Circuit Court
July 7, 1 p.m.
Kathryn Gabhart, judge
Sentencing
Jose R. Avila, 38, of Versailles, was sentenced to five years in prison for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (misdemeanor).
Plea
Conner Russell, 18, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of second-degree robbery. The commonwealth recommended 10 years in prison and restitution (to be determined).
Arraignment
Andrew Billingslea, 33, of Louisville, pleaded not guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, excessive windshield/window tinting (violation), following another vehicle too closely (violation) and second-degree persistent felony offender.
Probation
Jose L. Constanon, 24, of Frankfort, was ordered to serve 45 days in jail (with credit for time served) for violating terms of his probation for possession of a controlled substance.
District Court
July 14
Bolton Bevins II, judge
Traffic
Speeding – Alive at 25: Laci Clayton; Samuel Elliott Alexander Newbold; Crawford Watts. Traffic school: Jarrett Forte; Sanhyah Hamilton; Landon McCreary; Angelice McWilliams; Peyton Mills; Alyssa Murphy; Kennedy Rapier; Deborah Shouse; Karen Dunson; Miranda Helm; Grace Smith; James Williams. Remaining speeding guilties: Devin Doss, $34; Krishna Sapkota, $60; Ricardo De La Cruz, with no license, $200 and 30 days probated two years; Hugo Garcia, with no license, $200; Evan Jennings, $100; Lisa Johnson,, $30; Jacob Jones, with driving on suspended license, $255; J’aden Smith, with no seat belt, $145; Caleb Young, $100.
D.U.I. – Adriana Shala, $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education; Autumn Bugg; Phyllis Warnock, influence of controlled substance, $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education.
Racing on public streets – Micah Akers, with speeding and reckless driving, Alive at and $200.
Failure to use child restraint – Francisco Bucio, with no license in possession  and operating on a suspended license, $250.
No license – Juan Jimenez, $100; Jose Rodriguez, $100; Rioss Khalil, with no insurance and failure to register transfer of vehicle, $625.
No license in possession – Chelsey Maurico, $50.
No registration card in possession – Ivery Simmons, $25.
Picked up by Immigration & Customs Enforcement officers before cases could be resolved: Ramirez Gaspar, alcohol intoxication in a public place; Rosember Diaz, D.U.I., careless driving, and no license.
Misdemeanors
Terrance Bowen – terroristic threatening, 93 days/serve two/probate balance two years and no contact with victim.
Mario Chavarin – terroristic threatening and alcohol intoxication in a public place, $25. 31 days/serve two/probate balance two years.
Justin Wills – criminal mischief and shoplifting, 31 days/serve one/probate balance two years and no contact with victim.
Aaron Giles – possession of marijuana and reckless driving, $350.
Robert Cummins – alcohol intoxication in a public place and resisting arrest, time served.
Robert Jackson – public intoxication, $25.
Police Reports
Versailles police investigated 13 non-injury accidents, issued three summons, and made six arrests during this period.
On July 3, police responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Lexington Road.
On July 7, they responded to the theft of two propane tanks valued at $150 on Tyrone Pike.
On July 8, they issued a summons for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia on Frankfort Road, and responded to a criminal mischief on Big Sink Road for a broken window valued at $500.
On July 9, they responded to a cold checks for $700 on Quail Run Road, and issued a summons for fleeing and evading, reckless driving, and disregarding a stop sign on Midway Road.
On July 10, they made an arrest for D.U.I. and criminal mischief for knocking down a utility pole valued at $500 on Troy Pike.
On July 11, they made an arrest for D.U.I. on Frankfort Road, made an arrest for D.U.I., reckless driving, open container of alcohol, fleeing and evading, and no license on U.S. 60.
On July 12, they responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Laval Heights, an arrest on Paynes Mill Road for domestic assault, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief involving destroying a $300 watch, and they issued a summons for unauthorized use of a motor vehicle on Laval Heights.
On July 13, they made an arrest for no license on Douglas Avenue.
On July 14, they made an arrest for alcohol intoxication in a public place and terroristic threatening on Douglas Avenue.
Fire Reports
City
The Versailles Fire Department EMTs made 15 EMS calls and performed two fire inspections from July  7 to July 12, 2025.
On July 8, firefighters responded to an alarm activation on Main Street.
On July 9, they responded to a gas leak on Lexington Road.
On July 10, they responded to a false alarm on Big Sink Road.
On July 12, they responded to two separate medical emergency calls, one on Simmons Street, and the other on Ryne Court.
County
The Woodford County Fire Department made nine EMS calls from July 7 through July 13, 2025.
On July 9, firefighters conducted a smoke investigation on Crown Court, a controlled burn on Pinckard Pike, and a missing person investigation on Delaney Ferry Road.
On July 10, they responded to a vehicle accident on Troy Pike.
On July 11, they responded to a false alarm that was being tested on McCracken Pike, an injury vehicle accident on Frankfort Road, and a lock-out on Lexington 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
Megan Lucas v. Melissa Jennings and State Farm Insurance Company – action for personal injuries including underinsured motorists claim from car accident.
Jessica Ramirez v. Oscar Ramirez – petition for divorce.
Deeds
Nona F. Modlin and Billy Gene Robinson to Bryan Jeffrey Harding and Cynthia Lynn Harding, 1185 Duncan Road, $250,000.
Jose Laudo DeCamargo and Ana L.R.O. DeCamargo to Stephen Jordan Lyons and Melinda Ellen Lyons, 5626 McCowans Ferry Road, $240,000.
Ashley Marie Vaughn to Ashley M. Vaughn and Brian K. Dotson, 612 Turret Court, other consideration, quitclaim deed.
Midway Ventures, LLC (Frank Haydon, member) to Wil Cam, LLC (Harold Wilhoit, member), 54.449 acres on Woodlake Road, $590,000.
Thad W. Scott, as trustee of the Sandra W. Scott Living Trust, to Thad W. Scott, 5001 LuPreese Lane, other consideration.
Legends Development, LLC to GSL Construction, LLC (Roman Slobodzian, member), 725 Azalea Lane, $110,000.
Tracy L. Bradlford to Rocky D. Bradley, 170 Spring Run Road, $1, quitclaim deed.
Thomas L. Morton and Lawrence M. Morton, as co-trustees of the Lawrence W. Morton Living Trust, to Lawrence M. Morton, as trustee of the Matt Morton Trust Share, 101-121 Brand Street, Midway, other consideration.
David Meyers and Becky Meyers to Miguel Bermeo and Sylvia Rojas, 843 Ann Street, $225,000.
Kathryn W. DaSilva, as trustee of the Kathryn W. DaSilva Living Trust, to Chloe W. Jackson, 217 Berry Avenue, $267,000.
Robert Carl Rice Jr. and Kelli Belcher Rice to Paul Wright and Taffie Wright, 60 Old Clifton Road, $21,900 and other consideration.
Robert Carl Rice Jr. and Kelli Belcher Rice to Paul Wright and Taffie Wright, 110 Old Clifton Road, $27,740 and other consideration.
Robert Carl Rice Jr. and Kelli Belcher Rice to Paul Wright and Taffie Wright, 200 Old Clifton Road, $23,360 and other consideration.
ADJK Properties, LLC (David Wood and Karen Wood, members) to KBLB Ventures, LLC (William K. Broughton and Laura Broughton, members) 6335 Clifton Road, $35,000 and other consideration.
Richard S. Starks and Emily C. Starks to Starks Real Estate, LLC (James S. Starks, member), 205 East Higgins Street, Midway, $215,000.
Michael Cody Broughton to Robert Parker Sunseri, 780 Nancy Street, $214,000.
David Gordon Williams to Rebecca Ellen Maker, a one-half interest in 3237 Huntertown Road, $450,000.
Joshua Smith and Kristin Smith to Charles R. McGuire, 904 Lane Circle, $655,000.
GSL Construction, LLC to Vinson L. Whitton, 542 Saffron Lane, $780,000.
CW Investments, LLC to Blake Jones and Lori Jones, 242 West Stephens Street, Midway, $625,000.
James Hall and Dawn Hall to Nicole Hall Nichols, 1240 Clifton Road, other consideration.
Chaldey Cash and Megan Cash to Le Tilghman and Craig Michael Tilghman, 1796 Woodlake Road, $735,000.
Justin Frakes and Rebecca Frakes to Michael Cody Broughton, 226 Granger Lane, $419,000.
Bradley Raymond Klass to Jacob Cook and Mallory Cook, 120 Chestnut Lane, $295,000.
Marriage licenses
Megan Allison Williams and Jeffrey Cody Davidson; Camille Hannah Dyer and Nathan Andrew Riffell; Sophie Roxanne Bish and Cole Thomas Nance; Sarah Elizabeth Congleton and Benjamin Charles Houston; Karla Valeria Vargas and Rafael Ponce; Allyson Marie Mundley and Kelly Troye Jackson; Agnes Kabatalindawa and Jaron Wesley Reed; Brooke Anne Bedingfield and Scott Charles Roxbrough; Meghan Michelle Riviello and Jason Alexander Head; Dorothy L. Rader and Thomas Neil Bottorff; Sushma Bagale and Sabesh Khadka.