District Court Feb. 10 Mary Jane Phelps, judge Traffic Failure to wear seat belt – Tiffany H. Aldarawish, $25; Terry Cosby, combined with speeding, $168 plus state traffic school. Speeding – Shealy J. Bandy, $173; Tymon M. Graham, combined with careless driving, $198 plus state traffic school; Shavonna A. Hill, $143 plus state traffic school; Tracy L. Juarez, combined with no operator’s/moped license in possession, $223; Daynah S. Mansour, combined with no/expired registration plates, $163 plus state traffic school; Olivia M. Raybourne, $163 plus state traffic school; Morgan P. Saylor, $163; Monica L. Hawkins, $163. DUI – Ernan J. Blanco, $718; Michael R. Deborde, $743; Dustin J. Gilbert, $893 plus 44 days, serve 14 with two days credit or 14 days home incarceration; Christian D. Lee, combined with operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, $943; Justin Yount, $743 plus four days with one day credit of six days home incarceration; Joshua L. Dingus, combined with operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license and leaving scene of accident, $1,068 plus six months, serve 60 days with credit and balance probated for two years. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license – Megan S. Campbell, combined with no/expired registration plates and failure of owner to maintain required insurance, $1,318. Failure to give right of way to emergency stopped vehicle – Jose A. Deluna, combined with failure to wear seatbelt, $228. Failure to give right of way to emergency vehicle – Charles V. Osborne, $203; Susan W. Russell, $203. No insurance – Valeria W. Poole, $393. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance – Justin M. Wilson, $243; Carole W. Zeis, combined with no/expired registration plates, $125; Dana S. Creech, combined with no/expired registration plates, $1,218.

Misdemeanors Possession of marijuana – Kenneth R. Berry, address unavailable, $310.50. Alcohol intoxication in a public place – Jordan K. Church, Dayton, $200.50; Robert A. Richard, 272 Church Street, 30 days with credit. Assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence (minor injury) – Stephen W. Jones II, $185.50 plus 31 days serve one day with credit and balance probated for two years. Public intoxication, controlled substance – Dane H. Chappell, combined with second-degree promoting contraband, $210.50. Circuit Court Feb. 12, 1 p.m. Brian Privett, judge Sentencing Boniface Osei Amankona, 33, of Lexington, was ordered to serve 120 days in jail (with credit for time served) and pay a $35 fine for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (fourth offense) and possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle (violation). The remainder of a three-year prison sentence was probated for five years and his driver’s license was suspended for five years. Billy Jacobs, 81, of Versailles, was placed on three years pretrial diversion and fined $500 for first-degree wanton endangerment and third-degree terroristic threatening (misdemeanor). If Jacobs successfully completes the period of diversion, the felony charge will be dismissed, and he will not serve a three-year prison sentence.

Pleas Jeffrey W. Brothers, 56, of Versailles, pleaded guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance. The commonwealth recommended 18 months in prison. Laureano Ramirez, 34, of Lexington, pleaded guilty to operating a motor vehicle while under the influence (fourth offense), driving on a DUI suspended license and an amended charge of second-degree bail jumping (misdemeanor). The commonwealth recommended two-and-a-half years in prison. A charge of possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle (violation) was dismissed under the plea agreement.

Arraignments Larry Kente Burton, 36, of Charlotte, N.C., pleaded not guilty to possession of a forgery device – identity, tampering with physical evidence and following another vehicle too closely (violation). Darius Phillipe Murff, 29, of Detroit, Mich., pleaded not guilty to trafficking in stolen identities, theft of identity of another without consent, first-degree bail jumping and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor). Amy Skaggs, 49, of Clayton, N.C., pleaded not guilty to first-degree possession of a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence, possession of marijuana (misdemeanor), possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor) and public intoxication (misdemeanor). Chad Brendon Wolf, 29, of Detroit, Mich., pleaded not guilty to trafficking in stolen identities, first-degree bail jumping and possession of marijuana (misdemeanor).

Trial date John L. Kirby, 35, of Lexington, was scheduled to return for an Aug. 25-27 jury trial to face charges of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia (misdemeanor), second-degree fleeing or evading police (on foot/misdemeanor), giving an officer a false name or address (misdemeanor) and first-degree persistent felony offender.

Indictments (February) David Cecil, 54, of Versailles, charged with trafficking in marijuana (5 pounds or more while in possession of a firearm). Joseph A. Cecil, 56, of New Hope, charged with trafficking in marijuana (5 pounds or more while in possession of a firearm). Scott E. Hayes, 48, of Midway, charged with eight counts of first-degree wanton endangerment (police officer). Ronald C. Pulliam, 53, of Frankfort, charged with first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance, tampering with physical evidence and second-degree possession of a controlled substance (misdemeanor). Jacob Uttinger, 19, of Versailles, charged with two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment. Police Reports Versailles police responded to four motor vehicle accidents involving injuries, 13 non-injury accidents, two domestic-related complaints, issued three citations/summonses and made two arrests. On Feb. 5 at 4:42 p.m., a Subaru Ascent driven by Amanda L. Harris, 34, of Lexington, was eastbound on Old Frankfort Road. Harris said a Honda Accord driven by Konette Ritter, 71, of 510 South Winter Street in Midway, pulled out in front of her and caused the collision. A witness backed up Harris’s account. Police say Ritter failed to yield. She was taken to Bluegrass Community Hospital. On Feb. 5 at 10:11 p.m., a Lincoln Navigator driven by Megan N. Dragoo, 39, of 8605 Troy Pike, was northbound on North Main Street. She said a Nissan Altima driven by Shelbie G. Staton, 19, of Nicholasville, entered her path, and the vehicles collided. Staton said a medical condition may have caused the mistake. Staton was taken to UK Chandler Hospital. On Feb. 6 at 4:24 p.m., a Ford Taurus driven by Joshua L. Dingus, 28, of 137 Spring Run Street, was westbound on Elm Street when it went off the right shoulder of the road, and struck a utility pole and railroad crossing signpost. The vehicle then became stuck on the railroad tracks. Police say Dingus fled the scene on foot, but was found later. He said he’s swerved to avoid a cat. Police say alcohol was a factor in the crash. Woodford County EMS personnel were called to the scene. On Feb. 8 at 4:25 p.m., a Toyota Tundra driven by Nathan J. Alexander, 32, of Lexington, was eastbound on Clifton Road approaching Charmac Road. Alexander told police he dropped his phone and when he tried to pick it up, lost control and struck a fence. He was treated at the scene by Woodford County EMS personnel. On Feb. 17, Oxycontin worth $1,000 was reported stolen on Kroger Way. On Feb. 18, police issued a citation/summons on Lexington Road for speeding, operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license and possession of marijuana. On Feb. 14, police made an arrest at the Marathon on Lexington Road for possession of heroin, trafficking in methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. On Feb. 16, police made an arrest on Shannon Run Road for third-degree criminal trespassing and public intoxication (controlled substance). On Feb. 16, police issued a citation/summons at a Curry Court home for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. On Feb. 17, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia were reported in a parking lot on Pinckard Pike. On Feb. 14, harassing communications were reported on Macey Avenue. On Feb. 15, a Beretta handgun worth $300 was reported stolen from a home on Ravenwood Road. On Feb. 13, a cold check worth $2,000 was reported by a Birch Drive resident. On Feb. 11, three packs of ribeye steaks worth a total of $50 were reported shoplifted from Save-A-Lot. On Feb. 11, stolen checks were reported at a bank on Carriage Lane in Midway. On Feb. 10, a red iPhone worth $1,500 was reported stolen at Midway University. On Feb. 11, theft by deception involving $2,800 worth of eBay gift cards was reported at a home on Berlin Drive. On Feb. 11, fraudulent use of a credit card worth $907.05 was reported on Coach Station Road in Midway. Fire Reports City Firefighters made 10 EMS assists from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17. On Feb. 11, they responded to light smoke caused by an electrical problem on Macey Avenue. On Feb. 13, they responded to a motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Douglas Avenue and the U.s. 60 Bypass. On Feb. 15, they responded to an alarm on Lexington Road. On Feb. 16, they responded to an alarm at Yokohama.

County Firefighters made one EMS assist from Feb. 11 to Feb. 17. On Feb. 11, they responded to a chimney fire on Troy Pike and a motor vehicle accident on I-64 West. On Feb. 12, they responded to an alarm set off by burnt food on McCowans Ferry Road and returned to the previous day’s accident site to clean up the road. On Feb. 13, they responded to smoke alarm problems on Dunroven Road and installed smoke detectors at that address. On Feb. 14, they performed a carbon monoxide detector investigation on Delaney Ferry Road and checked a controlled burn on Lexington Road. On Feb. 16, they performed a smoke detector investigation on Mundys Landing Road. Public Records SUITS Petitions for the dissolution of marriage – Monica Romaine vs. Justin Romaine; Jane C. Gean vs. Robert E. Gean. Commonwealth Credit Union vs. Brandin J. Smith for $6,128.40 plus interest, attorney fees and costs claimed due on a debt. Autovest, LLC vs. Bobbie Dillingham for $7,152.81 plus interest, fees and costs claimed due on a debt. LVNV Funding LLC vs. Linda Gagnon for $5,872.36 plus costs claimed due on a debt. Kentucky Housing Corporation vs. Anthony Vanover, et al., $84,536.98 plus late penalties, advances, costs and escrow fees claimed due on a debt.

DEEDS Douglas A. Hurt, Kristie A. Hurt, Buddy L. Hurt and Margaret E. Hurt to Margaret E. Hurt, 99 Cedar Lake Road, $1 and other consideration. Rebecca A. Henley Settle to Troy Hager and Amy Hager, a 1.004-acre lot on Troy Pike in Jessamine and Woodford counties, other consideration. Rebecca A. Henley Settle to Troy Hager and Amy Hager, 24.098 acres on Troy Pike, other consideration. Nisshin Automotive Tubing, LLC to Plymouth Tube Company, 4.996 acres at 107 Fieldview Drive, $10 and other consideration. James P. Roach and Marilyn G. Roach to Woodford County Economic Development Authority, 167 and 171 McKinney Avenue, $161,483.25. Woodford County Economic Development Authority to Big Dog Holdings, LLC (Mark Harris, member), 167 and 171 McKinney Avenue, $199,500. Laura Slugantz to Danielle Moore, 3945 Delaney Ferry Road, $75,000. Brian Dabney and Hillary Dabney to Trevor L. Ratliff and Sarah Elizabeth Irwin Ratliff, 639 Deerfield Drive, $238,500. Ball Homes, LLC to Selena Marie King, 292 Brunswick Circle, $267,497. Kathleen Woodside to Thomas A. Woodside and Suzanne Woodside, 5020 and 4950 McCracken Pike, other consideration.

MARRIAGE LICENSES Claudia Davara Little and Curtis Buchanan Ham; Laurie Daniele Hunter and Robert Lee Hunter; Micheala Raye McCane and Zachary Shane Hurt; Ashley Gayle Blackwell and Michael Tate Davis.