ISSUE #886 - January 30, 2026 | |
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 Johnson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/27/26, Johnson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 2/2/26.
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Commonwealth v. Vinnie Ray
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/27/26, Ray pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property >$1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/30/26.
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Commonwealth v. Jamie Beagle
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/28/26, Beagle pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/16/26.
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Commonwealth v. Evonte Brantley
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 1/28/26, Brantley pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property >$1000 and Fleeing or Evading Police 1st Degree. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 3/30/26.
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Bunger
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/28/26, Bunger pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/30/26.
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Commonwealth v. Chache Cunningham
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support
On 1/28/26, Cunningham pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Cunningham is facing 1 to 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/16/26.
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Commonwealth v. Christian Dixie
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center
On 1/28/26, Dixie pled guilty to Promoting Contraband. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/16/26.
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Commonwealth v. Linda Fields
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/28/26, Fields pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/16/26.
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Commonwealth v. Kevin Martin
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/28/26, Martin pled guilty to Burglary 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/16/26.
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Commonwealth v. Dustin Weaver
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 1/28/26, Weaver pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final Sentencing is set for 3/30/26.
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Commonwealth v. Melissa Blackwood
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Taylor Mill
On 1/29/26, Blackwood pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/29/26, Blackwood was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. L.C. Brown
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Brown pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Related to Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/2/26.
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Commonwealth v. Andrew Bunger
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Bunger pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/29/26, Bunger was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Renee Carson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 1/29/26, Carson pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 1/29/26, Carson was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Renee Carson
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Kenton CAO
On 1/29/26, Carson pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. On 1/29/26, Carson was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Kevin Cole
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Cole pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 3/2/26.
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Commonwealth v. Lawrence Cook
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Taylor Mill
On 1/29/26, Cook pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking over $1000. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On 1/29/26, Cook was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Kaleb Kidd
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Kenton CAO
On 1/29/26, Kidd pled guilty to Bail Jumping. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommend a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/29/26, Kidd was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Daryl Lewis
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hannah Reese
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Lewis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hannah Reese is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 3/2/26.
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Commonwealth v. Daryl Lewis
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Hunter Eickhoff
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Lewis pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Hunter Eickhoff is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison, consecutive to another case. Final sentencing is set for 3/2/26.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Meyers
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Meyers pled guilty to Conspiracy to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (>4g cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 1/29/26, Meyers was sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Michael Oden
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Oden pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Felon and Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 14 years in prison. On 1/29/26, Oden was sentenced to 14 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jessie Vanhoose
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Vanhoose pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns is recommending a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/2/26.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Williams
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Jordan Sherrow
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Williams pled guilty to Possession of Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jordan Sherrow recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 1/29/26, Williams was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Williams
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 1/29/26, Williams pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz is recommending a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 3/9/26.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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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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