Two indicted for burglary, forgery

 Two people were indicted on forgery and burglary charges March 18 by a LaRue County grand jury.

Derek M. Shelton (1981) of Glendale was charged with forgery in the second degree and theft by unlawful taking. He is accused of falsely making or altering a check on the account of a family member with the intent to defraud; and taking cash, at least $500 but less than $10,000, on Dec. 2 or 3.

Bond was set at $5,000 cash only upon condition of no contact with the alleged victim’s property.

Shelton and Jana R. Ballard (1980), also of Glendale, were indicted on charges of second-degree burglary and complicity. They allegedly entered a residence with the intent to commit a crime on or about July 30, 2012.

Kentucky State Police investigated.

Bond was set at $9,500 cash only for each upon condition they have no contact with the alleged victim or each other.

They will be arraigned April 1 in LaRue Circuit Court.

The indictment of a person by a grand jury is an accusation only and the person is innocent until and unless proven guilty.