ISSUE #889 - February 20, 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.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Adams
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 2/11/26, Adams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/14/26.
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Commonwealth v. James Baldwin
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Baldwin pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/14/26.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Bedford
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center
On 2/11/26, Bedford pled guilty to Promoting Contraband and Persistent Felony Offender. Bedford pled guilty without a plea agreement. Final sentencing is set for 4/14/26.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Bedford
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Bedford pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth), Theft of Identity and Persistent Felony Offender. Bedford pled guilty without a plea agreement. Final sentencing is set for 4/14/26.
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Commonwealth v. Terrance Collins
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Collins pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/14/26.
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Commonwealth v. Jesse Eaddy
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Eaddy pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/14/26.
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Commonwealth v. Christy Brooks
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Brooks 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 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. Kenneth Cain
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Cain pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree and Retaliating Against Participant in Legal Process. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Coslett
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Coslett pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000 and Unlawful Access to Computer. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. Kendrick Eiland
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Kenton CAO
On 2/11/26, Eiland pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/13/26.
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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 is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. Daryl Lewis Jr.
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Lewis 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 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. Antiwan McCoy
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, McCoy pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/13/26.
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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 is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. John Parrott
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Parrott pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hutner Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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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 is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probate for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. Joseph Richardson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 2/11/26, Richardson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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Commonwealth v. Ronald Stipp
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver
Police Agency: Taylor Mill
On 2/11/26, Stipp pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.
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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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