ISSUE #758 - June 23, 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.
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Commonwealth v. Danielle Pingleton
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/15/23, Pingleton pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 7/24/23.
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Commonwealth v. James Cox
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/15/23, Cox pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 7/24/23.
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Commonwealth v. Beth Roden
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/15/23, Roden 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. Final sentencing is set for 7/31/23.
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Commonwealth v. Lester Davis
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/15/23, Davis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 7/31/23.
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Commonwealth v. Christian Dixie
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/15/23, Dixie pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (on Foot) and Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 7/24/23.
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Commonwealth v. Yafincelo Harris
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 6/15/23, Harris pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 7/24/23.
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Commonwealth v. Kevin Ellis
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Park Hills
On 6/15/23, Ellis 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. Final sentencing is set for 7/24/23.
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Commonwealth v. Blake Wetherald
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/19/23, Wetherald pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (LSD). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/23.
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Commonwealth v. Kori Wetherald
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/19/23, Wetherald pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/23.
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Commonwealth v. Brant Wetherald
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/19/23, Wetherald pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/23.
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Commonwealth v. Briana Morris
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/19/23, Morris pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/8/23.
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Commonwealth v. Brandon Marsee
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 6/19/23, Marsee pled guilty to Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device and Escape 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 15 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/23.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Mullins, Jr.
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: CAO
On 6/21/23, Mullins pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Mullins, Jr.
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/21/23, Mullins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/14/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Kevin Davis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/21/23, Davis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs Jimmy Carter
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/21/23, Carter pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Joshua Riley
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 6/21/23, Riley pled guilty to Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Matthew Robertson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 6/21/23, Robertson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Derrick Wilkening
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/21/23, Wilkening pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana 2nd Offense (<8 oz.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Issac New
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/21/23, New pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana (with Gun), Possession of Controlled Substance (meth), and Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Issac New
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/21/23, New pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Jimmy Yokely
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 6/15/23, Yokely pled guilty to 2 counts of Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree and Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 6/15/23, Yokely was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth vs. Christy Couch
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: CAO
On 6/15/23, Couch pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/15/23, Couch was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Christy Couch
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 6/15/23, Couch pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/15/23, Couch was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Makijah Clark
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 4/10/23, Clark pled guilty to Robbery 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. On 6/15/23, Clark was sentenced to 8 years in prison, concurrent to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Fernando Rivera
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 4/10/23, Rivera pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/15/23, Rivera was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Kelly Riddle
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 5/18/23, Riddle pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 6/15/23, Riddle was sentenced to 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Makijah Clark
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: _____________
On 5/18/23, Clark pled guilty to Robbery 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. On 6/15/23, Clark was sentenced to 8 years in prison, concurrent with other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Melissa Barker
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/18/23, Barker 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 6/15/23, Barker was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Denniston
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: CAO
On 5/18/23, Denniston pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/15/23, Denniston was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Denniston
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/18/23, Denniston plead guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (hydrocodone). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/15/23, Denniston was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Nicole Singleton
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 5/18/23, Singleton pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/15/23, Singleton was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Ebony Johnson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/17/23, Johnson pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/19/23, Johnson was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Billy Jones
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/11/21, Jones pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle), Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance 1st Degree, and Possession of Controlled Substance 2nd Degree.. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 6/19/23, Jones was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Billy Jones
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: CAO
On 2/22/23, Jones pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/19/23, Jones was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Juli Cole
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Independence
On 5/17/23, Cole pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/19/23, Cole was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Erica Perry
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/17/23, Perry pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/19/23, Perry was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Melissa Adkins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/17/23, Adkins pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (>2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. On 6/19/23, Adkins was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Landis Campbell
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/15/23, Campbell pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 6/19/23, Campbell was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Bradley Scharstein
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 4/10/23, Scharstein pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree and Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 6/19/23, Scharstein was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Austin Mason
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Lynzee Brown
Original Charge:
Receiving Stolen Property (>$1,000)
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Deena Mitsin
Original Charge(s):
Possession of Controlled Substance
Operating Motor Vehicle under Influence Substance
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Joshua Farmer
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Maurice Whitlow
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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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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Report Suspected Child Abuse! |
Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting:
1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)
1-800-CHILDREN (Parent Help Line)
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