ISSUE #786 - January 12, 2024 | |
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. Bryan Radank
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 1/8/24, Radank pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Trevion Jones
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/8/24, Jones pled guilty to Theft by Deception (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/29/24.
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Commonwealth v. Zachary Haas
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/8/24, Haas pled guilty to Criminal Abuse 1st Degree (victim under 12 years old). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Demario McKever
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 1/8/24, McKever pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree (>4g cocaine) and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 15 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Patrick Ettleman
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 1/8/24, Ettleman pled guilty to Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Adam Krimmer
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/8/24, Krimmer pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arznen recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Emily Soard
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/8/24, Soard pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Baynum
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 1/8/24, Baynum pled guilty to Cultivating Marijuana 2nd Offense (<5 plants) and Trafficking in Marijuana 1st Offence (>8oz.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Zackary Timmerman
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 1/8/24, Timmerman pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and Disorderly Conduct 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua Hall
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 1/8/24, Hall 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 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Hoshmand Azimi
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/10/24, Azimi pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/13/24.
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Commonwealth v. Anibal Ramirez-Mendez
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/10/24, Mendez pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 3/11/24.
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Commonwealth v. Noreak Ret
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 1/10/24, Ret 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. Final sentencing is set for 3/25/24.
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Commonwealth v. Corey Cooper
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills
On 1/10/24, Cooper pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument Second Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Tayshawn Stamper
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/10/24, Stamper pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana with Firearm 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Taniyah Britt
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/10/24, Britt pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Taniyah Britt
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO
On 1/10/24, Britt pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Gerald Williams
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 1/10/24, Williams pled guilty to Escape 2nd Degree and Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Bowling
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 1/10/24, Bowling pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Quentin Brown
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/10/24, Brown pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Juston Williams
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/10/24, Williams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Cragwall
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/10/24, Cragwall pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Albert Cain
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/10/24, Cain pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/18/24.
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Commonwealth v. Michelle Schweitzer
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO
On 11/30/23, Schweitzer pled guilty to Bail Jumping. On 1/8/24, Schweitzer was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Michelle Schweitzer
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/30/23, Schweitzer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). On 1/8/24, Schweitzer was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Day
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 11/30/23, Day pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/8/24, Day was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Day
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: CAO
On 11/30/23, Day pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/8/24, Day was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Day
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/30/23, Day pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/8/24, Day was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Sarah Dickson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/30/23, Dickson 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. On 1/8/24, Dickson was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Hamm
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/30/23, Hamm pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 1/8/24, Hamm was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Brittney Sparks
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 11/30/23, Sparks pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to a Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 1/8/24, Sparks was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Nathan Murphy
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/30/23, Murphy pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 1/8/24, Murphy was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Nathan Murphy
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff's Dept.
On 11/30/23, Murphy pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kristi Arthur recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 1/8/24, Murphy was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Jonathan Grigsby
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/30/23, Grigsby pled guilty to Unlawful Imprisonment and Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 1/8/24, Grigsby was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Lora Manning
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/6/23, Manning pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/8/24, Manning was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. William Miller
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/6/23, Miller pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 1/8/24, Miller was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Theodore Doss
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: CAO
On 11/6/23, Doss pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/8/24, Doss was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Theodore Doss
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/6/23, Doss pled guilty to Public Intoxication and Promoting Contraband. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/8/24, Doss was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Chad Nussbaum
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/6/23, Nussbaum pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and Operating Motor Vehicle under Influence of Alcohol 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 1/8/24, Nussbaum was sentenced to 10 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Shawn Ross
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/4/23, Ross pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/9/24, Ross was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Aaron Hacker
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 9/21/23, Hacker pled guilty to 2 counts of Rape 2nd Degree and Unlawful Use of Electronic Communication to Procure Minor. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 13 years in prison. On 1/9/24, Hacker was sentenced to 13 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Raymond Fugate
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 10/4/23, Fugate pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/9/24, Fugate was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Robert Harrington
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 10/4/23, Harrington pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/9/24, Harrington was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Robert Harrington
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: CAO
On 10/4/23, Harrington pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/9/24, Harrington was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 5 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Brent Scott
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/11/23, Scott was convicted of Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 1/9/24, Scott was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Justin Hennessy
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/18/23, Hennessey pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 1/9/24, Hennessey was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth vs. James Hutchinson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 8/9/23, Hutchinson pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance with Firearm 1st Degree (meth) and Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon . Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. On 1/9/24, Hutchinson was sentenced to 20 years in prison, concurrent to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Charles Weckbach
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: CAO
On 10/4/23, Weckbach pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/9/24, Weckbach was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Charles Weckbach
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 10/4/23, Weckbach pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (PCP). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/9/24, Weckbach was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Melissa Collins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Independence
On 10/18/23, Collins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 1/9/24, Collins was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Gina Spurlock
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 10/18/23, Spurlock 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 1/9/24, Spurlock was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Justin Perkins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/18/23, Perkins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 1/9/24, Perkins was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Beriah Burkkardt
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Jerry Iles
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Corlinda Reeves
Original Charge:
Promoting Contraband
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Thomas Kunstman
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Kevin Meade, Jr.
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Anthony Hyatt
Original Charge:
Flagrant Non Support
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Tristen Cox
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Melissa Barger
Original Charge(s):
Possession of Controlled Substance (x2)
Drug Paraphernalia
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Brian Brown
Original Charge(s):
Burglary
Intimidating a Participant in the Legal Process
Disorderly Conduct
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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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