SALYERSVILLE – A Magoffin County grand jury released two new indictments this past week, with a third released from 2017 since the defendant has now been served.
Brian C. Perkins, 40, of Kel Patton Road, in Salyersville, was indicted on November 7 on the charge of first-degree burglary (Class B felony); and two counts of second-degree assault (Class C felony). According to the indictment, on or about March 17, 2024, Perkins allegedly knowingly entered or remained unlawfully in a building belonging to another person, and participated in a crime during that time, as well as caused serious physical injury to two other people.
James D. Alley, 64, of McDowell, is charged with two counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to 10 dosage units of a drug unspecified (Class C felonies); first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense, greater than or equal to 10 dosage units of opiates (Class C felony); and prescription controlled substance not in proper container, first offense (Class B misdemeanor). According to the indictment, on or about September 30, 2024, Alley allegedly possessed a quantities of oxymorphone, gabapentin and oxycodone with the intent to distribute, as well as possessed a controlled substance he was prescribed in a container in which it was delivered to him.
Melissa Goodman, 44, of Paint Lick, was indicted on February 2, 2017, but served on November 14, for charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense (Class D felony); possession of marijuana (Class B misdemeanor); second0degree possession of a controlled substance, drug unspecified (Class A misdemeanor); and operating a motor vehicle under the influence (Class B misdemeanor). According to the indictment, on or about March 30 to March 31, 2015, Goodman allegedly possessed quantities of methamphetamine, marijuana and buprenorphine, while also operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.
From Johnson County
Similarly, on Monday, November 18, Timothy Howard, 22, of Salyersville, was arrested after turning himself in on Johnson County indictment, in which he is charged with first-degree promoting contraband.
Indictments are only being released to the public at this time when the defendants have been served, either with a warrant or court summons.
Editor’s Note: The indictment or charge of a person by a grand jury or otherwise is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
