District Court Week of April 11 Mary Jane Phelps, judge Traffic No operator’s/moped license – Juan F. Aurelio, combined with DUI, 893; Makayla Brown, $243; Johnathan D. Neri, $243. Speeding – George Blair, $143; Joy L. Brooks, combined with no insurance and no operator’s license in possession, $323; Keene A. Ellis, combined with failure of owner to maintain required insurance, $673; Peggy L. Hager, $143 plus state traffic school; Kaylynn L. McGhee, Alive at 25; Noah Spalding, Alive at 25; Donnie Warfield, combined with no operator’s license in possession, $223; Johnathan S. Young, Alive at 25. DUI – Catherine C. Callahan, $793 plus three days home incarceration; Antonio Garcia, $978 plus 10 days home incarceration. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license – Francis Huff, $343; Joshua Kingery, $343; Ronald C. Pulliam, combined with failure of owner to maintain required insurance and no/expired registration plates, $868; Jill A. Richardson, $193; Levi J. Collier, $393. No operator’s license in possession – Stephen R. Slayton, $193. Failure to produce insurance card – Allyson O. Waters, $163.
Misdemeanors Possession of marijuana – Justice K. Segers, Black Mountain, N.C., combined with failure of owner to maintain required insurance and careless driving, $810.50; Derrick S. Washington, Lexington, combined with speeding, $315.50. Non-support – Ashley N. Singh, address unavailable, six months probated for two years. Alcohol intoxication in a public place – Asencion Gonzalez, address unavailable, $200.50. Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO – Avery L. Green, Lexington, $185.50. Theft by unlawful taking – Robert A. Richard, 272 Church Street, 35 days. Circuit Court April 13, 1 p.m. Paul Isaacs, judge Sentencing Larry Kente Burton, 38, of Charlotte, N.C., was placed on three years probation after pleading guilty to possession of a forgery device and tampering with physical evidence. A violation of following a vehicle too closely was dismissed under the plea agreement. Ryan Thomas Humphreys, 33, of Versailles, was placed on two years probation for attempted first-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor). A 12-month jail sentence was suspended. Justin E. Laine, 42, formerly of Versailles, was sentenced to 60 days in jail (time served) after pleading guilty to an amended misdemeanor charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle. Russell K. Price, 31, of Frankfort, was placed on five years probation for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. A five-year prison sentence was suspended.
Pleas Benjamin F. Cooley, 44, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to failure of owner to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), first-degree wanton endangerment, an amended charge of first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree criminal mischief. The commonwealth recommended seven years in prison (serve seven months in jail with remainder of sentence probated) and restitution (to be determined). No/expired registration plates (violation), first-degree wanton endangerment, third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent offender charges were dismissed or merged under the plea agreement. Christopher Smith, 38, of Ashland, pleaded guilty ((in absentia) to two amended counts of endangering the welfare of a minor (misdemeanors). The commonwealth recommended a two-year sentence be probated for two years. Two counts of first-degree criminal abuse (child 12 or under) were dismissed under the plea agreement.
Arraignments Gerald Campbell, 41, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and failure of owner to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor). Melissa Campos, 44, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to false statement/misrepresent to receive benefits (over $1,000). Joshua R. Davis, 34, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to theft by unlawful taking (firearm). Anthony Pugh-Thompson, 30, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree promoting contraband and tampering with physical evidence.
Probation Tanner Cheatham, 26, of Versailles, was ordered to serve six months in jail (weekends) for violating terms of his probation for trafficking in a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school.
Jury trial Kordell Lamark Travis, 29, of Louisville, was scheduled to return for a July 21-22 jury trial to face charges of second-degree assault (police officer), convicted felon in possession of a handgun, three counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), six counts of tampering with physical evidence and first-degree persistent felony offender.
Police Reports Versailles police made six arrests. Motor vehicle reports were not available Tuesday afternoon. On April 17, police made an arrest at Big Spring Park for first- and third-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, tampering with physical evidence and first-degree promoting contraband. On April 18, a vehicle was reported leaving the scene of an accident on North Main Street that caused $500 in damage to chain link construction fencing. On April 18, possession of marijuana was reported on the U.S. 60 Bypass. On April 16, police arrested a fugitive from another state on Frankfort Road. On April 17, police made an arrest on West Leestown Pike for tampering with physical evidence and possession of methamphetamine, opium and Fentanyl. On April 16, police made an arrest on Huntertown Road for third-degree criminal trespassing and alcohol intoxication in a public place. On April 16, police made an arrest at the Kroger liquor store for the theft of $317.94 worth of Woodford Reserve. On April 14, a vehicle was reported leaving the scene of an accident on Falling Springs Boulevard. On April 13, a Kentucky EPO/DVO was reported violated at the Woodford County Detention Center. On April 13, police made an arrest at a Circle Drive home for second-degree disorderly conduct and third-degree terroristic threatening. On April 12, a G-3 boat, Yamaha engine and other items worth a total of $35,728.64 were reported stolen from an auto dealer on Frankfort Street. Fire Reports City Firefighters made 15 EMS assists and installed a child safety seat in one vehicle from April 12 to 18. On April 12, an EMS run to Bryanwood Drive was cancelled en route. On April 13, they responded to a smoke odor in an apartment on Arbor Place Drive. On April 15, they responded to a dump truck fire on Fielding Drive. On April 16, they responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on the U.S. 60 Bypass at Markham Drive. On April 18, they responded to a fire alarm at the old Woodford Hotel on North Main Street.
County Firefighters made two EMS assists from April 12 to 18. On April 13, they responded to a motor vehicle accident on Old Frankfort Pike and a transformer fire on Derby Court. On April 14, they responded to a motor vehicle accident on Leestown Road and a fire alarm on McCracken Pike caused by a power outage. On April 15, they responded to a motor vehicle accident on Duncan Road and a fire alarm on Ashby Circle. Public Records SUITS Petitions for the dissolution of marriage – Nathan P. Hagan vs. Mary D. Hagan; Amie K. Botts vs. Amy M. Botts. Valerie Wethington vs. Shelter Mutual Insurance Co. for damages, attorney fees, costs, interest and expenses claimed due for August 2020 motor vehicle accident. OneMain Financial Group, LLC vs. Billy J. Barnett for $1,524.42 plus attorney fees and costs claimed due on a debt. Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (A/S/O Jared Hughes) vs. Wendy Nelson for damages and costs claimed due for August 2021 motor vehicle accident. Debbie Nolan vs. State Auto Property and Casualty Insurance for damages, interest and costs claimed due for October 2021 motor vehicle accident. Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company (A/S/O Rodney Ripberger) vs. Alexandria Wilbert for damages and costs claimed due for December 2021 motor vehicle accident.
DEEDS Barbara C. Boren, as executor of the Bonnie Dawson estate, to Casey Veatch and Hannah Veatch, 156 Paddock Drive, $277,000. Cynthia Diane Sullivan and Shannon M. Wyatt to Ellen Wade Skidmore, 118 West Main Street, Midway, $200,000. Legends Development, LLC (Robert DeArmond, member) to Jonathan C. Abbott and Whitney E. Abbott, 477 Mission Drive, $78,000. Christopher Kyle Lalumandier and Rebecca M. Lalumandier to Rhonda Renfro, 833 Nancy Street, $195,000. Amy B. Gaines to UG-Cam, LLC, 706 Beaver Park, $235,000. Ann L. Routt to Wilma B. Stith and Robert Paul Stith, 6825 McCowans Ferry Road, $365,000. Nathan D. Baker to Corey D. Baker, an undivided one-half interest in 547 Meadow Lane, $30,000. Dylan Fouts and Morgan Fouts to Fernando Yanez Diaz and Monica Regonesi Muranda, 240 Gleneagles Way, $277,500. Phillip Lee Greer and Caroline Parks Greer to Springcroft Farm, LLC (Thomas Hyams, vice president), 32.006 acres at 691 Hedden Road, $4,500,000. James P. Redden and Gloria M. Redden to Jean A. Maynard and Wayne McKnight, 166 Bayberry Road, $250,000. Jacob B. Routt and Adriane Downey-Routt to Erin Leigh Christofoli and Justin Floyd Christofoli, 796 Flint Ridge Road, $390,500. Rodney R. Hughes and Sharon Hughes to Martha Torres Gaona, 1014 and 1010 Oak Hill Circle, and 3.771- and 2.75-acre land parcels, $990,000. White Star Pastures, LLC (Leslie V. Barrows and Madeline T. Doherty, members), to William Michael Geist and Melody Geist, 3140 Oregon Road, $480,000. Gary W. Jones and Barbara J. Jones to Misty L. Cathers and Sarah E. Mitchum, as trustees of the Jones Family Irrevocable Trust, 318 Furlong Trace, other consideration. Monica L. Elmore and Jason M. Elmore to John B. Weis, an undivided one-half interest in 501 Adena Trace, $1, quitclaim deed. Rita H. Smart to Rita H. Smart, as trustee of the Rita H. Smart Revocable Trust, 124 Shermans Crescent, other consideration. Charles W. Nauert and Debbra D. Nauert to Rebecca Michelle Lalumandier and Christopher Kyle Lalumandier, 107 Plumtree Court, $330,000. Louis J. Wille and Kathleen Wille to Terminus Farm, LLC (Keith W. Mason, manager), 61 acres at 555 Rose Lane, $2,050,000. Robert C. Stilz Jr., as master commissioner of the Woodford Circuit Court, to Rio Grande Fence Company (Mitchell Blumenfeld, president), 150 Virginia Avenue and a lot on Virginia Avenue, $96,000. Elizabeth C. Reynolds and Anthony E. Reynolds to Alfreda A. Combs, 341 South Hill Road, $465,000.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Nicole Kristine Berger and Derek Joseph Sims; Kimberly Devon Coleman and Charles Louis Randle; Jennifer Noel Prall and Shawn Merrell Eldridge; Natasha Reece May and Matthew Shon King; Michelle Liane Dille and Andrew Paul Mize.