By Abigail Roberts
A Lincoln County man has been indicted by a grand jury for a stabbing incident that occurred in March.
Mark Anthony Isaiah Sanders, 21, of Mt. Vernon, was indicted on Oct. 13 by a Lincoln County grand jury on three counts of assault – domestic violence.
According to the arrest citation, LCSO Deputies were called to Old South Fork Road on March 17 for a report of a stabbing and an unresponsive male.
When deputies arrived, Sanders had fled the scene.
The preliminary investigation indicated that both Sanders and his step-father, Gilbert Graham, had been drinking and for unknown reasons became engaged in a physical altercation.
According to two other victims, Sanders struck Graham multiple times with a deer antler lamp and then “stomped on his head multiple times.”
“Graham suffered multiple injuries to his head to include lacerations and closed head injury (brain bleed),” the citation states. While trying to stop the fight, a female was knocked to the ground and believed to have broken her foot.
Another victim who tried to stop the altercation was stabbed in the thigh.
A knife was recovered from the scene.
Sanders was located and taken into custody. He allegedly told deputies he did hit Graham but stated that he blacked out and didn’t remember anything.
“He admitted the knife was his, however, didn’t remember stabbing his brother,” the citation states.
His brother, who was stabbed in the thigh, required stitches and the step-father required life support and was transported to the University of Kentucky Medical Center for intensive care.
Chief Deputy Michael Mullins testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Sanders’ bond was set at $25,000 with no contacts with the victims.
The following people were also indicted by a Lincoln County grand jury on Oct. 13:
Casey D. Simpson, 40, of Crab Orchard: one count of wanton endangerment for allegedly pointing a shotgun in the direction of Amy Caldwell on Sept. 25. Bond was set at $10,000. Simpson is to have no contact with Amy Caldwell. Chief Deputy Michael Mullins testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Thomas J. Robinson, 41, of Danville: one count of possession of a controlled substance (over 2 grams of methamphetamine) on May 2. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office. Bond was set at $5,000.
Casey L. Wilson, 34, of Hustonville: one count of burglary for allegedly entering or remaining unlawfully in a dwelling home of Otis Herring with intent to commit a crime and while effecting entry or while in the building or in the immediate flight therefrom was armed with a firearm on Aug. 20; one count of theft by unlawful taking for allegedly taking firearm belonging to Otis Herring; one count of theft by unlawful taking for taking property belonging to Otis Herring of a value of under $500; and one count of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Bond was set at $25,000. Wilson is to have no contact with Otis Herring. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
William S. Sizemore, 46, of Waynesburg: one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) on July 17 and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,000. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Johnny W. Denny, 63, of Crab Orchard: one count of possession of a controlled substance (over 2 grams of methamphetamine) on May 23; one count of possession of drug paraphernalia; and one count of tampering with physical evidence. Bond was set at $7,500. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Terrance L. Gray, 33, of Danville: one count of possession of a controlled substance (cocaine) on March 19. Bond was set at $5,000. Chief Deputy Michael Mullins testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Kevin E. Shackleford Jr., 37, of Crab Orchard: one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) on June 25. Bond was set at $5,000. Chief Deputy Michael Mullins testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Harlan P. Bivins, 45, of Russell Springs: one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) on July 27; one count of posession of a controlled substance (fentanyl); one count of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon; and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $20,000. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Eric E. Hartness, 37, of McKinney: one count of theft by unlawful taking on Sept. 8 for allegedly taking property belonging to Eugene Hartness of a value of over $1,000 and one count of tampering with physical evidence. Bond was set at $10,000. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Trevor A. Boyd, 22, of Bradfordsville: one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) on Nov. 5, 2024. Bond was set at $5,000. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Kerry S. Naylor, 45, of Danville: one count of wanton endangerment for allegedlyb operating a motor vehicle in a manner which created a substantial danger of death or serious physical injury on Deputy Ron Luster on Feb. 16; one count of fleeing or evading police; and one count of speeding. Bond was set at $10,000. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Brandon S. Biggs, 45, of Stanford: one count of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) on Feb. 7 and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia. Bond was set at $5,000. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
Brandon S. Biggs, 45 of Stanford: one count of fleeing or evading police on May 15; one count of speeding; one count of operating motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; one count of failure to maintain vehicle insurance; one count of no/expired registration plates; and one count of resisting arrest. Bond was set at $10,000. Deputy Ron Luster testified for the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office.
