Sept. 28, 2012 —     Terri C. Alderman, 48, of Wallingford, was indicted Friday for theft by unlawful taking over $10,000 after a three-month investigation by Kentucky State Police.

    The former executive director of the Morehead Tourism Commission and Morehead Tomorrow, Inc. was being investigated after the two organizations discovered what appeared to be misappropriation of funds from Morehead Tomorrow, Inc.

    Alderman resigned her position on June 20 after being confronted about the missing funds.

    The indictment alleges that between July 1, 2004 and June 30, 2012, Alderman took cash from the Morehead Tomorrow program totaling $74,212.

    She had served since 2003 as executive director of Morehead Tomorrow and since 2006 in the tourism post.

    “It appears that money in question was taken in the form of cash,” said Assistant Commonwealth Attorney Ronnie Goldy. “My understanding is that Alderman admitted to the theft when questioned by KSP Detective Larry Bowling.”

    In a joint statement, Morehead Mayor David Perkins, Morehead Tomorrow Board Chair Robin Mirus and Tourism Chair Keith Kappes said they intended to recover all of the missing money and that they expect Alderman to be held fully accountable by Kentucky’s judicial system.

    “It was determined that the allegations against Ms. Alderman do not involve any funds of the Morehead Tourism Commission,” the officials said.

    The joint statement closed with the following:

    “Morehead Tomorrow, Inc. will continue to enhance downtown Morehead by sponsoring successful events like the Arts and Eats festival and Hometown Holiday and to improve the downtown environment with physical changes such as the Streetscape projects on Main and First streets.”

    Alderman was issued a criminal summons and is scheduled to appear in Rowan Circuit Court on Oct. 5.

    Theft by unlawful taking over $10,000 is a Class C felony which carries a penalty of 5 to 10 years in prison.

    Also indicted were:

    Eric L. Stewart, 25, for trafficking in a controlled substance first-degree and possession of drug paraphernalia first offense when he had more than two grams of heroin on Sept. 5.

    Antonio Tyree Gaskin (aka Calvin Stevens), 36, for trafficking in a controlled substance first-degree, possession of drug paraphernalia first offense and possession of marijuana when he had more than two grams of heroin and unlawfully had marijuana on Sept. 5.

    Justin R. Schrader, 27, for complicity to trafficking in a controlled substance first-degree, possession of a controlled substance second -degree and for being a persistent felony offender second- degree when he aided in the distribution of heroin and possessed hydrocodone on Sept. 5 while on parole after entering a guilty plea to 44 counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument.

    Tammy L. Bailey, 40, for complicity to trafficking in a controlled substance first-degree, possession of a controlled substance second-degree and for being a persistent felony offender second-degree when she aided in the act of trafficking heroin and was in possession of hydrocodone on Sept. 5 while on parole for previous felony offenses including tampering with physical evidence, possession of a controlled substance, DUI and open alcohol container in a motor vehicle.

    Cody Lyons, 20, for receiving stolen property valued over $500 when he knowingly possessed several stolen items of jewelry on Aug. 21 with an estimated value of $6,500.

    Samantha C. Dunn, 18, for possession of a controlled substance first-degree, possession of controlled substance second-degree and possession of marijuana when she possessed heroin, hydrocodone and marijuana on Sept. 5.

    Jerry L. Brown, 41, for complicity to trafficking in a controlled substance first-degree when he aided in the distribution of heroin on Sept. 5.

    William J. Coker, 19, for terroristic threatening second-degree after he called in a bomb threat to the Family Dollar Distribution Center in Morehead on Aug. 17.

    Patrick Joe Garris, 34, for resisting arrest and assault third degree against a police officer when he attempted to cause physical injury to KSP Trooper Jarrod Wagner while being placed under arrest on Aug. 15.

    Quentin E. Hamilton, 31, for burglary second-degree when he unlawfully entered a residence on US 60 East on Aug. 14 with the intent to commit a crime.

    Randell G. Williams, 31, for second-degree burglary and being a persistent felony offender when he unlawfully entered a residence on Coldiron Drive on Aug. 29 for with the intent to commit a crime while on parole for a previous charge of receiving stolen property.

    Jody M. Gillespie, 39, for theft of a controlled substance when he took hydrocodone pills belonging to someone else from Sunrise Children’s Home in Morehead on Aug. 8.

    Joshua L. Jent, 29, for criminal mischief first-degree, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct second-degree when he resisted arrest and while in custody broke out the windows of a KSP cruiser trying to escape on Sept. 8 causing $2,605 in damages.

    Shawn Raifsnider (co-defendant Joshua L. Jent), 25, for criminal mischief first-degree, operating a motor vehicle under the influence third offense, operating a motor vehicle while license is revoked for DUI, no/expired Kentucky registration plates, failure to wear seat-belt, failure of owner to maintain insurance, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct when he broke out the windows of a KSP cruiser in an attempt to escape after his DUI arrest on Sept. 8 causing $2,605 in damages.

    James M. Asher, 56, for possession of open alcohol container in a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, giving a peace officer a false name, theft of identity, theft of an automobile by unlawful taking, theft by unlawful taking from an automobile, driving under the influence, no operators license and failure to maintain insurance when he was found driving a stolen automobile valued at $1,000 with the owners wallet inside while under the influence of alcohol and gave officers a false name on June 23.

    John M. Bowman, 26, for burglary first-degree, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and for being a persistent felony offender when he unlawfully entered a residence at Hideaway Ridge armed with a 9mm pistol between April 1 and May 12 while on parole for previous felony offenses of burglary and possession of a forged instrument.

    Jason S. Conner, 30, for operating a motor vehicle while license is revoked third offense and fleeing, evading police first-degree and being a persistent felony offender when he was found driving a motor vehicle while his license was revoked for driving under the influence and tried to elude police through a chase while on parole for previous felony offenses of possession of a controlled substance, DUI fourth offense and possession of a forged instrument.

    An indictment of a person by a grand jury is an accusation only and that person is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty.