A grand jury sitting in Barbour County handed up six indictments Monday. Felony charges include sexual assault, embezzlement and breaking and entering, among others.
Justin E. Mayle, of 601 Maple Ave., Philippi, was charged with second-degree sexual assault, a felony. According to the indictment, Mayle is accused of unlawfully engaging in sexual intercourse with a male victim while the victim was physically helpless on Dec. 21, 2008.
Bryant M. Cummings, of Route 53, Box 223, Coalton, and Shawn M. Lindsay of Beverly were both charged with one count each of breaking and entering and conspiracy.
According to the indictments, the men are accused of breaking into a building owned by Max Chevalier on Jan. 28.
Garrett J. Summerfield, of Route 1, Box 218-2, Philippi, was charged with one count of breaking and entering, a felony. According to the indictment, Summerfield is accused of breaking into a building owned by McVickers Salvage on May 4.
Richard W. Koehlerschmidt, of Route 3, Box 192-A, Philippi, was charged with two counts of failure to register change of sex offender information, a felony. According to the indictment, Koehlerschmidt failed to provide a change in information according to the Sex Offender Registration Act on May 22 and Aug. 30.
Dianna L. Zajic, of 403 Maple Ave., Philippi, was charged with one count of embezzlement, a felony. According to the indictment, Zajic is accused of stealing money from a joint account with Norma L. McCoy that was supposed to be used solely for the purpose of paying McCoy's bills.
Barbour County Prosecuting Attorney E. Lynn Phillips made the presentments to Barbour County Circuit Judge Alan D. Moats. Arraignments are scheduled for 9 a.m. Wednesday at the Barbour County Courthouse. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
