District Court Week of March 6 Sarah Hays Spedding, judge Traffic Speeding – Cody Gayhart, state traffic school; Yonga Zagarella, Alive at 25; Michael Frazier, $25, Traevion Jackson, combined with no driver license, $80; Kelly Poe, combined with driving on a suspended license, $80. Failure to maintain insurance – Ashton Brown, $100; Misty Green, $100; Cecelia Frank, combined with booster seat violation and no seat belt, $175; Travis Peele, combined with expired registration and driving on a suspended license, $775. DUI – Justin Wells, combined with failure to file accident report and failure to have insurance $150, four to six months license suspension and alcohol education. No license – William Alvarado Morales, combined with running a stop sign, $125. Expired registration –Bradley Burns, $25. Violate federal safety regulation – David Montgomery, court costs only. Driving on suspended license – Travis Taylor, $200.
Misdemeanors Possession of drug paraphernalia – Timothy Coomer, $50. Shoplifting – Joseph Eustice, combined with possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia, $150 and stay away from Dollar General stores. Circuit Court March 1, 1 p.m. Jeremy Mattox, judge Sentencing Denziel A. Cofer, 47, of Versailles, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, second-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). A three-year prison sentence was suspended. John M. Hamilton, 44, of Frankfort, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. An 18-month prison sentence was suspended. Shane Kidd, 37, of Versailles, was placed on five years probation and ordered to pay a $500 fine for receiving stolen property ($1,000 to less than $10,000) and no operator’s/moped license (misdemeanor). A two-year, one-day prison sentence was suspended. Susan M. Nintzel, 60, of Versailles, was ordered to pay $600 restitution and placed on probation for criminal attempt to commit theft of mail matter (misdemeanor), criminal attempt to commit theft by deception (misdemeanor). A 12-month jail sentence was suspended.
Pleas Michael V. Collins, 51, of Mount Sterling, pleaded guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and an amended charge of illegal use (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended five years in prison. Kayla Hudson, 25, of Versailles, pleaded guilty false statement/misrepresentation to receive benefits (over $1,000). The commonwealth recommended a two-year prison sentence be diverted for three years, with restitution to be determined. Marcus Marshall, 30, of Lexington, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree wanton endangerment (misdemeanor), an amended charge of criminal attempt to fleeing or evading police (misdemeanor) and speeding (26 mph over/violation). The commonwealth recommended a 12-month jail sentence be probated for two years. A misdemeanor charge of failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance was dismissed and violations of disregarding a traffic control device (traffic light), disregarding a stop sign, reckless driving, no/expired registration plates and no/expired Kentucky registration receipt were merged/dismissed under the plea agreement. Lisa C. Shelbourne, 55, of Midway, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence and operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended two years in prison.
Arraignment Lerone Donte Edwards, 37, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to flagrant nonsupport.
Trial date Monte Berry, 44, of Versailles, was scheduled to return for a June 19-20 jury trial to face charges of failure to comply with sex offender registration (second or greater offense) and registered sex offender residence restrictions (misdemeanor). March 8, 1 p.m. Kathryn “Katie” Gabhart, judge Sentencing Robert E. Cochran Jr., 65, of Lexington, pleaded guilty to theft by deception (under $500). The commonwealth recommended a 12-month jail sentence be probated for two years and $1,095 restitution. Kevin C. Crockett, 53, of Versailles, was placed on two years probation after pleading guilty to an amended charge of third-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and first-degree criminal trespass (misdemeanor). A 12-month jail sentence was suspended.
Pleas James Benjamin Donaldson, 41, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison, a $250 fine and operator’s license suspension for 30 days. Jose L. Castanon, 22, of Louisville, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison. Joseph W. Hager, 33, of Nicholasville, pleaded guilty to flagrant nonsupport. The commonwealth recommended five years in prison. Stephen Eugene James, 70, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison. Jessika L. Kelly, 30, of Compton, pleaded guilty to operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor), giving officer a false identifying information (misdemeanor), theft of identity of another without consent, first-degree promoting contraband and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended seven years in prison. Violations of improper use of left lane/overtaking vehicle and reckless driving were merged/dismissed under the plea agreement. Crystal S. Mangione, 40, of Lexington, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison.
Arraignments Roger Brady, 36, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to procure or promote use of minor by electronic means. Mary Elizabeth Keeling, 37, of Nicholasville, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Jeremy Rutherford, 22, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to two counts first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison.
Probation Timothy D. Smith, 51, of Lawrenceburg, was ordered to serve four months in jail (with credit for time served) for violating terms of his 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).
Trial dates Randal O. Holman, 56, of Versailles, was scheduled to return for a July 18 to 20 jury trial to face charges of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (fourth offense/aggravator), driving on a DUI suspended license (third offense/aggravator) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Michael L. Peters, 60, of Versailles, was scheduled to return for a Aug. 28 to 30 jury trial date to face charges of theft by failure to make required disposition of property and theft by unlawful taking (misdemeanor). Police Reports Versailles police responded to four motor vehicle accidents involving injuries, 20 non-injury accidents and made three arrests. On Feb. 28, Martin Fister missed the turn into King’s Way Church from Shannon Run while operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and was transported to UK Medical Center for injuries. On March 3, a Ford Explorer driven by Officer Eric Redford on Old Frankfort Pike was struck by a large falling limb causing severe damage to the vehicle. Officer Redford was transported to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On March 5, a Ford van being driven by Christopher Baldridge ran off the northbound shoulder of Moores Mill Road striking a tree, Baldridge was transported to UK Medical Center. On March 7, a Buick Encore operated by Chad Bivans on Falling Springs Road attempted to turn onto High Street directly in the path of a Toyota Camry being driven by Jerry Sears. Ethan Sears, a passenger in the Camry, was transported to UK Medical Center. On Feb. 26, police responded to a shoplifting on Kroger Way where $150 of clothing was taken. On Feb. 28, they investigated second-degree burglary of a Roku television valued at $800 on Ryne Court. On March 1, they responded to an internet theft of $400 on North Main Street, the theft of a lawn jockey valued at $650 on Gratz Street, and the theft of a 9 mm pistol and ammunition valued at $518 on Depot Street. On March 3, they made an arrest for operating a vehicle after disabling an interlock ignition device along with possession of cocaine, illegal possession of a prescription opioid, and possession of marijuana, and investigated a stolen U-Haul truck valued at $29,894 on Marsailles Road. On March 4, they responded to the theft of a 9mm pistol valued at $600 at Midway University. On March 5, they responded to a second-degree burglary involving a jar of coins on Ryne Court and made an arrest for DUI driving without a license or registration, disorderly conduct and terroristic threatening on Old Dry Ridge Road. On March 6, they responded to a terroristic threatening on Dunroven Lane, and possession of a heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia, and public intoxication on Northside Drive. On March 7, an arrest was made for possession of heroin, DUI, operating a vehicle with no registration or insurance on Coach Station Road, responded to leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid on U.S. 62, and investigated the theft of seven traffic cones and a traffic sign on Yellow Jacket Drive. On March 8, they investigated an internet theft of $100 on North Main Street, and the theft of lawn equipment worth $500 on Sheffield Drive. On March 9, a pack of Marlboro cigarettes costing $5.49 was reported stolen on Green Gables Drive. On March 11, they responded to a domestic assault with minor injury on Yellow Jacket Drive. Fire Reports City Firefighters made 30 EMS assists from March 7 to13. On March 7, they responded to a rubbish fire on McDavid Drive, an injury motor vehicle accident at Falling Springs Boulevard and McCowans Ferry, and an electrical arcing due to shorted equipment on Lexington Road. On March 8, they responded to a gas leak on Montgomery Avenue and a malicious false alarm at a municipal building on Crossfield Drive. On March 9, they assisted at an injury motor vehicle accident on Douglas Avenue and U.S. 60, and another injury accident at South Main Street and Rose Hill Lane. On March 10, they installed a child car seat. On March 11, they assisted police in an incident on Yellow Jacket Drive.
County Firefighters made seven EMS assists from March 7 to 13. On March 7, they aided with two different controlled burns on Hope Lane and Carpenter Pike, extinguished an illegal burn on Troy Pike, extinguished a tree fire due to a downed power line on Colony Drive, and investigated a smoke alarm on Will Rose Lane. On March 8, they extinguished a tree fire on Big Sink Road, and dealt with a false fire alarm due to electricity powering back up on McCracken Pike. On March 9, they installed smoke detectors at Wildwood Drive and Colony Drive. On March 10, they responded to a lock out on Marsailles Drive. On March 11, they responded to a water flow alarm on McCracken Pike. On March 13, they assisted with a motor vehicle accident on Organ Road. Public Records SUITS Petitions for the dissolution of marriage – Rebecca Hopper vs. Killis Sinkhorn. Michael Sunseri vs. Kim Stechschulte, for damages and injuries related to a motor vehicle accident. Pennymac Loan Services vs. Claudia and Curtis Hamm, complaint for foreclosure. Capital One vs. Franklin Robinson, action on defaulted credit card.
DEEDS Northside Homes, LLC to North Ridge Homeowners Association, Inc., 2.57-acre land parcel (detention area) bordering Cottage Grove and Old Towne Walk, $100. Legends Development, LLC (Robert DeArmond, member) to Andover Construction, LLC (Mike Hall, member), 829 Edmonds Crossing, $88,000. James Kyle Branham and Casey F. Branham to Sylvia Michelle Collier and Thomas Allen Gerald III, 2016 Apple Road, $450,000. Robert W. Huffman and Janice S. Huffman to John W. Phillips, 121 Pandy Street, $164,000. Clyde Evans Devers to Vanessa Renee Snapp, 354 McDonald Drive, other consideration. Vasiliy Kanenko and Irina Khanenko to Pavel Khanenko and Yana Khanenko, 5206 Fords Mill Road, $1. Cecelia O. Johnson and Joseph S. Johnson to Brandon Dooley and Jordyn Bush, 2295 Patterson Road, $475,000. Delamar Homes of Kentucky, LLC to Matthew R. Durham and Karen Durham, 3017 Red Oak Trail, $423,777. Jackie Wayne Roe and Paula L. McGowan to Patricia Callahan and Ronald Lewis Callahan, 135 St. Clair Street, $140,000. John T. Dale and Humaira T. Dale to Melvin Shannon Porter, 268 Paddock Drive, $251,500. John J. Howe and Ashleigh M. Howe and Cecelia O. Johnson and Joseph S. Johnson, 5979 Crabapple Road, $439,900. James T. Finley to Victor Hugo Avalos Lopez and Maribel Lopez Larios, 280 Gleneagles Way, $289,900.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Kendall Paige Stratton and Elijah Thomas Castle; Chanel Ashley Dowell and Christopher Lynn Jones; Baritta Carol Willis and Norman Junior Haupt Jr.