ISSUE #888 - February 13, 2026 

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. 

Commonwealth v. Mario Payne

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders & Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On January 6, 2024, Covington Police responded to 306 West 34th Street at 3pm for a shooting. Officers found Kierra Lane, 25, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Despite extensive efforts from Covington Fire Department paramedics, Lane died at the scene. Multiple family members who were at Lane's home identified Mario Duran Payne, the father of Lane's two young children, as the shooter. Payne had already fled the scene. Then-Covington Police Detective Jim Lindeman (who has since come to work as a Commonwealth's Detective in the Kenton CAO) led the investigation which recovered nearby security camera audio of the gunshots and video of Payne's vehicle fleeing the scene. Covington Crime Scene Technician Torie Vilvanathan collected four spent shell casings from a .380 caliber handgun and three partial bullets from the scene. A fourth bullet was recovered from Lane's body during the autopsy.

Payne's cell phone was turned off and unable to be tracked. The vehicle he was driving was located in Covington but Payne was not in it. Det. Lindeman obtained a warrant charging Payne with Murder for killing Lane. Several days later, Payne was arrested by Louisville Metro Police Department after they were called to the house of Payne's relatives for an alleged suicide attempt. Payne was treated at the hospital and then released to the Jefferson Count Detention Center. Det. Lindeman traveled to Louisville to interview Payne who claimed he was handed Lane's handgun back to her when it accidentally went off. Payne was vague about the current location of the gun but admitted he got rid of his cell phone. Payne could not explain why there were four shell casings and multiple gunshot wounds if the gun went off accidentally.

Payne was indicted by the Kenton County Grand Jury for Murder. The case ground slowly through the criminal justice system after Payne claimed he was not mentally competent to stand trial. Multiple psychiatric evaluations suggested Payne was faking mental illness and the case was scheduled for trial on December 9, 2025 before Kenton Circuit Judge Kathleen Lape. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof called numerous witnesses including responding Officer Matt Raabe and Lt. Rachel White, both of whose body worn camera videos were played for the jury. The prosecutors also presented the 911 calls from Lane's sister and landlord, as well as all of the shell casings and bullets recovered by CSI Vilvanathan. Also called to the stand were Lane's family members who were at her home when she was killed and multiple neighbors who saw Payne walk to his car and drive away after the gunshots.

Jurors learned that Lane had recently broken off her relationship with Payne and moved on to a new boyfriend in the month leading up to the shooting. Lane's new boyfriend testified the couple had been on a date the night before and Lane posted a photo of them on social media. Shortly after, he said, Payne began calling Lane's phone repeatedly, demanding to know where she was and who she was with. Payne was estimated to have called Lane 30-40 times prompting her to silence her phone. The next day, Payne requested visitation time with his children so Lane initially agreed to meet him at Kroger in Latonia, but when Payne said he would keep the children overnight, they had to return to Lane's apartment to get clothes and a diaper bag. Lane's family members said they could hear Payne outside on the porch trying to talk his way into the house. Lane said she was done and had moved on. When she went to close her door, the family heard the first gunshot and Lane fell to the floor. Lane's sister jumped into the doorway to check on her sister. She told the jury Payne pointed the gun at her before turning it back on Lane and shooting three more times. Payne retrieved their infant daughter from the car and set her on the same porch in a pumpkin seat before walking to his car and driving away.

After two and one-half days of evidence and testimony, the jury deliberated for about 90 minutes before returning a verdict of guilty on the single count Indictment for Murder. After a sentencing phase of the trial when the jury learned about Payne's three prior felony convictions and heard testimony from the mothers of both Lane and Payne, the same jury then recommended a sentence of Life in prison for the Murder.

On February 9, 2026, Kenton Circuit Judge Kathleen Lape sentenced Mario Duran Payne to Life in prison. In agreement with the jury who found Payne guilty, Lape called the Life sentence "More than appropriate." During the sentencing hearing, Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders told the judge "He's given his own children a life sentence... a life without their mother! That's the last thing a man who loves his children would ever do!"

Commonwealth v. Keshaun Simspon

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof & Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On April 15, 2025, Covington Police Department received reports of domestic violence involving a victim admitted for treatment in a local hospital and a suspect named Keshaun Simpson. The case was assigned to Sgt. Austin Ross of the Covington Police Department for investigation.



Police responded to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center (UCMC) and spoke with the victim who reported her ex-boyfriend and father to her unborn child assaulted her in her home the night before. The victim reported that while her 6-year-old child was in the home, she was beaten by Simpson with several household items, including an extension cord, a coat hanger, a bookshelf, a heater, and a box fan. The victim sustained severe bruises and abrasions all over her body from being whipped with an extension cord. She was treated for a brain bleed, broken finger, and broken toe. The victim was 7 months pregnant at the time and suffered preterm contractions due to the assault. She reported that she took the assault to her back to protect her unborn child and to protect her child in the home.

On April 16, 2025, Sgt. Ross was able to locate and interview Simpson who said he was never at that house and had not seen the victim that day or the day before. Sgt. Ross located surveillance footage of Simpson walking in and out of the residence. Simpson was on parole for two previous felony assault convictions at the time he was arrested for this most recent assault.

On May 29, 2025, Simpson was indicted by the Kenton County Grand Jury for Assault 1st Degree, Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence), and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. On November 18, 2025, a jury was empaneled in the Fourth Division of the Kenton County Circuit Court. The Commonwealth was represented by Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorneys Taylor Roof and Jordan Sherrow. “Make no mistake, this was no regular beating. This was no accident. What happened to the victim was torture,” Sherrow argued to the jury. The jury heard testimony from Sgt. Ross, Covington Police Officer John Mairose, medical professionals from both St. Elizabeth Medical Center and UCMC, Covington Firefighter/Paramedic Ethan Nuckols, and the victim. Simpson testified on his own behalf claiming he remembered everything except the assault but he admitted that he alone caused the victim's injuries.

After a two-day trial, the jury found Simpson guilty of Assault in the First Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree (Domestic Violence), and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Simpson asked for mercy to be able to take care of his children. “It is insulting to use the child he could have killed as a reason to show him mercy! This law was made to convict men like him and protect people like her!” Roof argued to the jury. At the conclusion of the sentencing phase of the trial, the jury recommended a sentence of 30 years in prison.

On February 9, 2026, Simpson appeared before Kenton Circuit Judge Patricia Summe for formal, final sentencing. After hearing arguments from both sides, Summe followed the jury's recommendation and sentenced Simpson to 30 years in prison.

GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCINGS:

Commonwealth v. Amy Atwood

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Covington

On 1/21/26, a Kenton County Jury found Atwood guilty of Assault 2nd Degree. The jury recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 2/9/26, Atwood was sentenced to 6 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Carrie Chambers

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Ft. Wright

On 12/3/25, Chambers pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 2/9/26, Chambers was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Krista Owens

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/3/25, Owens pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth), Tampering with Physical Evidence and Receiving Stolen Property >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 2/9/26, Owens was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Joshua Baker

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders & Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/3/25, Baker pled guilty to Burglary 2nd Degree, Possession of Handgun by Felon and Persistent Felony Offender. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 2/9/26, Baker was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Cassandra Elfers

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Boone Co. Sheriff

On 12/10/25, Elfers pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 2/9/26, Elfers was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Raven Sims

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/8/25, Sims pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. On 2/9/26, Sims was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Stephen Stenson

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/10/25, Stenson pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 2/9/26, Stenson was sentenced to 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Zebulun Jones

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 1/8/26, Jones pled guilty to Escape 2nd Degree, Tampering with a Prisoner Monitoring Device and Persistent Felony Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 2/9/26, Jones was sentenced to 7 years in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Dustin Russell

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington



On 1/8/26, Russell pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 2/9/26, Russell was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Leonard Stevens

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 1/8/26, Stevens pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 2/9/26, Stevens was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Devin Brewster-Hall

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Brewster-Hall pled guilty to Assault 4th Degree - Domestic Violence (3rd Offense). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Kayla Casterline

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Casterline pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Candice Collins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 2/9/26, Collins pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Assault 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 3 years felony diversion. Final sentencing is set for 4/14/26.

Commonwealth v. Codie Deitemeyer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Deitemeyer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Pappa Ka

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 2/9/26, Ka pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Pappa Ka

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 2/9/26, Ka pled guilty to Promoting Contraband and Persistent Felony Offender. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Linda Lee

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Lee pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$10,000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 6 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Roxana Leonard

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Villa Hills

On 2/9/26, Leonard pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Noah Lindhorst

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Lindhorst pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$10,000 and Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Darrell Martin

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Martin pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Kiersten Morgan

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/9/26, Morgan pled guilty to Assault 1st Degree and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Ronald Scott

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Villa Hills

On 2/9/26, Scott pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 4/20/26.

Commonwealth v. Rick Smith

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Edgewood

On 2/9/26, Smith pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison.On 2/9/26, Smith was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Phillip Sweet

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 2/9/26, Sweet pled guilty to Trafficking Marijuana <8 oz, 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 4/7/26.

Commonwealth v. Joshua Baker

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders & Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/15/25, Baker pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and Persistent Felony Offender. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a as sentence of 10 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 2/10/26, Baker was sentenced to 10 years in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Jessica Benson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Elsmere

On 12/15/25, Benson pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 2/10/26, Benson was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Anela Boice

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/6/25, Boice pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 2/10/26, Boice was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Cameron Bonner

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 7/21/25, Bonner pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 2/10/26, Bonner was sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Keith Boyer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/15/25, Boyer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 2/10/26, Boyer was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. James Haney

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders & Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On 1/20/26, Haney pled guilty to Robbery 1st Degree, Burglary 1st Degree and Persistent Felony Offender. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. On 2/10/26, Haney was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Lawrence Hartman

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hannah Reese

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Hartman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 2/10/26, Hartman was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Heather Johnson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/15/25, Johnson pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 yeas in prison. On 2/10/26, Johnson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 4 years.

Commonwealth v. Christopher King

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/8/25, King 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. On 2/10/26, King was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Daryl Long

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 12/8/25, Long pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance >2g meth. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. On 2/10/26, Long was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Ruth Mauntel

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/15/25, Mauntel 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 2/10/26, Mauntel was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Lewis McFadgen

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 11/17/25, McFadgen pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon and Receiving Stolen Property (firearm). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 2/10/26, McFadgen was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Ren Mihuta

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/8/25, Mihuta pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 2/10/26, Mihuta was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Billy Neal

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 11/17/25, Neal pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison consecutive to another case. On 2/10/26, Neal was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Billy Neal

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center

On 11/17/25, Neal pled guilty to Promoting Contraband. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 yeas in prison, consecutive to another case. On 2/10/26, Neal was sentenced to 3 years in prison consecutive to another case.

Commonwealth v. Cheryl Nicholas

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 11/17/25, Nicholas pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. On 2/10/26, Nicholas was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Sean Norris

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/8/25, Norris pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 2/10/26, Norris was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Chasity Seldon

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/8/25, Seldon 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 2/10/26, Seldon was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Shaun Sherrod

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/8/25, Sherrod pled guilty to Trafficking Marijuana <8 oz, 2nd offense and Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 2/10/26, Sherrod was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Adam Simpson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 10/13/25, Simpson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 2/10/26, Simpson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Matthew Steffen

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/8/25, Steffen pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 2/10/26, Steffen was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Nicola Tracy

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police

On 2/11/25, Tracy pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 2/10/26, Tracy was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Darnell Walker

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 12/15/25, Walker pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 2/10/26, Walker was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!

**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**

Commonwealth v. Parris Norris

Original Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance

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