November 29, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A Dowelltown man was indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury Monday for his alleged involvement in thefts of several utility trailers, a canoe, a kayak, and cash last year.
20 year old Colten Gene Young is indicted for six counts of theft over $1,000 and two counts of theft over $2,500. There were a total of eight victims including a church and a business.
The indictments allege that Young stole a trailer on March 1, 2017, May 15, 2017 (2 trailers), June 1, 2017, July 14, 2017 (2 trailers, canoe, and kayak), July 30, 2017. He also allegedly stole cash from an individual on May 15, 2017.
Young will soon make an appearance in criminal court for arraignment.
Others indicted by the Grand Jury Monday are:
Joshua Joel Bain: domestic assault (2 counts)
Lynn Jay Jones: DUI; 7th offense of driving on a revoked license; violation of financial responsibility; and violation of the light law
Frank Ervin Morris: 2nd offense of driving under the influence; open container; and DUI per se
Jeffrey Alan Puckett: DUI; speeding; and DUI per se
Wesley Paul Scott: possession with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams methamphetamine, a schedule II drug; simple possession of a schedule VI drug; a 2nd offense of driving on a revoked license; and resisting arrest.
David Braxton White: vandalism under $1,000.