ISSUE #715

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]. 

Commonwealth v. Khalil Coleman

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders 

Police Agency: Elsmere

COVINGTON- On August 2, 2022, Kenton Circuit Judge Patricia Summe followed the recommendation of a Kenton County jury and sentenced Khalil Coleman, 36, of Milwaukee, WI to 10 years in prison. In April 2022, the jury found Coleman guilty of Complicity to First Degree Robbery for his role in the planning and commission of a robbery at an Elsmere home in 2021. As a violent offender, Coleman must serve 85% of his sentence before being eligible for parole.

On 2/15/21 just before 11am, Elsmere Police responded to a residence on Bridgegate Court for a report of a home invasion robbery. The homeowner told police a young white man pointed a gun at her son while he was taking out the garbage and said, "We got business to discuss! Get in the house!" Instead, the son fled into the house and tried to shut the door while the robber tried to force his way inside. The homeowner called police while her fiancé helped her son hold the door. Eventually the robber gave up and retreated to his getaway car waiting at the end of the driveway. The son provided a detailed description of the robber's clothing including the ski mask on his head and two gold chains around his neck.

Officer Steve Panko left the crime scene to search for the vehicle described as a four-door, white car with out of state plates. Almost immediately, Panko spotted a matching car driving back towards the house that had just been robbed. Two African-American males in the front seat appeared to be arguing with a young, white male in the back seat who matched the description of the robber right down to the two gold chains around his neck. Panko stopped the car and detained the three men in separate police cars. The white male was identified as Johnny Hubbard, 17, of Gary, IN. The front passenger was identified as Joshua Clarey, 25, of Milwaukee, WI and the driver was Khalil Coleman, 35, also of Milwaukee, WI. Hubbard admitted to trying to rob the residence on Bridgegate. Clarey refused to speak with officers. Coleman initially told police he was in town to visit his family in Louisville. When officers informed him he was well over an hour's drive from Louisville, he then claimed he didn't know the other two men and was only giving them a ride from the gas station just up the street. Panko would later discover Coleman's phone was open to Google Maps with a Bridgegate Court address entered into the app, only the address in the phone was two houses down from the one the trio tried to rob. All three men were arrested.

Hubbard's juvenile case was transferred to Circuit Court after he turned 18 for prosecution as an adult. All three men were indicted by the Kenton County Grand Jury for Complicity to First Degree Robbery. Coleman and Clarey were also indicted for Second Degree Unlawful Transaction With a Minor. Hubbard entered into a plea agreement and agreed to testify against Clarey and Coleman in exchange for a 10 year sentence. Clarey pled guilty to Second Degree Robbery and Unlawful Transaction With a Minor Second Degree but refused to testify so Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a 15 year sentence. Coleman chose to go jury trial.

The case was called for trial on April 6, 2022 before Kenton Circuit Judge Patricia Summe. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders presented testimony from the three residents of the home that was robbed. Now-retired Officer Panko testified about the arrest and played body worn camera (BWC) videos from Elsmere Police on the scene. Johnny Hubbard was also called to the stand and told jurors he agreed to help Clarey rob the house because he was hoping to gain enough money to hire a lawyer for his mother who is currently in jail in Indiana facing murder charges. Hubbard said Clarey told him the target house was the home of a drug dealer who kept hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of cash, drugs, and jewelry on hand. Hubbard said Clarey told him the drug dealer drove a Dodge Hellcat muscle car. Hubbard told jurors when the trio arrived on Bridgegate Court they saw a Dodge Charger in the victims' driveway but did not realize it wasn't the correct house. Hubbard said Khalil Coleman handed him a Glock handgun and told him to "Go get that money." Hubbard said he had never met Coleman until he showed up with Clarey driving a rental car they used because none of the men had their own vehicle.

Sanders also introduced testimony from Elsmere Police Detective Eric Higgins who searched each of the defendants' cell phones. The cell phones showed no communication between Coleman and Hubbard. Text messages between Coleman and Clarey showed Clarey gave Coleman the cash to rent the car used to travel to Kentucky. Coleman also told Clarey via text that "My back is against the wall" and indicated he needed money to buy birthday presents for his mother and his daughter, and to pay his phone bill.

Coleman tried to call Clarey as a defense witness but Clarey refused to testify, asserting his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination. Coleman took the stand in his own defense and tried to convince jurors he thought the men were traveling to Atlanta to sell Clarey's watch. He claimed Clarey asked him to pick up Hubbard and drive him to Kentucky as a favor since they were passing through the state anyway. Coleman claimed it was Clarey and Hubbard who decided to rob the house without his knowledge. On cross-examination, Sanders pointed out that in the thousands of texts between Coleman and Clarey, neither man ever mentioned a watch. Coleman also never mentioned the watch story to police. Sanders also walked Coleman through the math of how much money Clarey would have wasted renting a car, buying gas, and paying Coleman to travel to Atlanta and back when he could have sold the watch in Milwaukee or any number of cities closer to Milwaukee than Atlanta.

At the conclusion of the three day trial, the jury deliberated for approximately two hours before finding Coleman guilty of First Degree Robbery, but not guilty of Second Degree Unlawful Transaction With a Minor. Sanders said he understood the jury's verdict because while the evidence of Coleman's participation in the robbery was overwhelming, Hubbard was almost 18 years old so it was conceivable that Coleman did not realize Hubbard was a juvenile. Clarey took the stand again during the sentencing phase to tell the jury about his role as a leader of social justice protests in Milwaukee and his work as a social justice educator with Milwaukee public school students. What the jury did not get to hear was Coleman's admitted ties to the notorious violent street gang known as the "Gangster Disciples" or the fact that many of the "protests" he led actually turned into violent riots.

After a second round of deliberations, the jury then recommended Coleman serve 10 years in prison. First Degree Robbery is a violent offense under Kentucky law, meaning Coleman must serve 8.5 years in prison before being eligible for parole.

Sanders complimented Elsmere Police for the quick arrest and thorough investigation. He also said the idea three men thought it was acceptable to drive seven hours just to rob a house was mind-boggling, but the kind of thing he expects from people who live in jurisdictions where criminals are no longer held accountable for their actions. Sanders said, "I hope anyone else inclined to visit Kentucky takes note. We still prosecute criminals down here!"

Commonwealth v. Maurico Donald

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 9/17/21, Covington Police Specialist Douglas Ullrich was patrolling Madison Avenue at 2:30 am when he saw a car coming the opposite direction with window tinting covering the entire windshield. The officer conducted a traffic stop to inform the driver that tinting is not permitted on the windshield of a car. When the driver rolled down the window it was immediately apparent he had been smoking marijuana in the vehicle. Upon exiting the vehicle, the driver was searched and Ullrich located two pressed pills in the driver's pocket. One pill was shaped like a shield and the other like a camera. Ullrich, a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) knew from training and experience that pills such as these always contain illegal drugs, usually methamphetamine. Ullrich identified the driver as Maurico Donald and charged him with possession of methamphetamine. Testing from the KY State Police Crime Lab proved the pills did, in fact, contain methamphetamine.

Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders offered Donald probation conditioned upon the completion of drug treatment but Donald refused. Despite the fact police body worn camera video recorded the pills being removed from his pocket, Donald chose to take his chances with a jury. The case was called for trial on May 11, 2022 before Kenton Circuit Judge Patricia Summe. Sanders called just three witnesses: Ullrich, Crime Scene Technician Megan Lange, and Megan Klever, a KY State Police chemist who tested the drugs. The jury also watch the police body worn camera videos of the entire event. Donald testified in his own defense at claimed he did not know the pills had methamphetamine because he was intending to consume MDMA, another illegal mind altering substance.

At the conclusion of the two day trial, the jury wasted little time in finding Donald guilty. After a sentencing phase of the trial when the jury heard about Donald's seven prior felony convictions in four prior cases, the jury then recommended Donald serve 2 years in prison. "I've never had someone on video committing a felony refuse probation and go to trial," said Sanders. "Now, he probably regrets that decision even more than his decision to use illegal drugs!" Sanders said it is somewhat ironic body worn cameras have been demanded by the public to hold police accountable but "99.9% of the time it's the criminal who is being held accountable by the videos!" 

Donald appeared before the Court again on 8/2/22 for formal, final sentencing. The Commonwealth asked the judge impose the 2 year prison sentence recommended by the jury. The Court imposed the 2 year sentence but probated the sentence for a period of 3 years. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders said the granting of probation was "disappointing considering Donald had already refused probation and drug treatment."

GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCING:

Commonwealth v. Courtney Cain

Judge: Summe 

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police 

On 7/28/22, Cain pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument and Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years

in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/27/22.  

Commonwealth v. Justin Ball

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz 

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sheriff's Dept.

On 7/28/22, Ball pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). 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. Jessica Auel

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 7/28/22, Auel pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.

Commonwealth v. George Kennedy

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington

On 7/28/22, Kennedy 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. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.  

Commonwealth v. Deangela Watson

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 7/28/22, Watson pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.  

Commonwealth v. Justin Hollingsworth

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington

On 7/28/22, Hollingsworth pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/12/22.

Commonwealth v. Sadie Turner

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Independence

On 8/1/22, Turner pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/27/22.  

Commonwealth v. Matthew Watkins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/1/22, Watkins 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 9/27/22.    

Commonwealth v. Reginald England

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur 

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support

On 8/1/22, England pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. England faces 1 to 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 11/1/22.  

Commonwealth v. Tiffiny Goins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 8/1/22, Goins pled guilty to Possession of Marijuana with Firearm. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/27/22.  

Commonwealth v. Diauve Behanan

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: CAO

On 8/2/22, Behanan pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.  

Commonwealth v. Diavue Behanan

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/2/22, Behanan pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.  

Commonwealth v. Michael Hafley

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/3/22, Hafley pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22. 

Commonwealth v.  Michael Hafley

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: CAO

On 8/3/22, Hafley pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.

Commonwealth v. Bernard Kiyabu

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 8/3/22, Kiyabu pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (>5 lbs.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 7.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22. 

Commonwealth v. David Guffey

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/3/22, Guffey pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22.

Commonwealth v. David Guffey

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: CAO

On 8/3/22, Guffey pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22. 

Commonwealth v. Russell Noel

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/3/22, Noel 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. Final sentencing is set for 10/17/22.

Commonwealth v. Daniel Nukman

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/3/22, Nukman pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified) and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/17/22.

Commonwealth v. Donald Lynch

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/3/22, Lynch pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22. 

Commonwealth v. Mark Haywood

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/1/22, Haywood pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 8/1/22, Haywood was sentenced to 10 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Eric Koenig

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: CAO

On 8/2/22, Koenig pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/2/22, Koenig was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Jose Sierra

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/2/22, Sierra pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). On 8/2/22, Sierra was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Tonya Hadden

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On 8/3/22, Hadden pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 8/3/22, Hadden was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Courtney Straley

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police 

On 5/31/22, Straley pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 7/28/22, Straley was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. 

Commonwealth v. Doug Day

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Sherriff Office

On 7/11/22, Day pled guilty to Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 7/28/22, Day was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 

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. On 8/1/22, Green was sentenced

to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.  

Commonwealth v. Jennifer Warford

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington 

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

Commonwealth v. Chantel Morris

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson

Police Agency: CAO 

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

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. On 8/1/22, Morris was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

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. On 8/1/22, Blackman was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Alexander Jones

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: CAO 

On 6/9/22, Jones pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 8/1/22, Jones was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases. 

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. On 8/1/22, Jones was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.  

Commonwealth v. Amy Atwood

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington  

On 5/11/22, Atwood pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/2/22, Atwood was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.  

Commonwealth v. Jessica Genereux

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: CAO 

On 5/11/22, Genereux pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/2/22, Genereux was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases..

Commonwealth v. Jessica Genereux

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: CAO 

On 5/11/22, Genereux pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/2/22, Genereux was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.  

Commonwealth v. Bradley Gerretson

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington 

On 5/11/22, Gerretson 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 8/2/22, Gerretson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.  

Commonwealth v. Scott Bitter

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington 

On 5/10/22, a jury found Bitter guilty of Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>4g meth), Trafficking in Controlled Substance (fentanyl), and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. The jury recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Bitter was sentenced to 20 years in prison.  

Commonwealth v. Susan Hornsby

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington 

On 5/10/22, a jury convicted Hornsby of Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth) and Trafficking in Controlled Substance (fentanyl) 1st Degree. The Jury recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Hornsby was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Nathan Heyob

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Erlanger 

On 4/13/22, Heyob pled guilty to Assault 2nd Degree and two counts of Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 20 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Heyob was sentenced to 20 years in prison.  

Commonwealth v. Vincent Watters

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington 

On 5/11/22, Watters pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 8/2/22, Watters was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Selena Farrell

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Erlanger 

On 6/27/22, Farrell pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/2/22, Farrell was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program. 

Commonwealth v. Justin Lawson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Erlanger 

On 11/1/21, Lawson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) and Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/2/22, Lawson was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. 

Commonwealth v. Eric Koenig

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington 

On 11/29/21, Koenig pled guilty to Theft of Identity of Another without Consent. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Koenig was sentenced to 2 years in prison, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Eric Koenig

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: CAO 

On 11/29/21, Koenig pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Koenig was sentenced to 2 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Dashawn Padgett

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell 

On 6/27/22, Padgett pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and DUI (aggravated). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/2/22, Padgett was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.  

Commonwealth v. Robert Niemeyer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Erlanger 

On 6/27/22, Niemeyer pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/2/22, Niemeyer was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.  

Commonwealth v. Kelsey Faulkner

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington 

On 7/20/22, Faulkner pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). On 8/2/22, Faulkner was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Kelsey Faulkner

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Erlanger 

On 7/20/21, Faulkner pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). On 8/2/22, Faulkner was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Kelsey Faulkner

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Erlanger

On 7/20/21, Faulkner pled guilty to Theft of Identity of Another without Consent. On  8/2/22, Faulkner was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Michael Daniels

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On 6/27/22, Daniels pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Daniels was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Roger Uhl

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Kentucky State Police

On 6/6/22, Uhl pled guilty to Unlawful Use of Electronic Communications to Procure Minor/Peace Officer regarding Sex Offenses. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a 15 year prison sentence. On 8/2/22, Uhl was sentenced to 15 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Jose Sierra

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington

On 6/27/22, Sierra pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/2/22. Sierra was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Dylan Rump

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 6/27/22, Rump pled guilty to Criminal Mischief 1st Degree and DUI. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. On 8/2/22, Rump was sentenced to 5 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Silvey

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington

On 4/4/22, Silvey pled guilty to to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 10 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Silvey was sentenced to 10 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Renee Sheffey

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force

On 6/27/22, Sheffey pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Sheffey was sentenced to 6 years in prison.  

Commonwealth v. David Wood

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington

On 2/10/22, Wood pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>2g meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 8/2/22, Wood was sentenced to 5 years in prison, consecutive to other cases.  

Commonwealth v. Amy Clayton

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Independence

On 5/9/22, Clayton pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth), Wanton Endangerment 2nd Degree, and DUI 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years

in prison, probated for 3 years. On 8/2/22, Clayton was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. 

Anthony Wynn

Original Charge(s):

Theft of Identity of Another without Consent

Assault - Police or Probation Officer

Persistent Felony Offender 

Resisting Arrest



Robert Struve

Original Charge(s): 

Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possess

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Receiving Stolen Property $10,000 or More 

Joshua Farmer

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Helena Gard

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Isaiah Coulter

Original Charge:

Possession of Marijuana - Enhanced

Cheyenne Morrison

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Breana Dean

Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Bail Jumping 

Scott Wood

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Anthony Ashley

Original Charge:

Bail Jumping  

Richard Gadd

Original Charge(s):

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Bail Jumping

Patricia Ailstock

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Shon Crabtree

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Jack Hernandez

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Drug Paraphernalia - Buy/Possess

Shayla Thomas

Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance