ISSUE #729 - Nov. 18, 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. Nikki Barker
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/10/22, Barker pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/27/22.
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Commonwealth v. Kristen Arant
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Ludlow
On 11/10/22, Arant pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/27/22.
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Commonwealth v. Johnathan Scott
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Independence
On 11/9/22, Scott pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Gary Ballman II
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/9/22, Ballman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (opiates). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Dylan Lee
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 11/9/22, Lee pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Hornanzo Early
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/9/22, Early pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Chambers
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/9/22, Chambers pled guilty to Stalking. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Robert Clark
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/9/22, Clark 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. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Bobby Jacob
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/9/22, Jacob 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 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Johnny Turner III
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 11/14/22, Turner pled guilty to Escape and Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Johnny Turner III
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Turner pled guilty to Facilitation to Assault 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. James Perkins
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Perkins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl) and Promoting Contraband. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Jeremiah Maxwell
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 11/14/22, Maxwell pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Kevin Ferguson, Jr.
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 11/14/22, Ferguson pled guilty to Manslaughter 2nd Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Gregory Edison
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Edison pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Vice
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 11/14/22, Vice pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (8 oz.-5 lbs.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Roman Kochert
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 11/14/22, Kochert pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (8 oz.-5 lbs.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Shawn Schmidt
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Schmidt pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Mandi Wyatt
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Wyatt pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance, and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Antwane Grant, Jr.
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Grant pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana (with Firearm). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Samantha Miller
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Miller pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 12/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Jarred Rayl
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/14/22, Rayl pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Mark Ehmet
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: CAO
On 11/14/22, Ehmet pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Mark Ehmet
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/14/22, Ehmet pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Libryant Knox
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/14/22, Knox pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Timothy Jones
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Jones pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree (Domestic Violence). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Lafayette Knotts
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Knotts pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a 5 year prison sentence. Final sentencing is set for 1/10/23.
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Commonwealth v. Sarah Kingsley
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 11/10/22, Kingsley pled guilty to Promoting Contraband. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 11/10/22, Kingsley was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Ernest Stephens, Jr.
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: CAO
On 11/10/22, Stephens pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/10/22, Stephens was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Ernest Stephens, Jr.
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Independence
On 11/10/22, Stephens pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/10/22, Stephens was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Ashlie Clontz
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO
On 11/9/22, Clontz pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 11/9/22, Clontz was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Ashlie Clontz
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/9/22, Clontz pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/9/22, Clontz was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Corry Mason
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Mason pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/14/22, Mason was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Emily Burnett
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/14/22, Burnett pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/14/22, Burnett was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Eric Day
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 11/14/22, Day pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/14/22, Day was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Edwin Brooks-Kellis
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns / Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/4/22, Brooks-Kellis pled guilty to Manslaughter 1st Degree, Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), and Possession of Marijuana (with Firearm). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorneys Casey Burns and Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 22 years in prison. On 11/10/22, Brooks-Kellis was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Molly Goins
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 9/12/22, Goins 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 11/10/22, Goins was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. David Stephens
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 10/10/22, Stephens pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/14/22, Stephens was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Justin Thomas
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 4/14/22, Thomas pled guilty to Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. On 11/17/22, Thomas was sentenced to 7 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Storms
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Independence
On 9/8/22, Storms pled guilty to Sodomy 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 11/14/22, Storms was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua McQueen
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/29/22, Sanford pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/14/22, McQueen was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Keith Boyer
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 3/24/22, Boyer pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. On 11/14/22, Boyer was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Robert Hebbeler
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.
On 10/6/22, Hebbeler pled guilty to Escape 2nd Degree and Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/14/22, Hebbeler was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Earl Cutright
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Ludlow
On 10/6/22, Cutright 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 11/14/22, Cutright 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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Holly Carmel
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Ronald Lee
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Carla Earls
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Walter Powell
Original Charge(s):
Possession of Controlled Substance
Illegal Use or Posssession of Drug Paraphernalia
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Courtney Cain
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Justin Lashbrook
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Joshua Carroll
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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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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