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Sexual Assault & Date Rape Prevention
College-aged women are at the highest risk of being victims of date rape -- non-consensual sexual intercourse by a friend or acquaintance. Alcohol or date rape drugs, which make it difficult or impossible to give consent or to fend off an aggressor, are often factors. Both men and women should be aware of the risks and take measures to protect themselves and their friends.
Information for Women
Alcohol is a factor in nearly three-fourths of campus rapes. It lowers your inhibitions and makes it harder to make good decisions and assert yourself. If you choose to drink, do not drink to excess.
Date rape drugs like Rohypnol, GHB, and Ecstasy are odorless and tasteless and can easily be added to your drink without your knowledge. When you go out, get your own drink and keep it with you. If you suspect someone has put something in your drink, do not drink it.
Go to parties with a group of friends and look out for each other. Leave together.
Tell your friends about your plans for the evening and when you will be home.
Trust your instincts. If something doesn't seem right, leave or call for help.
If you are sexually assaulted, report the crime. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Information for Men
When someone says "stop," stop.
Don't take advantage of someone who has clearly had too much to drink and is unable to make wise decisions about sex or to give verbal consent.
Date rape is a crime and you can be arrested and charged.
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Fugitives Wanted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
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DOB: 12/30/1972
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 5'9"
Weight: 190
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown |
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Straight Talk From Ray The D.A.
What in the world is going on with the media? Part V
Victim's Voice
VICTIMS FIRST . . . . FOR A CHANGE! National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims.
Outrage
ACORN: "Sowing the Seeds of Destruction" American D.A. - LIVE
The case of convicted child molester Michael Devlin.
Recent Court Case
Identity thief sent to prison for 10 years. This thug shows just how easy it is to steal someone else's identity and ruin their credit. PAY ATTENTION!
Recent Court Case
Kindness and trust repaid with burglary and theft.
Recent Court Case
Holiday Inn beating victim Junior Barnes back in hospital.
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #33 - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
Intern '09 Reality Series
Episode #34 - Autopsy and Kentucky State Police Laboratory
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 Media? Part V
 Columns and news articles we are not likely to read around these parts:
The real reason for the rage: Americans aren't racists - they're just furious . . . is the title of an article by Frank Luntz, an author and communication specialist.
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Frank Luntz |
Luntz writes: "72% of the people . . . are mad as hell and they're not going to take it anymore. It has nothing to do with racism. No. Their rage is about a lack of accountability, a lack of respect and a lack of progress in the nation's capital." "Elected officials from Washington do not exhibit even an ounce of respect for the voters who pay their salaries. It's not racial hatred you're hearing. It's political and economic outrage." "The public has not just reached its boiling point with Washington; they've long since passed it, and you see it spilling over the edge of the American dreamscape." Luntz adds, "It's nice to know that people still care about their country, their government and their freedom." To read Luntz's entire article - click here. |
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VICTIMS FIRST . . . FOR A CHANGE!
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Please join the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office as we honor victims and their families and friends.
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Friday, September 25, 2009, 12:00 Noon |
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Crime Victims' Monument
On the lawn in front of the old Circuit Courthouse
215 W. Main Street, Lexington, KY |
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Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, (859) 246-2060 | The National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims was established in 1999 by the National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children. It was officially designated by both the United States Senate and the House of Representatives in 2007 as a day to acknowledge the tremendous loss suffered by the families and friends of murder victims.
In just the past 10 years our community has suffered the loss of almost 200 citizens to homicide; including our three most recent victims. The family and friends of murder victims tell us that the process of getting these cases through the criminal justice system often inflicts additional pain instead of helping them when they are at their most vulnerable. Most are appalled by the disparity between the rights and attention accorded to the criminals and the lack of consideration and efforts focused on the victims.
In an effort to address this disparity, the Office of the Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney will take this opportunity to announce its VICTIMS FIRST initiative. It will be the goal of VICTIMS FIRST to improve the response to and treatment of crime victims in our community. To achieve these goals, we will develop and utilize community partnerships and resources. Some of our initial efforts will include legislative advocacy, new program development, and the expansion of Victim's Services. |
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ACORN: "Sowing The Seeds Of Destruction"
 ACORN expert Matthew Vadum says of ACORN: " ACORN is rooted in far-left activism that wants to shut down the U.S. government by overwhelming it with demands for welfare benefits and other forms of assistance." "They don't like the American system of government, and would love for it to be overthrown." "The whole goal is to transform America into a socialist country, or some form of socialist democracy. This group is dangerous." Read the entire New York Post op-ed column about ACORN - click here. |
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The Case Of Convicted Child Molester Michael Devlin
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Defendant Michael Devlin | On October 6, 2002, 36-year-old Michael Devlin kidnapped and assaulted 11-year-old Shawn Hornbeck while the boy was riding his bike in rural Washington County, Missouri. Devlin originally had planned to rape Hornbeck and then strangle him, but the 11-year-old told Devlin he would do anything he asked to stay alive. After he was kidnapped, the boy was held captive for over four years while he was sexually assaulted and tortured. Devlin brainwashed Hornbeck to the point that the boy viewed Devlin as somewhat of a father figure. Hornbeck was even allowed free reign of the surrounding neighborhood, where his friends knew him as Shawn Devlin.  As Hornbeck grew older, Devlin realized he was no longer sexually interested in the now 15-year-old. On January 8, 2007, he kidnapped another boy, who was 13-year-old Ben Ownby. Devlin planned to get rid of Hornbeck, since there was no use for him any more, and replace him with Ownby. For four days, Ownby was sexually assaulted and held by Devlin, until local police officers stopped by his apartment complex to serve him an unrelated warrant. The officers became suspicious when they saw Devlin's truck fit the exact description given to police by one of Ownby's friends. The police officers eventually put all the leads together and arrested Devlin on January 12, 2007. Michael Devlin pled guilty to a total of 71 felony charges, including Kidnapping, Sexual Assault and Attempted Murder. He faced charges in Franklin, Washington and St. Louis counties, as well as federal charges. Devlin received three life sentences for his crimes and will not be eligible for parole until he is over 100 years-old.
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Prosecutor Bob McCulloch |
St. Louis County, Missouri District Attorney Bob McCulloch discusses the various trials and over 71 felony charges involved in the prosecution of Michael Devlin. Hear his account of this horrifying story with NewsTalk 590 guest host Scott Johnson and Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson on the September 4, 2009 episode of American D.A. - LIVE.
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Identity Thief Sent To Prison For 10 Years
This thug shows just how easy it is to steal someone else's identity and ruin their credit. PAY ATTENTION!
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Defendant Alden Sears |
Alden Sears worked as a pizza deliveryman. But Alden Sears was more than just a deliveryman, he was a thief. In August and September of 2008, after delivering pizza to unsuspecting victims' homes, Sears would steal their personal information - their names, addresses, bank account numbers, telephone numbers and credit card information. He would then use that information to shop on the internet.
After receiving numerous complaints, Det. Kevin Duane of the Financial Crimes Unit of the Lexington Police Department was assigned the case. Det. Duane learned that the internet orders were placed from the defendant's home computer and obtained a search warrant to search the defendant's house. Upon searching the defendant's house, the police found notebooks and handwritten notes on the backs of pizza receipts containing the personal information of over 130 people. The defendant kept notebooks detailing his crimes - when items were purchased, where they were purchased from, and addresses where the packages were delivered. Mail with the victims' names on it was also found. Victims' privacy was violated and their lives interrupted - they had to close their accounts, open new accounts, fight with credit card companies and banks over the fraudulent charges, and miss work to testify at trial.
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Interns Chantell Foley, Jon Strom & Ramsey Groves all provided valuable assistance in the preparation of this case for trial. | The defendant was charged with 14 counts of Theft of Identity and Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card. The jury trial lasted 3 days. The victims came to court to testify and evidence of the defendant's crimes was introduced. The defendant had a prior felony conviction for Fraudulently Selling Items Over the Internet.
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Prosecutors Kimberly Henderson Baird & Andrea Mattingly Williams |
The defendant was found guilty on all counts and the jury recommended that he serve 15 years in prison. The judge lowered the jury's 15-year recommendation to just 10 years in prison. Judge James Ishmael said that the defendant needed help and that he was moved by the letter written by the defendant's brother. Throughout this entire investigation and trial, the defendant never showed remorse for his actions. |
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Kindness And Trust Repaid With Burglary And Theft
By Intern David Startsman
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Defendant Christopher Chandler | The victims in this case were just trying to help someone who was less fortunate. Before they moved into their new home, this elderly couple hired Christopher Chandler, age 33, to move in some of their belongings and do odd jobs around the house. Chandler gained the trust of the victims, and then took advantage of this trust by continuously stealing their property as he worked for them for about two months.
In December of 2008, Chandler called the victims and asked for assistance with his broken down car. Five minutes after the husband left, the wife heard a suspicious noise in her home. When she entered the sun room, she saw Chandler standing there acting like he was doing work. Chandler told the wife that her husband was outside, and then quickly left the house.
When the husband returned, he noticed that his keyboard was missing. The elderly couple then completed an inventory of the items in their house. The couple discovered they were missing a large amount of jewelry, money, tools, and other property valued at a total of approximately $15,000. Chandler was charged with one count of Burglary in the Second Degree and a second charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking. Chandler's criminal history shows a prior misdemeanor conviction for Receiving Stolen Property. On May 21, 2009, the defendant pled guilty as charged. He remains incarcerated and will be sentenced on October 29, 2009. |
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Holiday Inn Beating Victim Junior Barnes Back In Hospital
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Junior Barnes before and after the beating. | Junior Barnes, the 76-year-old victim of a 2005 violent assault at the hands of three juveniles defendants, James Reynolds, Ronnell Suter and Johnny Georgetown has had to be re-hospitalized. His most recent hospitalization has lasted for over five (5) weeks.
Prior to the December 19, 2005 beating by these defendants, Mr. Barnes had worked for the Holiday Inn North for over 40 years, and he seldom missed a day.
However, in the 45 months since he was assaulted, Mr Barnes has been hospitalized at various times for a total of over 6 months and has to undergo 4 surgeries, one of which was for an orbital floor implant which required 5 plates and 41 screws in his face. He has permanent double vision. Since his vicious beating he has suffered from pneumonia, and his present stay in the hospital is for yet another bout with pneumonia. It should be noted that all three of the defendants were recently probated by Judge Bunnell, and are on our streets, while Mr. Barnes continues to suffer from the injuries he sustained in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn North. |
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Episode #33 - Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program
 By Intern Ramsey Groves
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Anita Capillo |
Anita Capillo recently made a presentation at our office about the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Program (S.A.N.E.). Mrs. Capillo was instrumental in setting up the program, and she has served as the program manager of S.A.N.E. since it began in 2000.
S.A.N.E. nurses conduct forensic examinations of sexual assault victims. In addition, these nurses collect and preserve evidence and testify in court. S.A.N.E. nurses undergo extensive training in this area of medicine. Therefore, they are basically experts on conducting sexual assault exams. These nurses are very thorough, and the forensic examination form that they complete is a lengthy eleven pages long.
The S.A.N.E. nurses are just part of a Sexual Assault Response Team (S.A.R.T.) that is also composed of a detective and a representative from the Rape Crisis Center. There is a S.A.R.T. room in the UK Hospital where all of the team members come together to meet the needs of the sexual assault victim. All of the high-tech medical tools are kept in this room, and the victim is examined there. The S.A.N.E. nurses and representatives from the Rape Crisis Center meet the victim's health needs, and the detective attempts to apprehend the offender.
Lexington is very fortunate to be home to a S.A.N.E. program. There are only three of these programs in the state of Kentucky, and the other two programs are located in Covington and Louisville. The Lexington S.A.N.E. program is a regional program. This means that any victim that comes to the UK Hospital emergency room can be examined by a S.A.N.E. nurse.
Prior to the beginning of the S.A.N.E. program, sexual assault victims would be examined in the emergency rooms of hospitals. While this might sound sufficient, emergency room personnel are not trained as extensively in this area of medicine. Thus, the S.A.N.E. program is vital to our community because it enables victims of sexual assaults to receive the best medical attention possible.
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Anita Capillo speaks to the interns about the S.A.N.E. Program | Throughout this internship, I don't believe anything has impacted me as dramatically as Anita Capillo's presentation about S.A.N.E. While the prosecutors in this office are forced to deal with horrible crimes on a daily basis, I am not so accustomed to frightening stories about innocent people being sexually assaulted and graphic pictures revealing the injuries. Mrs. Capillo told us story after story about women and men who were kidnapped, beaten, raped, or all of the above. A number of the victims had consumed some type of substance, most commonly alcohol, at the time of the attack. However, many women were not impaired in any way and were still unable to protect themselves. This is particularly frightening to me when I consider that I'm currently in the age group most prone to sexual assaults. Mrs. Capillo's presentation definitely instilled fear in me. After hearing her frightening stories, I'm more conscious about looking through the peephole before I open my apartment door, for example. Evidently, you truly can't be too cautious. Victims of sexual assault are often emotionally, mentally, and physically scarred. The S.A.N.E. program is helping to heal the victims of sexual assault and collect the evidence of a crime necessary to convict sex offenders. |
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Episode #34 - Autopsy And Kentucky State Police Laboratory
 By Intern Natasha Camenisch
The interns started this past week with an exciting and eye-opening visit to the Medical Examiner's Office in Frankfort, Kentucky, and the Kentucky State Police Laboratory. Both offices are located in the same 15-year-old building, Central Laboratory Facility.
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Upon entering the building we were immediately greeted by Mike Wilder, the Executive Director of the Kentucky Medical Examiner's Office, and guided to a classroom. He explained that this office was one of four in the state. The Medical Examiner's Offices are regional, with the other offices located in northern Kentucky, Louisville, and Madisonville. The Medical Examiner's Office operates strictly on the need of the Coroner. When the Coroner cannot determine the manner or cause of a person's death, they ask this office for assistance. Over the past year all four facilities have conducted 2,800 post-mortem investigations.
The next stop on our tour was the autopsy room. Over the weekend a well-known doctor from the Lexington area had been shot and killed and we were able to observe the autopsy from start to finish. I knew that I would not be able to observe the whole operation because of my weak stomach. So, after a few short minutes in the autopsy room, I was the first to leave and take my place behind the observation glass. However, there were many brave interns, along with Ray, that were able to stay and observe the process up-close. To begin the autopsy the pathologist and assistants examined the bullet wounds and then began to clean the body.
 While taking a break from the autopsy, which is a very long and tedious process, the interns were introduced to Dr. Emily Craig who is a very well known and notable Forensic Anthropologist. She analyzes bones in order to determine the cause of death and identity of the bones. She explained to us the many different ways to identify the remains of a human body. After her presentation we are now able, hopefully, to identify between female and male and different because of the distinctive characteristics of bones.
 After the short detour we were back to watching the autopsy. The pathologist and assistants were preparing to open the body to examine and weigh the victim's internal organs. Before we knew it they had the body open in a minute and began to write notes and remove organs for testing. In addition, the brain and skull were removed during the procedure. This is when some of the other interns began dropping like flies and joined me outside to view the autopsy behind the glass wall.
To conclude our tour of Central Laboratory we were greeted by Laura Sudkamp, manager of the Kentucky State Police Central Lab. She explained to us that this lab conducts examinations of evidence submitted by the Kentucky State Police and other local agencies in support of the state criminal justice system. The Central Laboratory Branch provides blood alcohol, toxicology, Trace/Gunshot Residue/Arson, Firearms, and DNA testing. During our tour we were shown the firing range, where firearm specialists match bullets and gunshot residue to the suspect's gun.
This experience was fascinating and one that we will never forget. Both the autopsy and the Kentucky State Police Laboratory are an integral part of the criminal justice system. |
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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 September 7, 2009:
Week of September 14, 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, September 3, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
ADAMS, Belinda Denise
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Making a False Statement to Obtain Benefits under $100, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $2,874.48 in restitution. | |
BOLLING, Christopher Lee
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Deception under $300, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $3,260.38 in restitution. | |
GOINS, Valerie Lynn
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Forgery, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $210 in restitution. | |
KENION, Sheena Lee
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 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 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
MOORE, Litterial Dominique
Age: 18 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, September 4, 2009 | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
| BAILEY, Elton Roderick
Age: 19
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking and 12 months in jail for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, and, in a separate case, 7 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Assault, 12 months each in jail for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, all prison time to run consecutively and all jail time to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
BOWLIN, Bengy Wayne
Age: 41 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and, in a separate case, 5 years in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, to run consecutively for a total of 10 years in prison, probated 5 years | |
DAVIS-VANDUZER, Richard Bryan
Age: 48 |
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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. | |
DORTCH, Brandon William
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Trespassing, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Attempt Escape, and 12 months in jail for 4th degree Assault - Domestic Violence, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
ENGLISH, Alessandro M.
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana, probated 2 years. | |
HILL, Eric Eugene
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 8 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Robbery and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police. Sent to prison. | |
SMITH, David W.
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Sex Abuse with a 20-year Sex Offender Registration and Sex Offender Treatment with a 5-year Conditional Sex Offender Discharge, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Sexual Misconduct, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
SPENCER, Tory Allen
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Facilitation to Robbery. Sent to jail. | |
SPENCER, Trevor Scott
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Facilitation to Robbery. Sent to jail. | |
WEST, Bridget Marie
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for 1st degree Facilitation to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
GENTRY, Robert Lynn
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 14 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, time served. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
AMURI, Ramazani
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Robbery, 5 years in prison for the amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Attempt Robbery, 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Burglary, and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Criminal Attempt Burglary, to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
DE LOS SANTOS, Victoriano Avelino
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, conditionally discharged 5 years. | |
DEAN, Scott Tyler
Age: 18 |
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| YOUTHFUL RE-SENTENCING: Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Assault under Extreme Emotional Disturbance, 1 year in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, 1 year in prison for 1st degree Criminal Mischief, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempted Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 12 months in jail for Possession, Manufacturing, or Transport of a Handgun by a Minor, 1st Offense, 1 year to run consecutively to the 2 years and all other counts to run concurrently for a total of 3 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
JONES, Kenneth L.
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property, and, in a separate case, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail. Sent to jail. | |
KAVANAUGH, Cory Thomas
Age: 40 |
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| Sentenced to time served for the prosecution's amended charge of Non Support, time served. | |
LOVE, Kadafie Lamar
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, conditionally discharged 2 years. | |
MILLER, Christopher Todd
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison each for two counts of 2nd degree Burglary, 2 years are to run consecutively and 3 years are to run concurrently. Sent to prison. | |
NOLAZCO, Jessica
Age: 19 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, diverted 5 years. | |
RAU, Joseph Bernard
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Burglary and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property, and, in a separate case, 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Forgery and 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6-Month Period, to run concurrently for a total of 6 years in prison, probated 5 years. | |
REEKS, Fonda Lea
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Theft of Identity of Another without consent, probated 3 years. | |
SANFORD, Jermaine L.
Age: 26 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Attempt to Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, probated 2 years. | |
TURNER, Dwight Aron
Age: 38 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison and a 60-month license suspension for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, .08, Aggravator, 4th Offense, and 30 days in jail for Driving on a DUI Suspended License, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
BLETHEN, Marcus Asberry
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana, 1 year in jail for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1,000 Yards of a School, and 12months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Cultivation of Marijuana, 5 or more Plants; 1st Offense, to run concurrently for 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
JOHNSON, Mario Reshawn
Age: 27 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 1 year each in prison for 4 counts of Receiving Stolen Property over $300, and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Attempt to Burglary, to run concurrently for a total of 15 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
MULDER, Robert Lamar
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault. Sent to jail. | |
PINKSTON, Troy Allen
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Cultivation of marijuana, 5 or More Plants, 1st Offense, 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance within 1,000 Yards of a School without a Firearm, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 5 years. | |
WALLACE, Cynthia Lynn
Age: 45 |
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| Sentenced to 30 years in prison for Murder, 10 years in prison for Knowingly Abusing/Neglect of an Adult by a Caregiver, and 10 years in prison for Knowingly Exploiting an Adult by a Person over $300, the 30 years and one 10-year sentence to run consecutively and the other 10-year sentence to run concurrently for a total of 40 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
WATTS, Brandon Lamont
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years. | | |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
ADAMS, Anthony Todd
Age: 24 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking/Auto and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 1 year in prison each for two counts of Theft By Unlawful Taking/Auto, 12 months in jail for Possession of Burglary Tools, 12 months in jail for three addtional counts of Theft by Unlawful Taking/Auto, to run concurrently in part and consecutively in part for a total of 7 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $1,650.00 in restitution | |
BATES, Ethan Samuel
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance 1st Offense and 6 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 4 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to serve 4 weekends in jail. | |
BOWLING, Thomas Jason
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Burglary 3rd Degree and 1 year in prison for Burglary 3rd Degree, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
BURNSIDE, Joseph
Age: 45 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree, 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
JONES, Mikhael Tyler
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Assault 4th Degree, probated 2 years. Ordered to serve 1 weekend in jail. | |
MILLER, Torrianio Gerome
Age: 40 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Burglary 3rd Degree and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $250.00 in restitution. | |
SEARS, Alden Leonard
Age: 34 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 5 years in prison each for 10 counts of Theft of Identity of Another Withouut Consent and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 5 years in prison each for 4 counts of Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card > $300 within a 6-month period, 12 months in jail each for 3 counts of Attempt to Fraudulent Use of Credit Card > $300 within a 6-month period. 12 months in jail for possession of marijuan, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, to run concurrently in part and consecutively in part for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $2,036.96 in restitution. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, September 10, 2009 |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
JONES, Ralph Curtis
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 4 years. | |
MCGEVER, Michael Jason
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail each for Assault 4th Degree, Assault 4th Degree Domestic Violence, and Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO, all counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail. Sent to jail. | |
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WARE, Lisa Marie
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property Under $300, 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for Promoting Contraband 1st Degree, all counts to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
WRIGHT, William Calvin
Age: 46 |
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| Sentenced to 6 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, time served. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, September 11, 2009 | |
| 3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
CLAY, Antonio Dewayne
Age: 35 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the charge of Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, to run consecutively with any federal charges. Sent to prison. | |
GONZALEZ, Hilario
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Burglary 3rd Degree, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, and 1 year in prison for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, to run concurrently for a total on 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
HORN, Dannie Ray
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Assault 4th Degree. Sent to jail. | |
MILLER, Timothy Lavonne
Age: 29 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance/Cocaine 1st Offense and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years. | |
PAGE, Mary Elizabeth
Age: 45 |
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| Sentenced to 90 days in jail for Loitering For Prostitution Purposes 2nd > Offense. Unsupervised probation for 30 days. | |
SMITH, Hung Thanh
Age: 39 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking over $300 and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
HAMILTON, Michael Shawn
Age: 41 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2nd or > Offense and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Receiving Stolen Property Under $300, to run concurrently for a total of one year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
JONES, Brian Dewayne
Age: 22 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Burglary 3rd Degree and 1 year in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking/Auto, to run concurrently for a total of one year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
MONTGOMERY, Susan J
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft By Unlawful Taking Under $300, probated 2 years. | |
MORRIS, Terrance Wayne
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Unlawful Transaction with a Minor 3rd Degree, probated 2 years. | |
POWELL, Chris Lee
Age: 27 |
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| Sentenced to one year in prison for Theft By Unlawful Taking Over $300, probated 3 years. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
CROLEY, Shalonda M
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 1st Degree Possession of a Controlled Substance/ Cocaine within 1,000 yards of a school, probated 4 years. | |
JOHNSON, Robin Gayle
Age: 41 |
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| Sentenced to one year in prison for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, probated 4 years. Ordered to pay $4,250.00 in restitution. | |
MOORE, John Allen
Age: 39 |
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| Sentenced to 4 years in prison for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, probated 4 years. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
CHENAULT, Corey Lee
Age: 24 |
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| Sentenced to 7 years in prison for 1st Degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance/Cocaine 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
DARLAND, Justin Lynn
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property Over $300. Sent to prison. | |
| GIST, James Edward III
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Order to pay $22,995.62 in arrears. | |
RAY, Larry Donald
Age: 43 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $2,458.00 in restitution. | |
RICHARDSON, Torey Lee
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 15 years in prison for Robbery 1st Degree, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Assault 4th Degree, 5 years in prison for Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Tampering With Physical Evidence, and 12 months in jail for Violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO, to run concurrently for a total of 15 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
STONE, Walter A
Age: 63 |
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| Sentenced to 20 years in prison for Sodomy 1st Degree. Lifetime Sex Offender Registrant. Sent to prison. | | | |
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