A Springfield woman has been charged for her alleged role in the overdose death of a local man.
The Union County Grand Jury has indicted Amanda Stigall, 31, of Springfield, charging her with one count each of involuntary manslaughter and trafficking in drugs, two counts of corrupting another with drugs and three counts of trafficking in a fentanyl-related compound.
Earlier this year Stigall was indicted on drug trafficking charges and her boyfriend, James William Walden IV, was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Jarrod D. Spurlock.
Union County Prosecutor Dave Phillips said that through additional investigation, it was determined that Stigall was, “more involved in the drug trafficking that led to the death of Mr. Spurlock.”
He said that investigators are “always looking to make sure someone is properly charged on both ends.”
He said that investigators always want to make sure they have evidence to support allegations and charges as well as any evidence to indicate someone has been suspected or charged improperly.
“But on the other side, even after someone has been indicted, we are always looking to see if there is additional evidence that we can develop and tie additional, appropriate charges, especially when there is a death,” Phillips said. “We feel like every victim deserves justice, but especially in a case where someone has died.”
According to court documents, on March 28, first responders were called to an overdose death on Sycamore.
When they arrived at the scene, they found a man and a woman unconscious.
The man, Jarrod D. Spurlock, was pronounced dead.
Medics were able to revive the woman using Narcan. She was taken to the hospital.
Phillips said the woman was eventually able to tell investigators Spurlock “had visited one of Jarrod’s friends in Springfield” to get the drugs.
He said investigators were able to use text messages and other cell phone records to identify Walden as the “friend.”
“Both individuals (Walden and his girlfriend Stigall) are alleged to have been involved in setting up the sale of the fentanyl,” Phillips said, noting that once the pair was identified, additional search warrants were issued and executed.
If convicted on all charges, Stigall could face as many as 30 years in prison. Walden could face as many as 29 years in prison.
Also indicted was:
– Johnny N. Boggs, 33, of 11480 U.S. 36, lot 114. Boggs is charged with one count each of burglary, possessing criminal tools and petty theft.
According to court documents, on Aug. 25, Boggs allegedly went to another trailer in the park and used a tool to pry the door open.
“The homeowner believes he was there to steal drugs,” Phillips said.
He said the investigation was aided by security cameras outside and inside the home.
If convicted, Boggs could face more than nine years in prison.
– Brandon Kyle Andrews, 33, of Chapin, South Carolina. Andrews is charged with two counts of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and one count each of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, having weapons under disability and possessing a defaced firearm.
According to court documents, about 10:34 p.m., June 21, Andrews crashed his car on U.S. 33 in Jerome Township. A blood test allegedly indicated Andrews was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
When investigators looked inside Andrews’ car, they allegedly found a loaded handgun, with no serial number.
If convicted, Andrews could face more than eight years in prison.
– Adam Jay Warner, 33, of Bellefontaine. Warner is charged with one count each of domestic violence and aggravated menacing.
According to court documents, on Aug. 30, Warner and his live-in girlfriend were involved in an argument. The woman was laying on the bed, when, according to court documents, “Adam started freaking out, got mad and hit her on the right side of the head with an unknown object.”
Warner then allegedly threw things at the woman and used a lamp to hit her.
The victim provided police with text messages, allegedly sent to by Warner to a friend where he threatened to kill the woman.
The woman said she fears for her life.
While domestic violence is typically charged as a misdemeanor, Warner already has a domestic violence conviction for attacking the same woman so future allegations are being charged as felonies.
If convicted on all counts, Warner could face as many as 24 months behind bars.
– Riley James Millington, 23, of 575 Summer Tree Loop, Marysville. Millington is charged with one count each of theft, theft of credit cards and receiving stolen property.
Phillips said Millington had recently been released from rehab and had no place to live. The prosecutor said Millington was living with the victim, as he was friends with the victim’s son.
Court documents alleged that between July 14 and July 18, Millington allegedly stole credit cards as well as phones, computers and other electronics.
If convicted, Millington could face as many as 36 months in prison.
– Michael L. Payne, 59, of Columbus. Payne is charged with two counts of improperly handling firearms in a motor vehicle and one count each of operating a vehicle under the influence.
According to court documents, about 4:24 p.m., Aug. 24, Payne was pulled over for multiple lane violations. The deputy noted that Payne slurred his speech, had bloodshot eyes, was easily distracted, could not maintain balance and smelled like alcohol. The deputy also allegedly found an open can of beer and an open bottle of whisky along with several empty alcohol containers.
When police searched the car, they found a loaded handgun in the glove box.
If convicted on all counts, Payne could face as many as 24 months behind bars.