ISSUE #760 - July 7, 2023 | |
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. Lisa Marrs
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 6/28/23, Marrs pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Marco Alexander
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/28/23, Alexander pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Kristen Hearst
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 6/28/23, Hearst pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Amanda Johnson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills
On 6/28/23, Johnson pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle) and Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Shawn Spicer
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/28/23, Spicer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Tyren London
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/28/23, London pled guilty to Theft of Identity and Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Tyren London
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: CAO
On 6/28/23, London pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Gary Smith
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: CAO
On 6/28/23, Smith pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Gary Smith
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/28/23, Smith pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. David Hacker
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/28/23, Hacker 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 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Dayshawnda Amison
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/28/23, Amison pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 7/11/23.
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Commonwealth v. Dante Taylor
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/28/23, Taylor pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Matthew Lyons
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Lyons pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Amanda Bradshaw
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Bradshaw 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. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Ronnie Herrington
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 6/29/23, Herrington 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 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Samuel Hornback
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/29/23, Hornback pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (fentanyl) and Trafficking in Marijuana (<8 oz.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. James Hutchinson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 6/29/23, Hutchinson pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. James Hutchinson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Hutchinson pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Kelly Rooks
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Rooks pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Cory Tucker
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: CAO
On 6/29/23, Tucker pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth vs. Laura Cole
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 6/29/23, Cole pled guilty to Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Cole faces 1-5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. John Newton
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills
On 6/29/23, Newton pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon, Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle), Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (on Foot), and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Sarah Burgess
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Burgess 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 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Marcus Gulley
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Gulley pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (on Foot) and Using Restricted Ammo During Felony (no Shots). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. Stacey Stadtmiller
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Stadtmiller pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and DUI 1st Offense (Aggravated). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/28/23.
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Commonwealth v. David Amos
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 7/5/23, Amos pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Ian Tate
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/5/23, Tate 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 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Bruce Lawless
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/5/23, Lawless pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth) and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Keymon Shaw
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/5/23, Shaw plead guilty to 2 counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking (with Firearm) and Assault 4th Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Deshawn Hardy
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/5/23, Hardy pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Cody Gibson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/5/23, Gibson pled guilty to Promoting Contraband, Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle) and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7.5 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Theodore Myers
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 7/5/23, Myers pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence and Abuse of a Corpse. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Terrell Harris
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/5/23, Harris pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000) and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/5/23.
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Commonwealth v. Amber Inman
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/29/23, Inman 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 6/29/23, Inman was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua Hollingsworth
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/29/23, Hollingsworth pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/29/23, Hollingsworth was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Marcus Wilson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/29/23, Wilson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/29/23, Wilson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Seymour Davis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/5/23, Davis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 7/5/23, Davis was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Shawn Ross
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! |
Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting:
1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)
1-800-CHILDREN (Parent Help Line)
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