District Court Week of Jan. 10 Mary Jane Phelps, judge Traffic Speeding – Samuel R. Bryant, Alive at 25; Jamili S. Suazo, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $289; Zackary E. Combs, combined with no/expired registration plates and failure of owner to maintain required insurance, $698; Daniel Estrada, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $343; Sydney D. Houseal, $198; Mmunga Mnyomoelwa, combined with no operator’s license in possession and no insurance, $713; Elenn Munoz-Diaz, Alive at 25; Theoneste Nsabimana, $198; Sladyn L. Passman, $143 plus state traffic school; Lal Te, $143 plus state traffic school. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, $343; Hunter T. Loman, $343; Jesus Morales, combined with reckless driving and disregarding stop sign, $418; John C. Shepherd, combined with failure to wear seatbelt, failure of owner to maintain required insurance and no/expired registration plates, $1,493. No/expired registration plates – Edgar C. Martinez, combined with no operator’s/moped license, $268; Thomas A. Evans, $168. No operator’s license in possession – Marco A. Velez, $193. DUI – Jasmine Grant, $793; Elisha A. Holt, $793. License to be in possession – Vasil Leskiv, $393. No operator’s/moped license – Karina M. Perez, combined with failure of owner to maintain required insurance, $668. Failure to give right of way to emergency vehicle – Ryan R. Winter, $203.
Misdemeanors Alcohol intoxication in a public place – David Hartley, address unavailable, $200.50; Eugene McDaniel, address unavailable, $200.50. Trafficking in marijuana – Christopher M. Tracy, Frankfort, $360.50.
Circuit Court Jan. 11, 1 p.m. Jeremy Mattox, judge
Sentencing Bryan T. Carroll, 44, of Versailles, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Cody S. Greer, 29, of Versailles, was placed on five years probation for two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. A two-and-a-half-year prison sentence was suspended. Donald Hagerman, 50, of Nicholasville, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance and first-degree promoting contraband. An 18-month prison sentence was suspended. Tiffany A. Nichols, 27, of Pikeville, was placed on two years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. An 18-month prison sentence was dismissed.
Plea Michael Dews, 24, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison.
Arraignments Pamela Marie Adams, 42, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). William J. Chaffins, 51, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree rape (victim under 12 years of age), first-degree sexual abuse (victim under 12 years of age) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Chase R. Conder, 33, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and theft by unlawful taking (auto/$1,000 to less than $10,000). Tyreese Douglas, 35, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Probation Billie O. Ellis, 60, of Lexington, was ordered to serve out an 18-month prison sentence for violating terms of her probation on two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, third-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and controlled substance prescription not in original container (misdemeanor). Timothy Elijah Shewmaker, 43, of Lawrenceburg, was ordered to serve out a five-year prison sentence for violating term of his probation on charges of complicity to receiving stolen property ($10,000 or more), complicity to theft by unlawful taking or disposition of auto ($500 or more) and third-degree burglary.
Trial dates Vicki Brautigan, 66, Dayton, Ohio, is scheduled to return for a March 16 to April 1 jury trial (rescheduled) on charges of murder, first-degree burglary, two counts of attempted murder and tampering with physical evidence.
Dismissed An indictment charging Micah Manley, 22, of Versailles, with first-degree criminal trespass (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and third-degree criminal mischief (misdemeanor) was dismissed. Jan. 12, 1 p.m. Brian Privett, judge Sentencing Jadyn Alexa Brewer, 20, of Louisville, was sentenced to 14 years in prison and ordered to pay $1,151.68 restitution for third-degree arson, first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree criminal mischief. Darius Phillipe Murff, 31, of Louisville, was placed on five years probation for two counts of theft of identity of another without consent and first-degree bail jumping. A four-year prison sentence was suspended.
Pleas Kenneth D. McDaniel III, 34, of Midway, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault (domestic violence) and an amended charge of second-degree assault. The commonwealth recommended 23 years in prison. Charges of first-degree strangulation and attempted murder were dismissed under the plea agreement. Tierra L. Owens, 39, of Nicholasville, pleaded guilty to fraudulent use of a credit card ($10,000 or more). The commonwealth recommended five years in prison (five years probation). Russell K. Price, 31, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended five years in prison. Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia (merged) and second-degree persistent felony offender were dismissed under the plea agreement. Wesley Lamont Upton, 48, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of convicted felon in possession of a firearm, tampering with physical evidence and violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended four years in prison.
Probation Brandon S. Webb, 36, of Versailles, was ordered to serve out a three-year prison sentence for violating terms of his probation for two counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. Police Reports Versailles police responded to five motor vehicle accidents involving injuries, 18 non-injury vehicle accidents, one domestic-related complaint, issued one citation/summons and made one arrest. On Jan. 6 at 10:30 a.m., a GMC Savana driven by Paul Murphy, 29, or Harrodsburg, was eastbound on the Bluegrass Parkway when Murphy lost control around mile marker 63, went off the right side of the road and overturned. He was taken to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On Jan. 6 at 10:35 a.m., a Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Lain M. Wynn, 27, of Lancaster, was eastbound on the Bluegrass Parkway around mile marker 61 when Wynn lost control, went off the right side of the road and struck an earth embankment and rock wall. He was taken to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On Jan. 6 at 11:55 a.m., a Mercury Grand Marquis driven by Donna Smallwood, 71, of 3134 Woodlake Road in Midway, was northbound on Woodlake Road when the vehicle began sliding, went off the side of the road and struck a tree. She was taken to Frankfort Regional Medical Center. On Jan. 6 at 1:24 p.m., a Chevrolet Suburban driven by Tori Johnson, 27, of 385 Poplar Street, was eastbound on the Bluegrass Parkway when the vehicle slid and sideswiped a guard rail. She was taken to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On Jan. 10 at 1:33 p.m., there was a three-vehicle collision at the intersection of Paddock Drive and Lexington Road. Brenda Dixon, 56, of 380 Dunroven Street, was driving a Chrysler Town & Country and told police she thought the light was green when she pulled out of Paddock to turn left onto Lexington Road. Murray Haven, 29, address unavailable, was eastbound on Lexington Road in a GMC Envoy and said he had a green light. Lorene Rose, 80, of 333 Gleneagles Way, was driving a Nissan Altima behind Haven’s vehicle and told police she thought the light was yellow. Police say Dixon failed to yield and disregarded the traffic light. Dixon and Rose were taken to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On Jan. 17, police made an arrest on the U.S. 60 Bypass for possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, reckless driving and speeding. On Jan. 17, 10 pounds of hamburger and a bag of chicken worth a total of $71 were reported stolen from The Woodford Inn. On Jan. 15, a Western Union transfer worth $500 was reported stolen at a Clifton Road convenience store. On Jan. 10, $4,843.12 in withdrawn electronic funds were reported stolen on South Main Street. On Jan. 15, a citation/summons was issued on Old Frankfort Pike for possession of marijuana and speeding. On Jan. 13, identity theft was reported on Douglas Avenue. Fire Reports City Firefighters made 10 EMS assists from Jan. 11 to 17. On Jan. 11, they responded to malfunctioning smoke detector in a Montgomery Avenue home. On Jan. 13, they responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Lexington Road. On Jan. 14, they assisted with a lockout involving an EMS call at a Cheney Road home. On Jan. 16, a call to a Macey Avenue home was cancelled en route.
County Firefighters made two EMS assists from Jan. 11 to 17. On Jan. 11, they assisted with a lockout on Eureka Drive. On Jan. 12, they responded to a false alarm on Shetland Lane caused by a system problem and a fire alarm on Deerfield Drive caused by burnt food. On Jan. 13, they responded to a fire alarm on Lexington Road caused by burnt food. On Jan. 14, they responded to a vehicle accident on Clifton Road. On Jan. 16, they responded to motor vehicle accidents on I-64 West and Lexington Road and a carbon monoxide detector activation on Berlin Road. On Jan. 17, they responded to an odor scare on Gray Hawk Court. Public Records SUITS JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs. Matthew J. Winbun for $154,378.10 plus interest, late fees, escrow advances, court costs, expenses and attorney fee claimed due on a debt. Wood Finance, Inc. DBA Premier Acceptance vs. Xavi McGrapth for $8,373.99 plus interest and court costs claimed due on a debt. State Farm Mutual Insurance Co., et al., vs. Madeline L. Sparks for $12,643.84, interest and costs related to September 2021 vehicle accident. Jefferson Capital Systems, LLC vs. Nicole Crabtree for $11,701.44 plus interest and costs claimed due on a debt. James M. Fugate, et al., vs. Brittany D. Heightchew, et al., for temporary custody of minor child.
DEEDS Cumberland Lake Shell, Inc. (Leah Taylor, president) to Estepp Energy, LLC (Steve Estepp, managing member), 3525 Lexington Road (Shell service station at Huntertown Road), $2,500,000. Margaret B. Feeback to Abby C. Mollette and Neil C. Mollette, 211 Falcon Road, $252,000. James B. Owens to O’Nan Cole Lexington Road, LLC (Robert L. Cole, member), 221 Paddock Drive, $200,000. Jane G. Pryor to Eleanor Tandy Pryor, 260 Morgan Street, $225,000. Homer Michael Freeny Jr., as trustee of the Homer Michael Freeny Jr. Trust, to City of Midway, 14.392 acres near I-64 and South Elkhorn Creek, no monetary consideration. Harvey G. Watkins and Margaret Watkins to Alyssa L. Northcutt and Evan C. Northcutt, 6021 Secretariat Circle, $372,500. Kenneth E. Buss and Jo Anne Cable, as co-trustees of the Kenneth E. Buss and Jo Anne Buss Revocable Living Trust, to Jo Anne Cable, 6395 Clifton Road, quitclaim deed. AJ Bruwer to Lisa A. Busalacchi, 8585 Troy Pike, $450,000. Henry Moss Vance to Anne-Claire Elizabeth Gibson, 413 Duell Drive, $122,500. Robert D. Russell and Tawnee S. Russell to Abraham J. Bruwer, 104 Westview Drive, $320,000. Andrew Menzies and Carina Menzies to Easley and Faust Properties, LLC (John W. Faust and Robert L. Easley Jr., members), 275 Curd Lane, $370,000. Omar Staton to Robert Hodges and Anthony A. McIntire, 425 Million Lane, $447,000. Debra Kay Constantine Lanza and Jerry M. Constantine to James Macgregor and Lindsey Macgregor, 3869 Old Frankfort Pike, $500,000.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Kelly Lynn Martin and Dustin Joseph Calhoun; Madison Ann Kincer and Blake Anthony Weldy.