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Straight Talk From Ray the D.A.
The problem is not too much incarceration - the problem is too much crime!
In Touch The Cecilia Alvarardo baby murder case.
Outrage
Wisconsin gives illegal aliens reduced in-state tuition to its colleges and universities. Justice News
Officer Don introduces "Pilot," his new partner and co-pilot. Recent Court Case
Persistent felon returns to prison - elderly victim stabbed in robbery.
Former Intern News
Kids Across America Camp. Intern '09 Reality Series
The fourteenth in a series of roundtable discussions with the summer interns about their experiences - "T-Shirts."
Intern '09 Reality Series
The fifteenth in a series of roundtable discussions with the summer interns about their experiences - "Observing An Autopsy."
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The sixteenth in a series of roundtable discussions with the summer interns about their experiences - "Blackburn Correctional Complex." Intern '09 Reality Series
The seventeenth in a series of roundtable discussions with the summer interns about their experiences - "Firing Range."
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #7 - A Tour of the Police Department
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #12 - Tour of the Juvenile Detention Center
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #13 - Juvenile Court
Intern '09 Reality Series Episode #14 - American DA - LIVEIntern '09 Reality Series
Episode #15 - K-9 Unit Tour
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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The Problem Is Not Too Much Incarceration - The Problem Is Too Much Crime!
 The simple fact is - the best way to drastically reduce crime is to keep repeat criminal offenders in prison for their ENTIRE sentence.
Opponents of incarceration often release their "studies" which claim that America imprisons too many people, or that our incarceration rate is too high. And, of course, their accomplices in the old media gleefully print whatever the anti-punishment gang spoon feeds them as the gospel truth.
Their "studies," unfortunately, take little or no notice of the crime rates that plague our country. To the anti-incarceration bunch, it's almost as if imprisonment is unrelated to crime. They seem to think that criminals are imprisoned for no apparent reason. Victims are ignored by this crowd. They appear to simply count the number of prisoners in America and compare them with the number of prisoners in other countries.
However, if they were to compare crime rates of the various countries with their incarceration rates, most of the difference in incarceration rates of their "studies" would most likely disappear.
A Comparison of Arrests for Crimes and the Incarceration Rates Reveals America's Incarceration Rate is Not Out of Line
For example, arrest-based incarceration rates (incarceration based on the arrest of a defendant for committing a crime) provide a far more accurate and different result than the self-serving conclusions bellowed by the anti-incarceration gang and their friends in the old media.
In fact, the rate of imprisonment among criminals who have been arrested for crimes does not vary much between the United States and other Western democracies. As an example, the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, reported that "arrest-based" imprisonment rates for robbery were:
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49% |
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48% |
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52% |
This sort of a statistical comparison seems to paint a far more accurate picture of incarceration rates than the agenda-driven "reports" of the anti-punishment gang, although it clearly does not assist their anti-incarceration cause.
This information clearly suggests that when comparing "arrest-based" incarceration rates, the United States does not over-incarcerate. We simply have a larger population than these countries and more robberies.
Legitimate studies have consistently shown that a small percentage of criminals commit the vast majority of crime. It makes great sense to investigate, charge, convict and incarcerate these prolific and predatory hoodlums, because we know two things about these repeat offenders:
1st - When they are on our streets they commit crime after crime; and
2nd - When they are in prison - they don't.
Our citizens look to government to do what it is supposed to do - provide for the safety of the public. What better way to do that than to put these repeat, predatory criminal offenders in prison for as long as possible? Our citizens not only deserve to be protected from these law-breakers, they expect it! |
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The Cecilia Alvarardo Baby Murder Case
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Defendants Roy Rankin, Jr. & Samantha Monahan | On August 22, 2005, 6-month-old Cecilia Alvarardo was pronounced dead due to traumatic head injury at the U. K. Medical Center shortly after her arrival. Her mother's boyfriend, Roy Rankin, Jr., claimed that she was murdered by her 2-year-old brother while Rankin was out of the room. Rankin maintained his innocence throughout the trial, claiming that the toddler strangled his little sister that tragic afternoon. Autopsy results did not support this claim. Roy Rankin, Jr. was charged with Wanton Murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. Samantha Monahan, Cecilia's mother, was charged with Criminal Abuse in the 1st degree and sentenced to 10 years. Click on the image to watch this episode of In Touch with Officer Don Evans and Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson as they discuss the details of this case.
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| Outrage |
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Wisconsin Gives Illegal Aliens Reduced In-State Tuition To Its Colleges And Universities
 Thanks to the Wisconsin Legislature, any illegal alien who graduates from a Wisconsin high school will only have to pay in-state tuition ($7,576 per year) to attend a Wisconsin college or university. Compare that to the out-of-state tuition ($17,306 per year) which an American citizen who happens to live just on the other side of the state line in Minnesota or Illinois must pay. Editor's Comment: Are our elected senators and representatives representing us or those illegally in our country? Good question! |
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Officer Don Introduces "Pilot," His New Partner And Co-Pilot
 Officer Don Evans introduced the public to " Pilot," a 6-month-old Golden-Doodle, this week on WKYT-TV's Morning Show. "Pilot is my new partner and co-pilot," said Officer Don of his snow-white K-9 sidekick.
Why the new partner? "Kids are already fascinated by the helicopter, but when I have taken Pilot with me on a few appearances, he becomes the biggest star. He is such a big lovable teddy bear - the kids just love him," he said.
Officer Don said, "Pilot has been trained by Uptown Hounds, and, in addition to regular TV appearances on WKYT-TV's Morning Show, Pilot will be able to fly with me in my helicopter to various openings and appearances around Central Kentucky.
We plan to talk to kids about safety and the wonders of science. In order to do that, we have to get and keep their attention. What better way to do that than to fly our helicopter in with my new partner, Pilot, in the co-pilot's seat?"
So, moms and dads, boys and girls everywhere, keep your eyes on the sky. Be on the look-out for Officer Don and his sidekick Pilot. |
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Persistent Felon Returns to Prison - Elderly Victim Stabbed In Robbery
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Defendant Jackie Gregory |
At about 7:00 p.m. on June 11, 2008, patrol officers were dispatched to a residence on Maple Avenue, not far from Castlewood Park in Lexington. They were met by an 86-year-old woman who was bleeding from several injuries. The victim told the police that a man she had known since he was a child approached her while she was sitting on her porch and asked for a drink of water. The suspect followed her into her home, hit her on the head with a brick, and took items from her including jewelry and a small amount of change. When she tried to get up off the floor, the suspect stabbed her in the chest, then ran off with the victim's property.
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The victim's injuries to her head and chest. | The victim was treated for her injuries, which included significant trauma to her head and chest. Detectives presented her with a photographic lineup and she identified her assailant as Jackie Gregory, age 48. A warrant for Gregory's address was obtained and entered into the system.
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Blood stains found on the carpeting. |
Approximately a month later, patrol officers were dispatched to a burglary in progress in the Oxford Circle area. Witnesses identified a suspect who was walking around checking doors and windows at various houses. The suspect, who was injured, was located and found to be in possession of a jewelry box and a CD player. He was identified as Gregory, arrested on the warrant for the robbery, and transported to the hospital for medical attention. While he was at the hospital the victim from the burglary called the police and reported that their house had been broken into, a jewelry box and CD player stolen, and that a significant amount of blood was found inside the residence.
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Prosecutor Lori Boling |
Criminal records show that Gregory has prior convictions for Burglary, Receiving Stolen Property, and DUI and that he was released from prison in March of 2007. Gregory pled guilty to Robbery, Burglary, and Persistent Felony Offender and was sentenced to serve 25 years in the penitentiary. |
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 By Andolyn Johnson Kids Across America is no ordinary summer camp. If you spent one day there, you would hear the kids screaming that KAA is the most "super, mad, crazy, hype" summer camp ever, and in a few hours you would believe it. Kids Across America is a non-profit organization that allows inner city kids to experience camp without having to pay for it. In the Ozark Mountains in Golden, Missouri, this place becomes a safe haven for kids who experience harsher realities than most. I was a counselor at KAA this summer, and, although I loved working with the kids, they taught me more than I could have ever hoped to teach them.
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Sasha and Andolyn | KAA is known for being over-the-top in every way. Whether it is krump dancing at dinner or running suicides as a cabin for talking after lights out, the energy as well as the discipline pushes everyone to the limit. I worked for 6 weeks and had three groups of 17-year-old girls in my cabin. Of these 29 girls, each one had a different story, usually far from anything I had ever experienced. One of my most memorable campers was Sasha from St. Louis. She did not know her dad and her mom was in jail for dealing drugs. Sasha started dealing when she was in the 6th grade as well. She had been coming to KAA for 5 years, and, although her mom still deals, Sasha gave it up a few years ago. She now has plans to go to college through military scholarships and she attributes her life change to camp.
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Kids Across America counselors and campers. |
It is hard to explain what it is about KAA that changes kids so drastically. It is a Christian athletic camp, so most of the week involves pushing kids to accomplish goals athletically while also sharing God's love. Ultimately I found that love was all I could hope to give to these girls, unconditionally, even through the complaining, the disrespectful attitudes, and the emotional breakdowns. As counselors, we are there to show support and encourage them in spite of the fact that we cannot fully understand their struggles.
Working with these young ladies challenged me in ways I never imagined. I had to learn how to discipline, knowing that at KAA any punishment I gave to a girl I had to complete with her. As a result, I got really good at running suicides. I learned how to teach more effectively to people who often had no desire to listen to me. My patience was tested everyday and I learned how to put my campers' needs before my own. I realized that the girls who seemed the most undeserving were the ones who needed the most attention and love. The atmosphere and experience of KAA is truly indescribable, but after being there, I know it is a place that offers hope and change.
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The Fourteenth In A Series Of Roundtable Discussions With The Summer Interns About Their Experiences - "T-Shirts"
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The Fifteenth In A Series Of Roundtable Discussions With The Summer Interns About Their Experiences - "Observing An Autopsy"
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The Sixteenth In A Series Of Roundtable Discussions With The Summer Interns About Their Experiences - "Blackburn Correctional Complex"
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The Seventeenth In A Series Of Roundtable Discussions With The Summer Interns About Their Experiences - "Firing Range"
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Episode #7 - A Tour Of The Police Department
 By Intern Lindsay Bishop
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Lindsay and her group with their tour guide. | Today we were given a tour of the Lexington Police Headquarters. When we arrived, I was expecting a short tour with a quick viewing of the different police departments. The tour we actually received, however, was almost 3 hours long and provided us with aspects of the police department I wasn't even aware existed. Our group of 12 interns was divided into two groups of six - each group with their own police officer acting as a tour guide.
Our first stop was the Bureau of Investigation. This particular department houses the detectives, and is divided into three different divisions - special victims unit, robbery\homicide, and personal crimes. We were able to meet some of the detectives and we were shown the holding cells where suspects are held and questioned. An interesting fact about the holding cells, is that, according to law, the police must check on the suspects at least once an hour.
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Several of the interns check out a police motorcycle. |
The next stop on our tour was an introduction into the K-9 division, and officers on both bicycles and Segways. The police officer in charge of the K-9 division showed us his dog and we were able to watch how the officer interacted with the dog. I found the dog to be incredibly intimidating. Even more intimidating than the dog, however, was the Segway. There are only a handful of Segways in the police department, and the officers who ride them are made to finish an entire day of training. During our tour, David tried to ride the Segway - an unsuccessful attempt that ended with skid marks on the floor and the Segway crashing to the ground.
After making sure both David and the Segway were still intact, we got a run through of the forensics unit. The police department has a movable forensics unit that they house in a fully equipped trailer. This trailer can sometimes spend up to three days at a crime scene collecting and analyzing evidence. The theme that the forensics officers tried to make during the tour is that television shows such as CSI and Law and Order provide civilians with unrealistic expectations of the abilities within actual forensic units.
The evidence room was our next stop. I was shocked by the large amount of stock kept in the evidence warehouse. During our walk through, we saw everything from shelves full of guns, to flat screen televisions, cribs, strollers and purses. In a separate room, we saw the shelves full of both drugs and money. The smell of this small room was incredibly strong, and the amount of money kept in it was shocking. The civilian worker in charge of evidence informed us that the money in evidence that is unable to be returned to the owner is deposited into the police pension. During this part of the tour, however I was most impressed by the organization of the entire evidence warehouse. Every piece of evidence had a distinct place on the shelf that was designed to hold a specific shape of box. Any piece of evidence requested from the room can be located within 10 minutes of the request.
While the evidence room was much more vast than I expected, my favorite part of the tour was the information station. The information station is the room where 911 operators are housed. Next to these operators there is also a separate work station for the police dispatcher. I found this room particularly interesting because I had heard the voice of the police dispatcher on our ride along, and I had been curious about where the voice was located. Each operator was given their own space, but the entire room looked as though it required very detailed and intricate management. I was very impressed by the efficiency of both the dispatcher and the 911 operators.
Overall, I thought the police tour was both interesting and informative. We were able to see many different things, and I have only touched on a few of my favorite stops. |
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Episode #12 - Tour Of The Juvenile Detention Center
 By Intern Betsy Benjamin
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The interns check in at the Juvenile Detention Center. |
Today all of the interns toured the Juvenile Detention Center right here in Fayette County. Like every other day this summer, I had no clue what to expect. We started the tour with a general overview of the purpose of the center, and we got some statistics on the "residents" and the facility itself. The facility has 60 beds, and at the time we went, 52 residents. The residents are classified by age, gender, and the offense they allegedly committed; they are then divided into five units. The residents in each unit participate in every activity together throughout the day, including eating and sleeping.A typical day in the life of a resident starts at 6:00 a.m., and includes a full school day (5 days a week) during the Fayette County school year, and during the summer. This way, the residents do not fall behind in school while they are detained, and have an opportunity to catch up on any school they might have missed. The school hall has several "normal" classrooms, although they are a little smaller than the ones we all are used to. There is art hanging on the walls that the residents themselves have made, which makes the facility feel more like a school and less like a detention center. In another hall, a wall is covered with poetry that the residents have written; surprisingly, the poetry is quite good!
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Joy and Pete in the holding cell. |
There is a small gym where the residents have P.E. every school day. They play lots of non-contact, team sports to get some exercise! There is also a small area outside where the residents can get some fresh air and exercise, at least when the weather is nice. It is all concrete, no green, but it is a place where the residents can at least see daylight.
During the tour we learned that the greatest privilege the residents have is eating together in the cafeteria. They are not allowed to talk to or communicate in any way with one another, and there is 24/7 adult supervision, even in the cafeteria, but the residents get some "freedom" there. In the cafeteria, the residents can choose between types of juices, types of fruits, and they are allowed to speak to those that work in the cafeteria. This privilege can be taken away if a resident (or an entire unit) violates a rule. In this case, the resident will get a boxed meal which comes with a carton of milk instead of juice, and no choices as to which fruit the meal comes with.
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Rebecca receives a juvenile search demonstration. |
Next on the tour, we saw the intake area, where police officers bring new residents in after they have been arrested. Youth can be brought in for anything from truancy (not going to school) to murder. When they are brought in, the youth workers and doctors and nurses make sure that they are healthy and that they understand the rules that they are fully expected to follow. They are given a uniform to wear, and as long as they are being cooperative, and demonstrate a clear understanding of the expectations, they are taken into housing. For 48 hours, each new resident goes through an orientation process, and then is assigned to a unit to begin the daily routine alongside the other residents.
Finally, we saw the control center. The youth workers and other staff members call the control center when they need a door unlocked or need to relay some information. It is a central location in the detention center, kind of an electronic panopticon, where all of the units, cells, and even common areas can be seen on video monitors. Everything in the building can be controlled from this location, even the toilet flushers!
The staff at the center runs a tight ship. Of course, I knew there would be lots of rules for the residents to follow, but the structure itself was absolutely incredible, and the Assistant Superintendent (also our tour guide) told us that their recidivism rate is 30%, which is lower than that of the state adult population, which is about 40%. Everyone on the staff, from the Superintendent to the cafeteria workers, helps in teaching the young residents respect, how to follow rules, and hopefully some self-worth in the process. I don't think being at the Detention Center would be nearly as bad as being in the jail, but I know I don't want to go to either place!! |
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Episode #13 - Juvenile Court
 By Intern Rebecca Wichard
This week, all of the interns were given the opportunity to visit Juvenile Court. It was very interesting to watch the differences in the demeanors of the various children and teenagers that came through and how they responded to their attorneys and judge. It was also rather easy to point out the delinquents that had recently stayed at the detention center because they were still in the habit of responding to everyone with "mam" or "sir" and most walked with their hands interlocked behind their backs. Both of these routines are strictly enforced at the Juvenile Detention Center not only to teach the inmates respect, but also to protect the safety of the employees.
Most of the other minors were not as polite or cooperative, and their parents often did not provide a much better example. I was surprised to see that some of the families and detainees were rather apathetic about the severity of the juvenile's crime and hope that, after serving their punishment, they would learn to change their ways. Other kids however, seemed very distraught and remorseful for their actions - whether or not those feelings were genuine, it gave me a little hope that they would not reoffend.
I was also impressed with the level of professionalism that the judge required in his courtroom. Inmates, families, attorneys, translators, and others were coming in and out throughout the entire proceeding and these distractions could have caused quite a bit of chaos, but Judge Joseph Bouvier remained calm and really kept everything under control without being overbearing or discourteous. His conduct in the courtroom set the tone for everyone else and I could see his effectiveness portrayed, especially through the delinquent minors.
I also found it very interesting that the court in general allows just about anyone access to a translator if they require assistance. While most of the kids were able to speak English fluently, many of the parents had trouble understanding English or did not speak English at all. It was obvious that the presence of the translator prevented a significant amount of unnecessary tension.
Overall, my experience at Juvenile Court was both eye-opening and educational; I found it most interesting to watch specifically how each individual interacted with Judge Bouvier and the differences in their reactions to him.
 David's Comments: Juvenile Court hearings are very similar to that of adult hearings, except that the proceedings in Juvenile Court are not recorded to protect the identities of the minors. There needs to be a parent of the child present because the juvenile, by definition, has not reached the age of majority at this point. The Judge works with the defense counsel, who represents the child, the juvenile parole officers/social workers, and the parents in order to try and get the juvenile on a better track. |
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Episode #14 - American DA - LIVE
 By Intern Lindsay Bishop
Today, June 6, 2009, Betsy, Ally, Rebecca and I accompanied Ray to American DA - LIVE. Every Friday, Ray goes to NewsTalk 590 - WVLK for "Forensic Friday," where he discusses a case with radio host Jack Pattie. They also take questions from the public.
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Ray and Katherine dicuss the Katie McCoy case. |
This Friday, the case up for discussion was the prosecution of Katie McCoy. Joining us on the show were Katherine Kingren and Erin White from the Jefferson County Commonwealth's Attorney's Office who tried the case. This case was disturbing because it dealt with the death of a newborn.
All of us were completely absorbed in the case as both Katherine and Erin discussed in detail the murder of a newborn by her college-aged mother in a dorm room on Bellarmine's campus.
The mother in this case is Katie McCoy. She was a very involved and successful sophomore at Bellarmine University, and she was also a member of the women's golf team. In the fall of her sophomore year, when Katie returned to school, many people, including her roommates and golf opponents, described her as visibly pregnant. Despite the increasing comments on her figure, however, Katie continuously denied her pregnancy. Katie's parents had even noticed and remarked on her condition but she was in complete denial of her pregnancy and refused to admit to anyone that she was carrying a baby.
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Rebecca and Ally take notes during the program. |
On October 24, 2007, Katie went into her dorm bathroom for several hours. Her roommates were very concerned but she would not let them in to help her. Katie only stuck her head out of the door to show them she was still alive and to ask for a trash bag. Moments after receiving the trash bag, Katie left her dorm room and threw the bag into the garbage room at the end of the hallway. Terrified at what she thought was in the bag, Katie's roommate called her mother who convinced her to open it. Upon opening, Katie's horrified roommate found the lifeless body of a baby and hysterically dialed 911.
The prosecutors said that Katie McCoy was completely emotionless about the death of her baby. When the police arrived at the scene, she once again denied her pregnancy because her parents were strict and because she was a college athlete. The medical examination revealed that the baby was alive at birth. Katie McCoy was indicted by the Jefferson County Grand Jury on charges of Intentional Murder and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
The most interesting part of the program, to me, was when Erin and Katherine described the jury selection and the jury process. Katie McCoy was found guilty of Tampering with Physical Evidence, a decision that shocked not only those of us in the radio station, but also various callers. Erin and Katherine discussed not only their frustration with the decision of the jury but also how difficult it is to choose a jury.
Another interesting aspect of the radio show was that callers were able to call in and discuss the case. Most of the callers had both insightful questions and comments to add to the discussion. Overall, it was a very interesting experience, and I was impressed with the American DA - LIVE program. |
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Episode #15 - K-9 Unit Tour
 By Intern Joy Leksrisawat
The Lexington Police Department's Canine (K-9) Unit is home to around ten dogs, and it provides canine support services to all of the other divisions within the police department. The dogs of the K-9 Unit are mostly German Shepherds with the exception of one chocolate Labrador named Buck. As soon as we walked through the door, Buck, with his handler, Officer Courtney Komara, was there to greet us. He was very gentle and really concerned with chewing his toy ball.
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Buck strutting around with his chew toy ball. |
Officer Komara informed us that the ball plays an important role in the canine unit. A dog's "ball responsiveness" (how much they want the ball) shows whether or not they will be good candidates for the training program. A strong "ball responsiveness" is good because the canines are trained using a ball and the scent of whatever they are being trained to detect. The canine will associate the scent with the ball so that when they go out on searches, they will indicate when they smell that particular scent because they think it is a ball.
The canines smell on a molecular level and can be trained to smell practically anything. The dogs at the K-9 Unit here in Lexington are trained to detect narcotics and bombs, and occasionally they will help search for missing persons. The dogs are called out in order to give the police authority to search because when the dog "hits" (smells drugs or explosives), the police have probable cause allowing them to do a search. When the dogs "hit" they give either an active response or a passive response. The dogs give an active response by scratching or jumping on the item in question (often it is a car), and they give a passive response usually by sitting in front of the item and staring at it. The Lexington K-9 Unit dogs only give passive responses in order to avoid the destruction of property. Also, the dogs rarely bite, and they do so only when the situation is serious enough to warrant it.
We had a great time with Officer Komara and Buck, and it was really interesting to see Buck in action when he "hit" on a safe used to store marijuana. It was a very informative trip, and I am excited for a ride-a-long with the K-9 Unit to really see the dogs in action. |
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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:
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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, July 16, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
BAKER, Richard Jerald
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property under $300, serve 3 weekends in jail, probated 2 years. | |
BRADLEY, Derrick Dewayne
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and in a separate case,12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, 12 months in jail for Possession for Sale/Transfer of a Simulated Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
CRUMP, Matthew Charles
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Stalking. Sent to jail. | |
EBEL, Emily Jean
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Trespassing, serve 4 weekends, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $655 in restitution jointly and severally with co-defendant. | |
LOVE, Paul Edward
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $16,541.66 in arrearages. | |
PORTER, Anderson Ace
Age: 40 |
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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 to1st degree Hindering Prosecution/Apprehension, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $22,004 in arrearages. | |
RAYBURN, Harold
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $150 in restitution jointly and severally with co-defendant. | |
VAUGHN, Connie Gale
Age: 50 |
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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 Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, July 17, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
BROWN, Brian Dewronwell
Age: 28 |
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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, and 30 days in jail for Giving an Officer a False Name or Address, and in a separate case, 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run consecutive for a total of 6 years in prison, probated 6 years. | |
CLOYD, Likuana Lawayne
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. | |
CONRAD, Charles Lane, Jr.
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 2nd degree Forgery, 90 days in jail for Giving an Officer a False Name or Address, 12 months in jail for Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 12 months in jail for Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 4 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
LYONS, Robert Dewayne
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $13,11.19 in arrearages. | |
ROSS, Carrie Ann
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 3 yearsin prison for 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 3 years in prison, diverted 5 years. | |
SULLIVAN, Derrick Lawuan
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
THOMAS, Delaynio Eugene
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
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| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| ANDREWS, Michelle Marie
Age: 24
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Sexual Misconduct, probated 2 years. | |
KELLERMAN, James
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years. Ordered to pay $1,992 in restitution. | |
RICHARDSON, Joseph Demetrius
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Bail Jumping,1 year in prison for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 3 years are to run consecutive and all other counts concurrently for a total of 4 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
| WILLIAMS, David Gene
Age: 50
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
| OATES, Ricky Manchell
Age: 32
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and in a separate case, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
ALFARO, Sonia Esther
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation to 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
MAGEE, Jevon Donnell
Age: 16 |
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| YOUTHFUL SENTENCING: Sentenced to 8 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Robbery. Sent to the Department of Juvenile Justice. | |
| PERRIN, Eugene Antwan, Jr.
Age: 23
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| Sentenced to 1 year 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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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
BLACK, Paranita Nidirika
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, and 90 days in jail for Prostitution, to run concurrently for a total of 4 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
DIXON, Xavier Orlando
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and in a separate case, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana 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. | |
| FULTZ, Ashley Nicole
Age: 24
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Custodial Interference, diverted 5 years. | |
| GARDNER, Troy Darrell
Age: 29
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 2nd or Greater Offense and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years. | |
| SIPE, Russell Daniel
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. | |
| STEWART, Clara Michelle
Age: 41
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
| TRUJILLO, Carlos Mendez
Age: 28 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, July 9, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
BURNAM, Tamara Antoinette
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of False Statement/Misrepresentation to Receive Benefits less that $100, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $11,652 in restitution. | |
DRAKE, Dametrius L.
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300. Sent to prison. | |
HERNANDEZ, Maria Guadalupe
Age: 56 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 3 years. | |
LEAR, Darvin Franklin
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $500 in restitution. Sent to prison. | |
WOJA, Jaslyn L.
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, serve 2 sets of 48 hours in jail, probated 2 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, July 10, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
BANKS, Jonathan Glenn
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, serve 3 weekends in jail, probated 5 years. | |
BAXTER, Thomas Wayne
Age: 28 |
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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 Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
NANCE, Jesse Ray
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Fleeing or Evading the Police. Sent to prison. | |
NICKERSON, William Eric
Age: 28 |
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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. | |
| SPARKS, Kelley
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. | |
TURPIN, Larry W., Jr.
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| BOONE, Robert E.
Age: 37
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| Sentenced to 1 year each in prison for 2 counts of Flagrant Non Support, to run consecutively for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years. Ordered to pay arrearages. | |
BUFORD, Nicole S.
Age: 30 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 3 years. | |
CORNETT, Steve Douglas
Age: 55 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, 1st Offense, probated 3 years. | |
HARDIN, Timothy
Age: 51 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $40,650 in arrearages. | |
HATTON, Rickie Allen
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $12,970.45 in arrearages. | |
MCKENZIE, Patrick Delmont
Age: 34 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 10 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300 and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 5 years in prison for Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
PARKER, Michael Wayne
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Unlawful Transaction with a Minor and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
RODRIGUEZ-FLORES, Jose
Age: 18 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana, 8oz less than 5 lbs, 1st Offense, sent to prison. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
SHANKS, Ronald Dwight, Jr.
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years each in prison for 2 counts of 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, serve 12 months in jail, probated 5 years. | |
SHAW, Danny Lee
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, 1st Offense, conditionally discharged 2 years. | |
WAIDE, Jackie Lee
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Mischief, 12 months in jail for 4th degree Assault, and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $100 in restitution. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
HARRIS, Joy Marie
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, diverted 5 years. | |
KANATZER, Betty Jean
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, probated 3 years. | |
RICHMOND, William Eugene, Jr.
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. | |
ROBINETTE, John Mitchell
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, probated 2 years. | |
SMITH, Demetrius J.
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | |
STEWART, William Morell
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and a $200 fine and license suspension for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, etc. .08, 1st Offense, for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
VALDEZ, Eric Paul
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana, 8oz to less than 5 lbs and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, serve 6 weekends, probated 3 years. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
BOTTOM, Kimberly Ann
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, 12 months each in jail for 4 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, and 12 months each in jail for 3 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards under $100, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $1,341.82 in restitution. | |
CHILDRESS, Charles E.
Age: 51 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Tampering with Physical Evidence and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault-Domestic Violence, to run concurrently for 3 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
CRANDLE, Michael Jerome, Jr.
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 7 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Burglary, probated 5 years. | |
PURVIS, Brandon Scott
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year each in prison for 2 counts of Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6-Month Period and 12 months in jail for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards under $100 within a 6-Month Period, the 1 year sentences are to run consecutively for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $724.94 in restitution. | |
RODRIGUEZ-FLORES, Jose
Age: 18 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, and, in a separate case, 2 years 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 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, the 1 and 2 year sentences are to run consecutively for a total of 3 years in prison, and the 12 month sentence to run concurrently for a total of 3 years in prison. Sent to prison. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED | |
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