Circuit Court
Dec. 3, 1 p.m.
Jeremy Mattox, judge
Pleas
Justin Carr, 33, of Midway, pleaded guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 10 years in prison. Under the plea agreement, charges of possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), two counts of trafficking in a controlled substance, sell/transfer simulated controlled substance (misdemeanor) and second-degree persistent felony offender were dismissed.
Olivia Wardrip, 24, of Danville, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of a drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor).
Sentencing
Austin Caffee, 28, of Lawrenceburg, was sentenced to time served after pleading guilty to an amended charge of unauthorized use of a motor vehicle (misdemeanor).
Arraignments
Kaden Brothers, 22, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to second-degree complicity to burglary and complicity to theft by unlawful taking ($1,000 to less than $10,000).
Delvin Stamper, 26, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to two counts of third-degree rape and third-degree sodomy.
Julius Taylor, 20, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to second-degree complicity to burglary and complicity to theft by unlawful taking ($1,000 to less than $10,000).
District Court
Dec. 8, 2025
Bolton Bevin II, judge
Traffic
Speeding – Traffic school: Dafidi Isama; Cassidy Araico; Brian Brooks; Katie Devito; Nema Escobar; Adam Evans, with no seat belt, $25; Lakin Gross; Kejuan Howard; Erica Lian; Preston Soper; Azan Al Hamadi; David Futrell; Jorge Nava, with careless driving, $55; Marime Niang; Micah Smith, with no insurance, $100. Alive at 25: Devan Whiting. Remaining speeding guilties: Emily Gonzalez, $55; Luis Choc, with no license in possession, $80; Jack Englebright, $55; Darius Evans, $55; Travis Fannon, $55; Augusto Jimenez, with no license, $134; Gemeyal Harris, with no seatbelt, $55; Elizabeth Keel, $55; Dazhaun Nathan, with no license in possession, $80; Yendy Rivera, with no seatbelt, $80; Walter Castro, $55; Jasmine Simmons, $55; Amanda Snawder, $55.
D.U.I. – Gina Gans, $235/four to six months licenses suspension/alcohol education; Daryl Greenlee, $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education; Devon Hill, with speeding, $255/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education/four days; Stephanie Miller, $335/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education; Amy Oaks, $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education.
Distracted Driving due to mobile device – Jamie Jackson, with license not in possession, $100.
Careless driving – Trinity Williams, with open container of alcohol in vehicle, state traffic school and #35.
Disregard stoplight – Oluwafemi Abebayo, with no insurance and no license in possession, $575.
Disregard stop sign – Nikolayv Gumenyak, state traffic school.
No seat belt – Mekhit Crow, $25; Ethan Sturgill, $25; Chanda Back, $25; Robin Sock, with no insurance, $275.
No license – Rivas Heraldo, $100; Felipe Guzman, with no seat belt, $125’ Roberto Salas, with no seat belt, $125; Mia Thomas, with no insurance, $550.
No license in possession – Michael Aguilar, $50; Duncan Baker, $50; Charles Green, $50; David Gross, with no insurance, $150.
No insurance – Mortay Williams, $100
I.C.E. Holder (This is an order or request by the U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement to keep the person in custody until I.C.E. can take custody of that person). – None were reported this week.
Misdemeanors
Anthony Caldwell – possession of forged instrument, three days.
Thomas Ramirez – domestic assault, resisting arrest, and criminal mischief, 90 days/serve three days/probate balance two years and obey orders of Family Circuit Court.
Shawn Williams – alcohol intoxication in a public place, $25.
Amber Desote – domestic assault, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, and menacing, 30 days.
Police Reports
The Versailles police department investigated 19 non-injury accidents, one injury accident, issued one summons and made four arrests during this period.
From June 16 to November 21, police responded to fraudulent use of a credit and gift card over $10,000, theft of identity and theft by unlawful taking of a firearm on North Main Street.
On Dec. 2, police made an arrest for possession of marijuana, operating on suspended or revoked license, no registration plates and failure to produce insurance cards on Lexington Road.
On Dec. 3, police made an arrest for criminal trespassing on Kroger Way. They also responded to leaving the scene of the accident on the Bluegrass Parkway.
On Dec. 4, they responded to theft by unlawful taking of money, valuing $100, on Linden Drive.
On Dec. 5, they responded to harassing communications on North Main Street.
On Dec. 6, police issued a summons for speeding, no registration plates, possession of marijuana and failure to produce insurance card on Lexington Road. Police also made an arrest for a fugitive from another state on Lexington Street. Police made another arrest for dating violence assault on Circle Drive. They also responded to theft by deception of cold checks, valuing $250, on North Hawthorne Court. They also responded to leaving the scene of accident and no operators license on Lexington Road. Police also responded to domestic violence assault on Macey Bouvard, and harassment on Frankfort Street.
Fire Reports
City
The Versailles Fire Department made 11 EMS calls and performed one fire inspections from Dec. 1 through Dec. 7, 2025.
On Dec. 2, firefighters responded to an unintentional smoke detector activation on Highview Drive.
On Dec. 3, they responded to an unintentional smoke detector activation on Crossfield Drive, and two separate carbon monoxide alarm activations, one on Elmwood Drive and the other on Will Parkway.
On Dec. 4, they responded to a false alarm on Tyrone Pike.
County
The Woodford County Fire Department made eight EMS calls and installed one car seat from Dec. 1 through Dec. 7, 2025.
On Dec. 1, firefighters responded to a report of fluid in the roadway on I-64, and a vehicle accident on Clifton Road.
On Dec. 2, they responded to a shorted out hot water heater on Davistown Road.
On Dec. 3, they responded to a cal about a car fire on I-64 and found nothing, and conducted a controlled burn investigation on Carpenter Pike.
On Dec. 5, the responded to an injury vehicle accident on Woodlake Road.
On Dec. 6, they responded to a chimney fire on Misty Lane, and an injury vehicle accident on U.S. 60.
On Dec. 7, they responded to an injury vehicle accident at the intersection of Old Frankfort Pike and Big Sink Road.
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.
PNC Bank, NA v. Stephanie & Matthew Wooten – action on account for $10,439.22.
Commonwealth v. Jacobi Reed, Sr. – petition for child support.
Walter & Elaine Schott v. Woodford County Fiscal Court and Versailles-Midway-Woodford County Planning Commission – appeal from decision of county to deny zoning map amendment for property located at 2705 Scotts Ferry Road from A-1 to RR.
Elrico Hyman v. Margaret Hyman – divorce case transferred from Madison County Family Circuit Court.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA v. Mayra Martinez – action on account for $6,245,29.
JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA v. Andrea Nelson – action on account for $8,716.69.
Deeds
Len S. Gant, as executor of the Carl S. Gant Jr. estate, to Sean Carroll and Jacqueline Carroll, 240 Roberts Road, $675,000.
Jeffrey W. Cooper and Debbie A. Cooper to Jeffrey W. Cooper and Debbie A. Cooper, as co-trustees of the Jeffrey W. and Debbie A. Cooper Revocable Living Trust, 217 Stourbridge Road, other consideration.
Ana Eliza Ferber to Gordon L. Writt and Donna Martin Writt, 307 Lynnwood Drive, $348,000.
James L. Thomerson and Mary Abigail Schueler to Erin Elizabeth Couch and Corey Douglas Couch, 6011 Canonero Way, $495,000.
Wilcam, LLC (Harold W. Wilhoit, member) to Kimberly Hayes and Patrick B. Hayes, 41.411- and 8.402-acre tracts near Woodlake Road, $85,000.
Matthew Douglas Elder and Colleen Irene Elder to Matthew Graham Corrigan and Elizabeth Renee Visakay, 407 Foxchase Court, $326,601.
Scott Franklin and Tammy Franklin to Dudley Scott Baesler and Shelly Baesler, 112 Richardson Street, Midway, $320,000.
17th Street, LLC (Francis Hill Parker, managing member) to Exit 22, LLC (Rachel Riley, member), 128 East Main Street, Midway, $600,000.
Andy Biggers to Theresa M. Biggers and Alan A. Biggers, as trustees of the Andy and Terry Biggers Family Trust, 306 Second Street, 216 East Higgins Street and 101 Martin Street, Midway, quitclaim deed, other consideration.
Corey D. Crouch and Erin E. Crouch to James D. Lowry, as trustee of the James D. Lowry Trust, 202 Heather Way, $295,000.
Ed Millet and Lisa Millet to Francis J. Myers II, Phillippus L. Snyman and Marissa Snyman, 15.74 acres, more or less, at 850 Scotts Ferry Road, $725,000.
Jonathan Thomas Hoard and Allyson Shea Ison Hoard to Jamie Roberts, 625 Pocahontas Trail, $275,000.
Stephen M. Wager and Patricia G. Wager to Stephen M. Wager and Patricia G. Wager, as trustees of the Stephen and Patricia Wager Revocable Living Trust, 101 Gaybourn Way, quitclaim deed, other consideration.
Cassie W. Barnes, as executor of the Larry W. Demeritte estate, to Thomas William Eastham and Wyndee G. Eastham, 31.291 acres at 401 Shady Lane, $1,090,000.
Marriage Licenses
Brandy Nicole Hackney and Devin Lee Shepherd; Taylor Paige Higginbotham and Aaron Isiah Shannon; Jennifer Marie Kelley and Matthew Lee Richardson; Anna Ruth Quinn and Todd Andrew Ruthemeyer.