ISSUE #865 - August 29, 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. Carlos Orr
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/23/25, Orr pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 8/25/25, Orr was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Richard Burson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/16/25, Burson pled guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 8/25/25, Burson was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Freeman Jordan
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 7/23/25, Jordan pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine) and Trafficking Marijuana with Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 8/25/25, Jordan was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Shaquille Jackson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/11/25, Jackson pled guilty to Trafficking Marijuana (>8oz, 2nd Offense). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 8/25/25, Jordan was sentenced to 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Keryssa Harrison
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/11/25, Harrison pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/25/25, Harrison was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Blair Boling
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 7/16/25, Boling pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/25/25, Boling was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Madalyn Deck
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 7/16/25, Deck pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/25/25, Deck was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Brandon Aubrey
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Ludlow
On 7/16/25, Aubrey pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/25/25, Aubrey was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jeffrey Lewis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/16/25, Lewis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/25/25, Lewis was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Elijah Travis
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 7/10/25, Travis pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 8/25/25, Travis was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Steven Curtis
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/10/25, Curtis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns made no offer. Curtis faced 1 to 5 years in prison. On 8/25/25, Curtis was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Delbert Sanders
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Ludlow
On 8/14/25, Sanders pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/25/25, Sanders was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Joy Arns
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/31/25, Arns pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/25/25, Arns was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Imani Hatcher
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/25, Hatcher pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment and Tampering With Evidence. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, consecutive to all cases. On 8/25/25, Hatcher was sentenced to 2 years in prison, consecutive to all cases.
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Commonwealth v. Imani Hatcher
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/25, Hatcher pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to all cases. On 8/25/25, Hatcher was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to all cases.
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Commonwealth v. Robin Dunn
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/25/25, Dunn pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver is recommending a sentence of 3 years felony diversion. Final sentencing is set for 10/14/25.
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Commonwealth v. Brian Schelle
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Independence
On 7/7/25, Schelle pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Fleeing/Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 8/25/25, Schelle was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Lois Johnson
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/7/25, Johnson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/25/25, Johnson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Mikah Ball
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 8/25/25, Ball pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine) and Tampering with Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 6 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/14/25.
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Commonwealth v. David Taylor
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/25/25, Taylor pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/14/25.
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Whaley
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/7/25, Whaley pled guilty to 94 Counts of Possession of Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor (child <12), 94 Counts of Distribution of Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor (child <12), Possession of Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor (child <18) and Distribution of Matter Portraying a Sexual Performance by a Minor (child <18). Asst. Commonwealth's Emily Arnzen recommended the maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. On 8/26/25, Whaley was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Kadeem Kelly
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/26/25, Kelley pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance 1st Degree (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 8 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/29/25.
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Commonwealth v. Nicholas Gaines
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/27/25, Gaines pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Kevin York
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 8/27/25, York pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Oscar Harless
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/27/25, Harless pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Regarding Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Trace Mosley
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton County Police
On 8/27/25, Mosley pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Rozgerna Burns
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills
On 8/27/25, Burns pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000 and Persistent Felony Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 7 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Buckler
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/27/25, Buckler pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Calvin Sickles
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/27/25, Sickles pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Cortez Johnson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/27/25, Johnson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Jose Garcia Ovall
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Independence
On 8/27/25, Ovall pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/13/25.
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Commonwealth v. Harlon Steffen
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 8/27/25, Steffen pled guilty to 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/24/25.
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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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