ISSUE #721 September 23, 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 [email protected].
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Commonwealth v. Johnnie Hill
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/15/22, Hill pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substances. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.
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Commonwealth v. Jillian Groger
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/19/22, Groger pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substances and Trafficking in Controlled Substance (<2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/21/22.
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Commonwealth v. Kortney Sneed
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/19/22, Sneed pled guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl and Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substances. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 15 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/21/22.
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Commonwealth v. Angel Clark
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/20/22, Clark pled guilty to Assault 1st Degree and Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 11 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.
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Commonwealth v. Michele Harris
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 9/21/22, Harris pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion felony. Final sentencing is set for 11/28/22.
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Commonwealth v. Spencer Wilson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/21/22, Wilson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/28/22.
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Commonwealth v. Chester Gay
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: CAO
On 9/21/22, Gay pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/28/22.
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Commonwealth v. Chester Gay
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/21/22, Gay pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/28/22.
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Commonwealth v. Trucker Kruse
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 9/21/22, Kruse pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 11/28/22.
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Commonwealth v. Brandon Broussard
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/21/22, Broussard pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/28/22.
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Commonwealth v. Christopher Cole
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 9/15/22, Cole pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) . Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 9/15/22, Cole was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Emanuel Fate
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/19/22, Fate pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 9/19/22, Fate was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.
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Commonwealth v. Ricky Lewis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/21/22, Lewis 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 9/21/22, Lewis was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Stephen Williams
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 9/21/22, Williams 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 9/21/22, Williams was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Loren Fisk
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 5/19/22, Fisk pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 9/16/22, Fisk was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Nicholas Powell
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/21/22, Powell pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated 3 years. On 9/16/22, Powell was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua Adkins
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/7/22, Adkins pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated 2 years. On 9/19/22, Adkins was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Steven Harmon
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Independence
On 7/7/22, Harmon pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 9/19/22, Harmon was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Steven Harmon
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: CAO
On 7/7/22, Harmon pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 9/19/22, Harmon was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua Baker
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Newport Police
On 6/28/22, Baker was found guilty of Theft of Identity and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree during Jury Trial. The Jury recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 9/19/22, Baker was sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Joshua Palmer
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 6/29/22, Palmer pled guilty to Rape 1st Degree, Sodomy 1st Degree, and Incest. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a 20 year prison sentence. On 9/19/22, Palmer was sentenced to 20 years in prison
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Commonwealth v. Michelle Bargo
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 7/7/22, Bargo pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 9/19/22, Bargo was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Johnathan High
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 4/5/22, High pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. On 9/19/22, High was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Christine Prince
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/7/22, Prince pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/19/22, Prince was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Carissa Wuilleumier
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 6/29/22, Wuilleumier pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Regarding Controlled Substances and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 4 years. On 9/19/22, Wuilleumier was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 4 years.
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Commonwealth v. Frank Ailstock
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Florence
On 7/7/22, Ailstock pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison probated for 3 years. On 9/19/22, Ailstock was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Ethan Gouge
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell
On 8/18/22, Gouge pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, Criminal Mischief 1st Degree, and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 9/19/22, Gouge was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. George Kennedy
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 7/28/22, Kennedy 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. On 9/19/22, Kennedy was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Jason Cordle
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Brittney Sparks
Original Charge:
Trafficking in Controlled Substance
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Robert Mathews
Original Charge:
Theft by Deception-Include Cold Checks under $10,000
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Daniel Glascock
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Shawna Linville
Original Charge(s):
Escape (Identify Facility)
Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device
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Joshua Carter
Original Charge(s):
Possession of Controlled Substance
Fleeing or Evading Police (on Foot)
Assault on Service Animal
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Tasha Griffis
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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John Hofstetter
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Finley Hurst
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Ronald Stansel
Original Charge:
Possession of Controlled Substance
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Ada White
Original Charge(s):
Possession of Controlled Substance
Theft of Identity of Another without Consent
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Melissa Wieland
Original Charge:
Bail Jumping
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Robin Crowe
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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