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ISSUE #719                                                September 9, 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]

GUILTY PLEAS AND SENTENCING:

Commonwealth v. Michael Powell

Judge: Molloy 

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington 


On 9/1/22, Powell 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. Final sentencing is set for 10/10/22. 

Commonwealth v. Thomas Snider

Judge: Molloy 

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington 


On 9/1/22, Snider 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 10/24/22.   

Commonwealth v. Jeremy Turner

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/1/22, Turner 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 10/10/22.  

Commonwealth v. Travis Bolton

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Villa Hills


On 9/1/22, Bolton pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (>8 oz.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/24/22.   

Commonwealth v. James Stull

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/1/22, Stull pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/24/22.

Commonwealth v. Joshua Carroll

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote 

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/1/22, Carroll pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/24/22.  

Commonwealth v. Alexis Thompson-Bates

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz 

Police Agency: Independence


On 9/1/22, Thompson-Bates pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine) and DUI 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/24/22.  

Commonwealth v. Henry Sylvester

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/1/22, Sylvester pled guilty to Theft of Identity. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/24/22. 

Commonwealth v. Matthew Klopp

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 9/6/22, Klopp pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22. 

Commonwealth v. Thomas Pernell

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 9/6/22, Pernell pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. JaJuan Reynolds

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/6/22, Reynolds pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.  

Commonwealth v. Derrick Turner

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/6/22, Turner pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance (<4 g. cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22. 

Commonwealth v. Joshua Turner

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/6/22, Turner pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Aimee Jaeger

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 9/6/22, Jaeger pled guilty to Prohibited Acts Relating to Controlled Substance and Trafficking in Marijuana (<8 oz.). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/11/22.

Commonwealth v. Ryan Greene

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 9/6/22, Greene pled guilty to DUI 4th Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/11/22.

Commonwealth v. Christopher Reed

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/6/22, Reed pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in prison, probated for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/11/22.

Commonwealth v. Willie Jones

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Boone Co. Sheriffs Dept.


On 9/6/22, Jones pled guilty to Trafficking in Marijuana (<8 oz.) 2nd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/11/22.

Commonwealth v. Grant Belcher

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 9/6/22, Belcher pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/11/22. 

Commonwealth v. Grant Belcher

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: CAO


On 9/6/22, Belcher pled guilty to Bail Jumping 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. Final sentencing is set for 10/11/22.

Commonwealth v. Molly Goins

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/7/22, Goins 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 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Matthew Steward

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Lakeside Park/Crestview Hills


On 9/7/22, Steward pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$1,000). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. Final sentencing is set for 11/8/22. 

Commonwealth v. Parris Jackson

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Emily Arnzen

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/7/22, Jackson pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading Police 1st Degree and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Emily Arnzen recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Eric Schneider

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 9/7/22, Schneider pled guilty to Tampering with Physical Evidence. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Robert Peachee

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 9/7/22, Peachee pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. David Loveless

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/7/22, Loveless pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified) and DUI 1st Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated

for 2 years. Final sentencing is set for 10/31/22.

Commonwealth v. Markel McClendon

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/1/22, McClendon pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 9/1/22, McClendon was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Beikwuan Beamon

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 6/15/22, Beamon pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon, Trafficking in Marijuana, and Trafficking in Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns

recommended a sentence of 6 years in prison. On 9/6/2022, Beamon was sentenced to 6 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Hellard

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 6/15/22, Hellard pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/6/22, Hellard was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Sadruan Smith

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 6/15/22, Smith pled guilty to Assault 4th Degree (Domestic Violence) 3rd Offense. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 9/6/22, Smith was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Tony King

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington


On 9/30/20, King pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 9/6/22, King was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

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. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 5 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/6/22, Martin was sentenced to 5 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Russell Jones

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Noah Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Jones pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Noah Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison. On 9/6/22, Jones was sentenced to 1 year in prison, consecutive to other cases. 

Commonwealth v. Michaela Fultz

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: NKY Drug Strike Force


On 6/15/22, Fultz 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. On 9/6/22, Fultz was sentenced to 4 years in prison, probated for 4 years. 

Commonwealth v. Jeremy Hines

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Hines pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (unspecified). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/6/22, Hines was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Stephen Woods

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/8/22, Woods pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison probated for 2 years. On 9/6/22, Woods was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Michael Slaughter

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Covington


On 6/15/22, Slaughter 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 9/6/22, Slaughter was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

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. On 9/6/22, Auel was sentenced to 3 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Adam Powers

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/14/22, Powers 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. On 9/6/22, Powers was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. John Huber

Judge: Molloy

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 3/3/22, Huber pled guilty to Trafficking in Controlled Substance 1st Degree, Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, and Persistent Felony Offender II. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns

recommended a sentence of 12 years in prison. On 9/6/22, Huber was sentenced to 12 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Amanda Brewer

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 7/5/22, Brewer pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 9/6/22, Brewer was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years, consecutive to other cases.

Commonwealth v. Christopher Brearton

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Casey Burns

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/25/22, Brearton pled guilty to Fleeing/Evading 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Casey Burns recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison. On 9/6/22, Brearton was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 4 years.  

Commonwealth v. Aliah Jackson

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Corey Plybon

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/25/22, Jackson pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Corey Plybon recommended a sentence of 3 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/6/22, Jackson was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Travis Decker

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police


On 7/5/22, Decker pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/6/22, Decker was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Andrew Long

Judge: Lape

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police 


On 7/25/22, Long pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years. On 9/6/22, Long was sentenced to 1.5 years in prison, probated for 3 years.

Commonwealth v. Nicholas Perry

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Elsmere


On 7/5/22, Perry pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (heroin) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/6/22, Perry was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Jordan Breeden

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Taylor Roof

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 7/6/22, Breeden pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Taylor Roof recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 9/6/22, Breeden was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Zakee Waugh

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 7/25/22, Waugh 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 9/6/22, Waugh was sentenced to 3 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Jakob Monroe

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Patrick Grote

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/25/22, Monroe pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Patrick Grote recommended a sentence of 2 years in the felony diversion program. On 9/6/22, Monroe was sentenced to 2 years in the felony diversion program.

Commonwealth v. Justin Perkins

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/5/22, Perkins pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (fentanyl) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended a sentence of 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. On 9/6/22, Perkins was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years. 

Commonwealth v. Anthony Edwards

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/25/22, Edwards 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. On 9/6/22, Edwards was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

Commonwealth v. Joseph Hughes

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Covington


On 7/5/22, Hughes pled guilty to Possession of Handgun by Convicted Felon. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison. On 9/6/22, Hughes was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 

Commonwealth v. Christopher Beaty

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Rob Sanders

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 7/6/22, Beaty pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) w/gun. Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison. On 9/6/22, Beaty was sentenced to 3 years in prison.

Commonwealth v. Tiffany Manor

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Kate Homan

Police Agency: Covington


On 3/11/19, Manor pled guilty to Theft by Unlawful Taking (>$500). Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Kate Homan recommended a sentence of 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years. On 9/6/22, Manor was sentenced to 5 years in prison, probated for 5 years.

Commonwealth v. Natisha Julian

Judge: Summe

Prosecutor: Maria Wentz

Police Agency: Erlanger


On 8/31/22, Julian pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (meth) 1st Degree. Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Maria Wentz recommended 1 year in prison probated for 2 years. On 9/6/22, Julian was sentenced to 1 year in prison, probated for 2 years.

FAILED TO APPEAR - WANTED!
**Confirm All Warrants Before Arrest**

David Evans


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance

Nicole Arany


Original Charge(s): 

Possession of a Controlled Substance (x2)

Matthew Robertson


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance



Aleshia Baker


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance






Danielle Chessey


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance



Shawn Wiseman


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance 

Steven Fromeyer


Original Charge:

Possession of a Controlled Substance  

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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