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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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). 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.
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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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. On 10/4/22, Kochert was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Megan McComas
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Joseph Barnett
Original Charge(s):
Possession of Controlled Substance
Theft of Identity of Another without Consent
Persistent Felony Offender
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Joshua Nichols
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Danielle Hisle
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Daryl Thompson
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Tirell Englemon
Original Charge:
Criminal Mischief
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Daniel Mullins, Jr.
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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Report Suspected Child Abuse!
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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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