The Christian County Grand Jury handed down a series of indictments on Friday, charging several individuals with crimes ranging from wanton endangerment and burglary to robbery.
A true bill was returned on Jordan Houchens, of Hopkinsville, on charges of using restricted ammunition during a felony with a shot fired, receiving a stolen firearm, tampering with physical evidence, first-degree wanton endangerment, and two counts of first-degree criminal mischief.
Houchens is accused of firing a shot into a residence on North Fowler Avenue in April following a dispute with a neighbor. According to Hopkinsville Police, the bullet struck the neighbor’s front door, and the firearm used had previousy been reported as stolen. Police said no injuries were reported in the incident.
Separate indictments were returned against Erica Jones and Antwan Teal, who both face charges of second-degree burglary. Jones was also indicted on additional counts of first-degree promoting contraband, possession of burglary tools, and possession of marijuana.
The duo was arrested by Hopkinsville Police in May after officers responded to a burglary in progress on Sharpe Street that was captured on a surveillance camera. Police said Jones and Teal, along with a child, were found inside the home. Jones was also reportedly found in possession of two bags of marijuana.
A true bill was returned on Redric Whitfield, of Hopkinsville, on charges of second-degree burglary and harassing communications.
Whitfield is accused of entering his ex-girlfriend’s residence on Butler Road in May following an argument over text messages. Hopkinsville Police said Whitfield also threatened to physically harm her until cops arrived.
Michael Montgomery, of Hopkinsville, was indicted on a single count of second-degree robbery from an incident in May.
Montgomery was arrested by Hopkinsville Police when officers responded to an active burglary on West 7th Street and found him leaving the apartment with a television.
Roman Abate of Oak Grove was indicted on one count of second-degree robbery after Hopkinsville Police said he took a purse from an individual on West 7th Street in May.
