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GREETINGS KENTON COUNTY!
The men and women of the Commonwealth's Attorney Office are always working hard to keep Kenton County safe. This newsletter is intended to keep all interested parties up to date on the latest in prosecution and law enforcement news. If you have any questions or would like additional information about the cases you see in this email, please call
(859) 292-6580 or email the Commonwealth's Attorney Office at
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GUILTY VERDICT |
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Commonwealth v. Curtis Snell Judge: Bartlett Prosecutors: Casey Burns & Heather Humble Police: Park Hills
According to Webster's affidavit Snell was a passenger in a vehicle driven by Jennifer Konkright on May 19, 2016, when he fired five shots from a handgun at another occupied vehicle. One of the shots went through the vehicle's door and struck Linsey Kidwell in the abdomen. Kidwell was rushed to University of Cincinnati Medical Center where she underwent lifesaving surgery to repair her wounds.
She has since recovered.
Snell's trial began January 30, before Kenton Circuit Judge Gregory Bartlett and lasted three days. First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble called several witnesses who testified about a wild bar fight at Muggbee's in Florence that precipitated the shooting.
Florence Police were called to the bar but the combatants had been separated and no one wanted to press charges so no arrests were made. Kidwell testified that Snell and Konkright threatened to shoot up her residence in Park Hills so she and her friends rushed home. When they arrived, the home was unharmed so the group departed in two vehicles but soon came across Snell and Konkright at the intersection of Dixie Highway and St. Joseph Lane.
Konkright began pursuing the group and Snell opened fire, hitting both cars multiple times.
In closing arguments, Burns told the jury Snell obviously intended to cause the victims serious injury or death based on the number of shots fired. The jury agreed and found Snell guilty after only a few hours of deliberations.
Prosecutors pursued the Assault charge rather than Attempted Murder because both crimes carry the same punishment under Kentucky law. After hearing additional testimony about Snell's two prior felony convictions, the jury also convicted him of being a 1
st Degree Persistent Felony Offender and imposed a 90 year sentence.
Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said, "It's great to see our Kenton County jurors take violent crime and repeat offenders just as seriously as we do."
Sanders also complimented the Park Hills Police for the investigations and inter-agency cooperation.
"The investigation involved at least four different agencies, spanned several weeks, and involved the collection of numerous pieces of physical evidence," said Sanders. "The City of Park Hills has a small department but they've wisely invested in experienced officers," Sanders said, "so while it's rare for anything like this to happen in such a little, quiet town, it's good to know their police have all the skills they need to handle such a case." Both Lt. Webster and Park Hills Police Chief Cody Stanley served over twenty years in the City of Covington's Police Department before moving to Park Hills.
Formal sentencing before the same trial judge will be scheduled in March. Snell will not be eligible for parole until he has served at least 20 years of his sentence.
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GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCING:
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Wickey
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 2/13/18 Wickey pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/18.
Commonwealth v. Timothy Dunn
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 Dunn pled guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree.
Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case
. Final sentencing is set for 3/19/18.
Commonwealth v. Timothy Dunn
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 Dunn pled guilty to Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device, and Escape 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. F
inal sentencing is set for 3/19/18.
Commonwealth v. Andy Schmidt
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Kenton County Police
On 2/5/18 Schmidt pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth), and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite is recommending
a 3 year prison sentence, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/19/18.
Commonwealth v. Cle Maxberry
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 Maxberry pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a 1.5 years prison sentence, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Stephenie Frye
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Kenton County Detention Center
On 2/5/18 Frye
pled guilty to Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device. A
sst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Jamal Robinson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 Robinson
pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to a Controlled Substance. A
sst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Anastassia True
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 True pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree.
Asst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Jason Dudley
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 2/5/18 Dudley
pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth).
Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Brandon Ponder
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 Ponder pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker is recommending a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program.
Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Leigh Meeker
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 Meeker pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years
. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Leigh Meeker
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: CAO
On 2/5/18 Meeker pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Bobby Mahan
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/5/18 Mahan pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/27/18.
Commonwealth v. Daniel Drury
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 2/6/18 Drury pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/26/18.
Commonwealth v. Jeremy Carley
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jason Hiltz
Police Agency:
Kenton
County Child Support
On 2/6/18 Carley pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support.
Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jason Hiltz is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years
. Final sentencing is set for 3/26/18.
Commonwealth v. Stephenie Frye
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 2/6/18 Frye pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 3/26/18.
Commonwealth v. Derek Parson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency:
On 2/6/18 Parson pled guilty to Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker is recommending
a 3.5 years prison sentence. Final sentencing is set for 3/26/18.
Commonwealth v. Otis Clark
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 2/7/18 Clark pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble is recommending a 3 years prison sentence, probated
for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Anthony Baldrick
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/7/18 Baldrick
pled guilty to Failure to Register as a Sex Offender 2nd Offense. A
sst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 7 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Dennis Goerner
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/7/18 Goerner pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree and Assault 4th Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble is recommending a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Christina Fugate
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 2/7/18 Fugate pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified).
Asst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Kevin Demmien
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/7/18 Demmien pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified).
Asst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1 year in the prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Allison Napier
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/7/18 Napier pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Allison Napier
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: CAO
On 2/7/18 Napier pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years
. Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Jeremy Walker
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 2/7/18 Walker pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 7.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/3/18.
Commonwealth v. Gabrielle Wells
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Kenton County Police
On 2/7/18 Wells pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking(>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending 5 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 4/9/18.
Commonwealth v. Janelle Alexander
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor:
Heather
Humble
Police Agency: Covimgton
On 11/27/17 Alexander pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 2/5/18, Alexander was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
Commonwealth v. Teddy Brewer
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton County Police
On 12/21/17 Brewer pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin), Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommended a 5 year prison sentence. On 2/5/18, Brewer was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Commonwealth v. Lucy Clark
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/21/17 Clark pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommended 3
years in the felony diversion program. On 2/5/18, Clark was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
Commonwealth v. Hannah Gilliam
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/21/17 Gilliam pled guilty to Theft of Idenity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 2/5/18, Gilliam was sentenced to 2 years in in prison.
Commonwealth v. Brandon Tedrick
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/21/17 Tedrick pled guilty to Robbery 2nd Degree. Asst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 2/5/18, Tedrick was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Commonwealth v. Delaney Bell
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/21/17 Bell pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommended 2 years prison, probated for 5 years. On 2/5/18, Bell was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated fro 5 years, consecutive to another case.
Commonwealth v. Delaney Bell
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: CAO
On 12/21/17 Bell pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 5 years. On 2/5/18, Bell was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 5 years, consecutive to another case.
Commonwealth v. Noelle Bales
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/9/17 Bales pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended 4 years in prison. On 2/5/18, Bales was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
Commonwealth v. Raymond Bush
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/21/17 Bush pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommended a 2 year prison sentence. On 2/5/18, Bush was sentenced to 2 years in prison.
Commonwealth v. James Thomas
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: CAO
On 12/18/17 Thomas pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch is recommended
a 1.5 year prison sentence. On 2/6/18, Thomas was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.
Commonwealth v. Jeffery Lykins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor:
Joseph
Hill
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/18/17 Lykins pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joey Hill
recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 2/5/18, Lykins was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
Commonwealth v. Timothy Ray
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/13/17 Ray pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Criminal Mischief 1st degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker recommended a sentence 5 years in prison. On 2/5/18, Ray was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
Commonwealth v. Christopher Tebelman
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Lawrence Hilton
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/13/17 Tebelman pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst.
Commonwealth's Attorney Lawrence Hilton recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 2/6/18, Tebelman was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.
Commonwealth v. Jeremy Bow
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/13/17 Bow pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1 st Degree (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated or 3 years. On 2/6/18, Bow was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
Commonwealth v. Jeffery Perkins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 12/13/17 Perkins pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 2/6/18, Perkins was sentenced to 2 years in prison.
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Victor Charleman
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Tampering With Physical Evidence
Steve Mitchell
Original Charge(s): Promoting Contraband 1st Degree
Arthur Parrett
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Kelly Hughes
Original Charge(s): Theft of Identity
Timothy Kenney
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Michelle Kraus
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Tampering With Physical Evidence
Michael Sherman
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Promoting Contraband 1st Degree
Daniel Garvey
Original Charge(s): Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500)
Dexter Helton
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Leigh Shelton
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Quinci Miller
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Whitney Taylor
Original Charge(s): Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Rob Sanders Commonwealth's Attorney Office
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