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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. 

GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCING:

Commonwealth v. Kaleb Newsom

Judge: Summe 

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington 


On 8/5/22, Newsom pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree, and Leaving Scene of Accident. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote

recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.  

Commonwealth v. Kenneth Jepsen

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson 

Police Agency: Covington


On 8/5/22, Jepsen pled guilty to Robbery 2nd Degree. Jepsen faces 5-10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/4/22.  

Commonwealth v. Elijah Schertler

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Taylor Mill


On 8/4/22, Schertler pled guilty to Prohibited Acts. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/4/222, Schertler was sentenced

to 4 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Jesse Ooten

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Ctr.


On 8/5/22, a jury found Ooten guilty of Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device, Escape 2nd Degree, and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. The jury recommended a sentence of 13 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. John Lee

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 3/31/22, Lee pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/8/22, Lee was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. George Jeffreys

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support


On 6/16/22, Jeffreys pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Jeffreys faced 1-5 years in prison. On 8/8/22, Jeffreys was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Travis Edwards

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 6/16/22, Edwards pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/8/22, Edwards was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Sherry Baston

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote 

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/23/22, Baston pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/8/22, Baston was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Rodney Beeler

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Independence


On 6/2/22, Beeler pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin) Fleeing or Evading Police 2nd Degree, and DUI Suspended. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 8/8/22, Beeler was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Barbara Bailey

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 6/16/22, Bailey pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/8/22, Bailey was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. 

Commonwealth v. Donna Morgan

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/23/22, Morgan pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree and Public Intoxication. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/8/22, Morgan was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**

Michael Roberts


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Jamie Moneyhon


Original Charge: 

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Aimee Jaeger


Original Charge(s):

Trafficking in Marijuana (8 oz. to <5 lbts.)

Trafficking in Controlled Substance (<4 g. cocaine)

Jeffrey Farmer


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Felicia Hardin


Original Charge(s):

Wanton Endangerment

Receiving Stolen Property (>$10,000)

Operating Motor Vehicle under Influence Alcohol/Drugs, etc.

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Theft of Identity of Another without Consent

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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