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July 29, 2022

ISSUE #714

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. 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.  

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.  

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.

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.  

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.  

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.

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.  

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.    

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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.  

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.  

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.  

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.

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. 

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. 

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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

Katherine Bieker


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

 




Randall Hudson


Original Charge: 

Fleeing or Evading Police (motor vehicle)

Melissa Carpenter


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Nathan Nickell


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Bryan Morris


Original Charge:

Bail Jumping

Deanna Edwards


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Donald Williams


Original Charge:

Bail Jumping

Shon Crabtree


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Jordan McGee


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Harold Henson


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Joshua Adkins


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Angel Hunter


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Finley Hurst


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Joshua Remines


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Armond Burbanks


Original Charge:

Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon 

Joshua Farmer


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Angela Winkle


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance  

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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