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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Tabitha Roark
Original Charge:
Theft of Identity of Another without Consent
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Ricardo Cortes-Brush
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Gregory Edison
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Rico Fields
Original Charge:
Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>4 g. cocaine)
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Krystal Anderson
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Sherwin Waugh
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Erik Borum
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Mandi Wyatt
Original Charge(s):
Wanton Endangerment
DUI
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Jessica Bowman
Original Charge(s):
Wanton Endangerment
DUI
Fleeing or Evading Police (Motor Vehicle)
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Stephen Woods
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Bryan Hill
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Joshua Lippmeier
Original Charge:
Trafficking in Marijuana (8 oz. to <5 lbs.)
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Tyler Bailey
Original Charge:
Assault (Police Officer or Probation Officer)
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Mark Ehmet
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Chelsey Saylor
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Douglas Day
Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Possession of Marijuana
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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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