Circuit Court
Jan. 14, 1 p.m.
Kathryn Gabhart, judge
Sentencing
Kris Mitchell, 47, of Lawrenceburg, was placed on five years probation for convicted felon in possession of a handgun. A five-year prison sentence was suspended.
Thomas A. Stephenson, 44, of Versailles, was placed on five years probation for resisting arrest (misdemeanor), tampering with physical evidence and first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.
Pleas
Jordan Lane Blanton, 19, of Mount Sterling, pleaded guilty to receiving stolen property ($10,000 or more), first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot), first-degree wanton endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended five years in prison and restitution (to be determined). Under the plea agreement, a reckless driving violation, and misdemeanor charges of no operator’s/moped license and second-degree criminal mischief will be dismissed.
Daniel Harrison, 34, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to second-degree assault. The commonwealth recommended five years in prison.
Jason Thornberry, 34, of Lawrenceburg, was placed on two years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. A one-year prison sentence was suspended.
Arraignments
Terrance Bowen, 27, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree assault, violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO (misdemeanor), first-degree criminal mischief and first-degree stalking.
Walter Chenault, 52, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and trafficking in marijuana (8 ounces to less than 5 pounds).
Iseaha Mahaley, 34, of Dayton, Ohio, pleaded not guilty to flagrant nonsupport.
Dismissed
The commonwealth dismissed (without prejudice) second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, theft by deception ($1,000 to under $10,000) and first-degree persistent felony offender charges against Billy McGee, 45 of Louisville.
District Court
Jan. 20, 2026
Sarah Hays Spedding, judge
Due to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday, the district court only held a special jail docket this week for cases in which the defendant was in custody. The case below was the only one resolved. The other cases on the docket, which are not reported here since there was no final disposition dealt with arraignments and bond settings/modifications.
Gabriel Settel – D.U.I and speeding. $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education/one day on jail.
Police Reports
Versailles police investigated 19 non-injury accidents, two injury accidents, and made five arrests during this period.
On Dec. 5, 2025, police responded to the identity theft of another where $3,500 in cash was stolen at Cedar Ridge Lane.
On Dec. 21, they responded to the fraudulent use of a credit card on Kroger Way for five car washes totaling $704.
On Jan. 3, 2026, police responded to the theft of a PlayStation valued at $300 on Clifton Road, and a criminal trespass on Northside Drive.
On Jan. 4, they made an arrest for domestic assault on Chestnut Lane.
On Jan. 8, they responded to a criminal mischief involving a broken window costing $500 on Pocahontas Trail.
On Jan. 9, they responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Lexington Road.
On Jan. 11, the responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Delaney’s Ferry.
On Jan. 12, they made an arrest for domestic assault on Park Street, made an arrest on Falling Springs Boulevard for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine), possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and tampering with physical evidence.
On Jan. 13, they made an arrest for assault on a police officer and shoplifting of three cans of beer valued at $4.17 on Tyrone Pike,
On Jan. 14, they responded to the theft of an $800 phone on Garnett Court.
On Jan. 15, they made an arrest for public intoxication and prescription medication on in the proper container on Lexington Road.
On Jan. 16, they responded to the theft of Woodford County sweatshirts valued at $80 on Park Street but the business owner declined to cooperate, and the theft of $1,000 in cash on Charmac Road.
Fire Reports
City
The Versailles Fire Department made 13 EMS calls and conducted two fire inspections from Jan. 12 through Jan. 18, 2026.
On Jan. 12, firefighters responded to a vehicle accident on Crossfield Court, and a controlled burning on Macey Avenue.
On Jan. 14, they responded to an accidental activation of a sprinkler system on Industry Drive, and a dumpster fire on Angell Avenue.
On Jan. 17, they responded to a vehicle accident on Douglas Avenue, and a room fire on Pandy Street.
County
The Woodford County Fire Department made five EMS calls and installed one car seat from Jan. 12 through Jan. 18, 2026.
On Jan. 12, firefighters responded to an injury accident where an extraction was performed at the US 60-Bluegrass Parkway off-ramp, and responded to a natural gas leak on Payne Mills Road.
On Jan. 14, they responded to an injury vehicle accident on the Bluegrass Parkway, a vehicle accident on Tyrone Pike, and an odor scare on Hunter Court.
On Jan. 16, they responded to a controlled burn on Germany Road and a vehicle accident on I-64.
On Jan. 17, they installed a smoke detector on Paddock Drive.
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.
Everett Lake Holdings, LLC v. David & Kristen Fraser and Emergency Management, Inc. – action on delinquent tax lien.
James Frazier v. Body Bros, Inc. – tort action for injuries sustained from injuries using workout equipment.
James Itson v. Shawnicka Itson – divorce case transferred from Fayette County.
Orchard Tax Lien Services, LLC v. Bleed Blue Properties, LLC, John Rompf, and Robert Clark III – action on delinquent tax lien.
Orchard Tax Lien Services, LLC v. James Murray – action on delinquent tax lien.
Nicholas Chong v. Trace Creek Construction, Inc. and K&M Athletics, LLC – tort action for injuries to minor playing in the WCHS gym when a basketball goal structure fell on him.
Bradley Yager v. Kelsey Gorby – action for custody and time sharing of minor.
Elizabeth Hunter v. James Franklin – tort action for injuries sustained in motor vehicle accident.
Velocity Investments, LLC v. Pavel Redko – action on agreement for $22,703.46.
General Electric Credit Union v. James Hill – action on contract for $10,975.73.
Natalie Holleran v. Jacob Schaefer and John Schaefer – tort action for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.
Joshua Stone v. Wildcat Country Dog Retreat, LLC – wrongful termination and civil rights action for wrongful termination.
Citibank, NA v. Jill Hartley – action on account for $5,374.95.
Deeds
Lanes End Farm, LLC (William Farish Jr., president) to Lanes End Real Estate, LLC (Thomas Hyams, vice president), 262.38 acres on Midway Road; 11.87 acres at 1886 Midway Road; 1700 Midway Road; 412.6 acres at 1710 Midway Road; 151 acres at 1847 Big Sink Road; 271 acres at 1500 Midway Road; 58,26 acres on Midway Road; 292.22 acres at 742 Midway Road; 162.11 acres at 1857 Big Sink Pike; 113, 125 and 151 Chestnut Street; 555, 557, 559, 561, 563, 565, 567, 569, 571 and 573 Beech Street; 220 High Street; and 70.76 acres on Big Sink Road, other consideration.
Meredith Mattingly and Robert Babalmoradi to Pink Properties, LLC (Mischell H. Lee, sole member), 435 Tincher Drive, $425,000.
2001 Lexington Road, LLC (Digvijay Gaekwad, manager) to Ball Homes, LLC (Lisa Ball, vice president), 35.522 acres at 462 Abingdon Avenue, $2,568,930.
Robert M. Elliott and Abigayle E. Elliott to Evelyn S. Spears, 417 Marsailles Road, $1 and other consideration.
Tiffany Danielle Disponett, as executor of the Lou Ava Disponett estate, to Nicholas Brown, 910 Shady Lane, Midway, $250,000.
Lenko V. Vanev to Bonka S. Vanev, 329 Gleneagles Way, other consideration, quitclaim deed.
Joel German Jr. and Teresa C. German to Joel German and Teresa German, as co-trustees of the Joe Jr. and Terry German Revocable Living Trust, 127 Locust Grove Lane, $1, quitclaim deed.
John Michael Nally and Shannon Nicole Nally to Tana L. Blair, 413 Paddock Drive, $465,000.
Fred V. Fields and Laura L. Fields to Fred Vernon Fields II, as trustee of the Fred Vernon Fields II Revocable Living Trust, 381 Eureka Drive, other consideration.
Edward F. Doyle and Patricia Doyle to Edward Francis Doyle and Patricia Lynn Doyle, as co-trustees of the Edward Francis Doyle and Patricia Lynn Doyle Living Trust, 466 Mission Drive, $1.