LISBON — Secret indictments issued by the Columbiana County Grand Jury were served Thursday to two area residents for drug charges.

Eric M. Kibler, 35, Brookdale Avenue, East Palestine, was charged with possession of fentanyl-related compound, a fifth-degree felony, for allegedly possessing fentanyl on Feb. 8, 2023.

Randy Newberry, 65, Morris Road, Lisbon, was charged with aggravated possession of drugs and possession of cocaine, both fifth-degree felonies, for allegedly possessing cocaine and methamphetamine on March 6, 2023.

LISBON — During a special session of the Columbiana County Grand Jury this week, a few additional open indictments were issued, along with four secret indictments.

Secret indictments don’t become public until the indictment is served.

Open indictments issued included:

— Jonathan Fish, 44, North Sumner Street, East Palestine, charged with fifth-degree felony improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle and misdemeanors of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination – OVI and operating a vehicle while under the influence of a listed controlled substance or a listed metabolite of a controlled substance – OVI. Fish allegedly possessed a loaded firearm when troopers responded for a disabled vehicle on Oct. 6 in Unity Township. He also allegedly had a concentration of marijuana metabolite in his urine.

— Christopher Brink, 43, Franklin Avenue, Salem, charged with having weapons while under disability, a third-degree felony, for allegedly having a firearm on Dec. 6 while under indictment for a felony offense of aggravated trafficking in drugs.

— James C. Craig, 39, Florence Street, East Liverpool, charged with driving under suspension, a misdemeanor, and two counts of operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol, a drug of abuse or a combination of them – OVI, a third-degree felony, with a specification for additional prison term for certain repeat OVI offenders. The offenses stemmed from a Nov. 30 incident when Craig was allegedly driving impaired. He had a previous OVI felony conviction from Sept. 19, 2022 and at least five or more previous OVI misdemeanor convictions.