Owensboro Police Department
• A juvenile was charged Wednesday with possession of a handgun by a minor, theft by unlawful taking over $500 (auto), first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree criminal mischief.
• Amanda M. Freels, 40, of the 1100 block of Carter Road was charged Thursday with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (meth).
• Nathan M. Payne, 43, of the 4000 block of Yates Drive was charged Thursday with first-degree fleeing/evading police.
• Dawn Parks, 50, of Calhoun, Ky., was charged Thursday with first-degree possession of a controlled substance (meth).
