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ISSUE #500
Jan 5, 2018
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 rsanders@prosecutors.ky.gov. 
GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCING:
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 is recommending a 1 year prison sentence, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.   

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 recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 5 years . Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.

Commonwealth v. Hannah Gilliam
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen 
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/21/17 Gilliam pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison. F inal sentencing is set for 2/5/18.

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 is recommending  a 5 year prison sentence. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.  

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). A sst.  Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Raymond Bush 
Judge: Bartlett 
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/21/17 Bush pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and DUI.  Asst.  Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.

Commonwealth v. Victor Charleman
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/21/17 Charleman  pled guilty to Tampering With Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Jacob Punch is recommending a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/17.

Commonwealth v. Vincent Thornberry
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/21/17 Thornberry pled guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker  is recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18. 

Commonwealth v. Leonard Brown  
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/21/17 Brown pled guilty to Tampering With Physical Evidence, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years . Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.
   
Commonwealth v. Teddy Brewer 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 12/21/17 Brewer pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified) and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst.  Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Douglas Parrett
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/21/17 Parrett pled guilty to Sexual Abuse 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/5/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Robert Saylor Jr.
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/21/17 Saylor  pled guilty to Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon.  Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/5/18.

Commonwealth v. Kevin Thiery 
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/2/18 Thiery pled guilty to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (<2g meth).  A sst. C ommonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/18 .
 
Commonwealth v. Jason Messer   
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz 
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/2/18 Messer pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is scheduled for 2/13/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Charlotte Neaves
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Kenton Co Police

On 1/2/18 Neaves pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending 3  years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/18.   
 
Commonwealth v. Jason Duncanson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/2/18 Duncanson pled guilty to Failure to Register as a Sex Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison . Final sentencing is set for 2/13/18. 
 
Commonwealth v. Lonnie Woods 
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/2/18 Woods pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (<2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/18.

Commonwealth v. Michael Oden  
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/2/18 Oden pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 1.5  years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/18.  

Commonwealth v. Larry Ackerman
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather  Humble
Police Agency: Kenton Co Sheriff 

On 1/2/18 Ackerman pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.  Final sentencing is set for 2/19/18.  
 
Commonwealth v. Donovan Stegall   
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/2/18 Stegall pled guilty to Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending  a 2 year prison sentence, probated for 4 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 2/12/18.   
 
Commonwealth v. Donovan Stegall               
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/2/18 Stegall pled guilty to Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending  a 2 year prison sentence, probated for 4 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 2/19/18. 
 
Commonwealth v. Dominique Stegall
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/2/18 Stegall pled guilty to Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending  a 2 year prison sentence, probated for 4 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 2/12/18. 

Commonwealth v. Dominique Stegall
  Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen 
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/2/18 Stegall pled guilty to Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a 2 year prison sentence, probated for 4 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 2/19/18.

Commonwealth v. Heather Easterling  
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/3/17 Easterling pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison.  Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18.
   
Commonwealth v. James Dawalt Jr.
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Joseph  Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/3/18 Dawalt Jr. pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst.  Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill  is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Steven Farrell
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: CAO

On 1/3/18 Farrell pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite is recommending a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Steven Farrell
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Taylor Mill

On 1/3/18 Farrell  pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst.  Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite is recommending a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18.
   
Commonwealth v. Amberly Jenkins 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Elsmere

On 1/3/18 Jenkins pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree.  A sst. C ommonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18 .
 
Commonwealth v. Chantae McCray
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite 
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/3/18 McCray pled guilty to Theft by Deception (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite is recommending a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18. 
 
Commonwealth v. Brittany Froelicher 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Heather  Humble 
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/3/18 Froelicher pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble is recommending 1.5  years in the prison, probated for 3 years.. Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18.   
 
Commonwealth v. Elmer Rice
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covigton

On 1/3/18 Rice pled guilty to Possession of a Handgun by Convicted Felon, and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison . Final sentencing is set for 2/15/18. 
 
Commonwealth v. Zachary White
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/4/18 White pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/19/18.

Commonwealth v. Eric Carr 
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Joseph  Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/4/18 Carr pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/19/18.  

Commonwealth v. Michael Mcnabb  
J udge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Kenton Co Police

On 11/8/17 Mcnabb pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 1.5 year in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/2/18, Mcnabb was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Tabitha Redmon  
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble 
Police Agency: Covington

On 12/11/17 Redmon pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 1/2/18, Redmon was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Charles Smith
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 11/8/17 Smith pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g heroin), and Trafficking in Marijuana. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7.5 years in prison. On 1/2/18, Smith was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison.
  
Commonwealth v. Troy Slater    
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather  Humble 
Police Agency: Covington

On 11/1/17 Slater pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/2/18, Slater was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. 
Commonwealth v. Heather Heyob 
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heatehr Humble
Police Agency: Covington

On 11/1/17 Heyob pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 1/2/18, Heyob was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Geneva Hibbett-Hart       
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather  Humble 
Police Agency: Ft. Wright

On 11/8/17 Hibbett-Hart pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 1/2/18, Hibbett-Hart was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Jason Floyd  
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: Kenton Co Police

On 11/8/17 Floyd pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 1/2/18, Floyd was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 2 years.
 
Commonwealth v. Gary Stokes     
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Lape

On 11/8/17 Stokes pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (oxycodone) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 1/2/18, Stokes was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Linda Howard
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington

On 11/7/17 Howard pled guilty to Theft By Deception (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended 5 years in the felony diversion program. On 1/2/18, Howard  was sentenced to 5 years in the felony diversion program.
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Jacqueline Schnur 


Original Charge(s): 
Theft Of Identity




Harold Harris


Original Charge(s):
Bail Jumping 1st degree
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree


Marcus Elmer


Original Charge(s): 
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree




Gillian Wehrle 


Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia



William Collier 


Original Charge(s): 
Flagrant Non Support




Scotch Polick


Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree



Trisha Redmond 


Original Charge(s): 
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree



Thomas Thorp


Original Charge(s): 
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree



Austin Risner


Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree



Brian Schelle


Original Charge(s): 
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree
Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree


Yusuf Dawan 


Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Indecent Exposure
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia


Danial Jordan


Original Charge(s): 
Failure to Register as a Sex Offender 




Jeffery Line


Original Charge(s): 
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree
Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
Escape 2nd degree
Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device 

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed about criminal justice in Kenton County.   
 
Sincerely,
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Rob Sanders
Commonwealth's Attorney Office

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