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 ISSUE #723                                                 October 7, 2022  

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. Gregory Willoughby

Judge: Summe 

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington 


On 10/3/22, Willoughby pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.  

Commonwealth v. Charlton Hicks

Judge: Summe 

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Erlanger 


On 10/3/22, Hicks pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.  

Commonwealth v. Anthony Collins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 10/3/22, Collins pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth) 1st Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7.5 years

in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.  

Commonwealth v. Brittany Collins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 10/3/22, Collins pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substances. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.  

Commonwealth v. Brian Landrum

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/3/22, Landrum pled guilty to Promoting Contraband and Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.   

Commonwealth v. Kimberly Caldwell

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kentucky Inspector General


On 10/3/22, Caldwell pled guilty to False Statements to Obtain Benefits. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.

Commonwealth v. James Hudson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson 

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/3/22, Hubbard pled guilty to Robbery 1st Degree and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a 10 year prison sentence. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.  

Commonwealth v. Myjon Hubbard

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson 

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/3/22, Hubbard pled guilty to Robbery 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a 10 year prison sentence.   Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.  

Commonwealth v. Michael Forton

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Independence


On 10/3/22, Forton pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22. 

Commonwealth v. Charles Collins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: CAO


On 10/3/22, Collins pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22. 

Commonwealth v. Charles Collins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington 


On 10/3/22, Collins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Jordan Zuleger Caudill

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 10/3/22, Caudill pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Aaron Peeno

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 10/3/22, Peeno 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 11/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Kelley Buchert

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 10/3/22, Buchert 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 11/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Jesse Griffith

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/3/22, Griffith pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Edwin N. Brooks-Kellis

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns/Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/4/22, Brooks-Kellis pled guilty to Manslaughter 1st Degree, Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), and Possession Marijuana (with Firearm). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorneys Casey Burns and Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 22 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/10/22.

Commonwealth v. Joshua Lippmeier

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/5/22, Lippmeier pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (<8 oz., >5 lbs.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/6/22. 

Commonwealth v. Benny Joseph

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/5/22, Joseph pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Shayla Thomas

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/5/22, Thomas pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 12/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Harold Rouse

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff Office


On 10/5/22, Rouse 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. Final sentencing is set for 12/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Danielle Cales

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 10/5/22, Cales 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 12/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Carlee Otten

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/5/22, Otten pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Carlee Otten

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: CAO


On 10/5/22, Otten pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/6/22. 

Commonwealth v. Danny Ayers

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/3/22, Ayers pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine), Resisting Arrest, and Fleeing/Evading 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/3/22, Ayers was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Danny Ayers

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/3/22, Ayers pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 10/3/222, Ayers was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Joshua Adkins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 10/3/22, Adkins 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 10/3/22, Adkins was 

sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Anthony Cooper

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 10/3/22, Cooper pled guilty to Assault (Domestic Violence) 4th Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/3/22, Cooper was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Billy Holt

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 7/7/22, Holt pled guilty to Incest, Rape 3rd Degree, Sodomy 3rd Degree, and Sexual Abuse 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 18 years in prison. On 10/3/22, Holt was sentenced to 18 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Domineek Evans

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: CAO


On 7/26/22, a jury convicted Evans of Bail Jumping and Persistent Felony Offender. The Jury recommend a sentence of 15 years in prison. On 10/3/22, Evans was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Isaiah Coulter

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Coulter pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana (Enhanced). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/3/22, Coulter was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Justin Stratis

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 6/9/22, Stratis 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 10/3/22, Stratis was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Derek Eggleston

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/2/22, Eggleston 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 10/3/22, Eggleston was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Doug 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 Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a

sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Day was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.

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). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Knox was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Roberto Puma

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/27/22, Puma pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 10/4/22, Puma was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Colton 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. On 10/4/22, Cooper was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Samuel Garcia

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/13/22, Garcia pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/4/22, Garcia was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Ric Jackson

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/13/22, Jackson pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana (with Firearm). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/4/22, Jackson was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Richard Delaney

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 7/13/22, Delaney 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 10/4/22, Delaney was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

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. On 10/4/22, Kochert was sentenced to 1 year in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Roniale Sherrod

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Sherrod pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon and Possession of Marijuana (with Firearm). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Sherrod was sentenced to 10 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Kenneth Jepsen

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/5/22, Jepsen pled guilty to Robbery 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Jepsen was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Aiden Sansom

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 8/22/22, Wilson pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana (with Firearm) and Trafficking in Marijuana. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in the felony diversion program. On 10/4/22, Sansom was sentenced to 4 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Sarah Lashley

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 8/22/22, Lashley pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/4/22, Lashley was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Jack Hernandez

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/27/22, Hernandez pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/4/22, Hernandez was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Kevin Rengering

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff's Dept.


On 7/18/22, Rengering pled guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree and Assault 4th Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Rengering was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Matthew Polick

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 3/28/22, Polick pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/4/22, Polick was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Rene Rabago

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Rabago pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/4/22, Rabago was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Jessica Bailey

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 7/6/22, Bailey pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth - with Handgun). Bailey faces 1-5 years at final sentencing. On 10/4/22, Bailey was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 4 years.

Commonwealth v. Kaleb Newsom

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/5/22, Newsom pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Leaving Scene of a Crash. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 10/4/22,

Newsom was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Elena Rita

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 8/29/22, Rita pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, Theft of Identity, Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 10/4/22, Rita was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Jesse Ooten

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.


On 8/3/22, Ooten was found guilty during Trial to Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device and Escape 2nd Degree. The jury recommended a sentence of 13 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Ooten was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. De Vonta Williamson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 8/29/22, Williamson pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Williamson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Danielle Perkins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 8/22/22, Perkins 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. On 10/4/22, Perkins was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Kevin Hall

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Hall pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Fleeing/Evading 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/4/22, Hall was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.

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

Megan McComas


Original Charge:

Possession of Controlled Substance

Joseph Barnett


Original Charge(s): 

Possession of Controlled Substance

Theft of Identity of Another without Consent

Persistent Felony Offender

Joshua Nichols


Original Charge:

Possession of Controlled Substance

Danielle Hisle


Original Charge:

Possession of Controlled Substance


Daryl Thompson


Original Charge:

Possession of Controlled Substance

Tirell Englemon


Original Charge:

Criminal Mischief 

Daniel Mullins, Jr.


Original Charge:

Possession of Controlled Substance    

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed about criminal justice in Kenton County.   
 
Sincerely,
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Rob Sanders
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