ISSUE #736 - Jan. 20, 2023 | |
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. Donald Blair
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 1/12/23, Blair pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (>8oz). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Welch
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 1/12/23, Welch pled guilty to Theft by Deception (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Kendra Wells
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/12/23, Wells pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Luis Marquez Gomez
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/12/23, Gomez pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Pompilio
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/12/23, Pompilo pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Rodney Elliott
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/12/23, Elliott 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. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Jared Fisher
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 1/12/23, Fisher pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Wanton Endangerment 2nd Degree, and Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Nahshon Rutledge
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/12/23, Rutledge pled guilty to Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Destiny Witherspoon
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/12/23, Witherspoon pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Brian Claypool, Jr.
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Independence
On 1/12/23, Claypool pled guilty to 2 counts of Rape 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/13/23.
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Commonwealth v. Johnny Harmeling
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/12/23, Harmeling 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. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Teeyonna Spain
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/12/23, Spain pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 2/27/23.
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Commonwealth v. Jacob Daly
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/17/23, Daly pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana (with Firearm). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Lisa Lay
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Independence
On 1/17/23, Lay 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 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Stewart
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/17/23, Stewart pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Stewart faces 1-3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Michelle Houston
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/17/23, Houston pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Nathaniel Gadd
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/17/23, Gadd pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Stephanie Dietz
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/17/23, Dietz 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. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Ronald Coleman
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/17/23, Coleman pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Amber Stidams
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/17/23, Stidams pled guilty to Theft by Deception (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. George Boles
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 1/17/23, Boles pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Dustin Kessnick
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/18/23, Kessnick pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Kessnick faces 1-5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. John Taylor
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO
On 1/18/23, Taylor pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/14/23.
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Commonwealth v. Polo Alexander
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/12/23, Alexander pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree (Motor Vehicle). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 1/12/23, Alexander was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Samantha Slover
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills
On 1/12/23, Slover 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. On 1/12/23, Slover was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. John Cullom
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/12/23, Cullom 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 1/12/23, Cullom was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Charles Collins
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/17/23, Collins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/17/23, Collins was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Steaven Lowe
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/17/23, Lowe pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 1/17/23, Lowe was sentenced to 3 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Hayley Schweinzger
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 12/12/22, Schweinzger pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 1/17/23, Schweinzger was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years, consecutive to other cases.
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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 (>8oz). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 1/17/23, Kochert was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Sierra Wayman
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 12/12/22, Wayman pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) and Trafficking in Marijuana (<8 oz.). On 1/18/23, Wayman was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Howse
Judge: Summe
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/31/22, Howse pled guilty to Strangulation 2nd Degree and Assault 4th Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a 5 year sentence. On 1/18/23, Howse was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Ashley Bryant
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Natasha Seniours
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Jeffery Kaiser
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Peyton Dudley
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Mary Bray
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Theresa Feie
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Thomas Cain
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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Report Suspected Child Abuse! |
Kentucky Child/Adult Protective Services Reporting:
1-877-KY SAFE1 (nights/weekends)
1-800-CHILDREN (Parent Help Line)
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859-415-9280
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