Nine people were indicted by a Russell County grand jury last week.

Stanley W. Brinley, age 50, and Donald Brinley, age 20, both of Russell Springs, charged with trafficking in marijuana between 8 ounces and 5 pounds, possession of drug paraphernalia, and endangering the welfare of a minor.

Bethany Gilpatrick, age 32, of London, charged with wanton endangerment first degree, endangering the welfare of a minor, driving under the influence – first offense, disorderly conduct, speeding 25 mph or more over the limit, reckless driving, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle, failure to produce insurance card, failure to or improper signal, and persistent felony offender first degree.

Earl Maynard, age 75, of Nancy, charged with two counts of theft by unlawful taking – $1,000 or more and criminal trespassing  third degree.

Tony Huff, age 43, of Columbia, charged with driving on a DUI-suspended license – 3rd or greater offense, driving under the influence – 3rd offense, rear license plate not illuminated, no license in possession, and persistent felony offender first degree.

Travis Slone, age 37, of Albany, charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.

Tony Scales, age 50, of Russell Springs, charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of a defaced firearm, and persistent felony offender first degree.

Irvin D. Herd, age 20, of Jamestown, charged with wanton endangerment first degree, driving under the influence – 1st offense, and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle.

Brennan C. Ramirez, age 25, of Russell Springs, charged with two counts of unlawful transaction with a minor – third degree. According to the indictment, Ramirez purchased, procured, or gave alcohol to a minor.

WAVE NEWS reminds listeners that indictments does not express guilt or innocence in these cases, only that further court action is necessary.