Grand Jury Ends Year with Fourteen Indictments

After a year of service, the current Breathitt County Grand Jury met and returned indictments against fourteen individuals on a variety of alleged crimes.  The Grand Jury met for its last session on Tuesday, September 22, before a new group of jurors is set to report for qualification in early October.

The current Grand Jury indicted the following:

Rebecca Ann Duff, 47, of Terry Drive at Bulan, was indicted on one count of Sexual Abuse (First Degree) when she “knowingly and unlawfully” subjected a minor to sexual contact while being in a position of authority “on or about January 23, 2026” after testimony from Kentucky State Police Detective Chad Daniels.

A warrant was issued for Duff’s arrest, and she was arrested on September 24 by the Jackson Police Department.  Circuit Judge Lisa Whisman set Duff’s bail at $10,000 cash, which Duff posted on Thursday.  She is scheduled for arraignment on October 9 in Breathitt Circuit Court. 

Charges were also filed against Landon Henson, 18, of Belcher Fork Road, after he was indicted on one count of Strangulation- Domestic Violence (First Degree), Unlawful Imprisonment (First Degree), and Assault- Domestic Violence (Second Degree).

Henson was charged after an incident on Belcher Fork Road on September 21, after he allegedly “intentionally impeded the normal breathing,” “unlawfully restrained,” and “Intentionally caused serious physical injury” to a minor.  

Bail for Henson was set at $25,000 cash, and he is set for arraignment on October 9 before Judge Whisman.

Following his recent high-profile arrest, the Grand Jury indicted Jason White, 45, of River Caney Road, on charges of Procuring or Promoting Use of a Minor by Electronic Means and Promoting Human Trafficking (Victim Under 18).

White was ordered held on a $50,000 cash bail, and he was arraigned on September 25.

The Breathitt County Grand Jury indicted two men in connection with a disagreement with Anthony Becerra that occurred in Breathitt County on May 1.

Brandon Gillum, 41, of Walnut Fork Road, was indicted on one count of Terroristic Threatening (Third Degree), one count of Wanton Endangerment (First Degree), and Being a Persistent Felony Offender (First Degree).

The Grand Jury also indicted Brian McIntosh, 30, of Gross Fork Road, on one count of Terroristic Threatening (Third Degree), one count of Criminal Mischief (First Degree), and Assault – Minor Injury (Fourth Degree).

Gillum’s bail was set at $10,000 cash, and McIntosh must post $5,000 bond as surety for their continued appearances in court.  Both men were arraigned in Breathitt Circuit Court on September 25.

Wilmer Deaton, 55, South Rock Lick Road, is facing one count of Strangulation- Domestic Violence Related (First Degree), Unlawful Imprisonment (First Degree), and Being a Persistent Felony Offender (Second Degree) after the Grand Jury heard testimony from Trooper Justin Baker about an incident on August 7.

Trooper Dawson Duff served an arrest warrant on Deaton at the Kentucky River Regional Jail on September 24.  Deaton was arraigned on September 25 before Judge Lisa Whisman, and his bail was set at $50,000 cash.

Jeremy Keith Southwood, 32, of Noctor, was indicted on one count of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition after testimony from Trooper Stefan Lewis.  According to the indictment, Southwood, who owns a local heating and cooling company, was paid by the Long Term Recovery Team “to purchase an HVAC unit for them” but failed to do so.

Breathitt County Sheriff John Hollan served a warrant of arrest on indictment on Southwood at 12:31 p.m. on September 23.  His bail was set at $10,000 cash.

He is scheduled for arraignment in Breathitt Circuit Court on October 9.

Randall McIntosh, 46, of Morehead, was indicted on one count each of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine (First Degree, First Offense), Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Drug Unspecified (First Degree, First Offense), Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Original Container, and being a Persistent Felony Offender (First Degree).

Bail for McIntosh was set at $15,000 cash.

Randy Spicer, 66, of Rock Lick Road, was indicted on one count each of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine (First Degree, First Offense), Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Fentanyl (First Degree, First Offense), Trafficking in Marijuana- less than 8 ounces (First Offense), Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Original Container, Possession of a Controlled Substance- Clonazepam (First Degree), Possession of a Controlled Substance- Clonazepam (First Degree), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Hindering Prosecution or Apprehension (Second Degree), and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Heroin (First Offense) after an arrest by Trooper Dawson Duff on August 9.

Judge Lisa Whisman set Spicer’s bail at $10,000 cash.

Ronald Turner, 47, of Booneville, was indicted on one count each of Operating a Motor Vehicle while under the Influence (Second Offense), Failure to Wear a Seatbelt, Failure to Produce an Insurance Card, Failure of the Owner or Operator to Maintain Required Insurance, License to be in Possession, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Fentanyl (First Degree, First Offense), Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine (First Degree, First Offense), Prescription Controlled Substance Not in Original Container (First Offense), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Careless Driving, Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Hydrocodone (First Degree, First Offense), Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Methadone (First Degree, First Offense), and Trafficking in a Controlled Substance- Drug Unidentified (Third Degree, First Offense) after a traffic stop on August 9.

Turner’s bail was set at $10,000 cash by Judge Whisman.

Jonathan Carpenter, 27, of Fairfield, Ohio, was charged by the Grand Jury with one count of Criminal Mischief (First Degree), Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place (First and Second Offense), and Menacing, and Disorderly Conduct (First Degree) after he allegedly caused more than $5,100 in damage to property belonging to Cassie Graham on War Shoal Branch while under the influence of alcohol.

The court set Carpenter’s bail at $2,500 cash.

The Grand Jury indicted Jennifer Brown, 53, of Brewers Drive, on two counts of Fleeing or Evading Police (First Degree), No Operating License, Speeding 20 mph Over the Speed Limit, Reckless Driving, Improper Turning, Failure To or Improper Signal, and Disregarding Traffic Control Device- Traffic Light after she allegedly ran from police on September 18.

Brown’s bail was set at $5,000 cash, and she was set for arraignment on September 25.

Thomas Stamper, 56, of Highway 315, was indicted on six counts, including: Speeding 20 mph Over the Speed Limit, Fleeing or Evading Police- Motor Vehicle (First Degree), Fleeing or Evading Police- On Foot (Second Degree), Failure To or Improper Signal, Improper Turning, License to Be In Possession after an encounter with police on August 15.

Judge Lisa H. Whisman set Stamper’s bail at $5,000 cash.

The Grand Jury indicted Joshua Henson, 39, of Wolverine Road, with one count each of Possession of a Controlled Substance- Methamphetamine (First Degree), Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Marijuana.

A criminal summons was issued for Henson’s appearance in the Breathitt Circuit Court on October 9.

An indictment is a formal accusation and is not a statement of guilt.  All parties are presumed innocent until tried and convicted by a jury of their peers.