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ISSUE #512
Mar 30, 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. Rocky Blankenship 
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: CAO

On 3/26/18 Blankenship pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Blankenship faces 1 to 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/24/18.   

Commonwealth v. Mary Veith
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/26/18 Veith pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case . Final sentencing is set for 4/24/18.

Commonwealth v. Sherry Lindle
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jacob Lindle
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/26/18 Lindle pled guilty to Theft of Identity and Criminal of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree . Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. F inal sentencing is set for 4/24/18.

Commonwealth v. Carrie Adams 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 3/28/18 Adams pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case.  Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.

Commonwealth v. Carrie Adams 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Kenton County Detention Center

On 3/28/18 Adams pled guilty to Escape 2nd Degree, and Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device.   Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case.  Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.

Commonwealth v. Bryan Moon  
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 3/28/18 Moon  pled guilty to Theft by Deception (>$10,000) and 6 counts of Theft by Deception (>$500) without the benefit of a plea agreement. Moon faces 5 to 20 years . Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.

Commonwealth v. Whitney Taylor
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Joseph  Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/28/18 Taylor pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st (cocaine). A sst.  Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 5/14/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Gregory Yancey    
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill 
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/28/18 Yancey pled guilty to Tampering With Physical Evidence. Asst.  Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/28/18, Yancey was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Rikeem Gordon
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/28/18 Gordon  pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree. Asst C ommonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/18/18.

Commonwealth v. Ryan Lloyd     
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Independence

On 3/28/18 Lloyd pled guilty to Fraudulent Use of Credit Card (>$500). Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison Final sentencing is set for 5/29/18.  

Commonwealth v. Hilario Quino-Calachij
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/29/18 Quino-Calachij pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's attorney Andrew Wilhoite is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.
 
Commonwealth v. Derek Blades
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Joseph  Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/29/18 Blades 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. Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.

Commonwealth v. Mark Harrison
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill 
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/29/18 Harrison pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.

Commonwealth v. Summer Horrigan    
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 3/29/18 Horrigan pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, and Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/30/18.

Commonwealth v. Timothy Figgs Jr. 
Judge: Barrtlett
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/29/18 Figgs pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.   

Commonwealth v. Jonathan Brandenburg
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/29/18 Brandenburg pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin), Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree.  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz is recommending a sentence of 4 years in prison . Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.

Commonwealth v. Robert Grabow
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/29/18 Grabow 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, probated for 3 years . Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.

Commonwealth v. Tawni Koch
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/29/18 Koch pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill is recommending 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 5/7/18.   

Commonwealth v. Randy White Jr.
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/1/18 White pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (unspecified). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/26/18, White was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

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 recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Frye was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

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. On 3/26/18, Carley was sentenced to 3 years in prison.  

Commonwealth v. Christian Turvey
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agenc: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 2/1/18 Turvey pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (MDMA). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Turvey was sentenced to 3 years in prison probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Brian Flinker  
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/31/18 Flinker pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended 1 year in prison. On 3/26/18, Flinker was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Angel McCowan  
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/21/17 McCowan pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin) . Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 1 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 3/26/18, McCowan was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.  

Commonwealth v. Austin Collins 
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Independence

On 1/31/18 Collins pled guilty to Possession of a Handgun by Convicted Felon. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 5 years prison. On 3/26/18, Collins was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
 
Commonwealth v. Austin Collins 
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Independence

On 1/31/18 Collins pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (firearm). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 2 years prison. On 3/26/18, Collins was sentenced to 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Amanda Ray
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills

On 1/25/18 Ray pled guilty to Theft by unlawful taking (>$500). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Ray was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. 

Commonwealth v. Yusuf Dawan
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/25/18 Dawan pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (coaine).  A sst  Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 3 years in the prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/26/18, Dawan was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Angel McCowan 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/25/17 McCowan pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$500) . Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 4 years. On 3/26/18, McCowan was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 4 years, consecutive to another case.  

Commonwealth v. Angel McCowan
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: CAO

On 1/25/17 McCowan pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 4 years. On 3/26/18, McCowan was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 4 years, consecutive to another case.  

Commonwealth v. Kaylee Gordon
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Heather  Humble 
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/25/18 Gordon pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (cocaine). A sst  Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/26/18, Gordon was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Darrell Mason
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/25/18 Mason pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). A sst Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in the prison. On 3/26/18, Mason was sentenced to 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
 
Commonwealth v. Carme Neubauer
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/25/17 Neubauer pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth) . Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns  recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison.  On 3/26/18, Neubauer was sentenced to 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
 
Commonwealth v. Dalton Conway  
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/25/18 Conway pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Conway was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Jasmine King  
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/25/18 King pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/26/18, King was sent to 3 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Antonio Griffith   
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Lawrence  Hilton
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/25/18 Griffith pled guilty to Robbery 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Lawrence Hilton recommended a 7 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Griffith was sent to 7 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Erica Mays
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/25/18 Mays pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/26/18, Mays was sent to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Meagan Dahlenburg
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Ft. Wright

On 1/25/18 Dahlenburg pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite recommended 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/26/18, Dahlenburg was sent to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Quinn 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Ft. Wright

On 1/25/18 Quinn pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 3/26/18, Quinn was sent to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Sephra Espelage  
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Heather Humble 
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 8/28/17 Espelage pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/26/18, Espelage was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Richard Mullins
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: CAO

On 3/12/18 Mullins pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Mullins was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Brandon Foley
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Schletker
Police Agency: Erlanger

On 1/22/18 Foley pled guilty to Kidnapping, Assault 2nd Degree, 2 counts Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500), and Possession of a Handgun by Convicted Felon. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Schletker recommended a sentence of 15 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Foley was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

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 recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/26/18, Ponder was sentenced to 5 years in the  felony diversion program.   

Commonwealth v. Diedra Mertz
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/22/18 Mertz pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/26/18, Mertz was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Anthony Hatton
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jason Hiltz
Police Agency: Kenton County  Child Support

On 1/22/18 Hatton pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Hatton faced 1-5 years in prison. On 3/26/18, Hatton was sentenced to 2  years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Voss
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/22/17 Voss pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/26/18, Voss was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.  

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. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years prison. On 3/26/18, Robinson was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
 
Commonwealth v. Ira Boles          
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/22/18 Boles pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 4 years prison. On 3/26/18, Boles was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Willie White
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO

On 3/27/18 White pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 3/27/18, White was sentenced to 2 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Douglas Allen 
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/29/18 Allen pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st degree, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, and Receiving Stolen Property (>$500).  A sst  Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 4 years in the prison, consecutive to another case. On 3/27/18, Allen was sentenced to 4 years in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Lee Williams
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/13/17 Williams pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Possession of a Controlled substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 3/27/18, Williams was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 4 years. 

Commonwealth v. Mindy Shelley  
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph  Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/17 Shelley pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill recommended a sentence of 2 year in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/27/18, Shelley was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 5 years, consecutive to another case.  

Commonwealth v. Mindy Shelley   
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/17 Shelley pled guilty to 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/27/18, Shelley was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Thomas Hendrickson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/29/18 Hendrickson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (oxy). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/27/18, Hendrickson was sentenced to 1.5 years prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive another case. 

Commonwealth v. Thomas Hendrickson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/29/18 Hendrickson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (oxy). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/27/18, Hendrickson was sentenced to 1.5 years prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive another case.

Commonwealth v. Zachary Jacobs   
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Heather  Humble
Police Agency: Kenton County Police

On 2/12/18 Jacobs pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). A sst Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 1 year in the prison. On 3/27/18, Jacobs was sentenced to 1 years in prison.
 
Commonwealth v. Robert Bright
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/22/17 Bright pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth) . Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns  recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison.  On 3/27/18, Bright was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
 
Commonwealth v. Lawrence  Watters
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/29/18 Watters pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 4 years, consecutive to another case. On 3/27/18, Watters was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Kassie Cox
Judge: Summe 
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/22/18 Cox pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Relating to a Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended 3 years in prison. On 3/27/18, Cox was sent to 3 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Gordon Trammell 
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/29/18 Trammell pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill recommended a 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/27/18, Trammell was sent to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Jennifer Jeffers
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/12/18 Jeffers pled guilty to Fraudulent Use of Credit Card (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/27/18, Jeffers was sent to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. James Creech 
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Andrew Wilhoite
Police Agency: Taylor Mill

On 1/22/18 Creech pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Andrew Wilhoite recommended 4 years in prison. On 3/27/18, Creech was sent to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Laquian Dawson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington

On 3/27/18 Dawson pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 3/27/18, Dawson was sent to 2 years in prison consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v.  James Creech
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 1/22/18 Creech pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill recommended 1.5 years in prison. On 3/27/18, Creech was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, concurrent to another case.

Commonwealth v. Jorge Vega-Caban
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Heather Humble 
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/8/17 Vega-Caban pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, concurrent to another case. On 3/29/18, Vega-Caban was sentenced to 5 years in prison, cocurrent to another case.  

Commonwealth v. Jorge Vega-Caban
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Heather Humble 
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/8/17 Vega-Caban pled guilty to 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, concurrent to another case. On 3/29/18, Vega-Caban was sentenced to 5 years in prison, concurrent to another case.  

Commonwealth v. John Wilson
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/18 Wilson pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 1st Degree. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 3/29/18, Wilson was sentenced to 5 years prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. John Huff
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Joseph Hill
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/8/18 Huff pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (fentanyl). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Joseph Hill recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 3/29/18, Huff was sentenced to 3 years prison, probated for 3 years. 

Commonwealth v.  Kareem Basit
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/15/18 Basit pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (cocaine). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/29/18, Basit was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
 
Commonwealth v. Jonathan Jones
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/8/18 Jones pled guilty to 2 counts of Trafficking in Controlled Substance within 1,000 Feet of a School, and 2 counts of Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 3/29/18, Jones was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
 
Commonwealth v. Anthony Patrick
Judge: Bartlett 
Prosecutor: Jason Hiltz
Police Agency: Kenton County Child Support

On 2/8/18 Patrick pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Patrick faces 1-5 years in prison. On 3/29/18, Patrick was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Anthony Patrick 
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/8/18 Patrick pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended 4 years in prison. On 3/29/18, Patrick was sentenced to 4 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Anthony Patrick  
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Kenton County Detention Center

On 2/8/18 Patrick pled guilty to Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended 1 year in prison. On 3/29/18, Patrick was sentenced to 1 year in prison, concurrent to another case.

Commonwealth v. Brandon Koch
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Jacob Punch
Police Agency: Kenton County Police

On 2/8/18 Koch pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jacob Punch recommended 1.5 years in prison. On 3/29/18, Koch was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Brittney Turner
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Heather Humble
Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/18 Turner pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Heather Humble recommended 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 3/29/18, Turner was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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WANTED - FAILURE TO APPEAR
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ants before arrest**


Matthew Warren


Original Charge(s):
Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree
Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree
Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree (heroin)
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 


Chelsea Benson  


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


Troy Cromer 


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



Daniel Drury   


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



Brian Glover  


Original Charge(s):
Flagrant Non Support



Jacquelilne Sizemore


Original Charge(s): 
Flagrant Non Support




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



Patrick Donovan


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



Sherman Spegal


Original Charge(s):
Theft by Deception (>$500)
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree


Kelly Zipp


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



Christopher McIntyre


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


Tara Harmon


Original Charge(s): 
Promoting Contraband 1st Degree
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia


Daniel Crager 


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


Linda Ashcraft


Original Charge(s): 
Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500)



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