Woman accused of helping Austin Drummond faces potential new charges

Published: Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:50 PM CDT

JACKSON, Tenn. (WMC/WBBJ) - Michell Ovelis was in Madison County Circuit Court Monday for a status hearing regarding her accessory after the fact charges.

Prosecutors say Ovelis assisted quadruple homicide suspect Austin Drummond while he was on the run.

Michelle Ovelis
Michelle Ovelis(WBBJ)

During her court hearing Monday, it was discussed that Ovelis will be back in court next Monday for potential new additional charges.

She is scheduled to appear in court on May 5 to begin her trial for the five accessory after the fact charges she currently faces.

Woman accused of helping Austin Drummond faces potential new charges
Woman accused of helping Austin Drummond faces potential new charges(WBBJ)

The new charges that could be soon filed that were discussed during Monday’s hearing were not specified. We will keep you updated on air and online as more information becomes available.

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