District Court Week of April 10 Bolton Bevins II, judge Traffic Speeding – Thomas Jewell, Alive at 25; Eliza Nutgrass, Alive at 25; Kendall Spalding, Alive at 25; Bryan Vera, Alive at 25; Nevaeh Masden-King, combined with expired registration plate, state traffic school. DUI – Haydon Newby, $200, four to six months license suspension and alcohol education; Jean Young, $200, four to six months license suspension, alcohol education. No license in possession – Henry Dunaway, combined with speeding and possession of marijuana, $750; Ty Thompson, $50. No insurance – Josue Dimas, combined with driving on suspended license, $750; Merveilles Kasongo, $400; Santiago Patino, combined with expired registration and no license, $625; Pueblo Portes, combined with no license, $600; Makenzie Walker, combined with speeding, state traffic school and $400. Disregard of traffic light – Nicholas House, $25; Avila Ricardo, combined with no license, $125. Operating on suspended license – Lamberto Briseno-Jasso, combined with disregarding stop sign, $25 and 10 days home incarceration with work release.
Misdemeanors Fugitive warrant from other state – Lechrisha Hall, extradition waived. Circuit Court April 12, 1 p.m. Kathryn “Katie” Gabhart, judge Sentencing Emilee K. Brand, 26, of Versailles, was sentenced to eight years in prison for second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, theft by deception (under $10,000), receiving stolen property (under $500), first-degree wanton endangerment (police officer), first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Thomas Finnell, 32, of Lexington, was placed on five years probation for receiving stolen property ($1,000 to under $10,000), first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). A four-year prison sentence was dismissed. Joseph W. Hager, 33, of Nicholasville, was placed on five years probation for flagrant nonsupport. A five-year prison sentence was suspended. Robert Richards, 60, of Versailles, was sentenced to two years and one day in prison (with credit for time served) and fined $25 after pleading guilty to third-degree assault (police/probation officer), third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), menacing (misdemeanor) and operator of non-motor vehicle under the influence (violation). A charge of resisting arrest (misdemeanor) was dismissed.
Pleas Tina M. Cole, 40, of Owingsville, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended a two-year prison sentence be diverted for three years. Philip Eastman, 53, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to tampering with physical evidence, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor), leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance (misdemeanor), failure of owner to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and an amended charge of second-degree persistent felony offender. The commonwealth recommended six years in prison, but under the plea agreement if restitution is paid before next month’s sentencing the recommended prison sentence will change to five years. Deidre Head, 37, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison. Micah A. Manley, 23, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to first-degree fleeing/evading police (motor vehicle), two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot), failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance and no operator’s license (misdemeanor). Under the plea agreement, charges of disregarding a traffic control device (violation), failure to or improper signal (violation), reckless driving (violation) and failure to notify owner of damage to unattended vehicle (violation) were merged/dismissed. Kellie M. Shouse, 35, of Morehead, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison. Cody Jay Vanbibber, 32, of Ashland, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence, first-degree possession of a controlled substance and failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison (to serve 30 days) and a $500 fine. Under the plea agreement, a charge of careless driving (violation) was dismissed.
Arraignments Dewayne Carr, 48, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor). Andrew Marriner, 34, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree wanton endangerment, leaving scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance (misdemeanor), two counts of fourth-degree assault (minor injury/misdemeanor), operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor) and careless driving (violation). Regina A. Vega, 45, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), possession of synthetic drugs (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor).
Dismissed Two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and a misdemeanor charge of possession of drug paraphernalia against John M. Evans, 45, of Versailles, were dismissed without prejudice. Charges of operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor), failure to surrender revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor), two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and controlled substance not in original container (misdemeanor) against Erica N. Yeary (deceased) were dismissed without prejudice. Police Reports Versailles police responded to 14 non-injury accidents, one injury accident, issue two summons and made one arrest. On April 5, a Buick Lacrosse driven by Joe Gormley, while attempting to turn left from westbound Big Sink Road onto Crossfield Drive, drove in front of a Nissan Sentra going east on Big Sink causing a collision. Gormley was transported to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On April 10, a summons was issued for possession of marijuana combined with disregarding a stop sign and improper signal on the Versailles Bypass. On April 11, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to stop and render aid was reported on North Main Street. On April 11, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to stop and render aid was reported on Tincher Drive. On April 11, DeWalt tools valued at $1,500 were reported stolen from a truck on Frankfort Street. On April 12, a trailer valued at $5,000 was reported stolen on Shannon Run Road. On April 12, third-degree criminal mischief and second-degree burglary involving a broken window and the theft of $80 was reported on Shaw Avenue. On April 12, first-degree possession of a controlled substance was reported on Lexington Road. On April 13, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to stop and render aid was reported on Huntertown Road. On April 13, a fourth-degree assault with minor injury was reported on Princess Circle. On April 14, a summons was issued for possession of marijuana on Beasley Road. On April 15, a fourth-degree assault, domestic violence without a visible injury was reported on Woodson Drive. On April 15, an arrest was made for possession of marijuana combined with possession of drug paraphernalia, operating a vehicle on a suspended license, no insurance and no registration on the Versailles Bypass. On April 16, a report of second-degree criminal mischief concerning $800 in damage to a Mini Cooper was made on Tecumseh Trail. Fire Reports City Firefighters made 18 EMS assists from April 11 to 17. On April 11, they responded to a suspected natural gas leak on Avenue of the Champions. On April 12, they responded to an outside rubbish fire on High Street. On April 13, they installed car seats at two locations on Big Sink Road, responded to a mix brush-grass fire on United Drive and provided rescue standby on Dan Drive. On April 14, they assisted at an injury accident on the U.S. 60 Bypass at Crossfield Drive and responded to a lockout on Beasley Road. On April 17, they responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Huntertown Road and Eureka Drive and a motor vehicle accident with injuries at Lexington Road and Marsailles Road.
County Firefighters made eight EMS assists from April 10 to 17. On April 10, they responded to a false alarm caused by burnt food on Charmac Road. On April 11, they responded to a controlled burn on Raven Road and a lockout on Dunroven Road. On April 12, they responded to a natural gas odor on Wells Lane, a vehicle accident on Tyrone Pike, a controlled burn on Lexington Road and lockouts, which both included EMS assists on Roan Road and Dunroven Road. On April 13, they responded to a fatal accident on Midway Road, a false alarm caused by a contractor on McCracken Pike and an illegal burn on Aiken Road. On April 14, they responded to a smoking vehicle on the Bluegrass Parkway. On April 15, they responded to a mulch fire on Lexington Road. On April 17, they responded to a motor vehicle accident on Midway Road. Public Records SUITS Petitions for the dissolution of marriage – Neil Duncliffe vs. Linda Hopgood, Wendell Sanders vs. Sarah Sanders. Lance and Laura Cline vs. Rodgers Flooring for transfer of negligent installation of flooring case from Fayette County. Lauren Miller vs. Geraldine Berry and USAA Insurance for injuries caused in motor vehicle accident and underinsured benefits. Envision Remodeling vs. Kathy Burgess, Synergy Home and Wesbanco Bank for breach of contract for failing to pay agreed remodeling price and materialman’s lien. In regard unnamed minor, petition to correct name of father on birth certificate. H&S Financial Inc. vs. Crystal Moore-Luttrell for action on retail installment contract.
DEEDS Shelby C. Kinkead, as executor of the Frank Glenn Marsh estate, to Judy Marsh, 61.955 acres on Redd Road, 81.87 acres on Redd Road in Woodford (52.17 acres) and Fayette counties and 61.382 acres on Old Frankfort Pike in Woodford (26.08 acres) and Fayette counties, other consideration. Anastasia C. Curwood and Carol A. Skricki to Maggie Caitlin Pinkney-Atkinson and David John Pinkney-Atkinson, 146 Stout Avenue, $295,500. Vicki Ensor, as executor of the Ronald E. Wells estate, to Taylor Ray Key, 137 Frankfort Street, $136,500. Shive Properties, LLC (Ryan Michael Shive, member) to Jerry Ray Holtsclaw II, 116 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, $197,000. Jeremy Lewis Wiley and Joanna Marie Wiley to Paul Keith Campbell, 216 Boston Drive, $155,000. John W. Grider to Angela M. Carter, 102 Sycamore Parkway, $300,000. Michael A. Garcia and Karen A. Garcia to Mildred Richardson, Michael A. Garcia and Karen A. Garcia, 163 Aachen Way, $379,000. Melvin Hardy and Teresa Hardy to Melvin E. Hardy Jr. and Teresa M. Hardy, as co-trustees of the Melvin E. Hardy Jr. and Teresa M. Hardy Living Trust, 126 East Higgins Street, Midway, $1. Marjorie G. Evans to Alissa K. Heath and Destin Heath, 343 South Main Street, $280,000. Ryan M. Sigley to Doublas E. Bledsoe and Suzanne Yvonne Bledsoe, 106 Coach Station, Midway, $249,900. Ashton T. Bocard to Haas & Haas Properties, LLC (Stephen T. Haas, member), 630 Regent Road, $185,000. Haas & Haas Properties, LLC to Colt W. Litkenhus, 630 Regent Road, $240,000.