Circuit Court
August 6, 1 p.m.
Jeremy Mattox, judge
Sentencing
Damon Reed, 31, of Versailles, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. A two-year prison sentence was suspended.
Arraignments
Kendall G. Mitchell, 33, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to theft by unlawful taking or disposition of property ($1,000 to less than $10,000) and receiving stolen property (firearm).
Tyler Jamele Warner, 39, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and public intoxication (controlled substance/misdemeanor).
Revoked
Nathan Ryan Gibson, 36, of Springfield, was ordered to serve out his sentence for violating terms of his probation.
Eric Clark Slone, 38, of Versailles, was credited for time served in jail as his penalty for violating conditions of his probation.
Tyler Smith, 33, of Bowling Green, was credited for time served in jail as his penalty for violating conditions of his probation.
Contempt
James R. Markwell Jr., 38, of Versailles, was ordered to 60 days in jail for contempt after failing to pay child support.
District Court
August 4
Sarah Hays Spedding, judge
Traffic
Speeding – Traffic school: Kami Usha; Dayne Hurley, with failure to yield to emergency vehicle, $60.
Alive at 25: Leslie Garcia-Cordero; Clark Hill, with reckless driving, 28 hours community service. Remaining speeding guilties: Hayden Brown, with license not in possession, $70; Harmoni Franklin, $20; KC Jenkins, $55; Olena Marchuk, $55; Amanda Miller, $30; Mia Montgomery, $55; Jaime Sarinana, $30; Christian Villegas, with no license in possession, $80; Paul Shipp, Jr., with no license in possession, $70; Donyell Morton $100.
D.U.I. – Mario Hanley, with no license, $300four to six months license suspension; alcohol education; Alexis Lutz, with open container of alcohol in vehicle, $235/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education/four days; Ryan Heddings, $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education; Santos Obdulio, with no license, $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education/two days.
Disregard stop sign – Daniel Maksimenko, state traffic school; Dale Dalton, with disregarding stop light, no insurance, and driving on suspended license, $1,250.
Reckless driving – Horacio Munoz, with no license and open container of alcohol in vehicle, $235.
Careless driving – Cac Rutilia, with no license, $150.
Improper passing – Kara Love, with no license, $125.
Failure to yield right of way to emergency vehicle – Angela Rodgers, with no insurance, state traffic school and $250.
Fail to file accident report – Shane Fisk, court costs only.
No seat belt – Woodford Roark, $25; Jose Leacodio, with no license, $125; Vilma Mejia, $25.
No license – Julio Garay, $100; Sergio Mejia, $100.
No license in possession – Gemma Avalos, $50; Lidia Ordonez, $50.
No registration – Bryin Boykin, with violation of federal regulation, $100; Jessica Hal, $100.
ICE Holders
(An ICE holder is an order or request by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to keep the person in custody until ICE can take custody of the person)
Ivan Gonzalez – charged with D.U.I., fleeing and evading law enforcement, open container of alcohol in vehicle, and no license. District Judge posted no cash bond and own recognizance on conditions.
Cesar Tellez – Pled guilty to D.U.I., open container of alcohol in vehicle, no license, and no insurance, $735/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education/one day served out at time of sentencing.
Misdemeanors
Angelica Espinoza – possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphrenalia, and no seat belt, $525.
Melissa Gilliam – criminal trespassing, second degree, one day.
Police Reports
Versailles police investigated 14 non-injury accidents, three injury accidents, issued one summons, and made one arrest during this period.Â
On August 4, police responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Shannon Run Road.
On August 5, they responded to a shoplifting on Kroger Way involving the theft of an iPhone 13 food storage bags valued at $349.99, and the theft of a Honda generator valued at $500 on Wilson Avenue.
On August 6, they issued a summons for cold checks totaling $750 on Beasley Road.
On August 8, they responded to a fist degree assault, criminal mischief relating to a GMC truck and damage totaling 500, and violation of Domestic Violence Order on N. Winter Street in Midway.
On August 9, they responded to two separate leaving the scene of an accident on Hunter Court and Pisgah Pike, and a harassment and terroristic threatening on Delaney Ferry Road.
On August 10, they responded to a violation of a Domestic Violence Order on N. Main Street.
Fire Reports
City
The Versailles Fire Department EMTs made 10 EMS calls, and installed one car seat from August 4 to August 10, 2025.
On August 7, firefighters responded to fire alarms on both Ann Street and Elmwood Drive and found no fire conditions.
On August 8, they responded to a carbon monoxide incident on Duell Drive, and a non-injury vehicle accident on Lexington Road.
On August 10, they responded to a fire alarm on Beech Street and found no fire conditions.
County
The Woodford County Fire Department made three EMS calls from August 4 through August 10, 2025.
On August 4, firefighters responded to Clifton boat ramp but found nothing as reported.
On August 6, they responded to a vehicle accident on Midway Road, an injury vehicle accident on I-64, and a false alarm due to burnt food on Eureka Drive.
On August 7, they responded to a hazardous material scare on Leestown Pike, and a vehicle accident on I-64.
On August 8, they assisted the Versailles Police Department with a drone on Old Frankfort Pike.
On August 10, they responded to a false alarm from burnt food on McCracken Pike.
Public Records
Suits
Editor’s note: civil suits when filed are allegations, nothing has been proven, and only tell 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
Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Co. v. Thoroughbred Roofing, LLC – subrogation claim for insurance payout due to contractor’s negligence at the home of Robert Abell in Lexington for $22,750.99.
April James v. Michael James – petition for divorce.
Nelson House Properties, LLC v. Kentucky Property Ventures, LLC, Viktor Adrashko, Martin Properties, LLC – action on note for $260,002.88.
Onemain Financial Group, LLC v. Octavia Everette – action on note for $2.010.36 (transfer from Fayette County).
Fifth Third Bank, NA v. Amy Bowerbank – action on two agreements for $32,926.88.
In re 1990 FeatherLite – petition for clear title.
Capital One, NA v. David Field – action on account for $23,393.09.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA v. Kimberly Gillim – action on account for $21,898.13.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA v. Kimberly Gillim – action on account for $8.065.46.
Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Steven Kimberly & Kaylynn Greer – action on contract for $19=0,587.44.
Melissa Meyer v. Allstate Vehicle and Property Insurance Co. – action for breach of contract, bad faith, and unfair claims settlement practices in denying claim under property insurance policy (transfer from Fayette County).
Stone Creek Financial, Inc. v. John Wells – action on agreement for $15,091.45.
PNC Bank, NA v. Robert Bridges – action on note for $36,806.43.
Deeds
Walter E. Schott III and Elaine S. Schott to Walter E. Schott III, as trustee of the Walter E. Schott III Revocable Living Trust, 262 acres, more or less, on Troy Pike, and 515, 518, 522, 523, 526, 529, 534 Polo Run Lane, $1.
Glen J. Fuchs to Armenteros Property Group, LLC (Carlos Armenteros, member), 25 Cooper Road, $20,000.
Clinton H. Newman III and Jessica W. Newman to Linda E. Newman, 9016 Troy Pike, other consideration.
Pam Ann King to Pam Ann King, as trustee of the Pam Ann King Living Trust, 602 Deerfield Drive, other consideration.
Michael J. Healy and Diana L. Healy to Michael J. Healy and Diana L. Healy, as co-trustees of the Healy Family Revocable Trust, 214 Falcon Road, other consideration.
George M. Gill Jr. and Carol P. Gill to Mark A. Gill and Deborah Zehngut Gill, 116 Old Hickory Lane, $423,000.
Blake Lee Maiden and Megan Maiden to Miriam Merlo and John Paul Merlo IV, 204 Russell Avenue, $179,900.
Douglas P. Romaine, as executor of the Charles F. Black estate, to Efrain Arroyave and Robin Arroyave, 310 South Main Street, $795,000.
Chad Christopher Cheetham and Elaine Louise Cheetham to Ryan Tyler Evans and Emelia Faith Whalen, 126 Pandy Street, $241,500.
William Winbun and Margaret Winbun to April Pendleton, 3851 Huntertown Road, $360,000.
Stacy Kendall Vincent and Tara Evans Vincent to Dean E. Stoops and Cindy C. Stoops, 453 Barroway Lane, $734,000.
David Thomas and Melissa Vaughn Thomas to McKenzie Healy and Matthew Healy, 3040 Rosewood Drive, $639,000.
Ball Homes, LLC to Isabella M. Heichele Reyburn and Thomas L. Reyburn, 318 Glasbury Lane, $392,917.
Susan W. Mefford to Susan W. Mefford and Michelle Duncan, 362 Colony Drive, other consideration, quitclaim deed.
Emily P. Fryer, Martha F. Gay, Jon Gay, Robert N. Fryer and Bridget Demsey to John Thomas Stanton Jr. and Sally Dulaney Stanton, as co-trustees of the John T. and Sally D. Stanton Living Trust, 161 Ridge View Road, $283,500.
J. E. Hoskins and Mary Sue Hoskins to Michael Joseph McClafin and Lyse Armine Norian, 5007 Lupreese Lane, $1,035,000.
Marriage license
Sarah Marie Zarymbski and Logan Ray Brown.