A Campbellsville man has been indicted for Attempted Murder after he fired shots at a police officer.
Adam Douglas Powell, 22, 506 Woodlawn, Campbellsville, Ky., was indicted on April 23, 2008, by the Taylor County Grand Jury for Attempted Murder and two counts of Wanton Endangerment First Degree. The indictments are the result of a domestic situation that escalated into a shooting incident on March 29, 2008, after Campbellsville Police responded to a 911 call.
According to Kentucky State Police, a caller contacted Campbellsville Police and advised that a domestic altercation was escalating and that a man with a gun was at the scene threatening violence. Once officers arrived they observed Powell inside the residence and when he stepped outside they advised him to drop his weapon. Powell refused to obey the order and pointed his weapon at Campbellsville Police Officer Jason Simpson and fired. Officer Simpson returned fire and hit Powell twice wounding him. Officer Simpson was not wounded in the exchange.
Powell was taken to Taylor Regional Hospital and later transferred to University of Louisville Hospital where he was treated for gunshot wounds and placed under arrest.
According to the indictments, Powell manifested extreme indifference to the value of human life and wantonly engaged in conduct that created a substantial danger of death or serious injury to Tiffany Bowen and officer Justin Phillips. The indictment charges that Powell attempted to murder officer Jason Simpson when he fired his weapon.
Powell was held on a $50,000 full cash bond.
The Taylor County Grand Jury also handed down indictments against Tia L. Watt, 29, 10172 New Columbia Road, Columbia, Ky., and Yolanda Sanchez, 31, 609 Cedar Street, Columbia, Kentucky. Watt was charged with Assault Third Degree, Wanton Endangerment First Degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking Over $300, and Fleeing or Evading Police First Degree. Sanchez was charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking Over $300 and Possession of Marijuana (less than eight ounces).
The indictments stem from an incident on March 25, 2008, at Green River Plaza when Campbellsville Police Officer Ben Riggs was called to investigate a shoplifting complaint. According to a Campbellsville Police Department press release officer Riggs was attempting to arrest Watt when she tried to flee the scene and struck officer Riggs with her vehicle knocking him to the ground. Watt was later stopped on KY 55 and arrested and lodged in the Marion County Detention Center.
The indictments charge that Watt and Sanchez unlawfully took control over property valued at more than $300 that belonged to another and that Watt manifested extreme indifference to the value of human life by wantonly engaging in conduct that created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury to three police officers. The indictment also alleges that Watt attempted to cause physical injury to officer Ben Riggs.
Watt and Sanchez were both held on a $20,000, 10 percent cash bond.
Anthony J. McMahan, 50, 7812 Saloma Road, Campbellsville, Ky., was indicted on three counts of Assault in the First Degree, one count of Wanton Endangerment First Degree, and one count of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence (first offense).
According to the indictments, on March 21, 2008, McMahan exhibited extreme indifference to the value of human life by wantonly engaging in conduct that created a grave risk of death to another and caused injury to three people. The indictments also alleges that McMahan was found to be operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impaired his driving ability.
McMahan was held on a $50,000 full cash bond.
Leslie James Whitehead, 28, 2699 Montgomery Mill Road, Greensburg, Ky., was indicted on a charge of Receiving Stolen Property Valued at $300 or more.
According to the indictment, on Oct. 11, 2007, McMahan received, retained, or disposed of property valued over $300 that belonged to another and that he did so knowing the property had been stolen.
McMahan was held on a 100 percent $15,000 cash bond.
Shawna Spurling, 35, 2120 Spurlington Road, Campbellsville, Ky, was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance First Degree, Public Intoxication, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (first offense).
According to the indictment, on March 2, 2008, Spurling was found to be knowingly and unlawfully in possession of cocaine and that she appeared in public under the influence of a controlled substance. Spurling is also charged with being in possession of drug paraphernalia.
Spurling was held on a $10,000, 10 percent cash bond.
Dwayne “Blue” Smith, 46, 608 Birdwood Avenue, Campbellsville, Ky., was indicted for Possession of a Controlled Substance First Degree (cocaine) Second or Subsequent Offense and Persistent Felony Offender First Degree.
According to the indictment, on March 25, 2008, Smith knowingly and unlawfully possessed cocaine and that this was his second or subsequent offense. Smith is also accused of having been convicted of two or more felonies since his 18th birthday.
Smith was held on a $25,000 cash bond.
Michelle Andrea Routin, 34, 40 Creason Lane, Greensburg, Ky., was indicted and charged with Theft by Deception over $300. According to the indictment Routin obtained property between August and November 2007 by issuing checks totaling more than $300 to various businesses knowing the checks would not be honored.
Roution was held on a $10,000, 10 percent cash bond.
Natosha A. Hays, 28, 309 Boldrick Avenue, Lebanon, Ky., was indicted for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument in the Second Degree.
According to the Grand Jury indictment, on March 3, 2008, Hays knowingly used six forged checks to defraud or deceive another.
Hays was held on a $1,000 cash bond.
An indictment is a legal accusation and does not imply guilt or innocence. All persons are presumed inncocent until proven guilty in a court of law.