In addition, the grand jury alleged that Cassell agreed with Vaught to never mention the existence of the money derived from illegal drug distribution and then lied to investigators, saying he knew nothing about Vaught's alleged illegal drug activities, the release states. You can cancel at any time. Earlier in the morning, a helicopter brought in the Superintendent of the Virginia State Police Department and an FBI special agent. if((otCookie==="1"||window&&window.location.href.indexOf("gtml\x3dtrue")>=0)&&(geoCookie.indexOf("|EEA")>=0||window&&window.location.href.indexOf("otr\x3deea")>=0))OneTrustTCFStub=function(e){var t=function(){var o=this;this.LOCATOR_NAME="__tcfapiLocator",this.win=window,this.init=function(){for(;o.win;){try{if(o.win.frames[o.LOCATOR_NAME]){o.cmpFrame=o.win;break}}catch(e){}if(o.win===window.top)break;o.win=o.win.parent}o.cmpFrame||(o.addFrame(),o.win.__tcfapi=o.executeTcfApi,o.win.receiveOTMessage= Will remove upon completion Three men were indicted for lying to law enforcement authorities in connection to the notorious triple-murder of the Short faimly in Henry County, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Roanoke announced this morning. pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/event-queue.js?_\x3db1774");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/pbCore.article.js?_\x3d8d21e");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/pbStaticMethodsEssentials.js?_\x3d524e0");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/pbStaticMethodsAsync.js?_\x3d3a26f");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/mobile-detection.js?_\x3d8c659");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/utils/console/console.noop.js?_\x3d8d21e"); There were 69 regular indictments, 85 direct indictments and 177 indictments that were ordered sealed until 5 p.m. Monday to enhance the safety of law enforcement officers arresting the. Charles Andrew Bolling, 41, on or about Aug. 2, possession of a firearm by violent felon, possession of a firearm while possessing heroin. Cassell Rises Through the RanksCassell arrived in Henry County in 1959 as a state trooper patrolling its roads. There were a total of 150 indictments issued by a Henry County Grand Jury on Tuesday: 91 regular indictments an 59 direct indictments. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). ", Allegations of an assault at Northside Middle School, bullying and a teacher who lost control of her classroom and temper were made at Thursda. Matthew Ryan Scott, 35, on or about Aug. 24, possession of methamphetamine. The grand jury also has alleged that several defendants stole seized firearms and other contraband for their personal use. "You have law enforcement [officers] risking their lives to take these guns off the streets and then a very few members of law enforcement putting them right back out there.". Specifically, the grand jury alleged that on Feb. 24, 2006, Cassell attempted to help Vaught give $10,000 of known drug proceeds the appearance of legitimacy by cosigning for a loan for Vaught, the release states. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. // removed iab_banner to support gradual rollout. Pharmaceutical pills, along with quantities of fentanyl, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana, were seized during the operation. For someone receiving a deputy's pay -- the starting salary is $27,313 -- Vaught seemed to be doing very well. Henry Co., VA - The Henry County Sheriff's Office arrested 56 people on 133 felony state criminal charges.It was all part of undercover drug operations between September 2014 and 2015.They say . Cassell was told by authorities about the shipment to Martin's house, as well as other allegations of illegal activity in the department, and did nothing, the indictment alleges. The 129 indictments on 59 people are as follows: 43-year-old Tonia Sue Barnes was indicted for receiving stolen property-third or subsequent offense on or about May 30, 2020 . Man died Wednesday. Doyle Ray Markham, Jr, 43, on or about Jan. 24, assault and battery on a family/household member-third or subsequent offense. Under terms of the bond, Cassell will be allowed to return to work but he cannot discuss the case with his co-defendants or county or sheriff's office employees, Judge Magistrate Michael F. Urbanski ruled. Bill Wyatt is a reporter for the Martinsville Bulletin. Joseph Wayne Beamer, 33, on or about May 22, possession of fentanyl, possession of methamphetamine. On Nov. 2, federal agents and state troopers made arrests with an awesome show of force at the sheriff's headquarters. They left in a helicopter and said they would not comment until after the press conference today at the Poff Building in Roanoke. BUT THE INDICTMENTS OF THE SHERIFF AND 12 DEPUTIES HAVE SHAKEN RESIDENTS WHO WANT LESS BAD NEWS. 236. Cassell was advised of this activity and allegedly took no action, the release states. Strother Talbert Fulcher, III on or about July 23, felony failure to appear. On about 10 occasions, he allegedly took the seized cocaine and marijuana and gave it to Vaught, who then gave it to others for further illegal distribution, the release and indictment state. "/> window.commercialNode="/local";window.has_fusion_version=false; Unsealed indictments in Henry County mostly address drug, weapons charges. An even bigger case came in August 2002 with the murder of a local couple in Bassett and the disappearance of their 9-year-old daughter, Jennifer Short. The 48-count indictment, returned Oct. 31, alleges crime after crime since 1998: Defendants dealt or stole confiscated weapons, including a machine pistol; they took money and property seized during investigations; they lied to federal investigators; and a drug dealer threatened to shoot a deputy in the conspiracy if the deputy snitched. desktopNotifications:"off",adExperience:"default"}; (function(){var adfreeCookie=document.cookie.match(/wapo_actmgmt=(\b|. (CNN) -- The investigation that exposed an allegedly corrupt Virginia sheriff's department began with a package containing vials of a date-rape drug. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Henry County 06072016 Watch on Share this: Twitter Facebook Loading. The intrigues in Cassell's department, driven by sex, greed and power, read like an Appalachian version of an HBO drama but also seem certain to further tarnish the struggling region. Cassell has been the sheriff of Henry County since 1992 . It is the grand jury's determination that enough evidence exists to hold a trial. The Henry County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in the Board Meeting Room on the first floor of the Henry County Administration Building on Kings Mountain Road in Collinsville, Virginia. And they talked about the deepening corruption in their department, fretting whether a "stooge" was leaking their secrets. Latoshia Evelyn Hairston, 27, on or about Nov. 5, reckless driving by racing, driving while license revoked for no insurance, reckless driving-speed over 80 mph. The canine handler for the sheriff's office, Walter R. Hairston, periodically received drugs to train drug-smelling dogs, the release states. A Henry County grand jury indicted 44 people on 123 felony charges. It used to boast it was the "sweatshirt capital of the world," according to The Associated Press. Reed also told authorities that he had helped Vaught sell cocaine the deputy had seized from a suspect. The two men talked office politics, gossiped about deputies who kept mistresses and chatted about deer that Vaught spotted in Cassell's yard. "I've got nothing to hide God knows I didn't do it. There also was another tactical truck on the other side of the building. HENRY COUNTY, VA Monday, a Henry County grand jury returned 65 indictments. ("isPageInitiallyHydrated"in wp_meta_data))wp_meta_data.isPageInitiallyHydrated=true;wp_meta_data.showAds=true;wp_meta_data.isPWA=false;wp_meta_data.showPreRollAds=false;wp_meta_data.isHomepage=false;wp_meta_data.isErrorPage=false;wp_meta_data.isMultimedia=false;delete wp_meta_data.wt;delete wp_meta_data.facet;delete wp_meta_data.contentName;delete wp_meta_data.contentLength; ROANOKE, Va. William Randall Reed, one of the final defendants from the corruption scandal that engulfed the Henry County Sheriff's Office in 2006, was sentenced Tuesday to serve a year . Oscar Justic Hankins, 43, on or about March 22, shoplifting-third or subsequent offense. pbHeadResourceGroups.push({"resourceType":"pageResources","name":"style.css","fileType":"css"});pbHeadResourceGroups.push({"resourceType":"externalResources","name":"load_immediately","fileType":"js"});pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/jquery/latest/jquery.js?_\x3db45ba");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/wp_import/wp_import.js?_\x3dbf2b9");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/polyfills.min.js?_\x3db55d8");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/js/event-controller.v2.js?_\x3d7ea6e"); Keaton also was released on $25,000 bond. HENRY COUNTY, Va. - Authorities say nearly 80 people are facing felony charges after an undercover drug investigation in Henry County. A grand jury indictment is not an indication of guilt. Don Rubuen Draper aka Don Reuben Draper, 63, on or about Jan. 31, felonious violation of the habitual offender act-second or subsequent offense. Ryan Michael Workman, 27, between Jan. 2 and Jan. 24, possession of child pornography, nine counts possession of child pornography-subsequent offense. When some of the defendants were confronted by investigators, they allegedly lied, he added. Alonzo Clayborne Thomas, 38, on or about Aug. 25, shoplifting-third or subsequent offense. Prospective contestants for all age divisions must submit their application to Henry County Parks and Recreation by May 26. Will be replaced by Tetro client (PDF file). Danny Lee Utt, 61, on or about June 3, malicious wounding. pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/bootstrap-cols.css?_\x3dcab65");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/article-layout.css?_\x3d7c726");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/article-layout-features.css?_\x3dda9d2");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/add-to-reading-list.css?_\x3de9d2d");pbExternalResourcesLoaded.push("/pb/resources/css/inline-content.css?_\x3d1137a"); Indictments made in slaying of Short family. Henry County Sheriff H. Frank Cassell was ordered released on $25,000 bond Thursday afternoon following his arrest earlier in the day in connection with an alleged racketeering conspiracy. HENRY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - 72 people face 184 felony charges in Henry County after an undercover narcotics operation. "There may be some openings in the sheriff's department," chimed in Junior Agee, 73, a retired trucker from Eden, N.C. A federal grand jury in Abingdon has charged Henry County Sheriff H.F. "Frank" Cassell and 12 former and current employees with participating in a criminal enterprise that dealt in cocaine, marijuana, steroids and ketamine, a powerful tranquilizer implicated in date-rape cases. There were 26 direct indictments and they are as follows: 31-year-old Mason Tyler Brown was indicted for possession of a firearm by felon within 10 years, reckless handling of a firearm on or about December 16, 31-year-old Justin Lawrence Carter was indicted for breaking and entering building with intent to commit larceny on or about December 12, 35-year-old Jessica Lauren Brooks Dudley was indicted for possession of methamphetamine on or about July 22, 39-year-old Jonika Aekia Giles was indicted for false statement to a firearm dealer, attempt to possess firearm by convicted felon on or about September 24, 20-year-old Isaiah Catrell Hairston was indicted for false statement to a firearm dealer on or about July 14, 39-year-old Jennifer Taylor Jefferson was indicted for involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving on or about December 17, 29-year-old Jodie Noel Joyce was indicted for distribution of methamphetamine on or about August 24, 35-year-old Tiffany Latrelle Mays was indicted for possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a firearm while possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and endanger life of a child on or about January 28, 33-year-old Ronald Lee Mundy was indicted for grand larceny on or about July 12, 2019, 23-year-old Devon Alexander Pilson was indicted for possession of methamphetamine on or about July 31, 48-year-old Samuel Lee Price was indicted for possession of methamphetamine on or about December 1, 2019, 59-year-old David Allen Simpkins was indicted for robbery, use of a deadly weapon, use of firearm in the commission of a felony - second or subsequent offense and brandish a firearm on or about September 17, 28-year-old Troy Andrew Spencer was indicted for possession of fentanyl on or about October 20, 31-year-old Princetta Naikeih Swanson was indicted for identity fraud between October 6, 2019 and November 1, credit card fraud between October 6, 2019 and April 6 and between August 1, 2019 and February 1, 2020, 33-year-old Leslie Perdue Upchurch was indicted for possession of fentanyl on or about November 15, 24-year-old Russell David Worley was indicted for shoplifting $1,000 or more on or about September 23. Ketamine is a sedative/date rape drug. Issues of Time. As a result of this drug operation, a Henry County Grand Jury issued indictments on May 17, 2021. The house also was used by other members of the sheriff's office for parties and extramarital trysts, the federal indictment states. Maranda Lynn Goss, 29, on or about July 22, possession of methamphetamine. HARDSHIP IS NOT UNCOMMON IN VIRGINIA'S RURAL HENRY COUNTY. I know I didn't do it. Indictments are not an indication of guilt. The slaying of Michael Wayne Short, 50, his wife, Mary Hall Short, 36, and their daughter, Jennifer, 9, remains unsolved, and the investigation is continuing, Brownlee said. 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