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June 17, 2022

ISSUE #708

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. Joseph Carr

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/8/22, Carr pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/29/22.  

Commonwealth v. Alicia Bush

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell 


On 6/8/22, Bush pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/29/22. 

Commonwealth v. Kelly Wenstrup

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz 

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/8/22, Wenstrup pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin) and Wanton Endangerment 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/29/22.  

Commonwealth v. Daniel Farrell

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/8/22, Farrell pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in the prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for  8/29/22.  

Commonwealth v. Brian Mullins

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 6/8/22, Mullins pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/29/22. 

Commonwealth v. Jessica Bowman

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/8/22, Bowman pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Fleeing Police 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/29/22.  

Commonwealth v. Bryan Stulz

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 6/8/22, Stulz pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$1,000) and Theft by Unlawful Taking (<$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/29/22.

Commonwealth v. Kenneth Webster

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 6/8/22, Webster pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 8 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/29/22.  

Commonwealth v. Stephen Woods

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/8/22, Woods pled guilty to Possession of a 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 8/29/22.  

Commonwealth v. Kenneth Clifton

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz 

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/9/22, Clifton pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing set for 8/1/22. 

Commonwealth v. Steven Green

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Green pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Breana Dean

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: CAO


On 6/9/22, Dean pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Breana Dean

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 6/9/22, Dean pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Jacob Ray

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/9/22, Ray pled guilty to Possession of a 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 8/1/22. 

Commonwealth v. Cheyenne Morrison

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/9/22, Morrison pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final

sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Alexander Jones

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Jones pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is

set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Alexander Jones

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: CAO


On 6/9/22, Jones pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Chantel Morris

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: CAO


On 6/9/22, Morris pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Chantel Morris

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Morris pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final

sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Isaiah Coulter

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Coulter pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana with Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Justin Stratis

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 6/9/22, Stratis pled guilty to Possession of a 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 8/1/22. 

Commonwealth v. Latoya Blackman

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Blackman pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/1/22.

Commonwealth v. Allen Whalen

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 6/13/22, Whalen pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (8 oz. to 5 lbs.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 7/26/22.

Commonwealth v. Ariel Mullins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 6/13/22, Mullins pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 7/26/22.

Commonwealth v. Shantel Briggs

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 6/13/22, Briggs pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 7/26/22.

Commonwealth v. Andrew Riggs

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Independence


On 6/13/22, Riggs pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 7/26/22. 

Commonwealth v. Ryan Karow

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/13/22, Karow pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth/cocaine). Karow faces 1-3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 7/26/22. 

Commonwealth v. Michaela Fultz

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 6/15/22, Fultz pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to a Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Beikwuan Beamon

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 6/15/22, Beamon pled guilty to Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon, Trafficking a Controlled Substance (<2g. meth) and Trafficking in Marijuana. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns

recommended a sentence of 7 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22. 

Commonwealth v. Russell Jones

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Jones pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Hellard

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/15/22, Hellard pled guilty to Possession of a 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 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Sadruan Smith

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 6/15/22, Smith pled guilty to Assault 4th Degree, Third or Greater. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Jeremy Hines

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Hines pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final

sentencing is set for 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Margaret Zumwalde

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 6/15/22, Zumwalde pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence 4th Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a  sentence of 5 years prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Michael Slaughter

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Slaughter pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. Bobby Carter III

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Edgewood


On 6/8/22, Carter pled guilty to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 6/8/22, Carter was sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Laurie Howard

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 6/8/22, Howard pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/8/22, Howard was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Laurie Howard

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: CAO


On 6/8/22, Howard pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/8/22, Howard was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Tabitha Helton

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Helton pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (oxycodone/meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/9/22, Helton was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Genero Jackson

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff Office


On 6/9/22, Jackson pled guilty to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 6/9/22, Jackson was sentenced to 5 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Mark Ruthruff

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Ruthruff pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/9/22, Ruthruff was sentenced to 1 yearin prison. 

Commonwealth v. Zachary Zwick

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Zwick pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 6/9/22, Zwick was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Jonathan Fryman

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/9/22, Fryman pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/9/22, Fryman was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Kaygan Quinn

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/13/22, Quinn pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/13/22, Quinn was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Robert Stone

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/13/22, Stone pled guilty to Perjury. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/13/22, Stone was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Sarah Taylor

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Taylor pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/15/22, Taylor was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Tiffanie Davidson

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 4/14/22, Davidson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Davidson faces 1-3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/23/22.

Commonwealth v. Griffin Berter

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 4/21/22, Berter pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 6/23/22.

Commonwealth v. Olier Tomas

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Ft. Wright


On 3/23/22, Tomas pled guilty to Fleeing or Evading Police (Motor Vehicle) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/13/22, Tomas was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. William Comer

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 2/23/22, Comer pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Relating to a Controlled Substance . Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 6/13/22, Comer was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Kelly Jahnke

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 5/3/22, Jahnke pled guilty to Custodial Interference. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 6/13/22, Jahnke was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Christopher McKissic

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 3/23/22, McKissic pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/13/22, McKissic was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Angela Pettit

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 3/23/22, Petit pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/13/22, Petit was sentence to 2 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Michael Whittle

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 12/21/21, Whittle pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/13/22, Whittle was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Tiffany Mitchell

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 3/23/22, Mitchell pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/13/22, Mitchell was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Santina Gonzales

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 3/23/22, Gonzales pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4

years. On 6/13/22, Gonzales was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. 

Commonwealth v. Darren Johnson

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 3/10/22, Johnson pled guilty to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 6/13/22, Johnson was sentenced to 6 ears in prison.

Commonwealth v. Wayne Butler

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 4/14/22, Butler pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/13/22, Butler was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Carol Sumler

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 3/3/22, Sumler pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/13/22, Sumler was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Jerrie Juilfs

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 4/28/22, Juilfs pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to a Controlled Substance and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 6/13/22, Juilfs was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Jamie Walters

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 4/21/22, Walters pled guilty to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (THC) 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/13/22, Walters was sentenced to 1 year in prison.

Commonwealth v. Tyffani Farrell

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 4/14/22, Farrell pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/13/22, Farrell was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Gary Harding, Jr.

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Ludlow


On 3/31/22, Harding pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 6/13/22, Harding was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years.

Commonwealth v. Andrew Dischar

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 4/21/22, Dischar pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/13/22, Dischar was sentenced to 1 year in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Andrew Dischar

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Edgewood


On 4/21/22, Dischar pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 30 months in prison. On 6/13/22, Dischar was sentenced to 30 months in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Berea Barnes

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Edgewood


On 4/28/22, Barnes pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 6/13/22, Barnes was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Brandon Martin

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 3/24/22, Martin pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance. (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/13/22, Martin

was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. James Smith

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 5/9/22, Smith pled guilty to Theft by Deception (>$1000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/14/22, Smith was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Ryan Moore

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 5/9/22, Moore pled guilty to Strangulation 1st Degree, Kidnapping, Assault (Domestic Violence) 4th Degree, and Tampering with a Witness. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 15 years in prison. On 6/14/22, Moore was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Donald Lauderback

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Independence


On 5/3/22, Lauderback pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/14/22, Lauderback was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Mark Saunders

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 5/9/22, Krull pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/14/22, Saunders was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Adam Wagner

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support


On 5/2/22, Wagner pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kristi Arthur recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 6/14/22, Wagner was sentenced to

3 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Crista Sexton-Hyden

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Independence


On 5/2/22, Sexton-Hyden pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 6/14/22, Sexton-Hyden was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. William Gray

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 3/22/22, Gray pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 6/14/22, Gray was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Daniel Scott

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 2/7/22, Scott pled guilty to Possession of a Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 6/14/22, Scott was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Mark Wombles

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Independence


On 5/2/22, Wombles pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 6/14/22, Wombles was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. William Middleton

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Edgewood


On 5/4/22, Middleton pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument. Asst., Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. On 6/15/22, Middleton was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. 

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

Taniyah Britt


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

 




Holli Michel


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Brandon Martin


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Virginia Oberding


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Amanda Capps


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Brittany Hinton


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Charles Mester


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Alexis Smith


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Timothy Vaughn


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Savannah Lane


Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Trafficking in a Controlled Substance

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed about criminal justice in Kenton County.   
 
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For more information about obtaining a free Narcan overdose reversal kit, click here.

For more information about filing a "Casey's Law" petition to force an addicted loved-one into treatment, click here.
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