From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Former Lipscomb Police Chief Brian “Scott” Martin has received a four-count indictment from a grand jury for multiple sex crimes and distributing drugs to a family member.
Martin, who was arrested on misdemeanor drug charges in July, was indicted by a St. Clair County grand jury on charges of first-degree sodomy, first-degree rape, incest and furnishing a controlled substance to a minor. All but one charge are considered Class A felonies. The incest charge is a Class C felony.
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According to the Dec. 6 four-count felony indictment, Martin engaged in “deviate sexual intercourse and sexual intercourse (with a family member) who was incapable of consent by reason of being physically helpless or mentally incapacitated.” In addition, Martin provided a controlled substance to the victim on July 17, which occurred before his initial drug arrest.
Court records indicate Martin had his bond after being arrested on Dec. 21 for a DUI in Pell City. Martin was booked into the St. Clair County Jail where he was served the felony indictments. Martin’s bond was $100,000, but according to jail officials, he is no longer in custody.
Martin’s arraignment for the multiple felony charges is set for Jan. 16, prior to his Feb. 29 drug misdemeanor charges.