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Knox County Grand Jury

MOUNT VERNON — A Knox County grand jury handed down seven indictments during its latest session on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023.

Chad R. Taylor, of Mount Vernon, aggravated murder, unclassified felony. Click here to get up-to-date on this case.

Eric Azbell, engaging in a pattern of corrupt activity, first-degree felony, aggravated possession of drugs, first-degree felony; possession of cocaine, first-degree felony; three aggravated trafficking in drugs counts, all second-degree felonies; three forfeiture specifications, all felonies.

Molly Johnson, Mount Vernon, theft, fifth-degree felony.

Jocelyn Estevez, Pickerington, possession of a fentanyl-related compound, fifth-degree felony.

Christopher Mellon, Mount Vernon, obstructing justice, fifth-degree felony.

Brenden Moore, Fredericktown, aggravated possession of drugs, fifth-degree felony; possessing drug abuse instruments, second-degree misdemeanor.

Michael Kusi, Grove City, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first-degree misdemeanor; improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle, fifth-degree felony; forefeiture specification as to count two, a felony.