Jackson County, W.Va. — The Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has announced the results of a Grand Jury session convened for the June 2025 Term of Circuit Court, revealing indictments against 33 individuals on various charges. A total of 25 indictments were issued, marking a significant development in local law enforcement efforts.
Among those indicted is Dwayne White Jr., age 26, who faces four felony charges of identity theft. The Grand Jury also indicted several individuals on embezzlement and fraud charges, including 47-year-old Denise Toler, who is charged with two counts of embezzlement and two counts of computer fraud.
In child welfare cases, Claire Riley, 24, received multiple indictments that include four counts of child concealment and two counts of child neglect, which could lead to severe penalties given the potential risk to child safety. Her co-defendant, Laci Gordon, 37, also faces similar child concealment charges along with a conspiracy charge.
Authorities indicted several young adults on serious crimes involving theft and property destruction. Tresten Williams, 20, and his co-defendant William McCommon, 21, each face multiple charges, including breaking and entering, grand larceny, and conspiracy.
The indictments also include charges related to firearms offenses. Philip Knicely, 36, faces serious allegations as a prohibited person in possession of a concealed firearm, while 18-year-old Joseph Juzkiw and others grapple with theft-related charges that stem from breaking and entering incidents.
Several individuals are facing charges connected to domestic violence and child abuse. Kelly Meadows, 33, and Buck Barker, 63, were indicted for fleeing with reckless indifference. In relation to domestic issues, Harley Shostak, 30, was indicted for child abuse resulting in bodily injury, alongside charges for domestic battery.
Drug offenses were also prevalent in this round of indictments, with 36-year-old Donald Fisher facing multiple felony charges related to methamphetamine, including possession with intent to deliver and conspiracy. Similarly, Amanda Adkins, 45, was indicted on drug charges, pointing to ongoing problems with substance abuse in the region.
Other cases highlight serious sexual offenses, such as those facing Brant Chafins, 20, who stands accused of multiple counts of sexual assault. The Grand Jury also returned indictments for threats of terrorism against Ross Cataffo, 51, indicating a broad range of criminal activities addressed during this term.
It is important to note that while these indictments have been issued, the individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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