ISSUE #872 - October 17, 2025  

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. Jonathan Baird

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/25, Baird pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/10/25.

Commonwealth v. Jay Brown

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Lakeside Park/ Crestview Hills

On 10/9/25, Brown pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/10/25.

Commonwealth v. Zachary Browne

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/25, Browne pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 10/9/25, Browne was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. John Coleman

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/25, Coleman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/10/25.

Commonwealth v. Jeffery Gordon

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/25, Gordon pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/9/25, Gordan was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Joshua Lane

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Krisit Arthur

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support

On 10/9/25, Lane pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Lane faces 1 to 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/10/25.

Commonwealth v. Eathen Reed

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/25, Reed pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/10/25.

Commonwealth v. Shawn Sprinkle

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Laura Putman

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/25, Sprinkle pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to all other cases. On 10/9/25, Sprinkle was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to all other cases.

Commonwealth v. Michael Thomas

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/9/25, Thomas 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 11/24/25.

Commonwealth v. Virginia Baker

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: KY State Police

On 10/13/25, Baker pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Ryan Beyersdoerfer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Beyersdoerfer 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 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Miguel Garcia

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Ludlow

On 10/13/25, Garcia pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Lawrence Hartman

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Hartman pled guilty to Complicity to Possession of Controlled Substance and Complicity to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Dustin Mahan

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Mahan pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Brandon Northcutt

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Laura Putman

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Northcutt pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. James Norton

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 10/13/25, Norton pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 11/4/25.

Commonwealth v. David Robinson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Laura Putman

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Robinson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Jeffry Schmitz

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Schmitz pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Adam Simpson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Simpson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Tonya Short

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Short pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Anna Stull

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 10/13/25, Stull pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/25/25.

Commonwealth v. Eric Wordlow

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 7/21/25, Wordlow pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended as sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 2 years. On 10/13/25, Wordlow was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Thomas Capobianco

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Capobianco pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 3 years felony diversion. Final sentencing is set for 11/17/25.

Commonwealth v. Daniel Buckler

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 8/27/25, Buckler pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/13/25, Buckler was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Kaci Buckler

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Elsmere

On 9/3/25, Buckler pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Buckler was sentenced to 8 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Rozgerna Burns

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills

On 8/27/25, Burns pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000 and Persistent Felony Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Burns was sentenced to 7 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Clifton Cheeseman

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 9/3/25, Cheeseman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 10/13/25, Cheeseman was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Demetrius Copeland

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/3/25, Copeland pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Copeland was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Nicholas Gaines

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/27/25, Gaines pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Gaines was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Oscar Harless

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 8/27/25, Harless pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Harless was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Cortez Johnson

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/27/25, Johnson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/13/25, Johnson was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Trace Mosley

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 8/27/25, Mosley pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) with Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 10/13/25, Mosley was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Brandon Murdock

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/3/25, Murdock pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 3.5 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Murdock was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Brian Ochs

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/3/25, Ochs 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 10/13/25, Ochs was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Natasha Pacheco Camacho

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/3/25, Camacho pled guilty to Robbery 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Camacho was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Calvin Sickles

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/27/25, Sickles pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/13/25, Sickles was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Brian Stone

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/3/25, Stone 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 10/13/25, Stone was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Nicholas Trimpe

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Elsmere

On 9/3/25, Trimpe pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison consecutive to other cases. On 10/13/25, Trimpe was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Kevin York

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 8/27/25, York pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to all other cases. On 10/13/25, York was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Anastasia Bruner

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Laura Putman

Police Agency: Elsmere

On 9/11/25, Bruner pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/13/25, Bruner was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Cody Chilton

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Elsmere

On 9/2/25, Chilton pled guilty to 2 Counts of Possession of Handgun by Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Chilton was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Paige Clark

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/22/25, Clark pled guilty to 2 counts of Possession of Controlled Substance (meth & fentanly). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/13/25, Clark was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Chantal Hill

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 7/31/25, Hill pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/13/25, Hill was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Steven Leonard

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Independence

On 9/11/25, Leonard pled guilty to Operating Motor Vehicle Under the Influence 4th offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Leonard was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Katelynn Pendergrass

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/11/25, Pendergrass pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 10/13/25, Pendergrass was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Brooke Rogg

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 9/11/25, Rogg pled guilty to Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/13/25, Rogg was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Chase Attinger

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Attinger pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Attinger was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Mikah Ball

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 8/25/25, Ball pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Ball was sentenced to 6 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Shannon Barrett

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Barrett 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. On 10/14/25, Barrett was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Zachary Browne

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Laura Putman

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Browne pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 10/14/25, Browne was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Scott Cassidy

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Cassidy pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns Recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Cassidy was sentenced to 4 years in prison probated for 4 years.

Commonwealth v. Julian Clinton

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Clinton pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/14/25, Clinton was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Heather Deckard

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/18/25, Deckard pled guilty to Complicity to Robbery 1st Degree and Complicity to Burglary 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 10/14/25, Deckard was sentenced to 10 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Khyrae Harris

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Harris pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Harris was sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Samantha Harris

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Laura Putman

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Harris pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000e and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 10/14/25, Harris was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Ronald Hightower

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Independence

On 9/2/25, Hightower pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking $1000 or more. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Hightower was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Stephanie Hughes

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 9/2/25, Hughes pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanly). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/14/25, Hughes was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Dominique James

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff

On 9/2/25, James pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended as sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/14/25, James was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Rodney Kennedy

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 9/15/25, Kennedy pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 10/14/25, Kennedy was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Thomas King

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, King pled guilty to Unlawful Imprisonment 1st Degree, Strangulation 2nd Degree and Theft by Unlawful Taking >$10,000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 13 years in prison. On 10/14/25, King was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Jodi Landrum

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Landrum pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/14/25, Landrum was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Alfonso Lewis

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Lewis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. On 10/14/25, Lewis was sentenced to 2 years, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Tiffany Manis

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Manis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/14/25, Manis was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Michael McConnell

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, McConnell pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/14/25, McConnell was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Randall Meyer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/2/25, Meyer pled guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree, Arson 2nd Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Meyer was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Michael Richter

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Richter pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon and Receiving Stolen Property (firearm). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Richter was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Lloyd Sanford

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Sanford pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Sanford was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Ashley Searcy

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Searcy 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 10/14/25, Searcy was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Karrie South

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, South pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 10/14/25, South was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Jerry Stull

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 7/21/25, Stull pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to all other cases. On 10/14/25, Stull was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to all other cases.

Commonwealth v. Brian Sutton

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Sutton pled guilty to Theft of Mail Matter. Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 10/14/25, Sutton was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. David Taylor

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/25/25, Taylor pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 10/14/25, Taylor was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Laura Williams

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 9/2/25, Williams pled guilty to Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/14/25, Williams was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!

**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**

Commonwealth v. Antonio Almaraz-Tovar

Original Charge: Wanton Endangerment

Commonwealth v. Linda Green

Original Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance

Commonwealth v. James Walker

Original Charge: Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree

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