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The Fourth of July can be a fun time with great memories. But, before your family celebrates, make sure everyone knows about fireworks safety.
The best way to protect your family is not to use any fireworks at home. Attend public fireworks displays, and leave the lighting to the professionals. If you still want to use them, be sure to check with your local police department first. If they are legal where you live, keep these safety tips in mind:
Kids should never play with fireworks. Things like firecrackers, rockets, and sparklers are too dangerous. Sparklers can reach 1,800° Fahrenheit (982° Celsius) -- hot enough to melt gold.
Buy only legal fireworks (legal fireworks have a label with the manufacturer's name and directions; illegal ones are unlabeled), and store them in a cool, dry place.
Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water and a hose nearby in case of accidents.
Steer clear of others -- fireworks have been known to backfire or shoot off in the wrong direction. Never throw or point fireworks at someone, even in jest.
Point fireworks away from homes, and keep away from brush, leaves and flammable substances. The National Fire Protection Association estimates that local fire departments respond to more 50,000 fires caused by fireworks each year.
Light one firework at a time (not in glass or metal containers), and never relight a dud.
Don't allow kids to pick up pieces of fireworks after an event. Some may still be ignited and can explode at any time.
Soak all fireworks in a bucket of water before throwing them in the trash can.
Think about your pet. Animals have sensitive ears and can be extremely frightened or stressed on the Fourth of July. Keep pets indoors to reduce the risk that they'll run loose or get injured.
Fireworks are meant to be enjoyed, but you'll enjoy them much more knowing your family is safe. Take extra precautions this Fourth of July and your holiday will be a blast!
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DOB: 06/25/1982
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'8"
Weight: 150
Hair: Brown
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Straight Talk From Ray the D.A.
What in the world is going on with the Mainstream Media? Part II. Newsweek Magazine Overhaul - Plan to reduce its circulation, and raise its price and become more profitable? How does that work?
American D.A. - LIVE
Hells Angels & Outlaws biker gang shoot-out case.
Intern '09 Reality Series
The ninth in a series of roundtable discussions with the summer interns about their experiences. Intern '09 Reality Series
The tenth in a series of roundtable discussions with the summer interns about their experiences.
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #1 - Our First Day On The Job
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #2 - The Re-Entry Program
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #3 - Case Review Meeting
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #4 - The Recording Of In Touch
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #22 - My Dilemma As A Black Female Law Student
Recent Court Case
Judge Clark sends Thomas Johns to prison for 5 years and denies his request for shock probation.
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. |
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What in the world is going on with the Mainstream Media? Part II
Newsweek Magazine Overhaul - Plan to reduce its circulation, and raise its price and become more profitable?
How does that work?
 Newsweek Magazine recently announced a dramatic overhaul of its weekly news magazine in an effort to make it more profitable. The changes don't make sense to an average citizen and reader. Their plan includes the following:
1. Increase the Cost: Part of Newsweek's strategy is to get rid of "low-paying" subscribers, and double the cost.
2. Reduce its Circulation: Newsweek currently promises its advertisers that it reaches 2.6 million readers. By January, 2010 they say that number will drop to 1.5 million readers.
Becoming more profitable by reducing the number of readers and increasing prices at the same time. How does that work?
James D. Squires wrote an interesting book titled, Read All About It! The Corporate Takeover of America's Newspapers.
Squires is no rookie. His newspaper career began in 1962 and included serving as Washington bureau chief for the Chicago Tribune, as well as editor of the Orlando Sentinel and the Chicago Tribune. So it seems to me that he knows the business and what he is talking about.
Squires says that publications can increase price and reduce circulation and become more profitable at the same time. Mainly, he says that it is more about advertising than it is about news.
"The dirty little secret of newspapering . . . is that advertisers want
only high-income, well-educated readers. Publishers don't really want higher penetration [circulation]. They want what magazine publishers have always wanted - high circulation in the top 35 percent of the market.
But newspaper owners can't just admit that and begin basing advertising rates on audience profiles. Why? There are two good reasons.
One, It would be interpreted as a confession to what all smart advertisers already suspect - that only a fraction of the newspaper readers they pay to reach even see their newspaper advertisement and an even smaller fraction is demo-graphically inclined to respond to it.
Two, it would mean abandoning the legal basis on which the printed
press has always stood before legislatures and courts wrapped in the flag of the First Amendment. It is on this second reason that the dirty little secret of news-papering gets really dirty.
The newspaper industry claims the right to put vending machines on
public streets and in airports, the right to sit in courtrooms, the right to see public records, to question the president, the right to have a front row seat at the war - all on the basis that it is an institution exercising the people's right to know."
Squires continues:
"Nowhere does the Constitution define "the People" as the predominantly white upper 35 percent of the population between twenty-five and fifty years of age who make $50,000 a year.
Yet newspapers routinely control costs and enhance profits by cutting off circulation that is unprofitable because it lacks value as a "quality audience".
When the customer is difficult to service, is hard to collect from or does not make enough money the circulation of which newspapers speak so often is deliberately given up."
Al Neuharth, of Gannett and the developer of USA Today said newspapers sell themselves too cheaply.
"They should be a dollar a copy. He advocated a strategy that price maximizes revenue and holds down printing costs while culling from the circulation base the unwanted low-income reader".
So what are we to conclude from all of this?
The print media appear to have little or no use for the "unwanted low-income reader," as Neuharth describes them.
This group sounds familiar to me. These "low-income readers" are apparently the same people who live in our high-crime neighborhoods which also all-to-often seem to live in lower socio-economic and predominantly minority neighborhoods.
Unfortunately, these "unwanted low-income readers", are typically the ones who must suffer the consequences of the "rush to release" criminals from our prisons by our elected and appointed political leaders, who by the way, probably live in pretty safe neighborhoods and are what are considered by the media as a "quality audience."
It simply shows how little respect these folks have for "unwanted low-income readers" and residents of our high-crime neighborhoods.
So there you have it. A sad story. |
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Hells Angels & Outlaws Biker Gang Shoot-Out Case
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Defendants John Midmore & Chad Wilson |
Michael Moore, Beadle County, Huron, South Dakota State's Attorney, was the prosecuting attorney for the trial of two members of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang, John Midmore and Chad Wilson, who were charged in a shootout that injured six rival members of the Outlaws motorcycle gang. The gangs had gathered for the 2006 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in South Dakota.
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Prosecutor Michael Moore |
Listen as Michael Moore discusses the details of the case with Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson and host Jack Pattie on American D.A. - LIVE on Friday, June 19, 2009.
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| Intern '09 Reality Series |
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The Ninth In A Series Of Roundtable Discussions With The Summer Interns About Their Experiences
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| Intern '09 Reality Series |
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The Tenth In A Series Of Roundtable Discussions With The Summer Interns About Their Experiences
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| Intern '09 Reality Series |
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Episode #1 - Our First Day On The Job
 By Intern Joy Leksrisawat
When asked by my friends and family about what I would be doing as a prosecutorial intern, I had no good answers and would respond with "I think I will be doing whatever the prosecutors want me to do." I pictured myself in a dark, stuffy, office room surrounded by mounds of paper-filled files doing some remote prosecutor's grunt work.
As soon as I got to the office I realized that my expectations were very wrong. We interns were shown to our group office, which we have turned into a sort of "Think Tank" where we help each other out and work together on assignments. With a total of twelve interns, the office is a little bit crowded, but the small size really helps create a friendly and fun atmosphere.
We were also given the all important task of managing the candy bowl and keeping it full, which is not as easy as it may sound because we interns go through candy like it is Halloween.
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The interns in the "Think Tank". |
We began the day with a team meeting, and it was really interesting to hear the cases that we would be working on with the prosecutors. I was relieved to find that we would be working with the prosecuting attorneys! We each were assigned particular attorneys whom we meet with every morning to see what they need done or if we can go with them as they prepare cases for trial. The great thing is that the attorneys really want for us to be involved. When I got my first assignment, it really felt great to apply what I have learned in law school this past year to real life.
One of the most exciting parts of the day was when we were given a calendar full of the activities we would be doing throughout this summer. The calendar is jam-packed with different activities. I knew we would be going on a police ride-a-long and an autopsy, but I was excited to see that every single day we are going to be involved in something different to introduce us to the criminal legal process. I feel so special just knowing how much thought has been put into this program.
At the end of the day, I had worked with two different cases and already had plans to go to the re-entry program, an evidentiary hearing and a plea hearing the next day. The first day was a great start to what I can tell is going to be a great summer. I am thrilled to be able to have such a great opportunity to learn hands-on with the prosecutors and actually spend time in the court room, and the experience I will gain from this internship is invaluable to my future legal career.
 Natasha's Comments: "I am really excited about the planned activities for this summer. Everyone was very welcoming, and I can't wait to work with the staff."
 Ramsey's Comments: "If orientation is any indication, this internship is going to be really exciting! I am most looking forward to the police ride-a-long and other field trips. I am anxious to see what the summer has in store."
 David's Comments: "I was really excited to get started at the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office. It seems that the office has many activities set up for us both in and outside of the office, so that we can become familiar with all aspects of the criminal justice system."
 Chantell's Comments: "I look forward to the opportunity to interact with the prosecutors and faculty. I can't wait to attend court proceedings in order to visualize the courtroom process that I read about in class."
 Betsy's Comments: "When we started I quickly realized how hands-on this experience is going to be. I am looking forward to everything the summer has to offer."
 Rebecca's Comments: "I was really looking forward to meeting all of the interns on the first day. It was so exciting to get to know everyone and talk about all of the activities that Ray has planned for us."
 Lindsay's Comments: "When I came to work the first day I was both nervous and excited. All of the attorneys were very welcoming and helpful, and I knew instantly it was going to be a great summer. I can't wait for what's to come!"
 Ally's Comments: "While the first day was somewhat intimidating, everyone was informative and very interesting. After orientation, we immediately jumped into office work after speaking with our assigned lawyers."
 Jon's Comments: "Due to my strong interest in criminal law, I walked into the office to get started. Everyone's demeanor was so enthusiastic and they seemed to really love their jobs. I'm so excited to dig in and get to work."
 Michelle's Comments: "I was very excited about this summer after the first day. It was exciting to learn about the different activities we will be doing this summer. I am looking forward to learning about criminal law through this experience."
 Peter's Comments: "After the first day I was glad to see many of the attorneys in the office are comfortable with one another and maintain a sense of humor." |
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Episode #2 - The Re-Entry Program
 By Intern Michelle Hooper
On May 19, 2009, we went to the Circuit Courthouse for the Re-entry Program. This program is for parolees and felons on probation. Its goal is to keep individuals who have been paroled from prison or received probated sentences from re-offending and being re-incarcerated. The Re-Entry program has been in existence for over four years. Each attendee is given a Community Resource Guide for services which are available to them. In addition, they receive information on the Lextran bus schedule, Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, child support information, and library information on how to find a job.
This program has achieved success in this community. National recidivism (re-offending) rates of parolees are depressing. National statistics reveal that within three years, 67% are re-incarcerated.
In Kentucky the recidivism rate is 35%. However, participants in the Fayette County Re-entry program have a recidivism rate of only 20%. Since this program began, there has also been an increase in successful completion of their supervision among the parolees and probationers.
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Jon, Joy, David and Michelle at the Re-Entry Program. | At 8:30 AM, the program began with Ray Larson introducing himself to each individual in the room. He was very personable with each felon. Moreover, he spoke to them in a language that was not filled with big words or arrogance. He used language that they would understand and he did not talk down to them. This approach seemed to open them up to the content provided in this meeting.
In addition to being intrigued by the manner in which Ray Larson interacted with the individuals at this meeting, I was impressed with the fact that one of the participants was writing his own book.
Jon's Comments: Having worked with prisoner re-entry programs before with the US Department of Labor, I was very interested to see how the Lexington Re-Entry Program worked. I was pleased to hear about the effectiveness of the program and to see how hard Ray works to appear not just as "the Man" but also as an individual who wants to see the former convicts succeed. It is very important for the parolees and probationers to believe that someone is looking out for them, not trying to make them slip up again.
 Joy's Comments: The re-entry program is a great resource for felons to have a successful assimilation into society. I thought it was really interesting to see Ray talk to the men and women in the program because he talked to them like he would any other person and at the same time he did not hold anything back. The program is a great asset to the felons as well as to the community as it greatly increases their chances of becoming productive members of society.
David's Comments: The re-entry program was a good experience. I found it interesting that the parole officer thought that it was easier to work with the parolees rather than the probationers because the parolees wanted to do everything not to go back to prison.
At first, they were looking down at the tables and were quiet in their responses. Then, after Ray Larson asked them questions, including their favorite TV show, they seemed much more comfortable and focused on the speakers. |
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Episode #3 - Case Review Meeting
 By Intern Rebecca Wichard
On May 19, 2009, all of the interns were able to attend our first Case Review Meeting. Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Susan Bryson Speckert and Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson met with some Lexington police officers and detectives to discuss a case that is about to go to court. I didn't know that meetings like this were scheduled, and was interested to see what would happen.
It was exciting to hear the crime unfold from the voice of the first people to witness it. Each officer talked about his experience at the scene of the crime and then Susan, Ray, and the detectives compiled all of the facts from the officers together into one consistent account of the crime. I'm sure that it is very helpful for all of the investigators to meet with each other so that everyone involved is familiar with all of the details in the case. |
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Episode #4 - The Recording Of In Touch
 By Intern Ramsey Groves
I certainly expected my internship with the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office to expose me to numerous new and exciting experiences. However, I didn't foresee visiting a local radio station. Prior to this internship, I had never been to a radio station, but this all changed once Rebecca, Ally, Betsy, and myself all loaded up into Mr. Larson's car and headed for Clear Channel Radio. This is where Ray records In-Touch.
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Interns Ramsey Groves and Rebecca Wichard watch the recording of In Touch. |
In-Touch is the name of Ray's weekly webcast. Each time he discusses a controversial case with Officer Don Evans for roughly fifteen minutes. This week we met up with Officer Don at the station and Ray discussed the "country club mom" case. Cheryl McCafferty was the "country club mom" who shot and murdered her sleeping husband, Robert. She asserted the affirmative defense of self-defense, but there was no evidence of prior abuse on the part of her husband. Nevertheless, the wife was only sentenced to a minimal amount of time in prison. Both Ray and Officer Don presented their views on the case throughout the webcast. It was very interesting to watch as the two crime-fighters presented their opinions and disapproval of the outcome of this particular case. It's certainly an understatement to say that neither one of them bought the mom's claim of self-defense.
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Interns Ramsey Groves, Rebecca Wichard, Ally Moses and Betsy Benjamin record Intern Roundtable. |
Once they completed the In-Touch webcast, it was time for Intern Roundtable. I was slightly shocked to find out that we would no longer be watching a webcast, but we would be the subject of it! All four of us assembled in view of the web camera and positioned ourselves in front of a microphone. It was rather obvious that we weren't accustomed to using microphones because we looked pretty nervous. Still, we all tried to look pretty and smile for the webcam! Ray proceeded to interview each of us by asking us a little about ourselves and inquiring as to what we had done so far as interns. I'm anxious to see the webcast; I wonder if you can see my knees knocking!
I think we all enjoyed taking the trip to watch the making of In-Touch! Now I've not only visited a radio station, but I've been part of a webcast, too! |
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Episode #22 - My Dilemma As A Black Female Law Student
 By Intern Chantell Foley
I have always had a passion for the law because I love rules. You know exactly what to expect with the law. Although different situations may present gray areas, the law sets boundaries, and provides consequences if crossed. It was a natural choice for me to attend law school, although it has taken several years. Likewise, it was natural for me to gravitate towards criminal law, in particular, the prosecution of people who choose to violate our laws. So, when Ray Larson called to inform me that I had been accepted as part of the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Summer Internship Program, I was ecstatic.
I anticipated so many exciting experiences, and so far that anticipation has been well-founded. I have toured the Lexington Police Department, witnessed Ray Larson's Re-Entry program, did a ride-a-long with Officer Clifton Grimm of the Lexington Police Department, spent the day with Homicide Detective Robert Wilson, and have learned so much from Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Andrea Mattingly Williams.
However, this internship experience has also exposed a struggle within me: as a black female, how can I prosecute other minorities? I am sure many would ask why being an African American would make a difference when prosecuting criminals. Crime is crime, and a criminal is a criminal...right? Well yes, that is right, but let me explain my dilemma.
As stated previously, I was able to ride with a Lexington Police Officer during the second shift on a Friday night. I was excited, but didn't really expect to see anything extraordinary because I had been privileged to go on two other ride-a-longs with my brother who is a Lexington Police Officer as well. Even so, on this night something was different, a bit strange. As I rode through some of the lower socioeconomic areas with Officer Grimm-the same areas I had been with my brother-I somehow felt like a traitor. No one has ever criticized me for interning in the prosecutor's office, but somehow it felt like I was "sleeping with the enemy."
There is an underlying expectation in the black community that says we need to help each other and stick together. This usually equates to being a criminal defense attorney. There is no doubt that our society has made strides pertaining to racial equality, but I would be naive to say that our criminal justice system is devoid of racial injustice. So, how can I, a black woman, prosecute minorities? Will I be called a "sell-out"? These were the thoughts that came to the surface as I rode through the "hood" with a white police officer. These thoughts both surprised me and disappointed me. I never expected these feelings.
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Kimberly Henderson Baird | I found my way to Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Kimberly Baird's office. She has been a prosecutor with the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office for many years, and she is an African-American female. I asked her how she dealt with being a black woman prosecuting minorities and if she felt guilty. She explained to me that she too had those concerns when finishing her law school career, but Ray Larson had asked her this question: "Do you want to be a defense attorney that defends one case at a time, or do you want to set the standard of fairness across the board as a prosecutor?"
I had never thought of being a prosecutor in this way. Yes, as a prosecutor I would have to prosecute criminals of all races, but I would have the discretion to set a standard of fairness regardless of race.
As usual, Ray's words of wisdom were helpful and made sense. Kim's advice also really helped me to put everything into perspective. Sometime later Ray said to me that "I heard you had the 'talk'"-the dilemma of being a black prosecutor. He shared with me that many of the black prosecutors have had the "talk" as well. It felt good to know that I wasn't alone. Ray helped me to see that ultimately the "problem" or "concerns" are mine; that a prosecutor's job is to prosecute all criminals without bias and once I come to that realization, I will have peace.
Ray shared with me that if I treat everyone equally, I will earn the respect of the community no matter what race I belong to. And as Ray has often said, "the only thing we own is our reputation."
I still have several weeks to go in my summer internship and I look forward to many new experiences. I am so thankful for the many people I have met thus far and the situations I have been exposed to. The people at the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office are top-notch and I am honored to be an intern in this program. Ray Larson has set a standard of honesty and fairness in the office, mixed with caring. He is passionate about prosecuting criminals and is unbiased. That's the reputation that I want. |
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Judge Clark Sends Thomas Johns To Prison For 5 Years & Denies His Request For Shock Probation
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Defendant Thomas Johns |
On the night of August 6, 2004, Thomas Johns, who had been drinking at two different establishments in Lexington for most of the evening, turned his car right from Upper Street onto Main Street and drove toward three pedestrians who were crossing Main Street. Rather than slow down or stop, he accelerated his car to thirty miles per hour, swerved into the leftmost lane of the one-way street, and struck and killed Prescott Hoffman.
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Victim Prescott Hoffman |
Johns refused to submit a sample of his blood for testing - as he was required by law to provide - and by the time one could be taken pursuant to a search warrant a couple of hours later, his blood alcohol level was .07.
Johns was tried by a jury in February, 2006. He claimed to have done everything possible to avoid hitting Hoffman. He said that jaywalkers were expected to give way or to scoot across the road. He also stated, "When people walk into the road in the middle of the block, the idea is to get out of the way of cars." Though Johns claimed that Hoffman had pivoted and stepped into his path, the eyewitness, medical, and scientific evidence established otherwise.
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Judge Thomas Clark | The jury found Johns guilty of Reckless Homicide and recommended that he serve five years. The Hon. Judge Thomas L. Clark followed that recommendation and sentenced Johns to serve the five years. Johns failed in his appeal and was remanded to custody in December, 2008. He then requested shock probation in June, 2009, and Judge Clark denied his request. |
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The Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office Criminal Trial Schedule is updated each Monday. To see our trial schedule, click here.
To see the latest returns, including Indictments, Dismissals and cases Returned to District Court, click on the dates below:
Week of June 15, 2009:
Week of June 22, 2009:
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| 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. |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, June 11, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
ADAMS, Felicia
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300, serve 4 weekends in jail, probated 4 years. Ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $3,530.69. | |
CHAVARRIA, Jose
Age: 18 |
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| RE-SENTENCING: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Facilitation to Murder, serve 30 additional days in jail, probated 5 years. | |
MARSH, Gregory Earl
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1,000 Yards of a School, 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree 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 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
PRICE, Christopher Clay
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 90 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Sexual Abuse, probated 2 years. | |
REYES-REYES, Pedro
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 7 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana less than 5 lbs, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, to run concurrently for a total of 7 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
TAYLOR, Marcus Ali
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support , and, in a separate case, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt False Statements/Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits less than $100, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, June 12, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
HARRIS, Jessica Marie
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft By Deception over $300. Sent to prison. | |
JONES, Marcos Jermaine
Age: 29 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
REED, James M.
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 6 years in prison and a $500 fine for 1st degree 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 6 years in prison, serve 6 weekends in jail, probated 5 years. | |
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| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| CAUDILL, Phil Matthew
Age: 27
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking over $300, 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen property over $300, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property, the 1 year sentences are to run consecutively and the 12 months to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
GRAY, James Lee
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Deception under $300, conditionally discharged 2 years. | |
TORRES-GAETA, Sergio
Age: 26 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, vacate remainder of sentence. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
VANDERPOOL, Erica Lynn
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Criminal Possession of a Prescription Blank, 1st Offense, diverted 5 years. | |
WHITT, Joshua Bradley
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 7 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Attempt Promoting Contraband, 7 days in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, and a $50 fine and court costs for Alcohol Intoxication, to run concurrently for a total of 7 days in jail. Sent to jail. | |
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| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
DAVIS, Damien Jontea
Age: 18 |
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| Sentenced to 8 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property under $300. Sent to jail. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
CRUCES, Jose Luis
Age: 28 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 3rd degree Rape and 1 year in prison for 3rd degree Sodomy, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, lifetime sex offender registration and 5 year sex offender conditional discharge. Sent to prison. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
GREEN, Xavier Durrell
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm and 30 days in jail for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, etc. .08, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 3 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
MONAHAN, Samantha
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st degree Criminal Abuse. Sent to prison. | |
MOORE, Reginald Marquise
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. Sent to prison. | |
| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
BAKER, Rico Leshawn
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Trespassing, 12 months in jail for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards under $100 within a 6-Month Period, 12 months in jail for Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, 12 months in jail for Receiving Stolen Property under $300, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
CINNAMON, Leon Jr.
Age: 49 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6-Month Period and 12 months in jail for Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
CORTEZ, Francisco Doblon
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, a $200 fine, court costs and a 45-day license suspension for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, etc., .08, 1st Offense, and 90 days in jail for No Operators/Moped License, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
KILGORE, Billy Joe
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300. Sent to prison. | |
PAYTON, Keshia Renee
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards under $100 within a 6-Month Period, probated 1 year. Ordered to pay $291 in restitution. | |
STRAND, Peter Raymond
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to Trafficking in Marijuana less than 5 lbs, probated 2 years. | | |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, June 18, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
AULT, Camillia Jean
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, serve 2 weekends, probated 2 years. | |
CAO, Toan Van
Age: 35 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1 year each in prison for 2 counts of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 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 3 years, probated 5 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
DAVIS, Angela Sue
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, probated 2 years. | |
EVANS, Michael Lee
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $7,657.41 in arrearages. | |
GARDNER, Cecil Russell
Age: 25 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana under 5 lbs and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of being a Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
HAMILTON, Melanie Lynn
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, and, in a separate case, 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 2nd or greater Offense, to each 1 year sentence to run consecutively and the 12-month sentence to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $800 in restitution. | |
HARRIS, Deerie III
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to 1st degree Robbery. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $185 in restitution jointly and severally with co-defendant. | |
MCINTYRE, Dusty Wade
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, serve 45 days, probated 5 years. | |
SCHOONOVER, Cyrus Andrew
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Forgery, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $535 in restitution. | |
SEARIGHT, Deshae Leroy
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
TAYLOR, Jerome Leslie
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, probated 1 year. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, June 19, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
BOTTOMS, Timothy William
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
CAULDER, Ivan Eugene
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 8 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Burglary, 12 months in jail for 4th degree Assault, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, and 12 months in jail for Resisting Arrest, to run concurrently for a total of 8 years in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $345.88 in restitution. | |
MITCHELL, Romontre' Teshawn
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Conspiracy to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
OLIVER, Darryl J.
Age: 49 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
TEMPLIN, David Eugene
Age: 51 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support. Sent to prison. | |
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| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| CHANDLER, Eugene Edward
Age: 47
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, conditionally discharged 5 years | |
DENNIS, James W.
Age: 62 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, conditionally discharged 2 years. | |
LOVAAS, Charles L.
Age: 48 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $85,882.75 in restitution. | |
MUELLER, John Daniel
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300, probated 5 years. | |
REYNOLDS, Richard Calvin
Age: 48 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $7,497.59 in arrearages. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
BAKER, Jeffery Allen
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, probated 5 years. | |
GREER, Patrick Lynn
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1,000 Yards of a School, probated 3 years. | |
JONES, Frederick Carl
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $30,192.45 | |
PETTIFORD, Maurice Douglas
Age: 44 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Intimidating a Participant in a Legal Process and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 12 months in jail for Assault IV-Domestic Violence, 12 months in jail for Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO, 12 months in jail for Terroristic Threatening, and 90 days in jail for Criminal Mischief, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
ABDUL-QAWI, Raheem Sulaiman
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
COMBS, Johnetta Denise
Age: 36 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 2nd degree Forgery, 12 months each in jail for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Attempted Forgery, serve 90 days, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $1,640 in restitution. | |
HILL, Tameka Latara
Age: 25 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 2nd or greater Offense and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 2.5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
JOHNSON, Steven W.
Age: 31 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years each in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and, in a separate case, 1 year each in prison for 2 counts of 3rd degree Burglary, the 5 years and each 1 year sentence are all to run consecutively for a total of 7 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $750 in restitution. | |
MCINTOSH, Bryan Scott
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation to Trafficking in Marijuana less than 5lbs, probated 2 years. |
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PIERCE, Kenneth
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, conditionally discharged 2 years. |
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THOMAS, Brian Jefferson
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Tampering with Physical Evidence, probated 5 years. |
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WIREMAN, James Ovie
Age: 48 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Failure to Comply with the Sex Offender Registration, probated 5 years. |
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