Executive Summary
- The DeKalb County Grand Jury indicted nine individuals, including two named in sealed indictments.
- Serious charges include possession of methamphetamine and cocaine for resale, aggravated assault, and sexual exploitation of a minor.
- A “no true bill” was returned for one individual accused of aggravated assault, ending that specific prosecution.
- Arraignments for the indicted defendants are scheduled for March 10.
The DeKalb County Grand Jury returned indictments against nine individuals on Tuesday, initiating criminal proceedings for alleged offenses ranging from drug trafficking to sexual exploitation of a minor. According to court records released following the session, the new term of the Grand Jury reviewed evidence presented by prosecutors before handing down the true bills.
Among those named in the indictments is Marla Adele Turner, who faces charges of possession of a Schedule II drug (cocaine) with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams, as well as possession of a Schedule II drug (methamphetamine) with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams. Billie Jo Morris was also indicted on narcotics charges, specifically possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The Grand Jury also addressed crimes against persons and public safety. Samuel Wade Walker was indicted on a charge of aggravated assault, while Christopher Edward Williams faces a charge of sexual exploitation of a minor. Additionally, Mickael Flyn Mosley was indicted on two counts of violating the sexual offender registry. Other indictments included Michelle Lee Gurley for indecent exposure and criminal trespass, and Troy Lee Jernigan for boating under the influence.
Court officials noted that two of the nine indictments remain sealed and the names of those defendants cannot be released until they are taken into custody. In a separate finding, the Grand Jury returned a “no true bill” in the case of Robin Edward Pack, who had been charged with aggravated assault, effectively declining to prosecute the case based on the evidence presented.
It is important to note that an indictment is merely a formal accusation, and all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Procedural Next Steps
Following these indictments, the judicial process moves to the arraignment phase, which court officials have scheduled for March 10. During arraignment, the defendants will be formally read the charges against them and will enter a plea. The return of a “no true bill” in the case against Mr. Pack highlights the Grand Jury’s role as a screening body, tasked not with determining guilt, but with assessing whether sufficient probable cause exists to warrant a trial.
