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ISSUE #718                                                 September 2, 2022 

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 SENTENCING:

Commonwealth v. Manuel Alfonso

Judge: Lape 

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police 


On 8/29/22, Alfonso pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$10,000) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Alfonso faces 5-13 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/24/22.  

Commonwealth v. Andrew Baker

Judge: Summe 

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Villa Hills 


On 8/29/22, Baker pled guilty to Sexual Abuse (under 12 years of age) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.  

Commonwealth v. Kevin Hall

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Hall pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Fleeing/Evading 1st Degree, and Fleeing/Evading 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.  

Commonwealth v. Roniale Sherrod

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Sherrod pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon and Possession of Marijuana (with Firearm). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.   

Commonwealth v. DeVonta Williamson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 8/29/22, Williamson pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.

Commonwealth v. Elena Rita

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote 

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 8/29/22, Rita pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, Theft of Identity, and Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.  

Commonwealth v. John Yaegel

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz 

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 8/29/22, Yaegel pled guilty to Possession of a 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 10/4/22.  

Commonwealth v. David Guffey

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Guffey pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22. 

Commonwealth v. Matthew Harris

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Harris pled guilty to Robbery 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22. 

Commonwealth v. Rene Rabago

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/29/22, Rabago pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.

Commonwealth v. Preston Ritter, Jr.

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 8/31/22, Ritter pled guilty to Retaliating Against a Participant in the Legal Process and Criminal Conspiracy to Assault 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/14/22.  

Commonwealth v. Richard Cox, Jr.

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Cox pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Cox faces 1-3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Ashley Hunt

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Hunt pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (fentanyl), Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substances, and Trafficking in Controlled Substance (<2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended

a sentence of 15 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Robert Struve

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 8/31/22, Struve pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl) and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Ashley Snapp

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Snapp pled guilty to Rioting 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Dwight Wilson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Wilson pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1000). Wilson faces 1-5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. James Lewis

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Lewis pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (fentanyl) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Tyler McIntosh

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, McIntosh pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (<8 oz.) with Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22. 

Commonwealth v. Tyler McIntosh

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: CAO


On 8/31/22, McIntosh pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree.  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Natisha Julian

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 8/31/22, Julian pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Julian faces 1-3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22.

Commonwealth v. Jordan Zuleger

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 8/31/22, Zuleger pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) and Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated

for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/18/22. 

Commonwealth v. Nicholas Foltz

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 8/31/22, Foltz pled guilty to Trafficking (cocaine) 1st Degree, Trafficking (fentanyl) 1st Degree, Trafficking Marijuana (>5 lbs.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 14 years

in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Stephon Fountain

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Fountain pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Tina Bikakis

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Bikakis pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in

prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Antonio Hinkston

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Hinkston pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Kyle Parker

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Parker pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin/fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Aubrey Franklin, Jr.

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Franklin pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.  

Commonwealth v. Chasity Holloway

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 11/17/21, Holloway pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/31/22, Holloway was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Chaz Kruze

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 8/31/22, Kruze pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree and Assault on Service Animal 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 8/31/22, Kruze was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Derrick Houston

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Independence


On 8/31/22, Houston pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/31/22, Houston was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Larry Jones

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Jones pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 8/31/22, Jones was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Larry Jones

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/31/22, Jones pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 8/31/22, Jones was sentenced to 10 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Jeffrey Smith

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.


On 7/14/22, Smith pled guilty to Escape 2nd Degree and Tampering w/ Prison Monitoring Device. On 8/29/22, Smith was sentenced to 10 years in prison, probated for 5 years, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Justin Ball

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff's Dept.


On 7/28/22, Ball pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/29/22, Ball was sentenced

to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Thomas Maxwell, III

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 7/7/22, Maxwell pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading 1st Degree and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 8/29/22,

Maxwell was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Kenneth Clifton

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/9/22, Clifton pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/29/22, Clifton was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Robert Schwabe

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Park Hills


On 7/7/22, Schwabe pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/29/22, Schwabe was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Kaitlynn Stallard

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 7/7/22, Stallard pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/29/22, Stallard was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. James Lakes

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Independence


On 7/7/22, Lakes pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/29/22, Lakes was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Amanda Capps

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/23/22, Capps pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/29/22, Capps was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Jessica Dietz

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 4/28/22, Dietz pled guilty to Sodomy 3rd Degree and Sexual Abuse 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 8/29/22, Dietz was sentenced to 10 years in prison.  

Commonwealth v. Michael Roberts

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/16/22, Roberts pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/29/22, Roberts was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. 

Commonwealth v. Ashleah Bell

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 6/23/22, Bell pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/29/22, Bell was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Kelly Wenstrup

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/8/22, Wenstrup pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin), Wanton Endangerment 2nd Degree, and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years

in the felony diversion program. On 8/29/22, Wenstrup was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Bryan Stulz

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 6/8/22, Stulz pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, Receiving Stolen Property (>$10,000), and Theft by Unlawful Taking. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 8/29/22, Stulz was sentenced to 5 years in prison probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Kenneth Webster

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 6/8/22, Webster pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 8/29/22, Webster was sentenced to 8 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Daniel Farrell

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/8/22, Farrell pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. On 8/29/22, Farrell was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. 

Commonwealth v. James Brown

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Independence


On 4/13/22, Brown pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/29/22, Brown was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Jamie Day

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 4/13/22, Day pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 8/29/22, Day was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Brian Mullins

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 6/8/22, Mullins pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified) and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program.

On 8/29/22, Mullins was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Armond Burbanks

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Burbanks pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 8/29/22, Burbanks was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. William Mincey

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/22/22, Washington pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/29/22, Mincey was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Damon Scudder

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/6/22, Scudder pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/29/22, Scudder was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program. 

FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**

Tabitha Roark


Original Charge:

Theft of Identity of Another without Consent

Ricardo Cortes-Brush


Original Charge: 

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Gregory Edison


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance




Rico Fields


Original Charge:

Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>4 g. cocaine)




Krystal Anderson


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance







Sherwin Waugh


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance




Erik Borum


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Mandi Wyatt


Original Charge(s):

Wanton Endangerment

DUI

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Jessica Bowman


Original Charge(s):

Wanton Endangerment

DUI

Fleeing or Evading Police (Motor Vehicle)

Stephen Woods


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Bryan Hill


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance  

Joshua Lippmeier


Original Charge:

Trafficking in Marijuana (8 oz. to <5 lbs.)   

Tyler Bailey


Original Charge:

Assault (Police Officer or Probation Officer)

Mark Ehmet


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance


Chelsey Saylor


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance


Douglas Day


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Possession of Marijuana    

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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