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Twenty-four people were indicted by the July session of the DeKalb County grand jury.

Included in indictments handed down by the tribunal:

James Dean Wolfe was indicted on charges of aggravated assault, reckless endangerment, evading arrest, speeding, and fourth-offense driving on a revoked license.

Andrew Payton West was indicted on the charge of assault.

Michael Alex Ponder was indicted on charges of possession with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams of methamphetamine, possession of a handgun while under the influence, DUI, violation of the implied consent law, and simple possession of a schedule III drug.

Samer Walid Abdalla was indicted for possession with intent to sell/deliver a schedule II drug (Fentanyl), unlawful possession of a weapon, assault and aggravated assault.

Christopher Allen Scruggs was indicted for possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams, possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule IV drug (Clonazepam), possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of a prohibited weapon.

Amy Jeanette Lawson was indicted for introduction of contraband into a penal institution.

Michael Brandon Colwell was indicted for introduction of a controlled substance into a penal institution, DUI, driving on a revoked license, evading arrest, and theft over $2,500, and DUI.

Melody Ann Bandy was indicted for theft over $10,000.

John William Cline was indicted for theft over $2,500

Melissa Faye Murphy and Michaela Lynn Murphy were indicted for theft over $1,000.

Jason Douglas Stembridge was indicted for theft under $1,000.

Calen Cory Cole was indicted for driving on a suspended license and failure to maintain lane.

Terry Wayne Knowles was indicted for driving on a revoked license (7th offense).

James David Linder was indicted for driving on a revoked license.

Crystal Lachelle (Thompson) Murphy was indicted for driving on a suspended license and violation of financial responsibility.

William Sterling Popejoy, Jr., was indicted for driving under the influence (2nd offense).

Julian Guerrero Soto was indicted for driving on a revoked license (2nd offense), violation of financial responsibility, and violation of the stop sign law.

Brian Alan Young was indicted for driving on a revoked license (3rd offense).
Jason Lee Whitefield was indicted for DUI.