It is important to note that an indictment is a formal charge and should not be considered a evidence of guilt and that all persons charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

The following people were indicted for the criminal offense and range of punishment indicated:

Name   Offense/Date  Range of Punishment

Shguit, Jeremy Wayne - Sexual Assault of a Child - Second Degree Felony, 2 Years-20 Years + $10,000 fine

Carter, Creta - Theft $150,000 or more but less than $300,000, 09/29/2021, 5-99 Years or Life + $10,000 fine

Chase, David - Theft $150,000 or more but less than $300,000, 09/29/2021, 5-99 Years or Life + $10,000 fine

Lackey, Dean - Theft $150,000 or more but less than $300,000, 09/29/2021, 5-99 Years or Life + $10,000 fine

Rigler, Michael - Theft $150,000 or more but less than $300,000, 09/29/2021, 5-99 Years or Life + $10,000 fine

Self, Allen - Theft $150,000 or more but less than $300,000, 09/29/2021, 5-99 Years or Life + $10,000 fine

Stimmel, Anne - Theft $150,000 or more but less than $300,000, 09/29/2021, 5-99 Years or Life + $10,000 fine

The law enforcement agencies filing cases were as follows:

Fannin County Sheriff's Office       -    One case

Criminal District Attorney's Office   -    6 cases

A new grand jury for the January-June 2025 term was impaneled and sworn in by Judge Laurine Blake of the 336th Judicial District Court on Friday, December 20, 2024. Their first meeting will be January 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m.