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. Durrell Davis
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders/Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
UPDATE: On June 20, 2022 Kenton Circuit Judge Kathleen Lape imposed a Life sentence recommended by a jury for Sodomy 1st Degree and Sexual Abuse 1st Degree of a child under 12 years old. Durrell Davis was previously convicted by a Kenton County jury at the conclusion of a 3 day trial. The victim's mother addressed the court at the sentencing hearing and asked the judge to impose the maximum sentence recommended by the jury noting Davis "has inflicted serious mental injuries" on her daughter. In imposing sentence, Judge Lape noted Davis told at least three different stories to police, the jury, and pre-sentence investigators. "You have shown no remorse," said Lape, "And you have taken no responsibility for your actions."
Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders, who prosecuted the case personally along with Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen, said "Every child molester deserves life in prison and this world is a safer place with Durrell Davis behind bars!" Sanders noted Davis continued to blame the child victim and deny his guilt even after the jury rejected his testimony. "He's the scariest kind of child molester because he refuses to acknowledge he did anything wrong," said Sanders, "He is a monster in every sense of the word!"
March 31, 2022
COVINGTON- A Kenton County jury deliberated less than an hour before returning guilty verdicts convicting Durrell Davis, 41, of First Degree Sodomy (Child <12) and First Degree Sexual Abuse (Child <12). The same jury then deliberated again for an hour before recommending the maximum sentence of Life in Prison. The case was investigated by Covington Police Detective Austin Ross, and Cincinnati Police Detectives William Wolner and Kelly Moore.
The verdicts were the culmination of a three day trial prosecuted by Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen. Sanders said "This Defendant is a monster and he deserves every day of his life sentence!" During the trial, jurors watched a recorded interview of Davis during which he told detectives he was the victim of a "Hyper-sexual child" who continually touched Davis's genitals and attempted to engage him in various forms of sexual acts. Davis also claimed the child subjected him to sex sex acts while he slept. According to Davis the child's behavior began when the child was just three years old and continued for approximately two years.
Sanders applauded the jury's service saying "What they heard was shocking and it's not easily forgotten, but I hope they'll sleep well knowing children will be safer with this man behind bars for life!" Sanders said child victim cases are especially difficult for everyone involved, "But what this victim has survived is unimaginable so delivering justice for a child is worth it."
The case began after the child, who was in second grade, reported being touched on "bathing suit parts" to a teacher. The disclosure came minutes after the conclusion of a "Kids On the Block" presentation about children's body safety at the school. Cincinnati Police were contacted because Davis lived in Ohio at the time of the report and the child's initial disclosure suggested the sexual abuse occurred at his residence. Further investigation indicated the sexual abuse began years prior when Davis was staying in the City Heights Housing Project in Covington. Davis was eventually indicted in both Kenton County and Hamilton County. His case is Ohio is still pending.
"We often hear the horror stories when the system fails a child," said Sanders, "But in this case the system worked exactly as designed." Sanders said everyone did their job including the victim's teacher, social workers, detectives, prosecutors, the judge, and the jury. "I can't say enough great things about the victim's teacher and the detectives," Sanders said. "This was a team effort to win justice, and justice means the child now knows the monster will be locked in a cage for life!" said Sanders.
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GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCING:
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Commonwealth v. Michael Roberts
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/16/22, Roberts pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 8/8/22.
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Commonwealth v. Travis Edwards
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Elsmere
On 6/16/22, Edwards pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 8/8/22.
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Commonwealth v. Barbara Bailey
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 6/16/22, Bailey 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. Final sentencing is set for 8/8/22.
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Commonwealth v. George Jeffreys
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Kristi Arthur
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Child Support
On 6/16/22, Jeffreys pled guilty to Flagrant Non Support. Jeffreys faces 1-5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 8/8/22.
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Commonwealth v. Daniel Martin
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
On 6/20/22, Martin pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion
program. Final sentencing is set for 9/6/22.
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Commonwealth v. Troy Adams
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/22/22, Adams 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. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. William Bonner
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/22/22, Bonner pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Leonard Brown
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Detention Center
On 6/22/22, Brown pled guilty to Tampering with Prisoner Monitoring Device and Escape 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Guy Coons, Jr.
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/22/22, Coons pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Anthony Dellenbusch
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/22/22, Dellenbusch pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree and Assault (Domestic Violence) 4th Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 5
years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Brandon Gillock
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/22/22, Gillock pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Robert Humphreys
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/22/22, Humphreys pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final
sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Jose Pagan
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/22/22, Pagan pled guilty to Theft of Identity of Another without Consent. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 30 months in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Rose Schwer
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: CAO
On 6/22/22, Schwer pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Rose Schwer
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 6/22/22, Schwer pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Jeremy Sebastian
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 6/22/22, Sebastian 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 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Mamie Tapp
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/22/22, Tapp pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Sharon Wells
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Edgewood
On 6/22/22, Wells pled guilty to Receiving Goods Obtained by Fraud (>$1000) and Persistent Felony Offender 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 6.5
years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 9/13/22.
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Commonwealth v. Linda Mason
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/16/22, Mason 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. On 6/16/22, Mason was
sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Jason Turner
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Kate Homan
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/16/22, Turner pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/16/22, Turner was sentenced to 1 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jason Turner
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/16/22, Turner pled guilty to Assault 3rd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/16/22, Turner was sentenced to 1 years in prison, consecutive to another case.
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Commonwealth v. Colin Flannery
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Covington
On 6/16/22, Flannery pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On
6/16/22, Flannery was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Melbourn Holt
Judge: Molloy
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Villa Hills
On 6/15/22, Holt pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) and Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison,
probated for 2 years. On 6/15/22, Holt was sentenced to 2 years in prison,
probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Brandon Ward
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Covington
On 3/23/22, Ward 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 6/20/22, Ward was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. James Wilkerson
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Casey Burns
Police Agency: Covington
On 3/23/22, Wilkerson pled guilty to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (cocaine) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison. On 6/20/22, Wilkerson
was sentenced to 3 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Jeremy Wigger
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Covington
On 3/23/22, Wigger pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years. On
6/20/22, Wigger was sentenced to 2 years in prison, probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Shloe Gough
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Maria Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 3/23/22, Gough pled guilty to Wanton Endangerment 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 6/20/22, Gough was sentenced
to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Mercedes Henry
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Ludlow
On 12/21/21, Henry pled guilty to Criminal Possession of Forged Prescription 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 4 years in the felony diversion program. On
6/20/22, Henry was sentenced to 4 years in the felony diversion program.
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Commonwealth v. Charles Inwood
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: CAO
On 2/2/22, Inwood pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 6/20/22, Inwood was sentenced to 1 year in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Dillon Brewster
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Taylor Mill
On 3/30/22, Brewster pled guilty to Driving Under the Influence on a Revoked or Suspended License 3rd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. On
6/20/22, Brewster was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Brian Taylor
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Patrick Grote
Police Agency: Covington
On 9/22/21, Taylor pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 6/20/22, Taylor was sentenced to 2 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. Matthew Haddix
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Aaron Levinson
Police Agency: Erlanger
On 3/2/22, Haddix pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) and Promoting Contraband 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Aaron Levinson recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison,
probated for 2 years. On 6/20/22, Haddix was sentenced to 1 year in prison,
probated for 2 years.
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Commonwealth v. Charles Inwood
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Taylor Roof
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
On 2/2/22, Inwood pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$1,000), Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) and Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 6/20/22, Inwood was sentenced to 6 years in prison.
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Commonwealth v. David Cutebirth
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Noah Wentz
Police Agency: Covington
On 4/27/22, Cutebirth pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$1000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. On 6/20/22, Cutebirth was sentenced to 3
years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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Commonwealth v. Chase Garvey
Judge: Lape
Prosecutor: Corey Plybon
Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell
On 5/18/22, Garvey pled guilty to Unlawful Transaction with Minor 2nd Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On
6/20/22, Garvey was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.
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FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**
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Gary Smith
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Brandon Meyer
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Tosha Noel
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Dayshawnda Amison
Original Charge:
Criminal Mischief
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Jeremy Bow
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Jordan Caudill
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Rosemary Harrison
Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Tampering with Physical Evidence
Drug Paraphernalia (Buy/Possess)
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Michael Broadway
Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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John Wilmore
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Dustin Woehler
Original Charge:
Trafficking in Controlled Substance
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Tyrone Meadows
Original Charge:
Promoting Contaband
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Michael Abner
Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Drug Paraphernalia (Buy/Possess)
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Amy Duncan
Original Charge(s):
Terroristic Threatening
Assault
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Daniel Ball
Original Charge:
Possession of a Controlled Substance
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Jeremy Cole
Original Charge(s):
Possession of a Controlled Substance
Bail Jumping
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Angela Winkle
Original Charge:
Possession of a 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!
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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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