District Court Nov. 16 Sarah Hays Traffic Speeding – Norah Softic, $143 plus state traffic school; McKayla C. Bishop, $243; Jewell M. Brandenburg, $173; Isaiah D. Brown, $143 plus state traffic school; Michael L. Cecil, referred to Alive at 25; Nancy T. Cooley, $143 plus state traffic school; Nicholas H. Davis, $198; Yolanda E. Diaz, $198; Bronson V. Harris, $143 plus state traffic school; Devin L. Hester, $143 plus state traffic school; James I. Layton, combined with DUI, $848 plus six days home incarceration; Tamia J. Lewis, $198; Roberto B. Malpica, combined with no operator’s license, $298; Seth H. Marcum, $173; Daniel M. Cruz, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $248; Beni Ntagaramba, combined with reckless driving, $198 plus state traffic school; Blerona Shala, combined with failure to wear seatbelt, $168 plus state traffic school; Sam W. Stokley, $143; Deborah A. Williams, combined with failure to maintain insurance, $243 plus state traffic school. No operator’s license – Jesus Delgado, $243; Yunven James, $243. No/expired registration plates – James G. Hayden, combined with failure of owner to maintain required insurance, $668. DUI – Eryn E. Hite, $828; Noah D. Pruitt, $828. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance – Brandon S. Johnson, $393; A.C. Outlaw, combined with no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, $525. Failure to give right of way to emergency stopped vehicle – Bianca J. Genovese, $143 plus state traffic school. Failure to wear seatbelt – Ramsey A. Kuhail, $25. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license – Tamika A. Strong, $343. Improper equipment – Brennan M. Faust, $143.
Misdemeanors Possession of controlled substance, second-degree – Jabez A. Saylor, 235 Morgan Street, $235.50. Possession of marijuana – Matthew Beane, Mayfield, $260.50; Rebecca Corona, 210 Macey Avenue, $260.50. Criminal trespassing, third-degree – Kathryn L. Davis, Lexington, combined with public intoxication, controlled substance, $185.50 plus two days with credit. Theft by unlawful taking – Jeffrey G. Page, address unavailable, $318.50 plus six months probated for two years. Circuit Court Nov. 18, 1 p.m. Brian Privett, judge Sentencing Michael Allen Bryant, 23, of Lawrenceburg, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), no/expired registration plates (violation), failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor) and giving officer false identifying information (misdemeanor). John L. Kirby, 36, of Lexington, was placed on five years probation for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), second-degree fleeing or evading police (misdemeanor) and giving officer false name or address (misdemeanor). A five-year prison sentence was suspended. Timothy D. Smith, 49, of Versailles, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and two counts of second-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). An 18-month prison sentence was suspended.
Arraignments Benjamin F. Cooley, 43, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to no/expired registration plates (violation), failure of owner to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree assault, first-degree criminal mischief, third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Phillip Eastman, 50, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to tampering with physical evidence, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor), leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance (misdemeanor), failure of owner to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Bill Perry, 38, of Louisville, pleaded not guilty to convicted felon in possession of a handgun, violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO (misdemeanor), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Randal O. Holman, 54, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, driving on DUI suspended license (third offense, aggravator) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Grant Michael Mattingly, 19, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to second-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, receiving a stolen firearm, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, rear license not illuminated (violation) and carrying a concealed deadly weapon (misdemeanor). Matthew Neace, 33, of Cynthiana, pleaded not guilty to first-degree strangulation, first-degree wanton endangerment, fourth-degree assault (misdemeanor), convicted felon in possession of a handgun, second-degree assault, tampering with physical evidence and second-degree persistent felony offender. Ronald C. Pulliam, 53, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, second-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor) and tampering with physical evidence. Robert Anthony Richard, 58, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to third-degree assault and third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor). A first-degree persistent felony offender charge was dismissed. Kristina R. Wallace, 26, of Jeffersonville, Ind., pleaded not guilty to sell/transfer simulated controlled substance (misdemeanor), no tail lamps (violation) and first-degree promoting contraband.
Trial dates Michael M. Cummins, 32, of Versailles, was scheduled to return for a July 11-12, 2021 jury trial to face charges of third-degree assault, resisting arrest (misdemeanor), second-degree disorderly conduct and third-degree criminal trespassing (violation). Audrey K. Trevino, 25, of Versailles, was scheduled to return for an Aug. 16-17, 2021 jury trial to face two counts of theft by unlawful taking (over $500). Police Reports Versailles police responded to three motor vehicle accidents with injuries, 15 non-injury accidents, three domestic-related complaints and made one arrest. On Nov. 8 at 10:56 p.m., a Nissan Altima driven by Shinder Singh, 39, of 653 Oxford Road, was turning left onto Aachen Way when he misjudged the clearance and was struck by a Saturn Ion driven by Robert Smith, 29, of Lawrenceburg. Woodford EMS responded to the accident. On Nov. 9 at 12:03 a.m., a Hyundai Sonata driven by Cortney B. Sacre, 34, of Frankfort, rear-ended a Volvo LL on the U.S. 60 Bypass driven by Kevin Bennett, 62, of Lexington, which rear-ended a Lexus ES-350 driven by Richard W. Leake, 77, of Lexington, which rear-ended a Toyota Highlander driven by Kala R. Newton, 33, of 101 Charmac Road. A passenger in Bennett’s vehicle, Frankie Bennett, 58, was taken to Baptist Health. Sacre told police she was in the right lane, changed lanes and didn’t realize the vehicles in front of her had stopped. On Nov. 17 at 8:22 p.m., a Ford F-150 driven by Tyler A. Slaubaugh, 30, of Lexington, was eastbound on Leestown Road approaching Moores Mill Road when his rearview mirror struck pedestrian Deborah Wheat, 60, of 122 Carriage Lane in Midway. Slaubaugh said he didn’t see Wheat, who was wearing jeans and a black coat. Wheat told police she was walking on the shoulder of the road, didn’t hear the truck coming, was struck on a back shoulder, and left her feet, landing in a ditch. She told Woodford EMS personnel that she would go to a hospital on her own. On Nov. 19, the interior of a home on Deerfield Drive was reported vandalized, with damage estimated at $2,000, and glassware worth $2,700 was reported stolen. On Nov. 20, a tire and Chevrolet Silverado hubcap worth a total of $300 were reported stolen from a vehicle on Blue Spruce Court. On Nov. 20, compact discs and a rug worth a total of $350 were reported stolen from a storage facility on Crossfield Drive. On Nov. 19, a Kentucky EPO was reported violated in the Kroger parking lot. On Nov. 18, harassment, physical contact (no injury) was reported at a home on St. Clair Street. On Nov. 18, an automatic metal gate at a home on Shannon Run Road was reported vandalized, with damage estimated at $8,500. On Nov. 11, $2,187 in cash was reported stolen and recovered at Speedway. On Nov. 15, third-degree terroristic threatening and harassing communications were reported at a home on North Locust Street. On Nov. 17, police made an arrest on East Leestown Pike for possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding. On Nov. 11, two Stihl chainsaws worth a total of $529 were reported stolen from a home on Weisenberger Mill Road. On Nov. 11, identity theft was reported at a home on Morgan Street. On Nov. 16, a Panasonic 50-inch television was reported stolen from a home on Milner Road. On Nov. 16, failure to report a traffic accident involving $100 in damage to a mailbox was reported on Powhatan Trail. Fire Reports City Firefighters made three EMS assists and installed car seats in three vehicles from Nov. 17 to Nov. 22. On Nov. 18, they responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of the U.S. 60 Bypass and Crossfield Drive. On Nov. 19, they evacuated the Starbuck’s in front of Kroger after cleaning materials in an oven created fumes that led to at least three people being treated on the scene. On Nov. 20, they responded to a smoke scare on Oak Street. On Nov. 21, they responded to a smoke detector activation at a home on Arbor Place and smoke in a home on Gormley Drive. On Nov. 11, they responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Troy Pike and Falling Springs Boulevard.
County On Nov. 19, firefighters responded to a grass fire on I-64 East, an illegal burn reported on Craigs Creek Road, and a motor vehicle accident on Midway Road. On Nov. 21, they responded to a false alarm of a structure fire on Weisenberger Mill Road. Public Records SUITS Petition for the dissolution of marriage – Rebecca Tonges vs. Cody Wallin. James Floyd vs. Holly Hughes for declaration of legal fatherhood and joint custody of minor children. Elizabeth Morrison, et al., vs. Alan E. Yantes, et al., for damages, attorney fees, costs, interest and expenses related to Sept. 25 motor vehicle accident. Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. (A/S/O Harned Ranch LLC) vs. Jennifer D. Miller for damages and costs related to motor vehicle accident. Jennifer Marshall Administrator for Estate T.E.Y., et al., vs. James M. Shropshire, et al., for damages, interest and costs related to November 2019 vehicle accident. Capital One Bank (USA) N.A. vs. Crystal Hilton for $7,210.68 plus costs claimed due on a debt. Midland Funding LLC vs. Frank Sanders for $8,850.44 plus interest and costs claimed due on a debt. Commonwealth Credit Union vs. Andy Bradley for $9,995.32 plus interest, attorney fees and costs claimed due on a debt.
DEEDS Brenda Adams, as executor of the Agnes Louise Thompson estate, to John C. Leet and Kimberly S. Leet, 326 Kentucky Avenue, $135,000. Legends Development, LLC (Robert DeArmond, member) to Ronald L. O’Keefe Jr. and Sue Owen, 145 Classic Court, $96,750. Jacob Baird to Sandra Baird and Alec Baird, 154 Woodlark Road, $1 and other consideration. Nathan Paris and Sarah Paris to Shane A. McClintock and Molly A. McClintock, 157 Jones Lane, $528,900. Joshua E. Willoughby and Melissa Willougby to Joshua M. Edenstrom, 147 Powhatan Trail, $165,000. D & D Properties, LLC (Ray Donnell, member) to Arnold Lee Slatten and Deborah Anne Slatten, 308 Larland Lane, $142,000. David M. Barbour to Charles B. Welch and Charles B. Welch III, 119 Powhatan Trail, $130,000. Palmore Properties, LLC (Vicki Freeman, trustee) to Woodford Holdings, LLC (William Dake, member), 116 North Main Street, $255,000. S. Catherine Conway to David Christopher Hauge and Pamela Ann Hauge, 2181 Paynes Mill Road, $1,225,000. Ball Homes, LLC to Betty Woodrum and Dorothy Lacefield, 455 Hastings Lane, $296,755. Ball Homes, LLC to Taylor Martin Kelly and Natalie Chambers Kelly, 3012 Rosewood Drive, $405,188. Jonathan Martin and Sara R. Martin to Stephanie Renee Terry, 324 Ridgewood Drive, $184,000. Ball Homes, LCC to Thomas G. Johnson and Wanda L. Johnson, 401 Hastings Lane, $334,394.