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The following individuals were indicted during the January Term 2026 of the Union County Grand Jury, which met last week:
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Alfredo Cailao Ginaga, two counts obstruction of an officer.
Travis Ray Cantrell, possession of methamphetamine.
Robyn Bell Dowling, two counts driving under the influence; driving while license revoked; open container; improper U-turn.
Alfredo Recinos Perez, driving without a license; failure to maintain lane.
Jacob Taylor Bailey, possession of methamphetamine; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
David Lee Reid, exploitation and intimidation of disabled adult, elder person or resident; simple battery, Family Violence.
Charles Alton Bennett, aggravated battery; aggravated assault.
Daniel Evans Rogers, exploitation and intimidation of disabled adult, elder person or resident; battery, Family Violence.
Benjamin Tyler Duncan, aka Dunan, Benjamin Tyler, possession of methamphetamine; crossing the guard lines with drugs; two counts giving false information to a law enforcement officer; violation of the game and fish code; hunting without a valid license; hunting without a big game license; violation of recording and reporting requirements for game animals and birds.
Christopher Cord Cothren, theft by taking; terroristic threats; two counts obstruction of an officer.
Alton Chandler Dempsey, aggravated assault; simple battery, Family Violence; battery, Family Violence.
Coleton Shane Marlow, theft by receiving stolen property; possession of marijuana, less than an ounce; possession of drug-related objects; burglary in the second degree; theft by taking.
Phillip Baxter, theft by bringing stolen property into state.
Derrik Brian Gavin, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute; possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; possession of drug-related objects; failure to maintain brake lights in good working condition; driving while license suspended; failure to wear seat safety belt; possession of illegal weapon.
James Michael Gooch, driving while license suspended; tag light violation.
Jackson Lane Carpenter, false imprisonment; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; simple battery, Family Violence; battery, Family Violence; hindering emergency telephone call.
Timmy Gerald Hollis, aggravated battery, Family Violence; aggravated assault; battery, Family Violence.
Michael Andrew Moore, criminal damage to property in the second degree; two counts obstruction of an officer; terroristic threats; disorderly conduct.
Maida Anneli Eaton, crossing the guard lines with drugs; possession of methamphetamine; two counts possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony; two counts possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Tommy Christopher Gibson, two counts possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; driving under the influence (less safe) (combined influence); driving under the influence (less safe) (drugs); driving under the influence (controlled substance); driving on wrong side of roadway; open container; failure to maintain lane; two counts possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.
Ashley Marie Brown, driving under the influence; driving under the influence (per se); driving under the influence (less safe) (alcohol); failure to maintain lane.
Derrick Allan Schmidt, three counts fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; reckless driving; driving while license suspended; two counts improper passing; driving on wrong side of roadway; two counts speeding; failure to stop at stop sign; improper display of license plates.
Austin Wayne Woody, child molestation; two counts sexual battery against a child under 16; furnishing alcohol to a minor.
Billy Ray Atkinson, two counts obstruction of an officer; driving under the influence (less safe) (alcohol); failure to maintain lane; failure to wear seat safety belt.
Ashley Troy Brown, aka Ashley Brown, aka Ashley T. Brown, fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer; reckless driving; failure to maintain lane.
Angela Kay Palmer, possession of methamphetamine; crossing the guard lines with drugs; giving false information to a law enforcement officer.
Kyle Delton Sanders, possession of prohibited items by inmates.
Christopher Shane Olson, cruelty to children in the first degree.
Craig Steven Moore, two counts terroristic threats.
The above individuals have been charged only and are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law.
