Circuit Court Jan. 11, 1 p.m. Kathryn “Katie” Gabhart, judge Sentencing Wesley W. Huff, 54, of Stanton, was sentenced to 15 years in prison (with credit for time served) for second-degree manslaughter, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor). Terry E. Lee, 31, of Georgetown, was ordered to serve 90 days in jail with the balance of a 12-month jail sentence probated for two years on misdemeanor charges of second-degree wanton endangerment, resisting arrest, failure of non-owner operator maintaining required insurance and possession of marijuana, and possessing an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle (violation). Christopher Blaine Woodward, 34, of Lexington, was placed on three years probation and ordered to pay restitution (to be determined) for second-degree burglary and two counts of theft by unlawful taking or disposition ($500 or more, but under $10,000). A three-year prison sentence was suspended.
Pleas Justin Neal O’Malley, 40, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to theft by failure to make required disposition of property and two counts of second-degree forgery. The commonwealth recommended a five-year prison sentence be diverted for three years. Joseph Rucker, 32, of Winchester, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), failure of owner to maintain required insurance and operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison. A charge of rear license not illuminated (violation) was merged/dismissed under the plea agreement.
Arraignments James Dean, 27, no address, pleaded not guilty to flagrant nonsupport. Daniel Hickey, 22, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree promoting contraband, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). Randal O. Holman, 56, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (fourth offense/aggravator), driving on DUI suspended license (third offense/aggravator) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Jessica M. Sams (formerly Hawkins), 42, of Bardstown, pleaded not guilty to flagrant nonsupport. Robert Tennill, 54, of Springfield, pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor). Jordan Wilson, 31, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder. Erica N. Yeary, 40, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, controlled substance prescription not in original container (misdemeanor), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and failure to surrender revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor).
Police Report Versailles police responded to 14 motor vehicle accidents, all of which were non-injury. The police also investigated the following incidents: On Dec. 29, fourth-degree domestic assault with no visible injury on Berry Avenue. On Jan. 4, third-degree burglary of concession food valued at $300. On Jan. 6, theft of a Remington rifle was reported on Old Frankfort Pike. On Jan. 6, public intoxication and possession of an open container on North Main Street. On Jan. 6, third-degree burglary with forced entry was reported on Clifton Road. On Jan. 7, theft of $22.50 in cash on Elizabeth Jade Lane in Georgetown, KY. On Jan. 7. third-degree arson involving the burning of a detached shed on North Street. On Jan. 7, theft of two bicycles valued at $250 on Clifton Road. On Jan. 7, third-degree criminal trespassing and promoting contraband were reported on Poplar Street. On Jan. 8, second-degree burglary/theft of $150 in cash was reported on Winter Street in Midway. On Jan. 9, third-degree terroristic threatening was reported on Gray Hawk Court. On Jan. 9, theft of two heat pumps valued at $200 was reported on Macey Boulevard. On Jan. 9, third-degree criminal trespassing was reported on South Main Street. On Jan. 9, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to render aid, causing mailboxes to be knocked down was reported on Huntertown Road. On Jan. 9, second-degree driving under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, second offense of methamphetamine and first-degree wanton endangerment were reported on North Main Street. On Jan. 9, a 2010 BMW sedan was reported stolen on Frankfort Road in Midway. On Jan. 10, a report of receiving stolen property of Carmate trailers was reported on Keokuk Court. On Jan. 10, a 9 mm Ceska-Zbrokuka handgun worth $489 was reported stolen on Molly Street. On Jan. 10, rims, wheels and tires worth $1,000 was reported stolen on Poplar Street. On Jan. 10, third-degree criminal trespassing was reported on South Main Street. On Jan. 10, harassment with no physical contact was reported on Molly Street. On Jan.10, fourth-degree domestic assault with minor injury and a charge of first degree strangulation was reported on Molly Street. On Jan.11, Heineken and Dos Equis beer and groceries worth $85 was stolen on Kroger Parkway. On Jan.11, first-degree criminal mischief and theft of clothes, shoes and furs worth $3,875 was reported on Dunroven Road On Jan.12, fourth-degree domestic assault with no visible injury was reported on South Main Street. On Jan.12, third-degree criminal mischief relating to stolen checks was reported on South Main Street. On Jan.12, violation of a Kentucky domestic violence order including a busted glass window was reported on Frankfort Road. On Jan.12, third-degree criminal mischief, breaking into a farm truck and theft of an orange travel bag was reported on Old Frankfort Pike near Midway. On Jan.12, trafficking in marijuana less than eight ounces worth $1,180 and possession of drug paraphernalia worth $20 and tampering with physical evidence was reported on Spring Run Road. On Jan.13, menacing was reported on Ridgeway Road Fire Reports County Firefighters made 13 EMS assists from Jan. 10 through 17. On Jan. 10, they responded to a propane leak on Keokuk Court. On Jan. 11, they investigated a carbon monoxide leak on Normandy Road and dealt with a propane gas explosion with no reported injuries on Pinkard Pike. On Jan. 12, they aided in a motor vehicle accident with injury on Tyrone Pike at New Hope Road. On Jan. 13, they responded to a water flow alarm on McCracken Pike, assisted with a non-injury accident on Old Frankfort Pike and Pisgah Pike, and responded to an accident on the Bluegrass Parkway but found nothing. On Jan. 14, they responded to a non-injury motor vehicle accident at U.S. 60 East and Shannon Run Road. On Jan. 15, they assisted at a lock out on Altamont Court and assisted at a non-injury motor vehicle accident involving a gas leak on Bluegrass Parkway. On Jan. 16, they investigated a smoke detector alarm on Chestnut Lane and performed a smoke detector installation on Sequoya Trail. On Jan. 17, they investigated a smoke scare on West Leestown Pike.
City Firefighters made 16 EMS assists from Jan. 10 through 16. On Jan. 12, they responded to a false fire alarm on Fieldview Drive and an electrical wiring problem on Russell Avenue. On Jan. 15, they responded to an injury motor vehicle accident on U.S. 60 Bypass and Big Sink Road and investigated a smoke scare with odor on North Main Street. On Jan. 16, they assisted at a lock out on North Main Street and installed a smoke detector on Talon Court. Public Records SUITS Petition for dissolution of marriage – Rhonda F. Kratzer vs. Kelly D. Kratzer Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. vs. Wesley Huff, an action for subrogation of insurance proceeds to injury award. Republic Finance, LLC vs. Amy Redding, debt collection on a promissory note. Chelsea Holsomback vs. Josue Dimas, Francisco L. Bucio and Eulalia D. Francisco, claim for injuries from a dog bite. Protective Insurance Co. vs. Nine 4 Life, Inc., an action for failure to comply with workers compensation insurance audit. Commonwealth Credit Union vs. Mickie L. Warner, debt collection on a promissory note. Republic Finance, LLC vs. Robert L. Jackson, debt collection on a promissory note. Republic Finance, LLC vs. Nancy N. Hill, debt collection on a promissory note. Platinum Rental, LLC vs. James Tucker, repossession of property and collection of a debt on a promissory note. LVNV Funding, LLC vs. Steven Dorsey, action for breach of contract terms.
DEEDS Adam McDonald and Tiffany McDonald to Chapel Hill Rental, LLC, 172 Simmons Street, $170,000. Michael C. Pulliam and Lisa Supplee Pulliam to Crosskey, LLC (Kevin G. Martin, manager), 111 Crosskey Road, $155,000. Richard G. Caudle and Wilda Willis Caudle to Jackson W. Watts and Elizabeth J. Turley, 831 Foraker Road, $55,000. Amy Catherine Slugantz and John Slugantz to Rikki Erin Pinks and Brandon Pinks, 304 Bryanwood Drive, $225,000. Ginger Kay Skinner to Danny Wayne Skinner, 212 Berry Avenue, $1 and other consideration. Janet Alexander, Teresa Crigger Goodlett and Ronald L. Goodlett to Janet Alexander, Teresa Crigger Goodlett and Loretta Lynn Jefferson, 115-117 Woodford Village Drive, $1. Elizabeth J. Turley and Jackson W. Watts to Holly Kruse and James Folsom, 131 Morgan Street, $300,000. Megan Taylor Poole to Lawrence F. Bender Jr., an undivided one-half interest in 128 acres at 605 Delaney Ferry Road, $1, quitclaim deed. Lawrence F. Bender Jr. to Megan Taylor Poole, an undivided one-half interest in 17.503 acres at 755 Delaney Ferry Road, $1, quitclaim deed.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Jana Elizabeth Brodt and Jeffrey Alan Culp; Margaret Elaine Stout and Holly Rufus Forkner II; Lindsey Miriam McHatton and Richard Clay Nutter; Parker William Cushine and Aletheia Chara Chestnut.