Brummett, Sexton indicted by federal grand jury

Two Wayne County men have been arrested on drug related charges as a result of federal grand jury indictments. Clint Brummett and Ronald Gordon Sexton were arrested Tuesday, June 24 on federal drug charges, according to Sheriff James Lynn Hill.

The arrests were effected without incident by agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, who were assisted by agents of the U.S. Forest Service, the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force, and deputies of the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department.

Sexton and Brummett were both charged with possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Since the arrests were made on June 24, Sexton and Brummett have made two appearances in federal court. At an arraignment on Wednesday, June 25, the judge granted a request that the two remain in custody until a detention hearing could be held.

Sexton and Brummett appeared in federal court again on Friday, June 27 for a hearing. Both were remanded back into the custody of the U.S. Marshalls, since no bond had been set.

Closings for July 4 holiday

The Wayne County Courthouse will be closed Friday and Saturday, July 4-5 for the Fourth of July holiday. Also, all offices in City Hall will be closed on Friday, July 4.

Early newspaper deadlines

The Wayne County Outlook will be closed Friday, July 4 for the holiday. Some deadlines for the July 9 issue will change because of the holiday. Any news copy or photographs that appear in the B section of the newspaper must be submitted by Thursday, July 3 at noon.

Regular classified advertising for the July 9 edition must also be submitted by noon on Thursday. Color advertising must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2.

The newspaper office will be open Monday, July 7 and will observe regular deadlines for last minute classified ads, display advertising, and items that appear in the A section of the newspaper.

Historical Museum to be open Friday and Saturday

The Wayne County Historical Museum plans to be open on Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. The public is invited to come by and observe all the progress which has been made to the museum. The gift shop will be open and some displays may be available.

Garner charged with trafficking in controlled substance first degree

A Wayne County man has been arrested on a sealed indictment, according to the Monticello Police Department. Chris M. Garner, 27, Monticello, was charged with two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance first degree on June 26.

The sealed indictment against Garner was returned during a recent session of the Wayne County Grand Jury.

He was lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center with bond set at $10,000 cash or $20,000 property.

National Guard will be honored at fair on Friday

The Wayne County Fair Board will honor the local National Guard Unit on Friday, July 4. Fair officials ask that all members of the unit attend the fair on Friday night, where they will receive an award.

National Guard members will be admitted to the fair free on July 4 with their military identification.

Marijuana plants seized

On Monday, June 23, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and the Lake Cumberland Area Drug Task Force seized 35 cultivated marijuana plants on Hwy. 200 in Wayne County.

The seizure came as a result of a joint investigation. The investigation is continuing, and will be presented to the Wayne County Grand Jury.

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