| Officer Don's Crime Prevention Tip |
Self Service Gas Stations
Question: Where do people leave their wallets, purses, cell phones, navigation systems, even their cars unattended and unlocked and often with the keys in the ignition?
Answer: SELF-SERVICE GAS STATIONS, that's where!
Gas station thefts can easily be prevented.
Officer Don says. . .
Pick well-lighted gas stations;
Always remove your keys and lock your doors while pumping gas;
Always keep your valuables out of plain view;
Pay attention to what's going on around you. |
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| Repeat Felony Offenders (PFO's) in Lexington Average More Than 14 Prior Criminal Convictions EACH!
Larson pleased with 12 year results of this aggressive prosecution and incarceration program, and the reduction of serious crimes.
James Q. Wilson, a nationally recognized criminologist and professor of management and public policy wrote:
Studies both here and abroad have established that about 6% of the population will commit more than 50% of the crime.
Common sense dictated that imprisonment of these high-rate repeat offenders would significantly impact crime in our community. In 1995, the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office and the Lexington Police Department did just that. From 1996 through 2007, our office aggressively targeted these "high-rate, repeat felony offenders" for prosecution and incarceration.
We are please with the results so far. And don't forget - the serious crime rate in Lexington is finally back down to a 33-year low.
| Total High-Rate Repeat Offenders |
2,927 |
| Total Prior Criminal Convictions
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41,126 |
| Average Prior Criminal Convictions |
14.05 |
| Conviction Rate |
97.97% |
| Average Sentence |
7.4 years | |
| Death Row Inmate of the Week |
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Ronnie Bowling
20 at the time
Male, White |
This killer executed two gas station attendants in separate robberies in Laurel County in 1989. He shot and killed a service station attendant during the early morning hours of January 20, 1989 and, again in the early morning hours of February 22, 1989, shot and killed a service station manager. Both were shot while lying face down. |
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Juvenile Convicted of Murder
 Darius Frye was only 15 years old when he made a decision that would change his life. During a drug deal, Darius changed his mind that he wasn't going to sell the drugs but rather would rob the victim.
When he noticed the drug deal was about to go bad, the victim pulled away in his car. Darius fired two shots into the car door and hit the victim twice in the side.
The victim drove away but was bleeding internally. He stopped his car right before he lost consciousness and his car rolled slowly into a pole. The victim died of the two shots fired into his side.
Darius Frye was charged and convicted of murder. He was sentenced to 40 years in prison with the possibility of parole after serving 20 years.
Article written by Shannon Wheatley, Intern
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| Last on American D.A. - Live |
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Commonwealth of Kentucky vs. Sarah Taylor
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Lou Anna Red Corn, Asst. Comm.'s Atty. |
Sarah Taylor, Defendant |
Twenty-two-month-old baby Madison was visiting her father and his live-in girlfriend for the week. The visit turned out to be her last, as baby Madison died at their home by blunt force trauma to the head.
Madison's father was at work at the time, but his live-in girlfriend, Sarah Taylor, was home. Taylor was indicted for the murder of Madison.
Sarah Taylor maintained that Madison fell down the stairs, where she received the head trauma. However, the state medical examiner and other Commonwealth's experts testified that Madison's injuries were inconsistent to be caused by a single fall down the stairs.
Sarah Taylor was convicted by a jury of a lesser charge, one of Reckless Homicide, and was sentenced to five years in prison. Listen as First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Lou Anna Red Corn discusses this case with Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson on American D.A. - Live.
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Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, February 8, 2008 |
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| 3rd Division - Judge James D. Ishmael, Jr. |
| CHIPMAN, Kristy Renae
Age: 23
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, probated 1 year. | |
| EGGERSON, Octavious L.
Age: 28
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sent to prison. | |
| EVERSOLE, Christopher June
Age: 26
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non-Support, probated 5 years. Required to pay $17,291.30 in arrearage. | |
| MCMULLEN, Anson Lydell
Age: 36
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Driving a Motor Vehicle while License is Suspended for DUI 3rd or > Offense, probated 5 years. | |
| RHODY, Ralph Andrew
Age: 25
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, probated 1 year. | |
| THOMPSON, Kenneth J.
Age: 42
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Attempt/Obtain Controlled Substance by False/Fraud Statement to a Practitioner, probated 2 years. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| DANIELS, Allen
Age: 46
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| Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st Degree Rape. Required to be a lifetime sex offender registrant. Sent to prison. | |
| NEWBY, Lance Allen
Age: 25
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Conspiracy, Trafficking in Marijuana, 8 oz. to < 5 lbs. Sent to prison. | |
| YOUNG, Johnetta
Age: 23
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, probated 1 year. Required to attend a re-entry program. | |
| 7th Division - Judge Sheila R. Isaac | |
| GARNER, Reginald W.
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana > 5 lbs., probated 3 years. | |
| MARCUM, William M.
Age: 47
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 5 years in prison enhanced to 10 years for 2nd Degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Required to pay restitution of $2,000. Sent to prison. | |
| SHECKLES, Christopher Scott
Age: 28
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 5 years in prison enhanced to 10 years for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. | |
| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
| MOCK, Melvin Sr.
Age: 56
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt, Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registry, probated 2 years. | |
| ROE, Roy Lee Jr.
Age: 40
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Driving DUI Suspended License 3rd Offense. License is to be suspended for 2 years. Sent to prison. | |
| WORD, Jessica Yvonne
Age: 39
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for each of 3 counts of 2nd Degree Forgery. First two sentences are to run consecutive for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 3 years. Required to pay restitution of $253.06 and attend a re-entry program. | |
| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
| DUCKETT, Brian M.
Age: 35
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 2nd Degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument. Sent to prison. | |
| KENDRICKS, James H.
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree. Sent to prison. | |
| LITTLE, Charles Fuller
Age: 58
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for each of 3 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Sexual Misconduct. First two counts are to run consecutive for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
| MATTINGLY, Trevino Cervantes
Age: 27
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 1 year in prison enhanced to 5 years for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence, 3rd Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, and Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Sentences are to run concurrent for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
| ROBINSON, Jamaal Khary
Age: 21
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for 4th Degree Assault (2 counts), 3rd degree Terroristic Threatening, 2nd Degree Stalking, and the prosecution's amended charge of 1st Degree Criminal Trespassing, and 5 years in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking > $300 and 1st Degree Fleeing or Evading the Police. Sentences are to run concurrent, for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. Required to pay restitution of $579.47. | |
| SMITH, Morgan McKenzie
Age: 26
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Driving DUI, Suspended License, 2nd Offense in 5 years, and 12 months in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol/Drugs. Required to serve 60 days in jail and pay a $500 fine. Sent to prison. | |
| STEVENS, Leonard Raymond
Age: 34
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Nonsupport, probated 2 years. | |
| TAYLOR, Darnell Dewayne
Age: 19
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd Degree Assault Under Extreme Emotional Disturbance. Required to pay restitution of $22,176.79. Sent to prison. | |
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