District Court Dec. 9 Mary Jane Phelps, judge Traffic Speeding – Peggy A. Bush, combined with failure to produce insurance card, $243 plus state traffic school; Jose C. Moroles, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $283; Crystal G. Eastman, $198; Andrew B. Pizzino, $143 plus state traffic school; Kaitlyn M. Waggoner, combined with no/expired registration plates, $168 plus state traffic school. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance – Phillip D. Davidson, $643. No insurance – Jeffery D. Given, seven days with credit; Tabitha Murphy, combined with no/expired registration plates, $668. DUI – Michael E. McGarry, $543 plus two days with credit. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license – Anthony J. Goehr, time served with credit.
Misdemeanors Alcohol intoxication in a public place – Hope M. Singleton, 245 Lower Clifton Road, combined with second-degree disorderly conduct, $235.50 plus 94 days, serve four days with credit and balance probated for two years. Criminal attempt at identity theft – Destiny Smallwood, 150 Bell Avenue, combined with theft by unlawful taking or shoplifting, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, no/expired registration plates, $760.50. Theft by deception – Kenneth Griffin, 144 Oregon Landing, $478.40. Harassing communications – Bennett P. Murphy, Lexington, combined with third-degree terroristic threatening, 90 days, serve 15 days with credit and balance probated for two years. Alcohol intoxication in a public place – Olivia M. Watts, Winchester, $200.50. Possession of controlled substance, second-degree – Erica M. Williams, 553 Beech Street, combined with third-degree possession of controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, criminal attempt to traffic in controlled substance, possession of marijuana, third-degree trafficking in controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, $371, 96 days, serve six days with credit and balance probated for two years. Violation of Kentucky EPO – Daryl J. Greenlee, address unavailable, $160.50 plus time served with credit; Billy J. Weisbrodt, Louisville, 30 days with credit. Assault, fourth-degree – Victor A.L. Herrera, 337 Cherry Hill Court, combined with person 18 to 20 years old/possession/purchase/have another purchase alcohol, $260.50 plus two days with credit. Circuit Court Brian Privett, judge Dec. 11, 1 p.m. Sentencing Johnny Douglas Farler, 43, of Midway, was sentenced to 18 months in prison after pleading guilty to failure to comply with sex offender registration requirement. A first-degree persistent felony offender charge was dismissed under the plea agreement. Charlotte M. Smith, 53, of Frankfort, was placed on three years probation and ordered to pay a $75 fine for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), possession of an open alcoholic container in a motor vehicle (violation) and alcohol intoxication in a public place (violation). A two-year prison sentence was suspended.
Pleas Boniface Osei Amankona, 33, of Lexington, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of operating on a motor vehicle under the influence (fourth offense/no aggravator) and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle (violation). The commonwealth recommended three years in prison (five years probation), a $35 fine and operator’s license suspended for five years. A resisting arrest (misdemeanor) charge was dismissed under the plea agreement. Billy Jacobs, 81, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended that a three-year prison sentence be diverted for three years and a $500 fine.
Arraignments Larry Kente Burton, 36, of Charlotte, N.C., pleaded not guilty to tampering with physical evidence, possession of a forgery device and following a vehicle too closely (violation). Jordan Hartgrove, 28, of Winchester, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor), trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces/second or greater offense) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Kenneth D. McDaniel III, 32, of Midway, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree assault (domestic violence), first-degree strangulation and attempted murder (domestic violence). David P. Puckett, 36, of Nicholasville, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, second-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). John Smoot Jr., 50, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and disregarding a stop sign (violation).
Dismissed The commonwealth dismissed (without prejudice) charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) against Monica A. Martens, 48, of Russell Springs. The commonwealth dismissed (without prejudice) charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (fourth offense/aggravator), third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor), failure of owner to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), reckless driving (violation) and being a second-degree persistent felony offender against Gerald L. Ramsey, 53, of Louisville.
Indictments (December) Hollinesworth N. Agard, 49, of Lexington, charged with third-degree criminal trespass (violation), fleeing or evading police (misdemeanor), third-degree criminal mischief (misdemeanor), two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree criminal mischief. Ashley Jean Amosson, 27, of Versailles, charged with operating a motor vehicle without an operator’s license (misdemeanor) and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Chad A. Ellis, 25, of Versailles, charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Charles Robert Giles, 29, of Lexington, charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). James E. Graves, 42, of Frankfort, charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance, giving an officer false identifying information (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), third-degree possession of a controlled substance and being a first-degree persistent felony offender. Eric Lee Mattingly, 36, of Springfield, charged with first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Kenneth D. McDaniel III, 32, of Midway, charged with two counts of first-degree assault (domestic violence), first-degree strangulation and attempted murder (domestic violence). Joshua C. McIntosh, 24, of Frankfort, charged with first-degree burglary and being a first-degree persistent felony offender. Tierra L. Owens, 37, of Cynthiana, charged with fraudulent use of a credit card (over $10,000). Matthew D. Parker, 29, of Lexington, charged with public intoxication (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. James Robert Simpson, 35, of Cynthiana, charged with fraudulent use of a credit card (over $10,000). John Smoot Jr., 50, of Lawrenceburg, charged with disregarding a stop sign (violation), first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. Olson L. Stivers, 63, of Lexington, charged with first-degree assault, disregarding a traffic control device (violation) and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (violation). Police Reports Versailles police responded to four vehicle accidents involving injuries, 16 non-injury accidents, one domestic-related complaint, issued one summons/citation and made four arrests. On Dec. 6 at 2:16 p.m., a Toyota pickup truck driven by Michael L. Slugantz, 35, of 272 Montgomery Avenue, was westbound on Tyrone Pike near Clifton Road. When the vehicle rounded a slight left turn, Slugantz lost control, left the right side of the road and struck a tree. He was taken to UK Chandler Hospital. Police say the vehicle was not under proper control. On Dec. 7 at 12:49 a.m., a Saturn Aura driven by Isaiah T. McGee, 19, of Pee Wee Valley, was westbound on I-64. A witness told police he saw the vehicle enter the median and stopped to assist. Police say McGee’s vehicle struck seven cable barrier posts. He was taken to Bluegrass Community Hospital and charged with DUI, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana. On Dec. 8 at 1:50 a.m., a Dodge Stratus driven by Angela L. Hortenbury, 23, of Nicholasville, was westbound on East Leestown Road. Police say she lost control on the icy road, went off the right side and struck the end of a guardrail. A passenger in the vehicle was ejected. Hortenbury and Savannah M. Carr, 22, of Nicholasville, and Savannah S. Chaffins, 22, of 114 South Standish Street in Midway were taken to UK Chandler Hospital. Police say Hortenbury was driving too fast for conditions. On Dec. 10 at 12:54 p.m., a Toyota Sienna driven by Ashley R. Talbot, 25, of Lexington, was northbound on Pinckard Pike. She told police she dropped a cigarette, looked down to see if it was in her lap and went off the right side of the road, struck a mailbox, went into a yard, hit a fence and came back onto the road. She was taken to Bluegrass Community Hospital. Police say her vehicle was not under proper control. On Dec. 10, they began a fire investigation at 218 Lexington Street with the assistance of the Versailles Fire Department and arson investigators from the Lexington Fire Department. On Nov. 15, first-degree wanton endangerment was reported on Lexington Road. On Dec. 13, an iPhone 8 worth $400 was reported stolen from a vehicle at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites. On Dec. 13, a Dewalt saw worth $200 was reported stolen from a home on Morgan Street. On Dec. 13, first-degree robbery involving a Mazda Tribute worth $1,900 was reported at a Frankfort Road parking lot. On Dec. 12, police made an arrest on Higgins Street in Midway for first-degree wanton endangerment. On Dec. 12, an iPhone X worth $1,000 was reported stolen from the Circle K on South Main Street. On Dec. 12, a Dodge Ram 2500 worth $65,000 was reported stolen on Normandy Road and was later recovered, damaged. A handgun and other items were also reported stolen. On Dec. 7, impersonating a police officer via a handheld device was reported at a North Brand Street home in Midway. On Dec. 12, identity theft was reported at a South Main Street home. On Dec. 12, harassment (no physical contact) and operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license were reported on Oak Street. On Dec. 12, candy bars worth a total of $418.76 were reported stolen from a Lexington Road gas station. On Dec. 13, a Dodge Dakota was reported stolen on Georgetown Road in Midway. On Dec. 11, a vehicle was reported leaving the scene of an accident on I-64 West. On Dec. 8, police made an arrest on Dan Drive for violating a Kentucky EPO. On Dec. 11, police made an arrest on Virginia Avenue for public intoxication (controlled substance). On Dec. 10, police made an arrest at a home on Tincher Drive for violation of a Kentucky EPO. On Dec. 11, police issued a citation/summons on Lexington Road for one headlight, failure of owner to maintain required insurance and possession of marijuana. Fire Reports City Versailles firefighters made 26 EMS assists from Dec. 10 to Dec. 16. On Dec. 10, they responded to a fire in a vacant building at 218 Lexington Street. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Versailles and Lexington Fire Departments. On Dec. 11, they responded to a smoke detector activation on Dan Drive. On Dec. 13, they ventilated a smoke-filled home on Clifton Road and responded to a carbon monoxide detector activation on Edington Court. On Dec. 16, they responded to a fire alarm at Margaret Hall Manor.
County On Dec. 10, firefighters responded to a vehicle accident at the intersection of Tyrone Pike and Pinckard Pike. On Dec. 11, they investigated a natural gas odor on Pintail Court and a strong chemical smell on Juniper Drive. On Dec. 12, they responded to a tractor fire on Carpenter Pike and checked a controlled burn on Sugar Hill Road. On Dec. 13, they responded to a vehicle accident on U.S. 60 West and a carbon monoxide detector activation on Heddington Court. On Dec. 14, they responded to a case of burnt food on Shannon Run Road. On Dec. 16, they responded to a false alarm on McCracken Pike and a vehicle accident on Shannon Run Road. Public Records Suits Anna M. Cutlip vs. Aper Insulation, et al., for damages, interest and costs claimed due on a project. CKS Prime Investments, LLC vs. Andrey Serdyuk for $11,786.03 plus costs claimed due on a debt. Midsouth Capital Partners, LP vs. Waller Jones, et al., for $1,881 claimed due on a debt.
DEEDS Susan E. Akers and Laney Akers to Philip C. Johnson and Connie Johnson, 1310 Shoreacres Road, $75,000, quitclaim deed. MWB Farm, LLC (Robert Berger, manager) to Steven K. Coleman and Richard Roy, 178.27 acres (120.13 in Fayette County and 58.14 acres in Woodford County) at 5055 Old Frankfort Pike, $2,100,000. Steven K. Coleman and Richard Roy to Elk Horn Farm, LLC (Steven K. Coleman and Richard Roy, members), 5055 Old Frankfort Pike, $1, quitclaim deed. Lawrence B. Wheeler and Marcheta K. Wheeler to Jonathan Adam Tilford and Ashley Anne Tilford, 308 Ashby Court, $126,500. Debra Hagerman Rogers and Daniel R. Rogers to Carl Brian Miller and Jami Danae Miller, 1132 Huntertown Road, $495,000. Peter Gordon Williams and Gloria Jean Williams to Richard Clay Nutter, an undivided one-eighth interest in 105 Woodlawn Court, $6,000. Robert Allan Williams and Susanna Primavera to Richard Clay Nutter, an undivided one-eighth interest in 105 Woodlawn Road, $6,000. David George Williams and Nada Dahdouh to Richard Clay Nutter, an undivided one-eighth interest in 105 Woodlawn Court, $6,000. Emily Williams to Richard Clay Nutter, an undivided one-16th interest in 105 Woodlawn Court, $3,000. Christine Williams to Richard Clay Nutter, an undivided one-16th interest in 105 Woodlawn Court, $3,000. KWG Properties, LLC (Keith A. Gadd, member) to 40 Acres and the Mule, LLC (Tyrell Hayden, member), 921 Altamont Court, $365,000. 40 Acres and the Mule, LLC to KSA Altamont921, LLC (Bonnie Koenig, member), 921 Altamont Court, $509,500. William T. Rhodes and Patricia E. Rhodes to Donietta Hawkey and Rex A. Hawkey Jr., 2085 Williams Lane, $335,000. McNally Family Ventures, LLC to RJJC Investments, LLC (Jeffrey Donovan Weaver, member), 201, 381, 385 and 389 Poplar Street, and 225, 221, 217, 213, 209 and 205 Poplar Circle, $825,000. Ball Homes, LLC to Kenneth Dale McCoun and Judy Darlene McCoun, 441 Hastings Lane, $289,190. Charles Lee III and Emily Lee to Desiree A. DeVries, 5845 McCowens Ferry Road, $700,000. Robert C. Stilz Jr., as master commissioner of the Woodford Circuit Court, to Trailside Properties, LLC (David H. Lambert, managing member), 105 Cottage Grove, Midway, $90,000. Terry D. Graham and Rebecca L. Graham to Chelsea Lynn Malan, 547 Sheffield Drive, $262,500. Ball Homes, LLC to Bryan M. Dowell and Amanda James Dowell, 436 Hastings Lane, $312,639. John Gerbas Jr. to Robert Lee Black, 3700 Old Frankfort Pike, $700,000. Fannie Mae (Federal National Mortgage Association) to Carolyn E. Sexton, 110 Highview Drive, Midway, $161,500. Patrick E. Wilhoit and Emily Wilhoit to Brownstone Rental Properties, LLC (Jennifer L. Powell, member), 121 High Street, $90,000. Blake Jones to Melissa Jones, 132 Carriage Lane, Midway, quitclaim deed.