Grand jury has 12 indictments

Twelve people were indicted Friday by the Warren County grand jury.

Included in the tribunal?s indictments:

David Driver was indicted on the charge of aggravated assault for allegedly hitting a man in the head with a beer bottle during a domestic incident.

James Paul Hill was indicted on charges of vandalism and theft for his alleged part in the break-in of Caney Fork Electric where several hundred dollars worth of copper was stolen.

Jerry Lynn Hillis was indicted on charges of especially aggravated burglary and theft for allegedly fighting with a business owner after he was caught trying to break into the victim?s business. Both men ended up being injured in the fight, with Hillis knocked cold by the business owner.

Matthew Lawson was indicted on charges of theft and forgery for allegedly passing stolen checks belonging to a church in Smithville.

Ronnie Blevins Sr. was indicted on the charge of sale of cocaine for allegedly being caught during an undercover drug buying operation earlier this year.

Paul McGee was indicted on charges of theft and evading arrest in a chase which lawmen say McGee nearly ran over a pedestrian when he put his vehicle into reverse through a parking lot while trying to avoid capture.

Lawrence D. Ralph was indicted on the charge of manufacture of marijuana for some small marijuana plants found growing near a friend?s house. He reportedly claimed ownership of the plants.

Joseph Bratcher was indicted on the charge of possession of marijuana.

Timothy Johnson was indicted on charges of seventh-offense driving on a revoked license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

David C. Lorentzen was indicted on charges of DUI and driving on a suspended license.

Fillimon Martinez was indicted on charges of second-offense DUI and driving on a revoked license.

Jordan Ralph and Jeffery Smith were given no-true bills on their respective charges, meaning they were not indicted.