District Court Due to the Memorial Day holiday, a special jail docket was held Wednesday, June 1, with Judge Mary Jane Phelps presiding. Traffic Failure to pay – Christopher J. Humes, $1,053 or 21 days with three days credit. Circuit Court June 1, 1 p.m. Jeremy Mattox, judge Steve D. Abbott Jr., 32, of Versailles, was placed on five years probation (drug court) for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, an amended charge of receiving stolen property (misdemeanor), receiving stolen property ($10,000 or more), convicted felon in possession of a handgun and first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. A seven-year prison sentence was suspended.
Arraignments Brian C. Bell, 35, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) trafficking in a controlled substance, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), rear license not illuminated (violation), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender. Lawrence C. Bent, 39, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot) and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Leslie L. Berryman, 38, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to convicted felon in possession of a firearm, first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). William J. Bixler, 57, of Frankfort, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance and third-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). Jerry Calhoun, 41, Somerset, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) receiving stolen property ($10,000 or more), operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor), failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle (violation). Michael V. Collins, 51, of Grethel, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (enhancement), possession of drug paraphernalia (enhancement), possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspended (misdemeanor) and failure to surrender revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor). Tyreese Douglas, 35, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Jerrell Dupree Hill, 28, of Fairfield, CA, pleaded not guilty to first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), second-degree wanton endangerment (police officer; misdemeanor), second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot; misdemeanor), disregarding traffic control device (traffic light; violation), disregarding stop sign (violation) and reckless driving (violation). Cherish Lewis, 35, of Wheelersburg, Ohio, pleaded not guilty to first-degree promoting contraband. Joshua Owens, 27, of Wilmore, pleaded not guilty to second-degree assault and first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Tina Meredith Sallee, 46, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). Eric Smith Reyes, 52, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. Gary L. Smith, 41, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) first-degree wanton endangerment and improper passing (violation). Kanitra Smith, 23, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Torie Yocumm, 43, of Liberty, pleaded not guilty to (superseding indictment) first-degree possession of a controlled substance. Superseding indictments were returned in cases that were investigated by the Kentucky Attorney General’s office to determine if more than 12 grand jurors likely returned an original indictment that has been dismissed. Police Reports Versailles police responded to two domestic-related complaints and made three arrests. On June 4, third-degree terroristic threatening was reported at an Industry Drive industrial site. On June 5, police made an arrest at Kroger for the shoplifting of lemonade, beer and other items worth a total of $19.56. On June 4, police made an arrest at Kroger for the shoplifting of two icemakers and other items worth a total of $3,064.83. On June 2, first-degree wanton endangerment and first-degree criminal mischief involving damage to a Ford Fusion were reported on the Bluegrass Parkway. On June 4, $300 in cash was reported stolen from a home on Berry Avenue. On June 2, police made an arrest at a Lexington Road grocery for the shoplifting of two containers of Lay’s Layer chips worth a total of $6. On May 30, harassing communications were reported at a Frankfort Road restaurant. On June 1, third-degree terroristic threatening was reported at a North Winter Street home in Midway. On June 1, harassing communications were reported at a home on Angell Haven Court. On June 1, jewelry and coins worth a total of $1,050 were reported stolen from a Mildred Street home. On May 31, a vehicle was reported leaving the scene of an accident on Nancy Street that caused $1,500 in damage to a GMC Sierra. On May 26, a vehicle was reported leaving the scene of an accident that damaged a 2017 Toyota Avalon. Fire Reports City Firefighters made six EMS assists from May 31 to June 6. On June 1, a run responding to a fire alarm at the old Woodford Hotel was cancelled en route and firefighters helped clean up a hazardous materials spill after a vehicle accident at South Main Street and Morgan Avenue. On June 3, they responded to a lockout on Ryne Court. On June 5, they responded to two lockouts at the same address on Ryne Court. On June 6, they responded to a smoke detector activation at an Elm Street Heights home.
County Firefighters made four EMS assists from May 31 to June 6. On May 31, they responded to an injury-involved tractor accident on McCracken Pike and a fire alarm on Steele Road. On June 1, they responded to a fire alarm triggered by burnt food on Lexington Road, a bicycle wreck at McCracken Pike and Duncan Road and an accident with injuries at Troy Pike and the Bluegrass Parkway. On June 2, they responded to a smoke scare on Shannon Run Road and a vehicle accident on I-64 West. On June 3, they responded to injury-related vehicle accidents at Troy Pike at Cummins Ferry Road and Tyrone Pike. On June 4, they responded to a vehicle accident on I-64 East at mile marker 67, a grass fire on I-64 East at mile marker 63, vehicle accidents on McCracken Pike and Weisenberger Mill Road, and checked controlled burns on Leestown Road and Weisenberger Mill Road in Scott County. On June 6, they responded to a tire fire on Troy Pike at Dry Ridge Road and a vehicle accident on I-64 West at mile marker 63. Public Records SUITS Petition for the dissolution of marriage – Harold Wright vs. Debra L. Wright. Leah Mason vs. Lisa Desmarais in her official capacity as chair of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System for damages, filing fees, costs, and attorney fees for alleged violation of the Kentucky Open Records Act. Jennifer Powell, et al., vs. Lifepoint Health DBA Bluegrass Community Hospital for damages, costs, attorney fees and interest for alleged malpractice. Three Chimneys Farm, LLC vs. Amy Vesper for $29,595.50 plus interest, costs and attorney fees claimed due on a debt. Chera Bowen vs. Laura Coleman for $20,062.80 plus damages and interest claimed due for repayment of a loan. Troy Johnson, et al., vs. Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, LLC for one quarter of covered death benefit for Con Lima, damages and attorney fees claimed due on a debt.
DEEDS Raymond Foley to Geneva Foley, 151 Macey Boulevard, other consideration, quitclaim deed. Ezra H. Hill and Judy Hill to Cheryl L. Barnhart, 304 Kentucky Avenue, $175,000. Michele Menshouse to Gloria Hippe Donnell, 1520 Watts Ferry Road, other consideration. Deborah Acker to Amanda Bastin, 204 Culpepper Court, $310,000. Antony C. Bays and Natalee Johnson-Bays to Sydina Hoza, 202 South Winter Street, Midway, $299,000. Nancy Reagan Wallin to Corey Cope, 110 Ravenwood Road, $105,000. Shadora, LLC (Sharon Hughes, member) to Kite Riddle Holdings, LLC (Jordan T. Kite, member), 120 Court Street (location of Sweet Lilu’s and Relaxation Zone), $275,000. Hartmut Malluche to Hartmut Malluche, as trustee of the Hartmut Malluche Trust, 1521 Shannon Run Road, nominal consideration. Michael Hughes and Janine Hughes to Alexander L. Aston Zapata, 90 Wildwood Drive, $275,000. Jessica Morgan Pinkston to Ryan Clay Pinkston, 409 Paddock Drive, $1 and other consideration. Jason Smith and Lauri Smith to Gurjinderpal Singh, Sandeep Kaur, Shinderpal Singh and Amandeep K. Burns, 400 Lexington Road, $150,000. America Advisors Group 3900 Capital City BLVD to Gurjinderpal Singh, 6111 Delaney Ferry Extension, $170,000. LM Pennington Properties, LLC to Gurjinderpal Singh, 350 Hillcrest Drive, $90,000.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Sandra Fowler McDaniel and Jerry W. Huff; Stephanie Renea Vest and Gary Louis Mitchell; Brooke Ariel Lee Stilwell and Ryan Jay Sullivan.