Hickman County, TN — Recent indictments have emerged from the Hickman County Grand Jury, highlighting several cases of criminal offenses last month, including multiple felony violations of the sex offender registry law.
Among the individuals charged, Robert L. Kincaid faces serious accusations. He allegedly breached the sex offender registry law as well as violated his community supervision. These violations, which are considered felonies, reportedly occurred on June 12, 2024.
John William Gilliam’s case marks a severe instance of repeat offenses, with 22 counts of violating the sex offender registry law documented from March 2019 to June 2024. Each count stands as a felony, underlining the ongoing nature of his legal breaches.
Kenneth Ray Sexton has been indicted twice, both for felonies, in relation to similar charges. His indictments cover actions on January 15 and February 22, 2022, and further instances spanning from June 2023 to February 2024. These repeated offenses highlight potential challenges in monitoring sex offenders effectively.
Also brought before the grand jury was Don M. England, accused of two felony counts of violating the sex offender registry law in late 2024, specifically on August 31 and September 30.
Donald Wayne Young rounds out the felony indictments with a charge from an incident dating back to October 6, 2021, where he too allegedly failed to comply with the sex offender registry laws.
In the realm of misdemeanors, several others face serious allegations that could lead to significant jail time. Joseph A. Heflin has been charged with domestic assault following an incident involving Kathy Cutshaw on May 13, 2024.
Dalton Patrick Polinski faces charges for his third offense of driving under the influence, coupled with driving while his license was suspended and the use of a hand-held device during the incident on May 5, 2023.
Justin Van Alley’s charges include driving while his license was suspended, the unlawful use of a registration tag, and violations of vehicle registration and financial responsibility laws.
Austin Peden was indicted for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, along with violating the financial responsibility law and driving with expired registration, all occurring on August 12, 2024.
Harold Ray Mitchell’s indictment involves the possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia from an incident on February 7, 2024.
Lastly, Edward Andrew Pratt faces charges for driving while his license was revoked, illegally using an off-road vehicle on a highway, and violations related to registration display, light, and helmet laws recorded on September 26, 2024.
These indictments underscore ongoing law enforcement efforts to address a range of criminal behaviors in Hickman County, reflecting both immediate and longer-term challenges in upholding law and order.
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