District Court Week of May 8 Bolton Bevins II, judge Traffic Speeding – Marco Flores, state traffic school; Brian Anderson, combined with possession of drug paraphernalia, $50 and state traffic school; Tara Berger, combined with reckless driving, $100 and state traffic school; Metztli Chavez, Alive at 25; Naeeta Clark, state traffic school; Morgan Cordray, $35; Robert Cyphers, combined with failure to wear seatbelt, $25 and state traffic school; Lukas Delli, Alive at 25; Bradley Everett, state traffic school; Kevin House, $100; Alexandria Long, Alive at 25; Wyatt Sanford, state traffic school; Andres Mejia, combined with no license, $200; Paul Wilson, state traffic school; Morgan Defoor, combined with improper signal and expired registration, $400; Trace Hayes, Alive at 25. DUI –Aaron Cocke, $200, four to six months license suspension and alcohol education; Chance Dushane, combined with possession of open alcohol container, $235. four to six months and alcohol education. No insurance – Ryan Arnett, $250; Amy Chapman, combined with operating on a suspended license, $1,200; Alvin Epps, $100; Loron Walker, two separate occurrences, $100 and $250. No license – Roberto Cruz, combined with disregarding traffic light, $125; Sergio Tejeda, $100; Marco Hernandez, combined with failure to wear seatbelt, $125. No license in possession – Victoria Lemaster, $50. Operating on suspended license – Ryan Ratliff, $250.
Misdemeanors Possession of marijuana – Cynthia Finnell, $100. Fugitive from another state – Thomas Guevara, waived extradition. Possession of controlled substance – Michael Luker, combined with possession of drug paraphernalia, 65 days. Violation of domestic violence order – Christopher Mitchell, time served. Forgery – Carlos Gilestra, one day. Circuit Court May 3, 1 p.m. Jeremy Mattox, judge Sentencing Angela M. Brown, 43, of Versailles, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. An 18-month prison sentence was suspended. Jerrell Dupree Hill, 30, of Fairfield, CA, was placed on two years probation for attempted convicted felony in possession of a firearm (misdemeanor), attempted fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle/misdemeanor), second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot; misdemeanor), second-degree wanton endangerment (police officer/misdemeanor). A 12-month jail sentence was suspended. Marcus Marshall, 34, of Lexington, was placed on 12 months probation for first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle) and disregarding a traffic control device (violation). Charges of failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), disregarding a stop sign (violation), speeding 26 mph over/greater (violation), reckless driving (violation), no/expired registration plates (violation) and no/expired Kentucky registration receipt (violation) were dismissed under the plea agreement. Jeffery A. Wheat Jr., 33, of Versailles, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance. Charges of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender were dismissed under the plea agreement.
Pleas James Demaree, 43, of Nicholasville, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison (three year probation). A violation of no tail lamps was dismissed under the plea agreement. Odell S. Hager, 46, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended two years and one day in prison. David Hartley, 48, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, two counts of possession of marijuana (misdemeanor) and resisting arrest (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison. A violation of alcohol intoxication in a public place was merged (dismissed) under the plea agreement. Jacob Tyler Jones, 39, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to convicted felon in possession of a handgun, trafficking in a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school (enhancement), two counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (enhancement), third-degree trafficking in a controlled substance (enhancement), trafficking in synthetic drugs (enhancement), trafficking in a controlled substance (enhancement) and possession of drug paraphernalia (enhancement). The commonwealth recommended 12- and one-half years in prison. A first-degree persistent felony offender charge was dismissed under the plea agreement. Oakley Saunders, 33, of Frankfort, pleaded guilty to an amended charge of possession of a controlled substance and third-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended three years in prison.
Arraignments Amanda Douglas, 34, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to three counts of complicity convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Cameron Sydney, 40, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to first-degree fleeing or evading police (motor vehicle), operating a motor vehicle on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor), failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor), reckless driving (violation), improper display of registration plates (violation), no/expired Kentucky registration receipt (violation), disregarding traffic control device (violation) and speeding 26 mph over/greater (violation).
May 10, 1 p.m. Kathryn “Katie” Gabhart, judge Sentencing Jose L. Castanon, 22, of Georgetown, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. An 18-month prison sentence was suspended. James Benjamin Donaldson was ordered to serve five days in jail for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). The balance of an 18-month prison sentence was suspended for two years. Stephen Eugene James, 71, of Lawrenceburg, was placed on three years probation for two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance. An 18-month prison sentence was suspended. Jessika L. Kelly, 30, of Compton, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree promoting contraband, theft of identity of another without consent, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license (misdemeanor) and giving officer false identifying information (misdemeanor). A two-year prison sentence was suspended. Arsenio Lizcano, 61, of Versailles, was sentenced to six years in prison for third-degree sodomy and third-degree rape. Crystal S. Mangione, 41, of Versailles, was placed on three years probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance. An 18-month prison sentence was suspended.
Pleas Demetrius D. Dixon, 28, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance (misdemeanor) and an amended charge of no operator’s license on person. The commonwealth recommended three years in prison and a $600 fine. Charges of receiving stolen property ($10,000 or more), no/expired registration plates (violation) and second-degree persistent felony offender were dismissed under the plea agreement. Kailey Eileen Murphy, 25, of Chatham, Ill., pleaded guilty to an amended charge of third-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended 12 months in jail (24 months probation). James Robert Simpson, 38, of Cynthiana, pleaded guilty to fraudulent use of credit card ($10,000 or more). The commonwealth recommended five years in prison and $55,366.39 restitution (joint and severally). Regina A. Vega, 45, of Georgetown, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended two years in prison.
Arraignments Aaron Cocke, 38, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to three counts of convicted felon in possession of a firearm, nine counts of illegal taking of wildlife (misdemeanor), five counts of resident hunting/trapping without a license/permit (violation), taking wildlife from a vehicle (misdemeanor), Kentucky waterfowl or migratory bird permit required (violation) and two counts of hunting waterfowl without federal stamp (violation). Thomas Digby, 24, of Lexington, pleaded not guilty to first-degree burglary, first-degree wanton endangerment, second-degree burglary, two counts of first-degree stalking, possession of burglary tools (misdemeanor), two counts of violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O. (misdemeanor) and two counts of second-degree criminal trespass (misdemeanor). David Hartley, 48, of Versailles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor). Jessica M. Hawkins, 42, of Lawrenceburg, pleaded not guilty to flagrant nonsupport. Alberto Zambrano, 22, of Georgetown, pleaded not guilty to first-degree strangulation, second-degree unlawful imprisonment (misdemeanor) and fourth degree assault (misdemeanor).
Probation Jose R. Aliva, 22, of Campbellsville, was ordered to serve out a one-year prison sentence (with credit for time served) for violating terms of his probation for first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), no tail lamps (violation) and instructional permit violations (violation). Enoch Smith Jr., 40, of Lawrenceburg, was ordered to serve out a three-year prison sentence (with credit for time served) for violating terms of his probation for nine counts of second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument and theft by deception (over $500). Audrey K. Trevino, 28, of Versailles, was granted shock probation (five years) and ordered to pay $4,200 restitution for two counts of theft by unlawful taking ($1,000 to less than $10,000).
Dismissed Charges of third-degree assault (police/probation officer), resisting arrest (misdemeanor) and menacing (misdemeanor) against Clinton B. Brown (deceased) were dismissed without prejudice. Police Reports Versailles Police responded to eight non-injury accidents, three motor vehicle accidents involving injuries, made two arrests and issued one summons. On May 3, Karell Lara drove a Dodge Ram hauling a trailer westbound on New Cut Road through the stop sign colliding into the passenger side of a Ford Edge being driven northbound on McCracken Pike by Earl Littrell. Darra Shipp, a passenger in the Ford Edge, was transported to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On May 5, Barbara Tillman traveling east on I-64 drove her Lincoln MKC off the side of the interstate and overturned. She was transported to UK Medical Center. On May 6, Matthew Ford was driving a Honda motorcycle southbound on Big Sink Road when he lost control on a patch of gravel in the roadway and was forced to lay down the motorcycle. He was transported to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On May 6, a domestic assault with minor injury was reported on Mildred Street. On May 6, burglary of a Longaberger basket was reported on Pinetree Road. On May 9, theft of fill dirt and criminal trespassing was reported on Sterling Lane. On May 9, theft of an S9 Android phone from a car was reported on United Drive. On May 10, leaving the scene of an accident and failure to stop and render aid was reported on Duchess Court. On May 10, terroristic threatening was reported on Clifton Road. On May 11, a summons with issue for possession of marijuana on Lexington Road. On May 13, police made an arrest for possession of heroin, operating on a suspended license, no insurance, possession of drug paraphernalia and providing a false identification to a police officer on Macey Avenue. On May 14, police made an arrest for domestic assault with minor injury on Sable Avenue. Fire Reports City Firefighters made 22 EMS assists from May 9 to 15. On May 10, they responded to a fire on Douglas Avenue and provided a rescue standby on Dan Drive. On May 11, they responded to an injury motor vehicle at the intersection of Troy Pike and Falling Springs Road and a downed power line on Beasley Road. On May 14, they assisted the police on Elm Street. On May 15, they provided assistance to the police on Park Street.
County Firefighters made six EMS assists from May 9 to 15. On May 9, they responded to a tractor-trailer fire on the Bluegrass Parkway, false alarms on Georgetown Road and Lexington Road, assisted at a motor vehicle accident on Midway Road and performed a water rescue on Big Sink Road. On May 10, they responded to a motor vehicle accident on westbound I-65. On May 12, they responded to a report of smoke in a garage on Turret Drive. On May 13, they responded to a false alarm on Sellers Mill Road. On May 14, they responded to a lockout on Venetian Way. Public Records SUITS Westlake Services LLC vs. Amanda Connor, transfer from Fayette County of action on note. Commonwealth vs Aaron Cocke, transfer from Fayette County of delinquent child enforcement action. PNC Bank vs. Judith Flora for action on defaulted credit card balance. Kayla Reeder vs. James Reeder for petition for child custody and parenting time. Kayla Reeder vs. Sean Nolan for petition for child custody and parenting time. Goldman Sachs Bank vs. Angela Albright for action on defaulted loan agreement. Republic Finance LLc vs. John Sanders Jr for action on promissory note.
DEEDS Robert Wayne Lancaster and Debra F. Lancaster to COACH’D, LLC (Dustin Cameron Miller, member), 325 Highland Avenue, $48,000. COACH’D, LLC to Joseph S. Back, 325 Highland Avenue, $75,000. Homer Michael Freeny Jr., as trustee of the Homer Michael Freeny Jr. Trust, to Schenley Distillers, Inc. (Amir Peay, sole officer), 28.04 acres at 1132 Georgetown Road, $684,000. Marilyn D. Sears and Thomas E. Sears to Forrest Leo Rutherford and Kerry Lynn McCollum, 5008 Venetian Way, $424,000. Walter E. Schott III and Elaine S. Schott to Bleed Blue Properties, LLC (Jacqueline Barnes, member), 345 Highland Avenue, $50,000. Forrest L. Rutherford and Kerry L. McCollum to Bradley Klass and Danielle Hockensmith, 120 Chestnut Lane, $250,000. Ronald U. Waugh to Ronald Bert Waugh, 1450 Shore Acres Road, $1 and other consideration. Taylor Hurst and Michael Conner Hurst to Olivia Randolph, 454 Bold Court, $220,000. Thomas McDaniel and Susan McDaniel to Marilyn Weber McDaniel, as executor of the Evelyn Weber Cartmill estate, 6010 Conanero Way, $1 and other consideration. Deborah Lynn D. McMurray, as trustee, to BNT, LLC (Dorothy Elizabeth Gibbs and Dennis Arthur Gibbs, members), 335 Colony Drive, $275,000. Marion Jarnagin and Mary Pat Jarnagin to O’Nans Rentals, LLC (David O’Nan, member), 102 Dan Drive, $140,000. Amelia A. Armstrong and Caitlin E. Armstrong, as co-executors of the Melina Pickard Whitehead estate, to Spring Station Blood Stock, LLC (Eric K. Good, member), 208 South Winter Street, Midway, $357,000. Callie Baney and Travis Baney to John E. Keith III, 339 Chestnut Lane, $286,000. J. Taylor Homes, LLC (Jordan Taylor Barnes, member) to Harold D. Davis and Nancy C. Davis, 222 Sugartree Lane, $400,700.
MARRIAGE LICENSE Marsha Hudson Holderby and Bradley Keith Henry.