ISSUE #862 - August 8, 2025 | |
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. Clay Hall
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/4/25, Hall pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Hall pled guilty without the benefit of a plea offer. On 8/4/25, Hall was sentenced to 1 year in prison consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Kara Halloran
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/4/25, Halloran pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final Sentencing is set for 9/16/25.
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Commonwealth v. Terry Hill
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/4/25, Hill pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/4/25, Hill was sentenced to 1 years in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Freeman Jordan
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 8/4/25, Jordan pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Degree <4g cocaine. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 9/22/25.
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Commonwealth v. Amanda King
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/4/25, King pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final Sentencing is set for 9/16/25.
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Commonwealth v. William Scro
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/4/25, Scro pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final Sentencing is set for 9/16/25.
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Commonwealth v. Jason Story
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 8/4/25, Story pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final Sentencing is set for 9/16/25.
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Commonwealth v. Nicholas Behle
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/30/25, Behle pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/5/25, Behle was sentence to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Brandon Brown
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/17/25, Brown pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Brown was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua Gray
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Independence
On 6/17/25, Gray pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Offense >2g meth, Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon and Receiving Stolen Property Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Gray was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Mary Hahn
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/30/25, Hahn pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine), Tampering with Physical Evidence and Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Hahn was sentenced to 4 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Jessica Hitchcock
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/30/25, Hitchcock pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/5/25, Hitchcock was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Tawni Koch
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 6/30/25, Koch pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 8/5/25, Koch was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Tara Arnold Maxwell
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support
On 6/17/25, Maxwell pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Maxwell faced up to 5 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Maxwell was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jason McConnell
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/30/25, McConnell pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/5/25, McConnell was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Amanda McPherson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Park Hills
On 6/17/25, McPherson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 8/5/25, McPherson was sentenced to 4 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Amanda McPherson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Kenton CAO
On 6/17/25, McPherson pled guilty to Bail Jumping Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 8/5/25, McPherson was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Puttoff
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support
On 5/12/25, Puttoff pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Puttoff faced 1 to 5 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Puthoff was sentenced to 3 years, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Steven Shannon
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/30/25, Shannon pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/5/25, Shannon was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Edward Williams
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/17/25, Williams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/5/25, Williams was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jonathan Williams
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/17/25, Williams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. On 8/5/25, Williams was sentenced to 3 years, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another cae.
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Commonwealth v. Jonathan Williams
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support
On 6/17/25, Williams pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Williams faced 1 to 5 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Williams was sentenced to 3 years, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jeremy Berg
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/4/25, Berg pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/5/25, Berg was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Charlemagne Dean
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/16/25, Dean pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 8/5/25, Dean was sentenced to 3 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Charlemagne Dean
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Kenton CAO
On 6/16/25, Dean pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 8/5/25, Dean was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Alexander Etler
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/4/25, Etler pled guilty Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/5/25, Etler was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Hollruth Rogalski-Anderson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills
On 6/18/25, Rogalski-Anderson pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000 and Theft by Unlawful Taking >$500. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Rogalski-Anderson was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. David Lowe
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/18/25, Lowe pled guilty to Prohibited Acts related to Controlled Substance, Possession of Controlled Substance and Trafficking Marijuana 8 oz-5 lbs. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Lowe was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Keitonio Mathes
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/11/25, Mathes pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property Firearm and Using Restricted Ammo During Felony. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 8/5/25, Mathes was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Carson Robinson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 6/4/25, Robinson pled guilty to 3 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 8/5/25, Robinson was sentenced to 8 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Trimpe
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/18/25, Trimpe pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Degree <2g meth. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 8/5/25, Trimpe was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Trimpe
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/18/25, Trimpe pled guilty to 3 counts of Possession of Controlled Substance (meth, fentanyl, hydrocodone). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 8/5/25, Trimpe was sentenced to 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Jessica Arnold
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/6/25, Arnold pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final Sentencing is set for 9/15/25.
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Commonwealth v. Albert Cain
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/6/25, Cain pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/6/25, Cain was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jennifer Henson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/6/25, Henson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 9/22/25.
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Commonwealth v. Jennifer Henson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell
On 8/6/25, Henson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final Sentencing is set for 9/22/25.
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Commonwealth v. Wesley Lyon
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Ludlow
On 8/6/25, Lyon pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 2 year in prison, probated for 3 years. Final Sentencing is set for 9/15/25.
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Commonwealth v. Nathan Strickling
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/6/25, Strickling pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) and Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 2.5 year in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 9/15/25.
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Commonwealth v. Dan Mendez Temaj
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/6/25, Temaj pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 9/15/25
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Commonwealth v. Tina Dean
Original Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance
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Commonwealth v. Alfonso Lewis
Original Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance
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Commonwealth v. Samual Phillips
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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1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)
1-800-CHILDREN (Parent Help Line)
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