District Court Week of Nov. 1 Sarah Hays, judge Traffic Speeding – Deborah Bohannon, Drive Safe Kentucky; Usiel Carmona, combined with failure to maintain required insurance and no operator’s/moped license, $798; Kayla D. Copeland, state traffic school; Cherrine S. Coulter, $143 plus state traffic school; Samuel J. Cox, Drive Safe Kentucky; Andrew Fassas, $143 plus state traffic school; Tolan D. Franklin, $173; Irving Gonzalez, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $425; Joseu Herrera, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $273; Robert W. Niklarz, Alive at 25; Mark S. Schulz, $173; David M. Shreve, $198; Daniel T. Cruz, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $273; Jonathan J. Whihsman, combined with failure to maintain required insurance, $243 plus state traffic school; Randall Winn, combined with no operator’s license in possession, $248; Jordan T. Wyatt, $173; Olivia S. Smith, Alive at 25. ATV violations – Misty Bowman, $163. Failure to wear seatbelt – Aaron Cocke, $25; Mark L. Walters, $25. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance – Terrance L. Drake, combined with operating motor vehicle under influence of substance, $893; Phillip C. Reed, $243; Tamika A. Strong, combined with operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, $893; Brock Thompson, combined with operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, $1,343. Disregarding traffic light – Stephen M. Morton, $143 plus state traffic school. Disregarding stop sign – Angel A. Tavarez, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $268.
Misdemeanors Possession of marijuana – Justin M. Mays, 317 Ashby Court, $260.50; Brendyn L. Hunter, 237 Douglas Avenue, $260.50. Assault, fourth degree – Wendy L. Arehart, 945 Sellers Mill Road, $160.50 plus 30 days probated for two years. Alcohol intoxication in a public place – Ronald Watson, 510 Skinnersburg Road, $200.50. Circuit Court Oct. 13, 1 p.m. Brian Privett, judge Sentencing Julian Castandeda-Machado, 41, of Lexington, was placed on two years probation after pleading guilty to criminal attempt to possession of a forged instrument (misdemeanor). A 12-month jail sentence was suspended. A charge of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument was dismissed under the plea agreement. Beatriz Bautista Rodriguez, 50, of Lexington, was placed on two years probation (ordered to serve 30 days) after pleading guilty to an amended charge of second-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). The remainder of a 12-month jail sentence was suspended. Pleas Margaret E. Bryant, 36, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended two years, six months on the amended charges. Elrico Hymon, 36, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended four years in prison. A second-degree persistent felony offender charge was dismissed under the plea agreement. Darius Phillipe Murff, 31, of Louisville, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of theft of identity of another, theft of identity of another without consent, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and first-degree bail jumping. The commonwealth recommended four years in prison.
Arraignments John Smoot, 52, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and careless driving (violation). Deidre Head, 36, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Dismissed Receiving stolen property ($10,000 or more), possession of burglary tools (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender charges against David W. Shaw (deceased) were dismissed. Jeremy Mattox, judge Nov. 3, 10 a.m. Pleas Eric Lee Matherly, 38, of Springfield, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison (pre-trial diversion for three years). Tiffany A. Nichols, 27, of Pikeville, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison (three years probation). Jeremy Mattox, judge Nov. 3, 1 p.m. Sentencing Lindsey Renee Saylor, 26, of Kettle Island, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, third-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Eric C. Slone, 34, of Frankfort, was placed on five years probation and ordered to pay $1,664 restitution for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, theft by deception (under $10,000) and receiving stolen property (misdemeanor). A three-year prison sentence was suspended. Olson L. Stivers, 65, of Lexington, was placed on five years probation and ordered to pay $18,000 restitution for first-degree assault and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence – aggravator (misdemeanor).
Plea Christopher D. Chadwell, 39, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to trafficking in a controlled substance, trafficking in marijuana (8 ounces to less than 5 pounds), trafficking in marijuana (misdemeanor) and two counts of second-degree persistent felony offender. The commonwealth recommended 10 years in prison.
Arraignments Justin Michael Stratton, 41, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), failure of owner to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor) and no/expired registration plates (violation). Matthew White, 19, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces), third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Torie Yocum, 42, of Liberty, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Police Reports Versailles police responded to 17 non-injury motor vehicle accidents, two domestic-related complaints, issued one citation/summons and made six arrests. On Nov. 8, a vehicle was reported leaving the scene of an accident on Paddock Drive. On Nov. 8, police made an arrest on the Bluegrass Parkway for possession of heroin and no tail lamps. On Nov. 1, a Smith and Wesson handgun and ammunition worth a total of $630 was reported stolen from a home on Oak Street. On Nov. 2, a catalytic converter worth $1,000 was reported stolen from a vehicle on Kentucky Avenue. On Nov. 6, police made an arrest at a Kilmer Drive home for violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. On Nov. 5, police made an arrest at a Sable Avenue home for violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. On Nov. 5, third-degree terroristic threatening and vandalism to a Volvo XC-90, with damage estimated at $50, were reported at the Circle K on South Main Street. On Nov. 7, a citation/summons was issued on Lexington Road for possession of marijuana, speeding and possession of drug paraphernalia. On Nov. 7, a Mazda 6 was reported vandalized on Douglas Avenue, with damage estimated at $200. On Nov. 5, possession of heroin was reported on I-64 East. On Nov. 4, a Kentucky EPO/DVO was reported violated on Elm Street. On Nov. 3, a code reader worth $10 was reported stolen at an Oak Street home. On Nov. 1, shoplifting was reported at a Lexington Road store. On Nov. 2, a drill and battery worth a total of $225 were reported stolen from a home on East Stephens Street in Midway. On Nov. 3, resisting arrest and vandalism of a door panel, with damage estimated at $400, were reported on Griers Creek Road. On Oct. 20, a perimeter fence at a Fielding Drive rental storage facility was reported vandalized, with damage estimated at $200. On Nov. 1, a vehicle was reported leaving the scene of an accident in the Wok N Go parking lot that damaged a Toyota Camry. On Nov. 2, third-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, third-degree forgery and theft by unlawful taking involving a checkbook were reported at an Adena Court home. On Nov. 1, a Kentucky EPO/DVO was reported violated at a Keokuk Court home. On Oct. 31, police made an arrest on Versailles Road for possession of marijuana and speeding. On Nov. 1, police made an arrest on East Leestown Pike for possession of marijuana and speeding. On Oct. 31, falsely reporting an incident was reported at the Versailles Police Department. On Nov. 1, clothing and body soap were reported shoplifted from a Lexington Road grocery. Fire Reports City Firefighters made six EMS assists from Nov. 2 to 8. On Nov. 2, they checked a controlled burn on Virginia Avenue. On Nov. 3, they assisted with a lockout at a Highland Avenue home, responded to a gas leak caused by a vehicle driving away from a Tyrone Park gas station pump with its nozzle still attached to a pump, performed a hazardous materials investigation on Crabapple Road and had an EMS run to High Street cancelled en route. On Nov. 4, they responded to an unintentional smoke detector activation at Daisy Hill Senior Living. On Nov. 7, they responded to a carbon monoxide detector activation at a Cleveland Avenue home. On Nov. 8, they responded to an unintentional smoke detector activation at an Elm Street home.
County Firefighters made four EMS assists from Nov. 2 to 8. On Nov. 2, they responded to a natural gas leak on Chestnut Lane. On Nov. 5, they responded to a vehicle accident at Midway Road and Old Frankfort Pike. On Nov. 6, they responded to a vehicle accident on I-64 East and a smoke scare on Berlin Drive. On Nov. 7, they responded to a house fire on Scotts Ferry Road East. Public Records SUITS Petitions for the dissolution of marriage – Letitia Roark vs. Jeffrey Roark; Justin L. Carroll vs. Meagan K. Carroll; Alisha L. Roark vs. Carl B. Roark; Phillip L. Reed vs. Christy M. Reed; Theresa L. Baze vs. Dale A. Baze; John K. Houston vs. Tiffany R. Houston; Jade F. Hutter vs. Jonathan R. Baker. Christa D. Crowe vs. Matthew W. King, et al., for damages, interest and costs claimed due for May 2019 motor vehicle accident. Cara N. Richie vs. James R. Ashcraft for joint custody of minor child. Discover Bank vs. Brett A. Martin for $7,859.28 plus court costs claimed due on a debt. Kevin Zeefe vs. Marion K. Jarnagin for order that complaint be dismissed plus costs. Crown Asset Management, LLC vs. Derek Blackburn for $8,608.63 plus court costs, sheriff’s fees and server fees claimed due on a debt. GM Collections, LLC vs. Neil Visser for $8,513.92 plus interest, costs and attorney fees claimed due on a debt.
DEEDS Karen B. Graham to Jimmy G. Sloan and Sharon A. Sloan, 419 Tincher Drive, $287,500. Timothy D. Magill and Susan E. Magill to Veronica E. Lopez, 103 Bayberry Road, $294,900. Legends Development, LLC (Robert DeArmond, member) to DeArmond Construction & Remodeling, Inc. (Robert DeArmond, president), 335 Furlong Trace, $78,000. Thomas H. Brown and Jeri L. Brown to Jody Smith and Heather Smith, 103 Georgia Street, $180,000. Sandra Simandle to Patrick Neal Banta Jr. and Tara Marie Banta, 102 Spring Run, $368,000. Ball Homes, LLC to Chris H. Carmichael, 5949 Crabapple Road, $325,474. Shannon N. Couch and Justin W. Couch to Brittany Condra, 316 Chestnut Lane, $200,000. Michael W. Hicks and Sheila C. Hicks to Brandon M. Hicks, as trustees of the Hicks Irrevocable Trust, 106 Brampton Place, other consideration. Ball Homes, LLC to Ronald Mollohan and Meagan Mollohan, 5937 Crabapple Road, $372,704. Raymond H. Bloom and Sharon D. Bloom to Thomas Allen Bloom and James Albert Bloom, as co-trustees of the Raymond and Sharon Bloom Irrevocable Trust, 126 Locust Grove Lane, other consideration. Betty Jean Hayes to Russell E. Hayes, 313 Second Street, Midway, $1 and other consideration. Thomas G. Johnson and Wanda L. Johnson to Harold Jenkins and Lisa Jenkins, 401 Hastings Lane, $365,000. Karen Michelle Gipson to A & P Investments, LLC (William Miles Arvin Jr., member), 4040 McCracken Pike, $47,500. Sarah Elizabeth Abshear-Haas and William Michael Haas to Charles W. Absher and Aletta S. Absher, 325 Douglas Avenue, $177,500. Troy Womack and Amy L. Womack to Theresa L. Baze, 225 Chestnut Lane, $105,000. Darby Lane Farm, LLC (Roger D. McDaniel, manager) to Roger D. McDaniel, as trustee of the Roger D. McDaniel Living Trust, 62.2 acres at 2358 Huntertown Road, other consideration. Robert D. McDaniel, as trustee of the Roger D. McDaniel Living Trust, to Derby Lane, LLC (Joan S. Scott, sole member), 62.2 acres at 2358 Huntertown Road, $1,100,000. Luke A. Crance and Elizabeth S. Crance to Chancellor D. Scott, 81 Hanover Court, $318,500. Yokohama Industries Americas, Inc. (Satoru Fuchise, president) to Sika Automotive Kentucky, LLC (Scott Henry, president), 7.869 acres at 103 Industry Drive, $5,511,981. G & K Motor Sports, Inc. (Galen D. Young, president) to CHB, LLC (Joseph D. Davenport, member), 2013 Elmwood Drive, $70,000. Juan C. Mustafa Jr. and Danielle Mustafa to Donald Lee Maples and Shirley A. Maples, 832 Mildred Street, $185,000. Kimberly S. Morris, as trustee of the Kimberly Schipke Morris Revocable Trust, to Susan Zolin, as trustee of the Susan Zolin Living Trust, 6125 Hiddenaway Lane, $799,000.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Janet Ruth Delchiaro and Nicholas Simon Farran; Grace Kathryn Casciola and Ross Baruch Collins; Leslie Taylor Nicole Chappell and Cody Allen Fields; Frances Lyne Evans and John Jeffrey Evans; Kali Anne Radcliff and Ryan Maclain Evans.