Bollinger County residents indicted

Thomas Eldridge and Karen Eide, both of Marble Hill, and Robert Davault of Glen Allen were indicted by a federal grand jury Jan. 9 and placed in federal custody in relation to investigations conducted by Bollinger County Sheriff's Office, according to a news release issued Jan. 25 by Bollinger County Sheriff Casey Graham.

On Oct. 3, a deputy with the sheriff's office conducted a traffic stop in Marble Hill on a vehicle operated by Eldridge. Throughout the course of that traffic stop, Eldridge was found to be in possession of a firearm during a search of the vehicle, Graham said. Due to Eldridge's prior felony conviction, he was placed under arrest for unlawful possession of a firearm.

On Dec. 6, deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, traveling on Bollinger County Road 506, which was operated by Davault. Throughout the course of that traffic stop, Davault was found to be in possession of a firearm during a search of the vehicle, according to the news release. Due to Davault's prior felony convictions, he was placed under arrest for unlawful possession of a firearm.

On Dec. 8, a search warrant was served at Eide's residence after the sheriff's office had received information in reference to Eide possessing firearms. Due to Eide's prior felony conviction, it was confirmed that Eide could not legally possess a firearm. During the course of the search, multiple firearms were located and seized as evidence as well as ammunition and firearm equipment, Graham said. After those items were located and seized as evidence, Eide was placed under arrest for multiple felony charges including unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance -- methamphetamine.