ISSUE #874 - October 31, 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. Brian Carrier
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Carrier pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
On 10/24/25, Carrier was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Marilyn Centers
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Centers pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 10/24/25, Centers was sentenced to1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Atlana Davis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Davis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/24/25, Davis was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Hicks
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Hicks pled guilty to Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registry. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 10/24/25, Hicks was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Melinda Jett
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Independence
On 9/10/25, Jett pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
On 10/24/25, Jett was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Brandy Ramirez
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Ramirez pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 10/24/25, Ramirez was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jonathan Sharp
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Sharp pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case. On 10/24/25, Sharp was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Dante Shelton
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/10/25, Shelton pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Trafficking Controlled Substance (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison.
On 10/24/25, Shelton was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Cress
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Independence
On 10/30/25, Cress pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 10/30/25, Cress was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jerzie Dehner
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Laura Putman
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, Dehner pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Putman is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 12/1/25.
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Commonwealth v. Collin Gosney
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, Gosney pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree, Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree, and 2 counts of Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. On 10/30/25, Gosney was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Isaac Lee
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Boone Co. Sheriff
On 10/30/25, Lee pled guilty to Trafficking Marijuana (8 oz to 5 lbs). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/8/25.
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Commonwealth v. Stacy Pompilio
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor:
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, Pompilio pled guilty to Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 10/30/25, Pompilio was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Amy Sams
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force
On 10/30/25, Sams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 12/1/25.
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Commonwealth v. Terence Thomas
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, Thomas pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 10/30/25, Thomas was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Timothy White
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, White pled guilty to 4 counts of Assault 3rd Degree and Retaliating Against a Witness in a Legal Process. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 12/1/25.
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Commonwealth v. Jeremy Wigger
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 10/30/25, Wigger pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 10/30/25, Wigger was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Burnett
Original Charge: Possession of Controlled Substance
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Commonwealth v. Shawn Howard
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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