(from our sister station KNOD in Harlan) — Two people from Shelby County face jail time and fines associated with drug charges. 47 year old Andrea Christine Wyatt faces six years in jail and fines of up to $6,500 if she is found guilty of possession of a controlled substance – methamphetamine and gathering where controlled substances are unlawfully used. A search warrant was executed at a residence in Harlan on July 26th, where Wyatt was allegedly leaving a bathroom where 1.45 grams of meth was attempted to be flushed. There were also a number of drug paraphernalia items located throughout the residence. Seven other people were in the residence when the warrant was executed.

And Brett Ballantyne, of Harlan, was charged in Shelby County District Court with delivery of marijuana. Ballantyne allegedly sold marijuana on two separate times on July 24th. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in jail with additional fines of $10,000 if convicted of the Class D felonies.

Separately, 30-year old Jonathan Sparks, of Woodbine, allegedly caused injury to another individual in Harlan on August 5th, resulting in a fractured leg to the victim. Sparks was charged with assault causing serious bodily injury. He faces a fine of $5,000 and jail time of 5 years in jail if found guilty of the Class D felony.

All three have their trials set for October 29th.