ISSUE #896 - April 10, 2026

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 SENTENCINGS:

Commonwealth v. Thomas Snider

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Villa Hills

On 4/2/26, Snider pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 4/2/26, Snider was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Efron Munoz Gastelum

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/2/26, Munoz pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property >$10,000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 4/2/26, Munoz was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Marcus Gray

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support

On 4/2/26, Gray pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Gray faces 1 to 5 years in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 6/1/26.

Commonwealth v. Shawn Spicer

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/2/26, Spicer pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 4/2/26, Spicer was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Hitesh Bhavsar

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: KY Attorney General's Office

On 4/2/26, Bhavsar pled guilty to Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition >$1,000. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years Felony Diversion. On 4/2/26, Bhavsar was sentenced to 3 years Felony Diversion.

Commonwealth v. Kathleen Kuhl

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/2/26, Kuhl pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/2/26, Kuhl was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Lydia Mills

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/2/26, Mills pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/2/26, Mills was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Demba Ndime

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 4/2/26, Ndime pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/2/26, Ndime was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Xandra Harrison

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Park Hills

On 4/2/26, Harrison pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 5/11/26.

Commonwealth v. Kevin Loughnane

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/2/26, Loughnane pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/1/26.

Commonwealth v. Gary Justice

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/2/26, Justice pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 5/11/26.

Commonwealth v. Terry Morgan

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 4/2/26, Morgan pled guilty to Promoting Contraband. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/1/26

Commonwealth v. Nathan Martin

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/26/26, Martin pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth.) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. on 4/6/26, Martin was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Amber Fuller

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/26/26, Fuller pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 4/6/26, Fuller was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Ronald Stipp

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Taylor Mill

On 2/11/26, Stipp pled guilty to Driving on DUI Suspended License (3rd offense). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 4/7/26, Stipp was sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Jonathan McFarland

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/11/26, McFarland pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/7/26, McFarland was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Bobby Holt

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/11/26, Holt pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/7/26, Holt was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Mattison O'hara

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 2/4/26, O'hara pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana >8oz. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 4/7/26, O'hara was sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Richardson

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 2/11/26, Richardson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. On 4/7/26, Richardson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Richardson

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 2/11/26, Richardson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/7/26, Richardson was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Christopher Coslett

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell

On 2/11/26, Coslett pled guilty to Theft by Deception $1,000 or more and Unlawful Access to Computer 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Coslett was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Troy Tilley

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Covington

On 11/5/26, Tilley pled guilty to Operating Mot0r Vehicle Under the Influence, 4th Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Tilley was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Deonna Ihli

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Ihli pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recomended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 4/6/2026, Ihli was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Mark Riddle

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 4/6/26, Riddle pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Earl Davis

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Davis pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Darryl Baldwin

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Baldwin pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Sonny Jackson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Jackson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Jackson faces 1 to 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Patrick Colvin

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 4/6/26, Colvin pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Jesika Jellison

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Jellison pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Kaleia Marshall

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Marshall pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Jessie Vanhoose

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 4/6/26, Vanhoose pled guilty to Promoting Contraband Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 4/6/26, Vanhoose was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Sadruan Smith

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Smith pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Justus Begley

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/6/26, Begley pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Justin Padilla

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Ludlow

On 4/6/26, Padilla pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Daniels

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 1/5/26, Daniels pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 4/7/26, Daniels was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Noah Lindhorst

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/25, Lindhorst pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking and Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Lindhorst was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Isaiah Phillips

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 2/2/26, Phillips pled guilty to 2 counts of Trafficking In Counterfeit Substance and Persistent Felony Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Phillips was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Wesley Robbins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 3/2/26, Robbins pled guilty to Trafficking Marijuana 2nd or Greater Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 4/7/26, Robbins was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Wesley Robbins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 3/2/26, Robbins pled guilty to Trafficking Marijuana 2nd or Greater Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 4/7/26, Robbins was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Roland Powers

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 1/5/26, Powers pled guilty to 2 counts of Trafficking Controlled Substance 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Powers was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Matthew Polick

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 1/5/26, Polick pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated or 3 years. On 4/7/26, Polick was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Susanne Singer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/2/26, Singer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/7/26, Singer was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Queener

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 2/2/26, Queener pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Queener was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Brandon Thomas

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 2/2/26, Thomas pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine), Trafficking Controlled Substance (20 or more units MDMA), Trafficking Controlled Substance (20 or more units ketamine) and 3 counts of Trafficking Controlled Substance (<4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Thomas was sentenced to 6 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Codie Deitemeyer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Deitemeyer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/7/26, Deitemeyer was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Jordan Riggs

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 2/2/26, Riggs pled guilty to 4 counts of Trafficking a Counterfeit Substance and 2 counts of Trafficking Controlled Substance (<4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Riggs was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Devin Brewster-Hall

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Brewster-Hall pled guilty to Assault 4th Degree (3rd offense in 5 years). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Brewster-Hall was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Keshia Dozier

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Dozier pled guilty to Theft by Deception >$1,000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years felony diversion. On 4/7/26, Dozier was sentenced 5 years felony diversion.

Commonwealth v. Kiersten Morgan

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Morgan pled guilty to Assault 1st Degree and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Morgan was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. James Key

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/2/26, Key pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 4/7/26, Key was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Pappa Ka

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 2/9/26, Ka pled guilty to 2 counts of Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon and Persistent Felony Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison, consecutive to other cases. On 4/7/26, Ka was sentenced to 10 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Pappa Ka

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 2/9/26, Ka pled guilty to 2 Counts of Promoting Contraband and Persistent Felony Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 4/7/26, Ka was sentenced to 10 years in prison consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Tara Pasco

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 2/2/26, Pasco pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Pasco was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Roxana Leonard

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Villa Hills

On 2/9/26, Leonard pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 4/7/26, Leonard was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Rico Clark

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Edgewood

On 2/2/26, Clark pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 4/7/26, Clark was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Darrell Martin

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Martin pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 4/7/26, Martin was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Darrell Martin

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Martin pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 4/7/26, Martin was sentenced to 2.5 years, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Ronald Stipp

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 3/16/26, Stipp pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence and Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Stipp was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Phillip Sweet

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 2/9/26, Sweet pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (2nd or greater offense). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 4/7/26, Sweet was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Linda Lee

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Lee pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$10,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 4/7/26, Lee was sentenced to 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Devin Brewster-Hall

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/8/26, Brewster-Hall pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/27/26.

Commonwealth v. Angel Hernandez

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 4/8/26, Hernandez pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Jeffery Hinkston

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 4/8/26, Hinkston pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Jeremy Courtney

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/8/26, Courtney pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Shawn Spicer

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/8/26, Spicer pled guilty to Trafficking Marijuana 2nd or Greater Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Amber Cox

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/8/26, Cox pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (meth.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

Commonwealth v. Charles Wood

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/8/26, Wood pled guilty to 2 counts of Retaliating Against a Participant in the Legal Process. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/2/26.

FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!

**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**

Commonwealth v. John Parrott

Possession of Controlled Substance

Commonwealth v. Christy Brooks

Possession of Controlled Substance

Commonwealth v. Lonnell Gathright

Possession of Controlled Substance

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