ISSUE #776 - November 3, 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. Christione Miller
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 10/30/23, Miller pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/16/24.
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Commonwealth v. Robert Grabow
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, Grabow pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. Nancy Cheesman
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, Cheesman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. Jacob Hansbauer
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, Hansbauer 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 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. David Roddy
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, Roddy pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. Laura Henry
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, Henry 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 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. Tyler Peterson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 10/30/23, Peterson 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 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. Randal Maher
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, Maher 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. Final sentencing is set for 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. Babette Bryant
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 10/30/23, Bryant pled guilty to Escape 2nd Degree and Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth v. Reginold Huff
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO
On 10/30/23, 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 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Reginold Huff
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, 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 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Angel Coffman
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/23, Coffman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Matthew Robertson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: CAO
On 10/30/23, Robertson pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/12/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Kelly Riddle
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Ludlow
On 11/1/23, Riddle pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/2/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Charles Watkins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/1/23, Watkins 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. Final sentencing is set for 1/2/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Gary Hurst
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: KY Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
On 11/1/23, Hurst 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 1/2/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Anthony Holliman
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/1/23, Holliman 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 1/2/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Eric Henderson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/1/23, Henderson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/2/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Bobby Chipman
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/1/23, Chipman pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 7.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Keith Allmon
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 11/1/23, Allmon pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Shaelee Ballou
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/1/23, Ballou pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) and 2 counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Evan Scruggs
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/1/23, Scruggs pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Nicholas Farnsworth
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/1/23, Farnsworth pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Jeffrey Ellis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/1/23, Ellis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Kimberly Colston
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/1/23, Colston 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. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth vs. Sierra Wayman
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff's Dept.
On 11/1/23, Wayman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/1/23, Wayman was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth vs. Dennis Owens
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/16/23, Owens pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/30/23, Owens was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth vs. Thomas Poe
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 8/16/23, Poe pled guilty to Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Poe was sentenced to 7 years in prison.
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Commonwealth vs. Heather Warren
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/16/23, Warren 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 10/30/23, Warren was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth vs. Erick Carpenter
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/16/23, Carpenter pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/30/23, Carpenter was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth vs. Alesha Brown
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/16/23, Brown pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/30/23, Brown was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth vs. Damien Johnson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 8/16/23, Johnson 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 10/30/23, Johnson was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth vs. Ira Boles
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/21/23, Boles pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/30/23, Boles was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth vs. Antonio Ray
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/12/23, Ray pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (>4g cocaine) and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 15 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Ray was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
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Commonwealth vs. Angel Rivera
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 9/14/23, Rivera pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Relating to Controlled Substance 1st Degree (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Rivera was sentenced to 4 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Deandre Washington
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell
On 8/21/23, Washington pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/30/23, Washington was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth vs. Jake Bowman
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/21/23, Bowman pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon, Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Bowman was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Romarrow Carter
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/28/23, Carter pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/30/23, Carter was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Romarrow Carter
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/28/23, Carter pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/30/23, Carter was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Kimberly Cords
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/21/23, Cords pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (>2g meth), Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 12 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Cords was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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Commonwealth vs. Montez Lee
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/14/23, Lee pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (<4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Lee was sentenced to 3 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth vs. Montez Lee
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/14/23, Lee pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Lee was sentenced to 2 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Jeffrey Overstreet
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 9/21/23, Overstreet pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 10/30/23, Overstreet was sentenced to 10 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Heather Davidson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: CAO
On 9/14/23, Davidson pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/30/23, Davidson was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Heather Davidson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/14/23, Davidson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/30/23, Davidson was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Garry Bussell
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/14/23, Bussell pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon, Trafficking in Marijuana (>8oz with Firearm), and Trafficking in Marijuana (<8oz). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/30/23, Bussell was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Diondre Cauthen
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: CAO
On 9/21/23, Cauthen pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/30/23, Cauthen was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Diondre Cauthen
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 9/21/23, Cauthen pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/30/23, Cauthen was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Casey Stebbins
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 10/9/23, Stebbins 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. On 10/30/23, Stebbins was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. McKenzie Green
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/20/18, Green pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). On 10/30/23, Green was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Michael Noe
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Shawna Linville
Original Charge(s):
Escape
Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device
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Michelle Kraus
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Connie Breaden
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Steven Erskine
Original Charge:
Bail Jumping
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Joel Blust
Original Charge(s):
Possession of Controlled Substance
Promoting Contraband
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Aaron Crew
Original Charge:
Burglary
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Kendrick Eiland
Original Charge:
Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
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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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Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting:
1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)
1-800-CHILDREN (Parent Help Line)
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