Circuit Court
May 14, 1 p.m.
Kathryn Gabhart, judge
Pleas
Jose R. Aliva, 22, of Campbellsville, pleaded guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended five years in prison. Under the plea agreement, receiving stolen property (firearm), convicted felon in possession of firearm, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender charges were dismissed.
Sentencing
Zelotes Bethel, 25, of Versailles, was placed on five years probation (drug court) for four counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), first-degree promoting contraband, first-degree criminal trespass (misdemeanor), resisting arrest (misdemeanor) and menacing (misdemeanor). A one-year prison sentence was suspended.
Scott Clark, 59, of Versailles, was placed on two years probation and ordered to pay a $350 fine for criminal attempt to commit first-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), leaving the scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance (misdemeanor) and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor). Clark must serve 7 days in jail with credit for time served and his operator’s license was suspended for 12 to 18 months.
Jonathan Gigliotti, 36, of Versailles, was placed on five years probation after pleading guilty to possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor under 12 and possessing matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor over 12. A five-year prison sentence was suspended.
Christopher Parker Stamper, 33, of Versailles, was placed on five years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, third-degree burglary, theft by unlawful taking or disposition from building (under $500), second-degree persistent felony offender. A three-year prison sentence was suspended.
Arraignments
Brian Christopher Gearhart, 30, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (fourth or greater offense) and disregarding traffic control device/traffic light (violation).
Ricardo Ramirez, 37, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to tampering with physical evidence, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), license plate not legible (violation) and second-degree persistent felony offender.
Revoked
Mark Neal, 56, of Versailles, was ordered to serve out a sentence for violating terms of his probation for theft by unlawful taking or disposition of auto ($1,000 to under $10,000).
Trial dates
George Aldridge, 55, of Lawrenceburg, was scheduled to return for an Oct 13-15 jury trial to face charges of kidnapping and first-degree sexual abuse.
Bradford Lyvers,  51, of Lexington, was scheduled to return for an Aug. 27-29 jury trial to face charges of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree fleeing/evading police, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree criminal mischief, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor), disregarding traffic control device/traffic light (violation), reckless driving (violation), speeding 18 mph over limit (violation) and first-degree persistent felony offender.
Dismissed
Two counts of first-degree criminal abuse (child 12 and under), two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, and charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance and first-degree promoting contraband against Crystal Gail Cramer, 39, of Nashville, were dismissed without prejudice.
District Court
May 12
Bolton Bevins II, judge
Traffic
Speeding – Alive at 25: Madeleine Papero. State Traffic School: James Champagne; L’Oreala Clay; Madison Phiel; Chad Ricker; Kaylin Ross; Brittany Smith; Peyton Whitaker; Annette Jackson; Heather Jones, with no insurance, $100; Snowanna Stephenson. Remaining speeding guilties: Victor Herrera, with no license, $250; Ryan Kenkle, $20; Everardo Leon, $42; Ainsworth Samuel, $55; Courtland Smith, $30; Malik Brown, $55; Crystallynne Canovan, $30; Jacob Andrew, $100; Sari Fallahin, $30; Chase Hueke, $30; Megan La Fondation, with reckless driving, $100 and state traffic school; Jason Menjivar, with no license, $132; Michael Metcalf, $55; Alexis Leyva, $100; Jose Trejo, $100; Mario Munoz, with expired plate and no license, $225.
D.U.I. – Ilya Kravtsev, $200, four to six months license suspension, and alcohol education; Trevor Harlow, $350, four to six months license suspension, and alcohol education.
Fail to give right of way to emergency vehicle: Damanique Brown, with driving on suspended license, $260; Rosa Amaya, $60; Patricia Spurr, state traffic school.
Driving while using mobile phone – Luciano Izquierdo – with no license, $125.
Disregarding a  traffic control device (light & stop sign): Janine Damron, state traffic school; Fatishav Elston, state traffic school; Ella Gruenisen, state traffic school; Maria Ortega, with no license, $225.
No seat belt – Wesley Baker, $25; Benjamin Fraine, $25; Dorothy Hunter, $25
Driving on suspended license – Michael Mungey, $200.
No license – Juan Moran, with no registration, $125; Jose Gonzalez, $100; Carrera Carolina, with plate not legible and windshield too dark, $150.
Permit violation – Betty Mills, with no insurance and no seat belt, $175.
No license in possession – Brandon Johnson, $50; Joseph Mitchell, with no insurance and expired registration, $175.
No insurance – Kendra Sherer, $100.
Misdemeanors
Richard Washington – theft by cold checks, 90 days, serve two, probate balance two years and restitution of $622.51.
Phillip Bradley – possession of marijuana, speeding, no seat belt and no license in possession, $275.
Jessica Dedman – possession of marijuana, $250.
Angel Rivera – possession of marijuana, disregarding stop sign, no license, possession of drug paraphrenalia, $275.
Police Reports
Versailles police investigated 13 non-injury accidents, one injury accident, and made two arrests during this period.
On May 4, police responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Simmons Street.
On May 12, they made an arrest for public intoxication from a controlled substance on I-64, and responded to a criminal possession of a forged instrument and theft by cold check for $1,941.23, and a leaving the scene of an accident on Leestown Pike (Midway).
On May 13, they responded to a violation of a Domestic Violence Order on Germany Road.
On May 14, they responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Kentucky Avenue.
On May 15, they made an arrest for criminal trespass on Kroger Way.
Fire Reports
City
The Versailles Fire Department EMTs made 13 EMS runs and performed three business inspections from May 5 through May 10, 2025.
On May 5, firefighters responded to an injury accident on Main Street which required an extraction of a victim, and an accident on Morgan Street where a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle.Â
On May 6, they responded to an injury accident on Lexington Street.
On May 8, they responded to smoke in a house on Bryanwood Drive caused by an electrical problem, and an injury accident on Troy Pike which required an extraction of a victim.
On May 9, they responded to the same house on Bryanwood Drive for smoke in the house from an electrical problem, and an injury accident on McCowans Ferry Road which required an extraction of a victim.
On May 10, they responded to an alarm on Amsden Avenue caused by burnt food.
County
The Woodford County Fire Department made six EMS calls from May 12 to May 18, 2025.Â
On May 14, firefighters responded to an injury accident on the Bluegrass Parkway, made a large animal rescue on Shyrock’s Ferry Road, assisted the Versailles Police Department with a lock-out on Crown Court, responded to a controlled burn investigation on Old Frankfort Pike, and a false alarm on Duckers Road.
On May 15, they responded to a controlled burn on Beaver Park, and a false alarm caused by burnt food on Lexington Road.
On May 16, they responded to a house fire on Shyrock’s Ferry Road, and a downed utility line on Midway Road.
On May 17, they responded to a false alarm caused by system trouble on Steel Road.
On May 18, they responded to a controlled burn on Weisenberger Mill Road.
Public Records
Suits
Editor’s note: Civil suits, when filed, are allegations, nothing has been proven and only tells the side of the plaintiff, the person bringing the lawsuit. At time of reporting, the defendant in the lawsuit has not responded with their side.Â
In re Chevrolet Malibu 2025 – petition for clean title.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA v. Froylan Barajas – action on account for $12,738.14.
Wesbanco Bank, Inc. v. Yensy Reyes-Juarez – action on contract for $5.029.11.
Emily Mullins v. Nicholas Mullins – petition for divorce.
Logan Forrest v. Bradley Pagel, Jr., Lexington Blue, Inc, Lexington Blue Lexington, LLC, Lexington Blue Louisville, LLC, and Lexington Blue Cincinnati, LLC – action arising from failure to do roofing services work contracted under several fraud and breach of contract causes of action.
Westlake Services, LLC v. Kristin Duff – action on account for $7,417,68.
Westlake Services, LLC v. Troy Rust – action on account for $12,441,50.
Deeds
Lyster Real Estate Company, LLC (Wayne G. Lyster III, member) to W. Gray Lyster IV and Natalie Henton Lyster, 30.87 acres on Sugar Hill Road, other consideration.
Marlin Tilden Mitchell and Virginia June Mitchell to Michael Tilden Mitchell, 99.82 acres on West Leestown Road, other consideration.
Dunvegan Farm, LLC (Dorothy C. Matthews, manager) to Tall Tree Investments, LLC (Steven Turkett, sole manager), 78.1 acres at 1625 Midway Road, $2,900,000.
Crown Homes, LLC (John Leskiv, member) to Christopher Wayne Allen and April Renee Allen, 1430 Delaney Ferry Road, $585,000.
Sean Carroll and Jacqueline Carroll to Kathryn Rosenbach, 6027 Riva Ridge Road, $545,000.
Ann A. Wright to Claire Ryan Wigglesworth, 401 North Winter Street, Midway, $225,000.
GSL Construction, LLC to Stacey Elizabeth Bryne and Cameron Huddleston Bryne, 554 Saffron Lane, $885,000.
Harold Cunningham, Kathleen Cunningham, Jeffrey S. Cunningham, Pamela Cunningham and Cheri R. Evans to Future Investments, LLC (Harold Cunningham, manager), 106 Fieldview Drive, $1 and other consideration.
General Enterprises of Lexington, Inc. (Cynthia Mulvihill, president) to Hausfeld Properties, LLC (Emily Hausfeld, member), 125 Big Sink Pike, $685,000.
Craig B. Congleton to Craig B. Congleton, as trustee of the Craig B. Congleton Revocable Living Trust, 212 South Turner Street, Midway, other consideration, quitclaim deed.
William K. Moore, as executor of the Jack A. Kain estate, to Bruwer Properties, LLC (Abraham J. Bruwer, sole member), 132 Crossfield Drive, $500,000.
Pamela Malone to Dana Branham and Amy Branham, 109C Rumsey Circle, $436,000.
Alec Watterson to Bryan Keith Richardson and Hannah Richardson, 6475 Tyrone Pike, $319,000.
Blue Door Homes Co. (David Wayne Montgomery II, owner) to Kayla Johnson, 318 Second Street, Midway, $273,500.
Julia L. Reed and Griffith T. Reed to Benjamin S. Lancaster, 6905 McCowans Ferry Road, other consideration.
Herbert R. Reed and Glenda L. Reed to Tara Hackney and Alan Hackney, 112 Dan Drive, $235,000.
Karen Becker-Mack to Brown-Forman Corporation, 8080 McCracken Pike, $375,000.
Antony C. Bays and Natalee Johnson-Bays to Virginia Hutton, 417 Newton Street, Midway, $60,707.
Jimmy L. Flener and Cleda Mae Flener to Jimmy L. Flener, 1514 Hedden Road, other consideration.
Marriage Licenses
Bevera Jane Faulkenerg and Jerome Steven Casey; Robin Giles Brown and John Charles Carmichael; Megan Marie Huff and Austin Michael Burrus; April Dawn Hudson and William Cody Semones; Madeline Elizabeth Watts and Aiden Aaron Aldridge; Sarah Nicole Ritchey and Hudson James Haas; Morgan Elyse Cline and Jonathan Tyler Younger; Morgan Taylor West and David Keith Risner II; Carmelita Solartorio Claus and Leslie W. Ramey Jr.; Kristen Michelle Waddle and David Austin Sobczak.