by Aaron Gibson, Editor, Dec 9, 2015
The Brown County grand jury handed indictments Monday, Dec 7th against 44 individuals alleged to be involved with three area drug rings that illegally manufactured and sold methamphetamine.
This brings a total of 51 individuals charged in connection with the rings, as seven were already the subjects of previous indictments in the Brown County Court of Common Pleas.
Several individuals named in the Dec 7 indictments face additional charges for various offenses including, but not limited to, endangering children and witness intimidation.
The first suspected meth ring is alleged to have consisted of at least ten individuals, according to the indictments. Those indicted on Dec 7 in connection with that ring include:
Bryan Bellamy, of Amelia, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of second-degree felony complicity in the commission of an offense.
Emily Brumett, of Goshen, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of second-degree felony complicity in the commission of an offense.
Randy Campbell, of Amelia, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of second-degree felony complicity in the commission of an offense.
Jena-Marie Goodwin, of Cleves, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of second-degree felony complicity in the commission of an offense.
Weslie Johnson Jr., of Cincinnati, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of second-degree felony complicity in the commission of an offense.
Emily Wallace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of second-degree felony complicity in the commission of an offense.
William Woodruff, of Goshen, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of second-degree felony complicity in the commission of an offense.
Ryan Campbell, Rebecca Tice, and Samuel Tice were named in previous indictments relating to their alleged role in the meth ring.
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According to the indictments, the second alleged drug ring is suspected of containing at least 27 members, with those indicted on Dec 7th including:
Sherry Campbell, of Sardinia, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, one count of fourth-degree felony aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, one count of fifth-degree felony trafficking in heroin, and one count of fifth-degree possession of heroin.
Anthony Chambers, of Sardinia, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, one count of third-degree felony intimidation of an attorney, victim or witness in a criminal case, and three counts of first-degree misdemeanor aggravated menacing. The victims in two of the aggravated menacing counts are juveniles, age 8.
Sally Chambers, of Sardinia, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Timothy Cooper, of Georgetown, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, one count of fourth-degree felony aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, one count of fifth-degree felony trafficking in heroin, and one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin. The indictment includes a specification for forfeitures of a 1996 Jeep used by Cooper and $307.00 in currency.
Jamie Davis, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Bennie Davis, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, and two counts of first-degree misdemeanor endangering children.
Jessica Gates, of Georgetown, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Bridget Gates, of Georgetown, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, and one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of methadone. The indictment also includes a specification for forfeiture of a 1998 Infinity QX4 used by Gates.
Sandra Harris, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Andrew Havens, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Steven Henderson, of Williamsburg, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, and one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of methamphetamine.
William Hobbs, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Amber Jones, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Johnny Lawson, of Hillsboro, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Jennifer Martin, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, and two counts of first-degree misdemeanor endangering children.
Mary Beth Martin, of Sardinia, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Brandon McCarty, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Rusty Mcpherson, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Larry Morris, of Georgetown, Ohio, charged with one count of second-degree felony illegal manufacture of methamphetamine, two counts of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of fourth-degree felony aggravated trafficking in methamphetamine, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of heroin, one count of fifth-degree felony possession of methadone, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of first-degree felony engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity.
Justin Newberry, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Amanda Piatt, of unknown location, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Seth Saxour, of New Vienna, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Chad Sissel, of Williamsburg, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Joseph Sissel, of Williamsburg, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Robin Strunk, of Bethel, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Amanda Sweet, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Logan Williams, of Milford, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
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The third alleged meth ring is believed to have consisted of at least 14 members, according to the indictments. Those named in Dec 7 indictments included:
Anita Idler, of Mount Orab, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Cheri R. Campbell, of Fayetteville, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Ericka Krimmer, of Fayetteville, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Emily Smith, of Wilmington, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Jessica Campbell, of Fayetteville, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of methamphetamine.
Thomas Cordes, of unknown location, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of methamphetamine.
John Neville, of Fayetteville, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs, one count of third-degree felony conspiracy, and one count of fifth-degree felony aggravated possession of methamphetamine.
Joshua Lovins, of Fayetteville, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Lynne Lovins, of Batavia, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Nicholas Spurling, of Fayetteville, Ohio, charged with one count of third-degree felony illegal assembly or possession of chemicals for the manufacture of drugs and one count of third-degree felony conspiracy.
Brenda Krimmer, Christopher Smith, Garry Turner, and Mark Shank Jr., have already been named in previous indictments for their alleged roles in the third meth ring.
—Brown County Crime Reporter, Dec 9, 2015, 5:15 PM EST
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That is pretty much all cross town hoodlums good job but looks like you only put a small dent in the community clean up the rest and I will give you a whoo.dey….
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Good job to the Brown Co.Sheriff Department. And all who assisted.
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Great job to the brown county, there is so many more that need to be put away.
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As Far west as Cleves, as far north as New Vienna and as far east as Hillsboro, and pretty much in between. Good, a few less on drugs and selling them.
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In a county that is 98% white, with 44 indictments and endangering the lives of children; this is a representation of true America that doesn’t get reported like crimes in inner cities. Food for Thought.
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but this is a huge operation/sting for Brown County….in intercity life this is the daily activities
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The point made is what usually occurs in inner city frequently is matched by a single act in white communities, so there really isn’t a difference between the two communities whether it is murder, drug related, rape, or child molestation. One exception being suicide, which occurs amongst whites far greater in number than in the inner cities.
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You must be freaking retarded.
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Insults are something you cannot get away from…isn’t that true? Predictability! You are what you are! Truth hurts, eh?
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How isn’t is reported? You are commenting on a report…
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“That doesn’t get reported ‘like’ crimes in inner cities.” Basic english having a meaning of “to the degree or extent of.” Was it on CNN, FOX NEWS, and plastered all over regular tv, cable, satellite, excetera! Was it all over various city newspapers? I would understand that you in essence agree with my statement of this being a representation of true America by the fact that you commented it was a report…the majority of the crimes being committed in America are by the moral majority of the population held by the same majority ethnicity represented in this particular county. But some things are kept tight lip from national and international news level. For instance, anything that happens in inner cities reach even unto islands in the pacific ocean…but this didn’t. Got my point? Come on now, you know it’s true -stop playing the “we’re so innocent game” it gets pretty old after a few centuries!
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Keep it up boys!👍👍👍
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All the raw materials are legal. But once the legal components are assembled together it then is deemed illegal. The American public has championed such ingenuity in the past with programs like The A-Team and Macgyver. Now those same people who grew up watching those shows are being denied their “unalienable rights” which the Declaration of Independence says have been given to all human beings by their creator, and which governments are created to protect. Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness is subjective to each and every one of us as citizens of the United States of America. People often confuse vice with crime but they are not one and the same.
VICES ARE NOT CRIMES: A VINDICATION OF MORAL LIBERTY
By Lysander Spooner (1875)
Vices are those acts by which a man harms himself or his property.
Crimes are those acts by which one man harms the person or property of another.
Vices are simply the errors which a man makes in his search after his own happiness. Unlike crimes, they imply no malice toward others, and no interference with their persons or property.
In vices, the very essence of crime — that is, the design to injure the person or property of another — is wanting.
It is a maxim of the law that there can be no crime without a criminal intent; that is, without the intent to invade the person or property of another. But no one ever practices a vice with any such criminal intent. He practices his vice for his own happiness solely, and not from any malice toward others.
Unless this clear distinction between vices and crimes be made and recognized by the laws, there can be on earth no such thing as individual right, liberty, or property — no such things as the right of one man to the control of his own person and property, and the corresponding and coequal rights of another man to the control of his own person and property.
For a government to declare a vice to be a crime, and to punish it as such, is an attempt to falsify the very nature of things. It is as absurd as it would be to declare truth to be falsehood, or falsehood truth.
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