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 ISSUE #777 - November 10, 2023  

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. Stephanie Dunn

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: CAO


On 11/2/23, Dunn pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/2/24.  

Commonwealth v. Reginold Huff

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 11/2/23, Huff pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/11/23.

Commonwealth v. Reginold Huff

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: CAO


On 11/2/23, Huff pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/11/23.

Commonwealth v. Martha Johnson

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.


On 11/2/23, Johnson pled guilty to Escape 2nd Degree and Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/11/23.

Commonwealth v. Danny Perkins

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 11/2/23, Perkins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/11/23.

Commonwealth v. Demetrious Figgs

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington


On 11/2/23, Figgs pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/11/23.

Commonwealth v. Lora Manning

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 11/6/23, Manning pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Manning faces 1-3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth v. Chad Nussbaum

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 11/6/23, Nussbaum pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/8/24.

Commonwealth v. Thomas Kunstman

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 11/6/23, Kunstman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth v. William Miller

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 11/6/23, Miller pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth vs. Joshua Stamper

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington


On 11/6/23, Stamper pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth vs. Marques Graves

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 11/6/23, Graves pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth vs. Tracey Birgel

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 11/6/23, Birgel pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth vs. Kevin Meade, Jr.

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force



On 11/6/23, Meade pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth vs. Theodore Doss

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: CAO



On 11/6/23, Doss pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth vs. Theodore Doss

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington



On 11/6/23, Doss pled guilty to Public Intoxication and Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/8/24.

Commonwealth vs. Dakota Williams

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 11/2/23, Williams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/2/23, Williams was sentenced to 1 year to serve, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth vs. Johnaven Stacey

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Ludlow



On 11/2/23, Stacey pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. On 11/2/23, Stacey was sentenced to 5 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth vs. Kyle Ruby

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 11/2/23, Ruby pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 11/2/23, Ruby was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth vs. Aidan Armstrong

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Edgewood



On 11/2/23, Armstrong pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence and Trafficking in Marijuana 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 11/2/23, Armstrong was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth vs. Donald Roberts, Jr.

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills



On 11/2/23, Roberts pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/2/23, Roberts was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth vs. James Hensley

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 11/2/23, Hensley pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 11/2/23, Hensley was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth vs. David Crail

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington



On 11/6/23, Crail pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/6/23, Crail was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth vs. Christina Stivers

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington



On 11/6/23, Stivers pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl/meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/6/23, Stivers was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth vs. Kendrick Hocker

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington



On 10/5/23, Hocker pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Relating to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 11/6/23, Hocker was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth vs. Jeffrey Farmer

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: CAO


On 9/28/23, Farmer pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/6/23, Farmer was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth vs. Jeffrey Farmer

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/28/23, Farmer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/6/23, Farmer was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Teneka Bell

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/28/23, Bell pled guilty to Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon and 4 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. On 11/6/23, Bell was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth vs. Kevin Black

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/28/23, Black pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle), and Possession of Marijuana (Enhanced). On 11/6/23, Black was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Tyrone Meadows

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills


On 9/28/23, Meadows pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/6/23, Meadows was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Andrae Davis

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: CAO


On 10/5/23, Davis pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7.5 years in prison. On 11/6/23, Davis was sentenced to 7.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Cori Hon

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/28/23, Hon pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 11/6/23, Hon was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth vs. Tihler Jones

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: CAO



On 10/5/23, Jones pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/6/23, Jones was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth vs. Tihler Jones

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 10/5/23, Jones pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/6/23, Jones was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Shannon Rabe

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington



On 9/28/23, Rabe pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/6/23, Rabe was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Jessie Morrison

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 10/5/23, Morrison pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Relating to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 11/6/23, Morrison was sentenced to 3 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. David Crail

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington



On 9/18/23, Crail pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/6/23, Crail was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Michael Bruck

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Villa Hills



On 9/18/23, Bruck pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/6/23, Bruck was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Shae Clem

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 8/21/23, Clem pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (carfentanil/fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/7/23, Clem was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Michael Hawkins

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 8/21/23, Hawkins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/7/23, Hawkins was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Steven Flinn

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger



On 8/21/23, Flinn pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (carfentanil/fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/7/23, Flinn was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Daniel Glascock

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington



On 8/28/23, Glascock pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/7/23, Glascock was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Daniel Glascock

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington



On 8/28/23, Glascock pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/7/23, Glascock was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Toby Walker

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Elsmere



On 8/21/23, Walker pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 11/7/23, Walker was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Jeffery Martin

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington



On 8/28/23, Martin pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) and Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/7/23, Martin was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Thomas Wolnitzek

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force



On 8/28/23, Wolnitzek pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl) and Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (>2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 11/7/23, Wolnitzek was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Donnell Geralds

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington



On 5/3/23, Geralds pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 11/7/23, Geralds was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Lamareon Rhodes

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington



On 8/2/23, Rhodes pled guilty to Burglary 1st Degree, Theft by Unlawful Taking (Firearm), 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Possession of Handgun by Minor. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 11/7/23, Rhodes was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**

Emilee Gay


Original Charge:

Burglary

Roy Cunningham, IV


Original Charge:

Burglary

Christopher Jacobsen


Original Charge(s):

Possession of Controlled Substance

Drug Paraphernalia

Failure to Wear Seat Belts

Jamie Holt


Original Charge(s):

Possession of Controlled Substance

Resisting Arrest

Richard Mullins


Original Charge:

Tampering with Physical Evidence

James Jackson III


Original Charge:

Possession of Controlled Substance

Corey Spivey


Original Charge(s):

Bail Jumping

Possession of Controlled Substance

Operating Motor Vehicle Under Influence Alcohol/Drugs/Etc.

Devin Roberts


Original Charge:

Possession of Controlled Substance

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed about criminal justice in Kenton County.   

 

Sincerely,

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Rob Sanders
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