Frederick, Md. – In a recent wave of judicial actions, a Frederick County Grand Jury returned seven indictories on Friday, illuminating several serious criminal accusations ranging from drug-related offenses to domestic violence and child abuse within the county.
Among the indicted is Tevis Denver Findlater, 27, of Silver Spring. Charged with multiple offenses, Findlater faces two counts of first-degree assault, four counts of second-degree assault, and malicious destruction of property. Additionally, he is accused of both possessing and intending to distribute cocaine alongside allegations of violating release conditions on multiple occasions earlier this year. These alleged incidents took place across various dates including February 13, March 31, and from April 1 to April 5.
The most severe of these accusations stemmed from a domestic disturbance reported on March 31, where Frederick Police officers discovered a woman in a West Patrick Street home suffering from severe injuries including a large forehead contusion and a broken back, leading to her immediate hospitalization at Frederick Health Hospital.
During their investigation, authorities recovered 30 grams of cocaine from Findlater and noted evidence pointing to intentions of drug distribution, leading to his arrest.
Other indictories include David Graham Horvath, 50, accused of second-degree child abuse and assault, as well as William None Palmer, 58, also charged with similar child abuse and assault offenses. Shan Edward Oney, 42, faces charges for assault, drug possession, and intent to distribute, while Scott Derrick Wallace, 43, has been indicted on charges of child abuse, assault, and reckless endangerment. Lastly, Brandon Marquis Wills, 30, is charged with robbery, assault, and attempted theft.
These strings of indictments all signal the cases’ escalations to the Circuit Court, where trial dates will be set, moving each defendant a step closer to facing their allegations in court.
It’s significant to note that an indictment represents merely an accusation and does not imply guilt. As these cases progress, each defendant retains the right to a fair trial where they are considered innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Frederick County State’s Attorney’s Office has highlighted the role of these legal procedures in maintaining justice and order in the community but also stresses the foundational legal principle that every indicted individual remains innocent until proven otherwise.
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