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As summer arrives, people enjoy the simple pleasures of the outdoors. Unfortunately, many criminals use this season as an opportunity to take advantage of others.
Criminals commonly target homes and personal property during the summer. People often make simple mistakes such as leaving doors or gates open -- inadvertently giving unwanted visitors an invitation onto their property. Burglars will walk right through an open front door or a gate, grab what they can and run off. So, always keep the front door locked, and side gates closed.
Another mistake people make is to leave their garage door up while they are working outside. This provides the perfect opportunity for a criminal to get in and grab any valuable items they have in the garage.
An evening walk can be a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the warm weather. When you invite someone to go with you, not only will you have a companion, you will also be safer.
And, lastly, as you visit beaches, lakes, public pools and other locations, watch over your belongings at all times. Never leave any personal items unattended, and never leave anything of value inside your car, especially if is not completely sealed and locked up. |
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Fugitives Wanted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
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Paris Randall Charles |
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Burglary 1st |
| DOB: 09/06/1955
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 200
Hair: Red
Eyes: Blue |
Click here to see who is wanted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. |
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Law & Order Lexington
Our police frequently face danger in order to keep our city safe. Officer Tim Russell responded to a harassment complaint and nearly lost his life.
Death Penalty News
Executions reduce murders -- the facts don't lie. Gosh, the facts are so inconvenient sometimes!
"The Real Deal" Intern Series Episode 28: S.A.N.E. (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) meeting
Meet Lexington's Victims' Advocates
Kathy High works primarily on cases involving child victims. Meet Kentucky's Felony Prosecutors
Chris Cohron, Warren County Commonwealth's Attorney Recent Court Case
Two real-life "Grinches" that stole Christmas gifts intended for needy children are sent to prison for 5 years.Wanted Fugitive Update
Fayette County Sheriff's Office's "Wanted Fugitive" is apprehended. Death Row Inmate Of The Week
This killer kidnapped, raped, sodomized, and murdered a mother of three.
Information Center
Want to know what cases were Indicted, Dismissed, or Transferred Back To District Court by the Grand Jury and what cases are set for trial? Check it out here.
Who is on Home Incarceration in Lexington?
Convicted criminals in the Home Incarceration Program (HIP) in Lexington. Last Week's Circuit Court Sentencings
Who went to prison and who was probated. |
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The drama of police on the streets and prosecutors in the courtroom.
"Let's Be Careful Out There"
The Streets Can Be Dangerous
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Sgt. Phil Esterhaus, of Hill Street Blues, warned police at the end of every roll call and before they hit the streets. |
Our police frequently face danger in order to keep our city safe. Officer Tim Russell responded to a harrassment complaint and nearly lost his life.
 By Lou Anna Red Corn
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Tim Russell |
January 2008, marked 10 years (a decade) since Jerry Lee Lewis was sentenced to 20 years by a Fayette County Jury for shooting Lexington Police Officer Tim Russell, but for Tim Russell it feels like it was only yesterday. "I still think about it all the time," says Russell, "every day when I look in the mirror, when I see the scars that won't go away."
The scars are large and plainly visible on his neck. One is from the bullet that cut his carotid artery and permanently damaged his vocal cord nerves and the others are from the emergency tracheotomy. And there are other scars as well - scars from the twelve surgeries Russell has endured since the shooting.
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| Death Penalty News |
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Statistics Tell The Story
Executions Reduce Murders
The Facts Don't Lie!
Gosh, the facts are so inconvenient sometimes!
 So, does the execution of a killer condemned to death by a jury reduce other murders? You bet, and the statistics confirm it. Wipe away all of the emotional smoke the anti-crowd blows to the contrary and just look at the facts.
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| "The Real Deal" Intern Series -- Episode 28 |
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S.A.N.E. (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) Meeting
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Anita Capillo |
Today we met Anita Capillo, a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) in Fayette County. Mrs. Capillo has been a SANE since the inception of the department 8 years ago. The SANE's have accepted the challenge of seeking truth and justice when there are reports of sexual assault.
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| Meet Lexington's Victims' Advocates |
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 Kathy High was born in Knoxville, Tennessee. She graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a Bachelor of Arts in Human Services. More recently, she attended the University of Kentucky to work toward a Masters in Social Work degree.
Kathy has been a Crime Victims' Advocate in the office since October of 2000, working primarily on cases involving child victims. Kathy serves on the Fayette County Multi-Disciplinary Team on Child Sexual Abuse. |
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Chris Cohron, Warren County Commonwealth's Attorney
"Chris is an excellent leader for the Commonwealth's Attorneys of Kentucky," says Ray Larson.
 Chris Cohron is the Commonwealth's Attorney for the 8th Judicial Circuit, Warren County, Kentucky. He was elected to the position in May, 2004, previously serving as First Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney.
Chris is currently President of the Kentucky Commonwealth's Attorneys Association. He currently serves on the Prosecutor's Advisory Council. Chris also serves on the Kentucky Criminal Justice Council and heads the Criminal Code Revision Committee. He is the facilitator of the Warren County GUS (Growing Up Safe) team, a Warren County Child Fatality team member, a Warren County Elder Abuse Council member and a member of the Warren County Juvenile Delinquency Prevention Council.
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 Two Real-Life "Grinches" That Stole Christmas Gifts Intended For Needy Children Are Sent To Prison For 5 Years
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On the morning of December 18, 2007, Lexington patrol officers responded to a burglary complaint on Shelby Avenue. Witnesses, one of which identified the suspects by name, observed two men carrying boxes out of a building that is used as a meeting place for a local motorcycle club. Investigation revealed that the padlock on the front door had been broken off to gain entry into the building. Once inside, the burglars damaged a pool table and refrigerator to make off with property including a CD player, food and alcohol, and 60 to 70 Christmas presents which had been collected by the club for donation to needy children.
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Wanted Fugitive Apprehended
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Jackie Gregory |
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Sheriff Kathy Witt | On July 9, 2008, Jackie Gregory, wanted for Robbery 1st degree, was apprehended by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office.
When fugitives wanted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office are apprehended, a red " APPREHENDED" designation will be placed across his or her photograph. Click here to see who is wanted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. |
| Death Row Inmate Of The Week |
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What did this killer do to convince a jury to sentence him to death?
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Parramore Sanborn
38 at the time
Male, White | Parramore Sanborn kidnapped, raped, sodomized, and murdered a mother of three in Henry County in 1983. He tore out the victim's hair, stabbed her nine times, and dumped her body alongside a country road.
Sanborn was originally tried and found guilty of Capital Murder on March 8, 1984. The court imposed the Death Sentence on March 16, 1984. The Kentucky Supreme Court's reversal of Sanborn's conviction in June, 1988 resulted in a new trial in October, 1989. Sanborn was again found guilty of Murder, Kidnapping, Rape and Sodomy in a retrial in Louisville, Kentucky and sentenced to Death on May 14, 1991 in Henry County.
That's what he did. He sentenced himself to death. |
| Information Center |
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To see the latest Grand Jury returns, including Indictments, Dismissals, and cases Returned to District Court, click on the dates below:
The Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Criminal Trial Schedule is updated each Monday. To see our trial schedule, click here. |
| Who Is On Home Incarceration In Lexington? |
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| Convicted Criminals In The Home Incarceration Program (HIP) in Lexington
Inmates who are nearing the end of their sentences can be placed into the Home Incarceration Program (HIP) under certain circumstances. Offenders who are part of this program are technically still incarcerated; however, they are placed in the community under electronic monitoring rather than being behind the walls of a correctional facility.
To learn the identity of the inmates presently in the Home Incarceration Program in our community, click here. |
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Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, July 11, 2008 |
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| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
| OMAR, Sheikuna Mohamed
Age: 75 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, conditionally discharged for 12 months. | |
| TURNER, Bradley Kirk
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| BLAIR, James Augusta II
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Conspiracy to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, conditionally discharged for 12 months. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $156. | |
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| 7th Division - Judge Sheila Isaac | |
| BURNETT, Jennifer Marie
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Facilitation Complicity Robbery, probated for 3 years. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
| CORNETT, Eric Michael
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and 12 months in jail for Trafficking in Marijuana < 8oz, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated for 4 years. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $5,830. | |
| GRAVES, James Darnell
Age: 45 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 30 days in jail for Possession of Burglary Tools to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| LAWSON, John Daniel
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Arson, 12 months in jail for the prosecutions amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Mischief, 12 months in jail to the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Unlawful Transaction with a Minor, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $1800. | |
| McWilliams, Willard Junior
Age: 60 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Wit Sexual Abuse, conditionally discharged for 12 months. | |
| PAGE, Anthony Lee
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated for 5 years. | |
| PASS, Doneka Michelle
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison each for 4 counts of Theft by Deception over $300, to run consecutively for a total of 4 years in prison, probated for 5 years. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $16, 335.75. | |
| PRESLEY, Adam L.
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property Over $300, probated for 3 years. | |
| STEVENS, Dwayne Lee
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking over $300 and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| STEVENS, Ronnie Wayne
Age: 38 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft of Unlawful Taking over $300 and status as a 2nd degree Persistent Felony Offender and 1 year in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking over $300 to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| WREN, Eugene Paul
Age: 35 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in Cocaine 1st Offense and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. | |
| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
| BRADY, Vincent Michael
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Deception over $300, probated for 5 years. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $2,184. | |
| HANLEY, Larry Jr.
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated for 5 years. | |
| HAYES, Albert Mitchell
Age: 57 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6 month period. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,126.73. | |
| SOUTHERN, Billy Jack
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail each for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail. Sent to jail. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $8,168.24. | | | |
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