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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GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCING:
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Commonwealth v. Miguel Rosales, Jr.
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Rosales pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon and Trafficking in Marijuana with Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/12/22.
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Commonwealth v. Nicholas Powell
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Powell pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/12/22.
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Commonwealth v. Richard Naegele
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Naegele pled guilty to Possession of a 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 9/12/22.
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Commonwealth v. Tanner Rothfuss
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Rothfuss pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Tanner Rothfuss
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Rothfuss pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Colten Cooper
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Cooper pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Aliah Jackson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Jackson pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Washington
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: CAO
On 7/25/22, Washington pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/22/22.
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Brearton
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Brearton pled guilty to Fleeing Police 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Long
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 7/25/22, Long pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Edwards
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Edwards pled guilty to Possession of a 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 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Troy Gover
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Gover pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) and Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Danielle Chessey
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Chessey pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Zakee Waugh
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/25/22, Waugh pled guilty to Possession of a 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 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Douglas R. Day
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Day pled guilty to Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Roman Kochert
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 7/27/22, Kochert pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana with Firearm and Trafficking in Marijuana. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Daryl Thompson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Marie Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Thompson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Thompson faces 1 to 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Jason Knox
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Knox pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth). Knox faces 5 to 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Roberto Puma
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Puma pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth).Puma faces 1 to 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Danielle Hisle
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Hisle pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.
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Commonwealth v. Danielle Brantley
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Brantley pled guilty to Riot 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.
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Commonwealth v. Michelle Smith
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Independence
On 7/27/22, Smith pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.
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Commonwealth v. Ronald Nicholson, Jr.
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Nicholson pled guilty to Possession of a 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 10/10/22.
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Commonwealth v. Necole Ward
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Ward pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.
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Commonwealth v. JC Ross
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/27/22, Ross pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.
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Commonwealth v. Scott Shepherd
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Shepherd pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 7/21/22, Shepherd was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. L.C W. Brown
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Brown pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana with Handgun. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 7/21/22, Brown was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Angela Winkle
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Independence
On 7/21/22, Winkle pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 7/21/22, Winkle was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Jacks
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Jacks pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/21/22, Jacks was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. John Price
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Price pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 4 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/21/22, Price was sentenced to 4 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Samuel Whigham, Jr.
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: KY Inspector General
On 7/21/22, Whigham pled guilty to Making False Statements to Receive Benefits. On 7/21/22, Whigham was sentenced to 5 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Haas
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 3/10/22, Haas pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fluorofentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 7/25/22, Haas was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Rebecca Scheffel
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/4/22, Scheffel pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/25/22, Scheffel was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Quintin Sydnor
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 5/4/22, Sydnor pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth) and Trafficking in Marijuana (<8oz) 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 7/25/22, Sydnor was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jul'monta Moore
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 4/6/22, Moore pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 7/25/22, Moore was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jason Raven
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 5/4/22, Raven pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Relating to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. On 7/25/22, Raven was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years.
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Commonwealth v. David White
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Alexandria
On 5/4/22, White pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. On 7/25/22, White was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years.
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Commonwealth v. Roger Rose
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 5/3/22, Rose pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 7/25/22, Rose was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Lykins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/4/22, Lykins pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 7/25/22, Lykins was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Lykins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/4/22, Lykins pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 7/25/22, Lykins was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Karen Ashbrook
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/4/22, Ashbrook pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (<4g cocaine) 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. On 7/25/22, Ashbrook was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Anthe Gipson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 4/6/22, Gipson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) with Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/25/22, Gipson was sentenced to 2.5 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Keontaye Stokes
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: CAO
On 7/18/22, Stokes 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. On 7/26/22, Stokes was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Aaron Courtney
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 5/9/22, Courtney pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>10 units) 2nd Offense and Trafficking in Marijuana (<8 oz.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 7/26/22, Courtney was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Aaron Courtney
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO
On 5/9/22, Courtney pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 7/26/22, Courtney was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 5 years, consecutive to other case.
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Commonwealth v. Shantel Briggs
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/13/22, Briggs pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. On 7/26/22, Briggs was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Riggs
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Independence
On 6/13/22, Wengu pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/26/22, Riggs was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Ryan Karow
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/13/22, Karow pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/26/22, Karow was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Dexter Wengu
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 5/9/22, Wengu pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/26/22, Wengu was sentenced to 4 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Phillip Dickie
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/3/22, Dickie pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (fentanyl) and Prohibited Acts regarding Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 13 years in prison. On 7/26/22, Dickie was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Allen Whalen
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/13/22, Whalen pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (>8oz.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 7/26/22, Whalen was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Elizabeth Ballard
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/6/22, Ballard pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 7/26/22, Ballard was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Katherine Bieker
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Randall Hudson
Original Charge:
Fleeing or Evading Police (motor vehicle)
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Melissa Carpenter
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Nathan Nickell
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Bryan Morris
Original Charge:
Bail Jumping
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Deanna Edwards
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Donald Williams
Original Charge:
Bail Jumping
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Shon Crabtree
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Jordan McGee
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Harold Henson
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Joshua Adkins
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Angel Hunter
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Finley Hurst
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Joshua Remines
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Armond Burbanks
Original Charge:
Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon
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Joshua Farmer
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Angela Winkle
Original Charge:
Possession of a 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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