuse by a Parent, 1 ct. Incest, 1 ct. Sexual Assault in the Second Degree, 1 ct. Sexual Assault in the Third Degree, 1 ct. Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, 1 ct. Sexual Abuse in the Third Degree
• Joann Brown, 46 of Anawalt, WV, 1 ct. Grandy Larceny
• Brandon Lee Burbett, 35 of Davy, WV, 1 ct. Third Offense Driving Revoked for DUI
• Kyohn Green-Burton, 30 of Welch, WV, 3 cts. Attempt to Possess or Transport a Dangerous Material into a Correctional Facility, 1 ct. Conspiracy
• Joshua Brown, 25 of Welch, WV, 3 cts. Attempt to Possess or Transport a Dangerous Material into a Correctional Facility, 1 ct. Conspiracy
• Angel Alberta Estep, 38 of War, WV, 1 ct. Crash Involving Death, 1 ct. Negligent Homicide, 1 ct. Failure to Give Information and Render Aid, 1 ct. Failure to Report an Accident
• Darrel Montez Gray, 39 of Gary, WV, 1 ct. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance and a Narcotic, 1 ct. Unlawful Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance, 1 ct. Unlawful Possession of a Schedule V Controlled Substance, 1 ct. Obstructing an Officer
• Ronald J. Harvey, 52 of Gary, WV, 6 ct. Wanton Endangerment Involving a Firearm
• Avery Vance Hash, 23 of Piney Creek, NC, 1 ct. Driving Under the Influence Resulting in Death, 1 ct. Negligent Homicide, 1 ct. No Permit on Trail System, 1 ct. Possession of Alcohol on Trail System, 1 ct. No Helment on Trail System
• Lisa Michelle Jewell, 47 of Jolo, WV, 1 ct. Welfare Fraud
• Nathan Lee Kennedy, 29 of Mohawk, WV, 1 ct. Malicious Wounding, 1 ct. Domestic Battery
• Tony Matney, 54 of Hurley, VA, 1 ct. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule I Controlled Substance, 1 ct. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance and a Narcotic, 1 ct. First Offense DUI
• Joshua Maxwell, 37 of Iaeger, WV, 1 ct. Setting Fire on Lands
• Clara McClanahan, 28 of Paynesville, WV, 1 ct. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule I Controlled Substance, 1 ct. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule III Controlled Substance and a Narcotic, 1 ct. Maintaining a Dwelling House for the Sale of Narcotics
• James Allen Mills, 31 of Big Sandy, WV, 1 ct. Felony Destruction of Property
• Noah B. Mitchem, 28 of Bluefield, WV, 2 cts. Solicitation of a Minor by Computer
• Thomas Paul Perkins, 43 of Warriormines, WV, 1 ct. Delivery of a Schedule II Controlled Substance and a Narcotic
• Thomas Paul Perkins, 43 of Warriormines, WV, 1 ct. Fleeing from Officer in a Reckless Manner, 1 ct. Reckless Driving, 1 ct. Driving Revoked for DUI, 1 ct. Speeding, 1 ct. Driving Left of Center, 1 ct. Invalid Motor Vehicle Inspection Sticker, 1 ct. Improper Registration, 1 ct. No Insurance
• Tyyoun Melik Powell, 20 of Kyle, WV, 1 ct. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance and a Narcotic, 1 ct. Possession with Intent to Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance
• William David Rudolph, 76 of Welch, WV, 1 ct. Sexual Abuse by a Parent, Guardian, Custodian, or Person of Trust