Carroll County Grand Jury Indictments

The Carroll County Grand Jury returned a series of indictments during its September 2025 term, charging several individuals with crimes ranging from assault and harassment to drug offenses and sexual crimes.

Assault and Coercion Cases

Jordan P. Hughes was indicted on a single count of assault. Prosecutors allege that on October 10, 2024, Hughes intentionally caused bodily injury to inmate Johnathan Pierpoint. The charge is classified as a Class A misdemeanor.

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Terry Thomas Brown was indicted on a charge of coercion of a witness. Prosecutors allege that on July 7, 2025, Brown attempted to influence prospective witness Becky Hampton to withhold truthful testimony or information in connection with an investigation into theft of property and falsifying or forging title documents.

Gerald Lee Luther was indicted on nine counts in connection with incidents involving Whitney Larkins. Prosecutors allege that on June 2, 2025, Luther struck Larkins with a knife, causing serious bodily injury and cutting her above the eye. He faces two counts of aggravated assault, a Class C felony, and one count of domestic assault. The indictment also includes six counts of violating a no contact order issued earlier that month, with prosecutors alleging Luther continued to contact Larkins between June 6 and June 10, 2025, despite a judge’s order prohibiting communication. In addition, Luther was indicted for coercion of a witness, with prosecutors alleging he attempted to influence Larkins to testify falsely or withhold information in the assault case.

Ryan Scott White was indicted on multiple charges following a months-long period between October 2024 and June 2025. Prosecutors allege that White knowingly neglected Linda Boswell Gonzales, an elderly or vulnerable adult, resulting in serious bodily injury. He faces two counts of aggravated neglect of an elderly or vulnerable adult, one a Class B felony and the other a Class C felony. In addition, White was indicted on two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, both Class E felonies, after allegedly failing to provide food or water to dogs in his care.

Robert Lee Plunkett was indicted in Decatur County on one count of aggravated assault. The indictment alleges that on August 15, 2025, Plunkett used an automobile in a manner that caused Tina Mann to reasonably fear imminent bodily injury, constituting the use or display of a deadly weapon under Tennessee law.

Domestic and Sexual Offenses

Dalton Scott Allen was indicted on charges of aggravated assault, domestic assault, and interference with emergency calls. Prosecutors allege that on April 26, 2025, Allen assaulted his girlfriend, Anna Townsend, by strangulation, causing impeded breathing, and inflicted bodily injury. He is further accused of preventing her from placing a 911 call by taking her phone during the incident.

Justin Daniel Bryan was indicted on charges of aggravated rape, aggravated assault, and domestic assault. Prosecutors allege that on June 17, 2025, Bryan used force and a weapon to commit aggravated rape. He is also accused of threatening his victim with a handgun, causing her to fear imminent injury, and of causing bodily injury to her in a domestic incident.

Jeffrey Lee Dalzell was indicted on charges of rape of a child, continuous sexual abuse of a child, rape, statutory rape by an authority figure, and incest. Prosecutors allege the crimes took place over several years between 2021 and early 2025, involving the same victim.

Harold Edward Smothers was indicted on one count of sexual activity with an animal, a Class E felony. The indictment alleges that on July 7, 2025, Smothers engaged in sexual activity with a canine in Carroll County.

Drug and Weapon Charges

Cody Allen Campbell was indicted on charges of theft and drug paraphernalia. Prosecutors allege that on April 23, 2025, Campbell stole property valued between $2,500 and $10,000, including a 12-gauge shotgun, electronics, jewelry, and household goods belonging to Mason and Rebecca Cooper. He was also charged with unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after investigators found a glass pipe with residue.

Angelo Reece Edwards was indicted on four counts following an August 8, 2025 incident. Prosecutors allege Edwards possessed 26 grams or more of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, a Class B felony. He was also indicted for possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony after authorities reported finding a Smith and Wesson SD40 pistol. Additional charges include possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor, and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after investigators found digital scales, pipes with residue, and homemade concealment containers.

Corri Arnell Fuller was indicted on seven counts stemming from a July 21, 2025 incident. Prosecutors allege Fuller possessed more than half a gram of cocaine with intent to deliver, a Class B felony, along with clonazepam pills and marijuana packaged for delivery. The indictment also includes three counts of unlawful possession of a weapon after authorities reported Fuller had an AR-15 rifle, a .44 caliber revolver, and a .380 caliber pistol despite prior felony drug convictions in Madison County. Additionally, Fuller was indicted for unlawful drug paraphernalia after investigators found digital scales and packing material.

Dwayne Patrick Jones was indicted on four counts tied to incidents in March 2025. Prosecutors allege Jones sent repeated fax messages to Gary Simmons Lease-Sales on March 5 and March 6, communications intended to annoy, offend, alarm, or frighten, resulting in two counts of harassment. Jones was also indicted for possession of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, and for unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia after authorities reported finding a credit card and hollow pen body with methamphetamine residue.

Johnathan Lee Pierpoint was indicted on four counts stemming from an October 9, 2024 incident. The indictment charges him with unlawful possession of a weapon, a Class A misdemeanor, after allegedly possessing a Glock pistol despite a prior domestic assault conviction. He was also indicted for possession of marijuana and THC wax, both Schedule VI substances, and for unlawful drug paraphernalia, with items including bongs, a grinder, rolling papers, and scales. In addition, Pierpoint faces a charge of resisting arrest, a Class B misdemeanor, after allegedly ignoring commands from a Carroll County Sheriff’s Office agent during the encounter.

Ashley Marie Ward was indicted on two counts following an incident on December 11, 2024. Prosecutors allege that Ward fled from Corporal Chance Townes of the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office while driving on Harts Mill Bridge Road after receiving a signal to stop, resulting in a charge of evading arrest, a Class E felony. Ward was also charged with possession of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance, a Class A misdemeanor.

DUI and Traffic Offenses

Kevin James Luther was indicted on two charges following an incident on October 25, 2024, in Carroll County. Prosecutors allege that Luther drove on Highway 77 while under the influence of marijuana or another controlled substance, constituting his third offense for driving under the influence. Records show prior DUI convictions in Henry County in 2022 and Hamilton County in 2019. In addition, Luther was indicted for violation of the implied consent law after allegedly refusing to submit to a breath or blood test when requested by a state trooper.

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Carroll County Grand Jury Indictments

Carroll County General Sessions Court – Sept. 10, 2025

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