ISSUE #878- November 28, 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. William Baker
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/23/25, a Kenton County jury found Baker guilty of Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). The jury recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/20/25, Baker was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Kari Brownfield
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/25/25, Brownfield plead guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Atty Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/20/25, Brown field was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Monte Clos
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 11/20/25, Clos 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. On 11/20/25, Clos was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Gabrielle Haley-Bradford
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Haley-Bradford pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 11/20/25, Haley-Bradford was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Britney Messer
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/11/25, Messer pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence and Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 11/20/25, Messer was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Kayla Steiner
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Steiner pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (oxycodone). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/20/25, Steiner was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jesse Stir
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Stir pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/20/25, Stir was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Brian Sutton
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Sutton pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/5/26.
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Commonwealth v. Daryl Thompson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 11/20/25, Thompson 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 1/5/26
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Commonwealth v. Brian Boles
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Ryan Oliver
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Boles pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Ryan Oliver recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 11/20/25, Boles was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Mariah Garrard
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 11/20/25, Garrard pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/5/26.
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Commonwealth v. Marie Hollowell
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Hollowell pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 1/5/26.
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Commonwealth v. Landon Meadors
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 11/20/25, Meadors pled guilty to 2 counts of Assault 3rd Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 1/5/26.
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Commonwealth v. Melissa Robertson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Robertson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 11/20/25, Robertson was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Ronnie Smith
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Smith pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/20/25, Smith was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Dominique Stewart
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 11/20/25, Stewart pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 11/20/25, Stewart was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. James Haggard
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 10/6/25/25, Haggard pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 11/24/25, Haggard was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Eathen Reed
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Jordon Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/9/25, Reed pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree. Reed faced up to 5 years in prison. On 11/24/25, Reed was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Thomas
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/9/25, Thomas pled guilty to Trafficking Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 11/24/25, Thomas was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Tucker
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/16/25, Tucker pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 11/24/25, Tucker was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Biddle
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/23/25, Biddle pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, consecutive to another case. On 11/24/25, Biddle was sentenced to 3 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Thomas Capobianco
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/13/25, Capobianco pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 3 years felony diversion. On 11/24/25, Capobianco was sentenced to 3 years felony diversion.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Scott
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/15/25, Scott pled guilty to Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 11/24/25, Scott was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Alonzo White
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills
On 10/15/25, White pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree, Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) and Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 11/24/25, White was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Commonwealth v. Linda Green
Original Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance
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Commonwealth v. David Compton
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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Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting:
1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)
1-800-CHILDREN (Parent Help Line)
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