Circuit Court
April 8, 1 p.m.
Kathryn Gabhart, judge
Sentencing
Christopher Brothers, 21, of Frankfort, was sentenced to 12 months in jail after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and an amended charge of attempted theft of identify of another without consent (misdemeanor). A felony charge of second-degree persistent felony offender and a traffic violation of obstructed vision and/or windshield were dismissed under the plea agreement.
Shelby Waford, 41, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, an amended charge of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree promoting contraband, first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended five years in prison. A misdemeanor charge of failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance was dismissed under the plea agreement.
Plea
Jancee Burch, 42, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (second offense, misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended two years in prison (serve seven days with the remainder probated for three years), operator’s license suspension and a $350 fine.
Arraignments
Jai Burgess, 25, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to two counts of use of a minor in sex performance, first-degree unlawful transaction with a minor (illegal sex act, under 16) and two counts of promoting sex performance by a minor (under 16).
Arturo Castro Perez, 22, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to reckless driving (violation), first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), disregarding stop sign (violation), failure of non- owner operator to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), improper turning (violation), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and second-degree persistent felony offender.
Revoked
Stephen Eugene James, 73, of Lawrenceburg, was ordered to serve out an 18-month prison sentence after violating terms of his probation for two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance.
Shock probation
Jose R. Avila, 27, of Versailles, was grant shock probation for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (misdemeanor). The remainder of a five-year prison sentence was probated for five years.
Trial date
Monte Berry, 45, of Lexington, was scheduled to return for a July 13-14 jury trial to face charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree criminal mischief, second-degree disorderly conduct (misdemeanor), first-degree persistent felony offender, third-degree criminal trespassing (violation), resisting arrest (misdemeanor), first-degree criminal mischief and second-degree disorderly conduct (misdemeanor).
District Court
April 13
Bolton Bevins II, judge
Traffic
John Armstrong; Hannah Cobb; Rhealee Ellis; Jessica Harmon; Karrigan Morrison; Antonio Morton; Levi Nixon; Marcosix Tchyombo, with no seat belt, $25. Alive at 25: Hayden Fowler; Katie Gubenya; Narmin Ibrahim; Luci Mjos; Cayden Redmond; Jacob Taulbee, plus five hours of community service; Elle Wasson-Riickert; Julius Jones. Remaining speeding guilties: Roberto Alvarez, $30; Jonathan Brown, $30; Cayla McCreary, $36; Ivan Oliferchuk, with instructional permit violation and no license in possession, $130; April Orr, with no license in possession, $105; Aysia Perkins, with no insurance, $130; Charles Williams, $50.
D.U.I. – Jose Aleman, with no license, $235/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education/two days in jail; Nicholas O’Toole, $200/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education; Bryan Bridges, with driving on revoked license, no registration, no insurance, open container of alcohol in vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia, $1,010/four to six months license suspension/alcohol education/five days in jail.
Careless driving – Clayton Bailey, with speeding STS and $30.
Fail to give right of way to emergency vehicle – Rosa Guardado, with no license in possession, $110; Serge Gashema, $60.
Disregard stop sign – Brendan Zornes, Alive at 25.
Fail to use child restraint – Kevin Hernandez, with speeding, no seat belt, and no license, $213.
No seat belt – David Clark, $25; Shelby Sanders, with no insurance, $125.
No license in possession – James Conrad, with no insurance, $150.
No insurance – Christopher Bowman, $100; Zachary Goodpaster, $100; Jennifer Yonts, $100.
Expired registration – Shahrear Shakar, $25.
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
Demetrius Corniel – possession of marijuana, charitable donation.
Kimberly Morris – shoplifting, $250 probated two years, pay restitution of $15.74, and stay out of Kroger Marketplace.
Brandie Gabbard – alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct, and two counts of terroristic threatening, $25 and five days in jail.
Police Reports
Versailles police investigated 16 non-injury accidents, one fatal accident, and one injury accident, and made four arrests and issued one summons during this period.
On March 1, police responded to a flagrant no child support on Dalton Circle.
On March 12, they responded to a criminal mischief involving a broken window valued at $400 at Big Spring Park.
On March 23, they responded to the theft of a Demco Kar Kaddy valued at $5,000 on Winter Street in Midway.
On March 26, they responded to the burglary of $500 in tools on Foraker Road.
On March 29, they responded to a violation of a domestic violence order on Arbor Place.
On March 30, they made an arrest for receiving stolen property, leaving the scene of an accident, and trafficking in controlled substances (heroin, cocaine, and an unspecified drug on Leestown Pike in Midway via Flock Camera.
On March 31, they responded to the burglary of a circular saw valued at $150 on Montgomery Avenue, and made an arrest for the theft of a grill valued at $50 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
On April 1, they responded to the theft of a chain saw valued at $400 on Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard.
On April 2, they responded to a report of a domestic assault but made no arrest due to non-cooperation of alleged victim.
On April 3, they responded to the burglary of a Gatorade vending machine’s glass door valued at $250 on Thomas Lane, and a leaving the scene of an accident on Lexington Road.
On April 4, they responded to the theft of a registration sticker on Gormley Drive, made an arrest for domestic assault and public intoxication on Laval Heights, and responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Pinckard Pike.
On April 5, they responded to filming of a minor without consent on Laval Heights.
On April 8, they made an arrest for alcohol intoxication in a public place, disorderly conduct, and terroristic threatening on Frankfort Street, and responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on I-64.
On April 10, the issued a summons for trafficking in marijuana on Lexington Road.
On April 11, they responded to a theft from a vehicle of a wallet, car keys, sunglasses and cigars on Old Frankfort Pike.
On April 12, they responded to a leaving the scene of an accident on Old Frankfort Pike, and a harassing communications and terroristic threatening on Church Street.
Fire Reports
City
The Versailles Fire Department made 13 EMS calls and conducted three fire inspections from April 6 through April 13, 2026.
On April 6, firefighters conducted a hazardous release investigation on Kroger Way, and responded to a fire alarm on School House Road.
On April 7, they assisted a citizen with a service call on Meadow Lane.
On April 8, they conducted a hazardous release investigation on Sugartree Lane.
County
The Woodford County Fire Department made seven EMS calls from April 6 through April 13, 2026.
On April 6, firefighters responded to a semi-truck fire on Leestown Pike, and a tractor fire on Hedden Road.
On April 7, they responded to a grass fire on I-64.
On April 8, they responded to a smoke detector on Gleneagles Way.
On April 9, they responded to a tree fire on Troy Pike.
On April 10, they responded to downed lines caused by a downed tree on Lillards Ferry Road, and a vehicle accident on Moores Mill Road.
On April 11, they conducted separate controlled burn investigations on Delaney Ferry Road and Clifton Road.
On April 12, they responded to a child locked in a vehicle on Fords Mill Road, and an injury vehicle accident on the Bluegrass Parkway.
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.
Rachel Wynlidko v. Unknown Individuals – petition for clean title on vehicle.
Crown Asset Management, LLC v. Christopher Stafford – action on account for $7,194.71.
Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC v. James Overall – action on account for $16,696.79.
Karen Jones v. John Jones – petition for divorce.
Central Bank & Trust Co. v. Devin Rose – action for repossession and balance on vehicle loan for $12,866.40.
Rogers Motors Sports, LLC v. Geico General Insurance Co., Zurich American Insurance Co., Austin Shell, Eclipse Lighting & Grip, LLC and Kendra Delahoussaye – action to recover unpaid towing charges in the amount of $12,360.
Deeds
Johnie Edwin Dean and Melinda Sue Dean to Denny Ray Vincent and Nancy Carol Vincent, 146-B Rumsey Circle, $549,900.
Silvia Rose Rodriguez Baladron, Gustavo Acuna Rosa, Daniel Salvador Rodriguez Andino and Dallismi Del Rosario Bermejo Reyes to Silvia Rose Rodriguez Baladron and Gustavo Acuna Rosa, 216 South Russell Avenue, $1, quitclaim deed.
Marsha D. Icko to Marsha D. Icko, as trustee of the Marsha D. Icko Trust, 130 Shermans Crescent, $1 and other consideration.
Courtney L. Roberts and Meghan Roberts to Matthew Hall and Kristi Hall, 5020 Lupreese Lane, $965,000.
Darlene M. Lavy to Jeff Lavy, 107 Sycamore Parkway, $1.
Maria Zemen to Elizabeth Ambrose Galvez, 100 acres at 3250 Watts Ferry Road, $1, quitclaim deed.
Elizabeth Ambrose Galvez to Seldom Scene Farm, LLC (John Bajandas, manager), 100 acres at 3250 Watts Ferry Road, $1,000,000.
Donna M. Walker, as trustee of the Donna M. Walker Revocable Trust, to Joan Reisz, 131 Carriage Lane, Midway, $350,000.
Beth L. Whitfield to Abbigail Acres, LLC (Joshua L. Green, member), 6.823 acres on Huntertown Road, $430,000.
Linda Lou Nunnelley and E. Dennis Nunnelley to Elizabeth Ann Nunnelley, 302 Westwood Court, other consideration.
Ann E. Compton to Dylan Chase Hollis, 501 Kuhlman Drive, $370,000.
Marriage Licenses
Tatyana Nikitchuk and David Voznyuk; Katherine Anna Hemlepp and Matthew Frederick Westerfield.