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Bad Economic Times & Higher Crime Rates
When the economy is on the decline, law enforcement officers know that they can expect crime rates to rise.
As more people lose their jobs and homes, they start to feel a sense of desperation, and sometimes turning to criminal activities appears to be the only solution.
The number of robberies, burglaries and auto thefts almost always increases dramatically when times get tough, and the worse the economy gets the more these and other crimes are likely to occur.
So what can you do to protect yourself?
One of the best ways to avoid crime is simply to be aware that you could become a victim at any time.
Try not to go out on your own late at night, but if that's not possible at least stay in areas that are well lit and have plenty of people around.
Never park your car in a dark, unattended lot where a predator may be lurking and waiting for someone.
Stay alert wherever you go, and pay attention to your surroundings. Watch for predators, and remember that they are looking for someone who appears to be timid that they can take advantage of.
Don't let yourself become a victim, always be cautious and do what you can to stay away from danger. |
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Fugitives Wanted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
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James L. Wayne |
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Burglary 1st |
DOB: 3/15/1968
Race: White
Sex: Male
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 230
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown |
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Straight Talk From Ray the D.A.
Department of Homeland Security's political name-calling, profiling, demonizing and witch-hunting is an OUTRAGE!
Intern News
TMI (Too Much Information) - Latin Kings Murder case, more than I wanted to know.
Straight Talk From Ray the D.A.Who says we've lost the war on drugs? The legal-izers and their accomplices in the media, that's who! Recent Court Case
"Non-violent property criminal" goes to prison. Defendant threatens wife, endangers daughter in crime spree. 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.
Recent Circuit Court Sentencings
Who went to prison and who was probated. |
| Straight Talk From Ray the D.A. |
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One of our new features will be a Web-Blog by Ray the D.A. It will be titled, "Straight Talk from Ray the D.A."
You may wonder what a blog is anyway. Our blog, Straight Talk, will be a series of reports from me about criminal justice issues of the day. It will be written in an informal style much like a journal.
There are at least two reasons we decided to create Straight Talk.
First, these days it seems that everyone in the media is trying to release convicted felons from prison and create lots of Hug-A-Thug programs. Someone needs to speak-up for victims of crime. We want reports and reflections on criminal justice issues from the public safety and average citizen's perspective. Especially from someone who is actually in the trenches, not simply someone who sits on the sideline and criticizes.
Unfortunately, these days it is obvious to most that the reporting of the mainstream media (msm) reflects their agenda, not necessarily the news. And their agenda is pretty obvious to those who read, hear and watch it. According to most public opinion surveys these days the public has about as little confidence in the main stream media as it does in congress.
This msm bias is particularly obvious when it comes to their reporting and editorializing about criminal justice issues and the safety of the public, and specifically when it comes to releasing prison inmates and protecting law-abiding citizens from those criminals.
The other side needs to be heard.
Second, we want Straight Talk's readers to have the opportunity to share their thoughts on the particular subject. They will be able to do that by adding their comments.
We believe that Public Safety is our government's main job. Unlike the msm, we tell our readers up-front that we have an agenda and it will be reflected throughout Straight Talk. We will unapologetically deal with criminal justice cases and issues from that safety of the public perspective.
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4. Plagiarized material will not be posted.
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We want readers to share their views. But we don't want "spammers" who simply advertise. As a result, we will ask our "commentators" to register. It's easy. So, sign up and let's get on with it.
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Department Of Homeland Security's Political Name-calling, Profiling, Demonizing & Witch-hunting Is An OUTRAGE!
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Janet Napolitano |
Are we watching our government become a sleazy political organization which watches us all and punishes those who disagree?
Apparently anyone who disagrees with Janet Napolitano's political philosophy is a "right-wing extremist."
According to an official document issued by the Director of the Department of Homeland Security, right-wing extremists include "groups and individuals that are dedicated to a single issue, such as opposition to abortion or illegal immigration," as well as those who favor state and local authority over federal authority.
Military veterans who are returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are also a concern of Napolitano.
What about the millions of Americans who believe in lower taxes, smaller government and (gasp!) The U.S. Constitution?
Are they considered "extremists" too?
Is this silly report by Janet Napolitano a sign of things to come from her crowd? Does it forecast a willingness to begin witch-hunting and demonize anyone who dares to disagree with the direction we are being taken? |
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TMI (Too Much Information) - Latin Kings Murder Case, More Than I Wanted To Know
 By Intern Nick Haering
One of the more interesting cases I observed while interning at the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office involved a murder committed by members of the Latin Kings in Lexington.
The case alone was very interesting because of the Latin Kings' involvement; I had recently seen a documentary about the gang's origins in the United States and it was very intriguing to witness its members and workings from such a close perspective.
However, I was not prepared for just how close this case came to me.
While reading through the trial notebook of the case, I came across an interview one of the defendants had with the police. I was shocked to learn that he and I worked at the same place, and had for a number of months before the murder had been committed for which he was on trial.
This news scared me initially; I had been in close contact for months with someone who is now waiting for sentencing for his involvement in a murder. I have given rides to some of the guys at work who I do not really know before; they just ask for a ride at the end of the night and I oblige them because they don't have a car. After seeing that this man had worked with me it occurred to me that I may have even given him a ride home one night, and here he was convicted of conspiracy to murder a man he was supposed to be friends with.
I found out that he has relatives who work with us as well. They had been getting angry with him for his involvement with the Latin Kings just days before the incident occurred. I now know that I should be more aware of the people around me and who I work with, since I obviously don't know much about them.
The other aspect of this case that surprised me is the age of the defendants. I am only twenty years old, yet six of the seven defendants in this case are younger than I am. In fact, some of them were as young as fifteen when the incident occurred.
I do not understand why they would involve themselves in the murder of their friend, especially at such a young age. The way I see it, you only get one shot in life, and it is wasteful and irresponsible to commit such a heinous act and be forced to spend such a large portion of your youth in prison.
I feel sorry for all of the defendants' family members. I can tell from the reaction of the defendants' relatives at work that this is hardly the path they would have chosen for him. He made the mistake of hanging around the wrong crowd, and will now pay for it by spending some of the best years of his life in prison. |
| Straight Talk From Ray the D.A. |
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Who Says We've Lost The War On Drugs?
The legal-izers and their accomplices in the media - that's who!
The advocates for legalizing drugs and their accomplices in the media are at again. They are pushing for legalization of drugs again.
They always claim that legalizing drugs will reduce or eliminate the crime associated with drug dealing and usage. But their latest plan is to legalize drugs so governments can tax it and raise much needed revenue.
They, of course, never consider the societal devastation to health and families that legalization would bring.
The legal-izers persist in calling drug use a "victimless crime" and that people are being locked up for behavior that will only destroy the users. Besides, they shout, the War on Drugs has been a dismal failure, we should try something else.
Let's look at the facts about the War on Drugs, then you decide if it has failed.
The Facts:
In 1979, more than 14.1% of Americans had used an illicit drug during the previous 30 days;
By 2006, that figure had dropped to just 8.3%, the vast majority of that being marijuana use.
In 1979, 16.3% of youth aged 12 to 17 used illicit drugs;
By 2006, it had dropped to 9.8% (6.7% was marijuana use).
It is clear that our War on Drugs which includes tough law enforcement, education and leadership, has a significant effect on the problem.
The experts who study the affects of illegal drug use and abuse, The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University, know first-hand the impact of illegal drugs on users and our country. They say:
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"Drugs are not a threat to American society because they are illegal;
They are illegal because they are a threat to American society." | Illicit drugs should remain illegal. The cost to human lives and families as well as to our society is far too high to do otherwise. |
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"Non-Violent Property Criminal" Goes To Prison
Defendant threatens wife, endangers daughter in crime spree.
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Brandon Riley | In August of 2008, a woman who was attending a ballgame at a city park reported that the window of her vehicle had been broken out and several items, including her purse, checkbook, and credit cards, had been stolen. A few days later, a patron of a local movie theater reported that several thousand dollars worth of merchandise had been stolen from her unlocked vehicle in the parking lot. These cases became related when the victim's credit cards began to be used at numerous area merchants. Review of the security video from these stores and the movie theater led to the identification of the suspect as Brandon Riley, age 21.
Police executed a search warrant at Riley's house and recovered stolen items, including property from the LFA at the theater, valued at several thousand dollars. Riley's wife told the police that he had threatened to harm her if she didn't drive him to the different crime scenes. Patrol officers made a traffic stop on a stolen vehicle Riley was driving shortly after the warrant was executed, but he fled at a high rate of speed with his juvenile daughter in the vehicle.
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Prosecutor Brad Bryant | Riley was subsequently located and arrested. His criminal record shows that he was on probation for domestic violence assault at the time of his arrest, and he has five other previous convictions including DUI, Public Intoxication, and Resisting Arrest. He pled guilty to Theft, Wanton Endangerment, and Receiving Stolen Property and was sentenced to serve two years in the penitentiary. |
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To see the latest returns, including Indictments, Dismissals and cases Returned to District Court, click on the dates below:
Week of March 30, 2009:
Week of April 6, 2009:
Week of April 13, 2009:
Week of April 20, 2009:
Week of April 27, 2009:
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. (Due to the Furloughs necessitated by the state budget shortfall, we were not able to include the most recent Home Incarceration participants). |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, March 26, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
COLLIS, Melissa Ann
Age: 40 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300, and, in a separate case, 5 years in prison each for 3 counts of 2nd degree Burglary, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Trespassing, and 6 months in jail for Theft by Deception under $300, the 1 year and 1 5-year sentences are to run consecutively and all other counts to run concurrently for a total of 6 years in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $3,131.88 in restitution. | |
DONALDSON, Dean Patrick
Age: 46 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $6,708.00 in restitution. | |
ESQUIVEL, Juan Jesus
Age: 41 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Driving DUI Suspended License, 2nd Offense in 5 Years, Aggravator and 12 months in jail, a $500 fine, and 36 months license suspension for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, .08, Aggravator, 3rd Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
HAMMONS, Charles Douglas
Age: 47 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300 and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
MCLELLAN, Michael A.
Age: 50 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail each for 3 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Attempt Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
OAKLEY, Stephanie K.
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense and 30 days in jail for Receiving Stolen Property under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 4 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
TURPIN, Jamie Denise
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail for Criminal Attempt Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 12 months in jail Use/Possession Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, serve 4 months, probated 5 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, March 27, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
BECKSTED, Douglas Paul
Age: 40 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking over $300. Sent to prison. | |
BERRIOS, Isheka Marshaun
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for Cultivation of Marijuana, 5 or More Plants; 1st Offense, probated 1 year. | |
VASQUEZ, Arthur Sigala
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
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| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| JACKMAN, Fransean Damont
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault-Domestic Violence and 12 months in jail for 4th degree Assault-Domestic Violence, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail. Sent to jail. | |
REEDER, Kendall Demontris
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 1 year in prison for Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
SMITH, Shandreika Nichele
Age: 23 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking over $300 and status as a Persistent Felony Offender and 30 days in jail for Giving an Officer a False Name or Address, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, serve 12 months in jail, probated 5 years. | |
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| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
| JUSTICE, Justin M.
Age: 24
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| Sentenced to time served for the prosecution's amended charge of Driving DUI on a Suspended License, 2nd Offense, time served. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
DRAKE, Leangela Salise
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6-Month Period and 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Forgery, to run consecutively for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $2,700 in restitution. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
ANGLEN, Demontti Derell
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing/Evading the Police, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 5 years. | |
BARNES, Lorenzo A.
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, 1 year in prison for 1st degee Wanton Endangerment, and 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Burglary, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
BEAZLEY, Mark Lewis
Age: 51 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, probated 2 years. | |
ECHEVERRIA, Roberto Alcantara
Age: 25 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana, > 5 lbs., 1st Offense, conditionally discharged 3 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
LEYVA, Alex Salenas
Age: 27 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana, 8 oz. < 5 lbs., conditionally discharged 3 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
MADIGAN, Brett Alexander
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 7 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Robbery. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $50 in restitution. | |
MCCAIN, Keith, Sr.
Age: 41 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. | |
MILLER, John Christopher
Age: 49 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $10,800 in arrearages and child support. | |
ROE, Andrew Joseph Lee
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 8 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Robbery and 1 year in prison for Tampering with Physical Evidence, to run concurrently for a total of 8 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
SWEENEY, Ryan Patrick
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year each in prison for 3 counts of 2nd degree Forgery and 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal in Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2nd degree, to run consecutively for a total of 4 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $10,100 in restitution. | |
WEST, Robert Jeffrey
Age: 47 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 2 years in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Illegal Possession of a Legend Drug, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $1,553.91 in restitution. | |
WILLIAMS, Brett Delbert
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6-Month Period. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $645.74 in restitution. | | |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, April 2, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
ALLEN, Quantez Lenay
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Facilitation to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, probated 2 years. | |
| BLACK, Keith Edward
Age: 45
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 12 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, to run concurrently for a total of 12 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
JACKSON, Tywan Darnell
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Promoting Contraband, 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. | |
LUNSFORD, Jacqualine Carol
Age: 47 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, serve 4 months to enter and complete the Hope Center Recovery Program, probated 5 years. | |
MARKS, Brandon Lee
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking over $300, probated 4 years. | |
STEVENS, Amy Lee
Age: 38 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft By Deception over $300, serve 4 months, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution. | |
WELLS, Belinda
Age: 42 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, April 3, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
CAYSON, Terry Lynn
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and a $100 fine for Operating on a Suspended/Revoked Operators License. Sent to prison. | |
HART, Leyai Oseum
Age: 35 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 90 days in jail for Giving an Officer a False Name or Address, and 90 days in jail for Operating on a Suspended/Revoked Operators License, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
MCGHEE, Bobby Tyrone
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
NUDD, John Thomas
Age: 36 |
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| Plead guilty to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, diverted 5 years, 12 months in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, .08, 3rd Offense, serve a mandatory 60 days in jail, and 60 days in jail for Driving on DUI Suspended License, 1st Offense, all jail time is to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| FISHER, Wayne Allen, Jr.
Age: 27
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Use/ Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
BRASHER, Sherman Quintaz
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail each for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Possession with the Intent, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Deception under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 2 years. | |
GABBARD, Angela Jean
Age: 36 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300. Sent to prison. | |
HALCOMB, Anjanette Leah
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to a $20 fine and court costs for Obedience to One-Way Sign, to pay fine and court costs within a 60 day period. | |
HULETT, Tommy
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300. Sent to prison. | |
JARMY, James Joseph
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Attempt to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, probated 2 years. | |
SHELTON, Dawn Marie
Age: 46 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Attempt to Possession of a Controlled Substance, probated 2 years. | |
WARREN, Arthur Lee
Age: 42 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 7 years in prison for 1st degree Sexual Abuse and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Attempt to Sodomy, to run concurrently for a total of 7 years in prison and conditionally discharged for 5 years upon release of this sentence. Sent to prison. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
BARRETT, Hargis Ray
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, probated 2 years. | |
CAMPBELL, Dylan Jarrard
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
ENGLISH, Natice Renee
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, probated 2 years. | |
MUNCIE, Jessie C.
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property (Firearm) and 12 months in jail for Trafficking in Marijuana, Less than 8 oz, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
TRUJILLO, Jose Rene-Gomez
Age: 23 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, conditionally discharged 1 year. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
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| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, April 9, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
BUENROSTRO, Adrian
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to Murder. Sent to prison. | |
GRUBB, Francis Dean
Age: 59 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Firearm and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, serve 7 weekends in jail, probated 5 years | |
HAMM, Paul Burt
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $344 in restitution. | |
HUMPHREY, Joseph Maurice
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 12 months in jail for 4th degree Assault -Domestic Violence, and 12 months in jail for carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, serve 90 days, probated 2 years | |
MANUEL, Isaias
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to Murder. Sent to prison. | |
PERRY, Jessie Lum
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Enhancement 4th degree Assault-Domestic Violence and 1 year in prison for Enhancement 4th degree Assault-Domestic Violence, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
SIMS, Brian Christopher
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, probated 5 years. | |
VEGA-LOPEZ, Jorge
Age: 40 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, .08, 4th or Subsequent Offense, serve 240 days, Court costs and fees and a 5 year license suspension, conditionally discharged 2 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, April 10, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
BRYANT, Jessica Marie
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for False Statement/Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits greater than $100, serve 1 weekend, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $12,535.28 in restitution. | |
GARCIA, FRANKIE, JR.
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
PACK, Timothy Richard
Age: 42 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Possession of 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, probated 2 years. | |
ROBBINS, Jewell
Age: 76 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Registration of Brokers/Agents/investment Advisors-Willful, probated 5 years. | |
TOMLIN, Darrian Wynel
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
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| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| BOWLING, Thomas Jason
Age: 32
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| Sentenced to 12 months each in jail for 4 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property under $300, to run concurrently for the total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $1800 in restitution. | |
DURRUM, Lenora Mae
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 30 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Trespassing, conditionally discharged 2 years. Ordered to pay $140 in restitution. | |
YOUNG, Heather Celeast
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 1 years in prison for 1st degree Promoting Contraband, 1 year in jail for 1st degree Bail Jumping, and a $100 fine and court costs for Reckless Driving, to run consecutive for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 3 years. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
BRANHAM, Christopher Lane
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 4 years. | |
HUMPHRIES, Walter Templeman
Age: 66 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Flagrant Non Supportt12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300 | |
LITTLETON, Brandon David
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana less that 8 oz. and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
MARTIN, Robert Samuel
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card over $100 within a 6 Month Period, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $247.31. | |
ROBINSON, Brandon Christopher
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 40 years in prison for Murder and 5 years in prison for Tampering with Physical Evidence, to run consecutively for a total of 45 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
SIMPSON, Jeffery Wayne
Age: 23 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER:Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. | | |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, April 16, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
FREDERICK, Audrey Jean
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to jail. | |
KEMP, Curtis David
Age: 36 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $25,747 in arrearages. | |
PARKS, Larry Dean, Jr.
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
PENLAND, Christopher Charles
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
ROBEY, Matthew Silas
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 20 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Complicity to 1st degree Manslaughter and 1 year in prison for Unlawful Transaction with a Minor, to run consecutive for a total of 21 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| THOMPSON, Jerome Lamont
Age: 29
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300, probated 2 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, April 17, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
BINION, David Paul
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, .08, Aggravator, 4th Offense, $155 in court costs, $375 DUI fee and license suspension, serve 120 days minimum in custody. Sent to prison. | |
BLANKENSHIP, Eddie Wayne
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana under 8 oz.. Sent to jail. | |
COOPER, Arnold Tyrone
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 90 days in jail for 2nd degree Disorderly Conduct, time served. | |
CURTSINGER, Nick Lee
Age: 38 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 3rd degree Assault, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 12 months in jail for Resisting Arrest, and 90 days in jail for Alcohol Intoxication in a Public Place, 3rd or > Offense within 12 months, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $751.37 in restitution. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| BELL, Rodney Dewayne
Age: 24
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 1 year in prison for Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
FRYE, Antonio L.
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for False Statement/Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits > $100, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $14,697.41 in restitution. | |
REED, Brandon Keith
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degreeTrafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Tampering with Physical Evidence, 12 months in jail for 3rd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense and a $250 fine, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| TAYLOR, John Colter
Age: 31
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, conditionally discharged 2 years. | |
VELASQUEZ, Rito R.
Age: 28 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, serve 30 days, conditionally discharged 2 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
CHAFIN, Mark Kerry
Age: 39 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support and status as a Persistent Felony Offender and 2 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, 1 year of the 2 year sentence to run consecutive to the 5 year sentence for a total of 6 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
CHOWNING, Larry Marshall II
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, 2 years in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, 1 year each in prison for 3 counts of 2nd degree Criminal in Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, all counts to run consecutive to the 5 years for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $34, 093.92 in restitution. | |
FEJZAJ, Dritan
Age: 26
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| Sentenced to 12 months each in jail for 4 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
| GARRETT, Tracy Eugene
Age: 42
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, 12 months in jail for 3rd degree Terroristic Threatening, and 12 months in jail for Violation of a Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O., to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
PARKS, Larry Dean, Jr,
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support. Sent to prison. | |
TACKETT, Sherry Chenault
Age: 36 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300, probated 3 years. | |
TUNNELL, Justin Lynn
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6 Months Period, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $729.52 in restitution. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
BEATTY, Anthony Dewayne
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and 15 days in jail for Giving an Officer a False Name or Address, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 5 years. | |
CARLTON, Tammy Louise
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300, 3 years in prison for Theft of a Legend Drug, 1st Offense or Value < $300, 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphrenalia, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, and in a separate case, 3 years in prison for Theft bu Unlawful Taking over $300, all prison sentences to run consecutive for a total of 8 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
JENKINS, Thomas Lamar
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Burglary, probated 5 years. | |
JOHNSON, John Charles
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 20 years in prison and lifetime sex offender registration with a 5 year conditional discharge up on release for 1st degree Rape. Sent to prison. | |
LANE, Gregory Allen
Age: 45 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300 and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 2 years in prison for Theft by unlawful Taking over $300, to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
REYNOLDS, James H. Jr.
Age: 19 |
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| RE-SENTENCING: Sentenced to 17 years in prison for 1st degree Assault, probated 5 years. | |
ROBERTSON, James Edward
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support. Sent to prison. | |
TIPTON, Brittney Mae
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Facilitation to Robbery. Sent to jail. | |
WEISS, Eric Richard
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 3rd degree Burglary, probated 5 years. | |
YOUNG, Stephon
Age: 18 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, diverted 5 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, April 23, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
HARDIN, Brian Jamar
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
JOHNSTON, Larry Collins
Age: 57 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 2nd Offense, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 12 months in jail for Receiving Stolen Property under $300, 90 days in jail for Operating on a Suspended/Revoked License, and a $50 fine for Unauthorized Parking in a Handicapped Zone, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, April24, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
BAKER, Lola Ann
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, probated 2 years. | |
COBB, Harry Dean, Jr.
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years each in prison for 5 counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300, counts 1, 2 and 3 to run consecutive for a total of 6 years in prison, serve 5 weekends in jail, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $47,782.77 in restitution. | |
CROOKS, Darryl Wayne
Age: 45 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, probated 2 years. | |
DAVIS, Darrius Rashan
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Criminal Mischief and 12 months in jail for Violation of a Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O., to run concurrent for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
MINER, Randall James
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to time served for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300, time served. | |
ROBINETTE, John Mitchell Ryan
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
SCOTT, Lee Thomas
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt 3rd degree Rape, 20 year sex offender registration with a 5 year conditional discharge, probated 2 years. | |
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| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| CABELLERO-REYES, Marcos
Age: 25
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation Tampering with Physical Evidence and a $100 fine and court costs for Discharging a Firearm/Other Device Upon/Across a Public Place, probated 2 years. | |
CORRELL, Daniel Lee
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Deception under $300, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $5,952.90 in restitution. | |
GAINES, Eric Robert
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana, 12 months in ail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 12 months in jail for Possession of a Forgery Device-Identity, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
GUMM, Deborah Ann
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense and 1 year in prison for Theft by unlawful Taking over $300, to run consecutive for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years. Ordered to pay $2,563 in restitution. | |
ISAACS, Damien Karl
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, probated 5 years. | |
WILSON, Jesse E.
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6 Month Period, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $226 in restitution. | |
| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
CRUZ-MORALES, Juan
Age: 38 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison and a 60 month license suspension for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, .08, 4th or Subsequent Offense and 30 days in jail fines and fees for Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid or Assistance, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
MAYES, Steven Dwayne
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge Trafficking in Marijuana without a Firearm, 2nd Offense, 30 day home incarceration, probated 4 years. | |
ROBINSON, Korey Elezar
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. | |
WALKER, Antonio
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. | |
WHITTEN, Marty Guy
Age: 40 |
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| Sentenced to 6 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and in a separate case, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Felon in Possession of a Handgun, 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 6 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
GEARHEART, Michelle Lynne
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecutor's amended charge of False Statement/Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits under $100, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $883.33 in restitution. | |
HENDRICKS, Kelly Vanwyck
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphrenalia, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail for Trafficking in Marijuana, and 7 days in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, .08, Aggravator, 2nd Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, serve 1 day remaining on count 4, probated 2 years. | |
MAYFIELD, Warrnetta W.
Age: 66 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $3,490. 63 in restitution. | |
MCCARTY, Michael Blake
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Driving DUI Suspended, 2nd Offense, serve 30 days, probated 2 years. | | | |
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