ISSUE #879- December 5, 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.
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Commonwealth v. Jacob Elvis Mayes
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders & Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Mayes pled guilty to multiple counts of Rape, Sodomy, Promoting a Sexual Performance by a Minor, Voyeurism, and Possession of Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders and Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 70 years in prison. On 12/2/25, Mayes was sentenced to 70 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jerzie Dehner
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, Dehner pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 12/1/25, Dehner was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Amy Sams
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 10/30/25, Sams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 12/1/25, Sams was sentenced to 3 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. William Turner
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, Turner pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 12/1/25, Turner was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Timothy White
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, White pled guilty to 2 counts of Assault 3rd Degree and Retaliating Against a Witness in the Legal Process. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 12/1/25, White was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Corlono Bell
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/23/25, Bell pled guilty to Strangulation 1st Degree, Criminal Abuse 2nd Degree and Bribing a Witness. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. On 12/2/25, Bell was sentenced to 8 years in prison
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Commonwealth v. Jaylynne Helton
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 10/23/25, Helton pled guilty to Conspiracy to Trafficking Marijuana more than 5 lbs. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 12/2/25, Helton was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jacob Lee
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/23/25, Lee pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 12/2/25, Lee was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Muscara
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 10/23/25, Muscara pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 12/2/25, Muscara was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Vivian Nguyen
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/23/25, Nguyen pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 12/2/25, Nguyen was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jerry Stull
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/23/25, 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 12/2/25, Stull was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to all other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Walker Terry
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 10/23/25, Terry pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 12/2/25, Walker was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Sara Whisman
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 10/23/25, Whisman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 12/2/25, Whisman was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Dean Zander
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/23/25, Zander pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 12/2/25, Zander was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua Baker
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, Baker pled guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree, Possession of Handgun by Felon, and Persistent Felony Offender. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/9/26.
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Commonwealth v. Carrie Chambers
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 12/3/25, Chambers pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/9/26.
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Commonwealth v. Hunter Gaylor
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 12/3/25, Gaylor pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth), and Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, Final Sentencing is set for 2/3/26.
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Commonwealth v. Ellis Hargis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, Hargis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 2/3/26.
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Commonwealth v. Ellis Hargis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, Hargis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 2/3/26.
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Commonwealth v. Robert Oldham
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 12/3/25, Oldham pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Cigarettes & Cigarette Packaging. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/3/26.
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Commonwealth v. Krista Owens
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, Owens pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/9/26.
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Commonwealth v. Jason Rose
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, Rose pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree-Discharge of Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/3/26.
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Commonwealth v. John Smith
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, Smith pled guilty to Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/3/26.
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Commonwealth v. Jerry Stull
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, 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 another case. On 12/3/25, Stull was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Angela Trusty
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/3/25, Trusty pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/3/26.
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Commonwealth v. Timothy Turner
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Park Hills
On 12/3/25, Turner pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/26/26.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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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! |
Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting:
1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)
1-800-CHILDREN (Parent Help Line)
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