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Issue: #1 January/2008
Welcome to our newly designed E-Newsletter
 
Many of you have asked for more criminal justice news more often.  We have redesigned our E-newsletter in order to do just that.
 
Our goal is to send our Ray the D.A. E-Newsletter each week.  It will include information about convicted felons who have been sentenced in our Courts, as well as Cops & Robbers News and trends.
 
In addition, as you may know, this office believes that people who violate the law should suffer consequences.  As a result, you can also expect to receive news that reflects our position on law breakers and criminal justice issues.  We hope you will find the information we provide interesting.
 
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Chief BastinLexington's new Chief of Police, Ronnie J. Bastin, was sworn in on January 7, 2008.  He replaces Chief Anthany Beatty, who retired after 34 years with the Division of Police.
 
Listen as Jack Pattie interviews Chief Bastin and Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson on American D.A. - LIVE on WVLK-590AM.
 
Brandon Faulkner Joins the Staff
Brandon FaulknerBrandon Faulkner Swearing-InBrandon Faulkner was recently sworn in as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney by Fayette Circuit Court Judge Kimberly N. Bunnell.
 
Brandon is from Lexington, Kentucky.  He graduated from Birmingham-Southern College in Alabama with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, and received his law degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law.  After interning at the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office during law school, Brandon joined the staff in December, 2007.
Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, January 4, 2008
4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine
BACHELOR, Shirley J.

Age:  53

Shirley J. Bachelor

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking > $300 and 1 year in prison for each of three additional counts of Theft By Unlawful Taking > $300.  Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 5 years in prison.  Required to pay restitution of $265.287.97.  Sent to prison.
BRYANT, David

Age:  50

David Bryant

Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Assault Under Extreme Emotional Disturbance.  Required to pay restitution of $4,783.98.  Sent to prison.
HAYES, Dionne Maurice

Age:  28

Dionne Maurice Hayes

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non-Support, probated 3 years.  Required to pay restitution of $6,063, undergo substance abuse counseling, random drug testing, maintain full-time employment, obtain a GED, and pay child support.
RILEY, Damion Montez

Age:  26

  Damion Montez Riley

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1,000 yards of a School, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm), 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and 12 months in jail for 2nd Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance.  Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 3 years in prison probated 3 years.
 
7th Division - Judge Sheila R. Isaac
BANCHAN ORTIZ, Amanda Gail
Age:  26

 Amanda Gail Banchan Ortiz

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Criminal Possession of a Forged Prescription and 4 years in prison for Attempt to Obtain a Controlled Substance by Fraud/False Statement to Practitioner.  Sentences are to run consecutive for a total of 7 years in prison, probated 5 years.
FRYMAN, Benjamin Taylor

Age:  19

Benjamin Taylor Fryman 

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property > $300.  In a separate case, sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards > $100 within a 6 Month Period.  Sentences are to run consecutive for a total of 2 years in prison probated 3 years.  Required to pay restitution of $300.78.
GREEN, Lowell Dean

Age:  32

 Lowell Dean Green 

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1 year in prison for each of two additional counts of 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 3 years in prison, probated 5 years.  Required to pay restitution of $600 and enter and complete Drug Court.
GRENTZ, Rudi Werner

Age:

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking > $300, probated 3 years.  Required to pay restitution of $550.
LEWIS, Joseph Calvin

Age:  29

 Joseph Calvin Lewis 

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for each of two counts of 2nd Degree Burglary.  Sentenced are to run consecutive for a total of 10 years in prison.  Required to pay restitution of $1,500.  Sent to prison.
MALONE, Madonna Raye

Age:  34

 Madonna Raye Malone 

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, probated 5 years.  Required to pay restitution of $3,060.89 and enter and complete Drug Court.
NEWBY, Cassandra N.

Age:  27

 Cassandra N. Newby 

Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards > $100 within a 6 Month Period and status as a Persistent Felony Offender.  Required to pay restitution of $2,790.65.  Sent to prison.
PHILLIPS, Raymond Darin

Age:  40

 Raymond Darin Phillips

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for Flagrant Non-Support.  Required to pay restitution of $16,407.  Sent to prison.
SNEED, Kevin Lamont

Age:  39

 Kevin Lamont Sneed

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th Degree Assault, probated 2 years.  Required to undergo random drug testing.
WALLS, Mario Lamont

Age:  20

 Mario Lamont Walls 

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st Degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, 30 days in jail for 2nd Degree Criminal Trespassing, and 12 months in jail for another count of 1st Degree Fleeing or Evading the Police.  First two counts are to run consecutive for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 3 years.  Required to undergo a substance abuse evaluation and random drug testing.
 
8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark
ADAMS, Joshua Lee Edward

Age:  19

 Joshua Lee Edward Adams 

Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Robbery and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Required to pay restitution of $1,300.  Sent to prison.
BURTON, Terry Richard Jr.

Age:  30

Terry Richard Burton Jr.

Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 7 years for Trafficking in Marijuana 8 oz. to < 5 lbs. and status as a Persistent Felony Offender and 60 days in jail for Possession of Marijuana.  Sent to prison.
CULVER, Sumikki Christine

Age:  34

Sumikki Christine Culver 

Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards > $100 within a 6 Month Period and Status as a Persistent Felony Offender and 1 year in prison for each of 8 counts of 2nd Degree Forgery.  1 count of 2nd Degree Forgery is to run consecutive with the first charge for a total of 6 years in prison.  Required to pay restitution of $3,948.87.  Sent to prison.
HOWARD, Bernard Clay III

Age:  37

 Bernard Clay Howard III

Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Driving DUI Suspended License 2nd Offense and 6 months in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, and a $500 fine for Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance/Security or 7 days in jail in lieu of fine, probated 2 years.  License is to be suspended for 36 months and a $500 fine. 
MORALES, Jose Alonso

Age:  28

Jose Alonso Morales 

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and 30 days in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Drugs/Alcohol.  Sent to prison.
ROBINSON, Billy  Wilson

Age:  49

Billy Wilson Robinson

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 3rd Degree Burglary, probated 3 years.  Required to pay restitution of $3,260.
9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell
DAVIS, Maurice Lamar

Age:  21

 Maurice Lamar Davis

Sentenced to 12 months in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree burglary, 12 months in jail for 4th Degree Assault, and 12 months in jail for 2nd Degree Wanton Endangerment.  Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years.
HERNANDEZ, Juan   Cortez

Age:  42

Juan Cortez Hernandez

Sentenced to 90 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Operating a Motor Vehicle on a Suspended/Revoked Operator's License and 30 days in jail for Failure of Owner to Maintain Required Insurance/Security for a total of 120 days in jail.  In a separate case, sentenced to 1 year in prison for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs 3rd Offense, 90 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of No Operator/Moped License, and 30 days in jail for Giving an Officer a False Name or Address.  Sentences are to run concurrent.  Sent to prison.
KIRKLAND, Jacqueline C.

Age:  45

  Jacqueline C. Kirkland

Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years.  Required to attend 3 AA meetings per week.
LAWSON, Dustin Chad

Age:  23

 Dustin Chad Lawson

Sentenced to 60 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th Degree Assault with a $250 fine, 1 day in jail for Resisting Arrest with a $500 fine, and 1 day in jail for Disorderly Conduct with a $250 fine.  Sentences are to run consecutive for a total of 62 days in jail.  Sent to prison.