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Avoiding Telemarketing Scams
Many legitimate companies sell their products or services through telemarketing by either calling consumers or advertising a number for consumers to call. Charities also use telemarketing techniques. Unfortunately, fraudulent telemarketers rob people every day, using phones as their weapons.
The following are tips to help protect yourself from Telemarketing scams.
1. Know who you're dealing with. If the company or charity is unfamiliar, check it out with your state or local consumer protection agency and the Better Business Bureau.
2. Be aware that "no complaint" is no guarantee. Fraudulent operators open and close quickly, so the fact that no one has made a complaint yet doesn't mean that the company or charity is legitimate. You still need to look for other danger signs of fraud. 3. Don't believe promises of easy money. If someone claims that you can earn money with little or no work, get a loan or credit card even if you have bad credit, or make money on an investment with little or no risk, it's probably a scam. One should always remember, that an offer that sounds too good to be true, probably is. 4. Think twice before entering contests operated by unfamiliar companies. Fraudulent marketers sometimes use contest entry forms to identify potential victims. 5. Never pay to play. It's illegal for a company to require you to buy something or pay a fee in order to win or claim a prize. Buying something doesn't improve your chances of winning. 6. Resist pressure. Legitimate companies will be happy to send you detailed information and give you time to make a decision. It is probably a scam if the marketer demands that you act immediately or will not take "No" for an answer. 7. Guard your personal information. Only provide your credit card or bank account number when you are actually paying for something. Do not give your social security number to a telemarketer. 8. Senior citizens are particularly vulnerable to scams that take advantage of people who live alone. Seniors need to be wary when dealing with salespersons, particularly over the phone. 9. A common scam to be aware of is the "Canadian lottery scam". The potential victims are contacted over the phone and are told that they have won several million dollars in the Canadian lottery. However in order to receive the winning money, the victims are told that they need to pay taxes on the winning money, usually several thousand dollars. The victims are instructed to send cashiers checks to various post office box locations in either the United States or Canada, defrauding the victims of their money. 10. Use common sense and ask for names, addresses and call back phone numbers. If you feel suspicious simply hang up. If you are victimized, contact your local police department. www.OfficerDon.com |
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Fugitives Wanted by the Fayette County Sheriff's Office
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WANTED |
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Jose Luis Santiago |
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Burglary 2nd |
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.
Transferring the cost of crime from the state budget to the backs of new victims of criminals who should still be in prison.
Kentucky's Death Row
Facts about Kentucky's Death Penalty and Death Row inmates. Justice News
So far in 2009, Lexington has experienced a 3.92% increase in crime.
American D.A. - LIVE
Case #1 - The murder of Masumi Watanabe.
Case #2 - Electronic crimes and computer forensics.
Recent Court Case
Local case shows the "Cycle of Domestic Violence." Recanting and uncooperative victims all too common.
Recent Court Case
The man responsible for Connie Blount's death is eligible for Parole already and it's only been 8 and a half months!
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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Transferring The Cost Of Crime From The State Budget To The Backs Of New Victims Of Criminals Who Should Still Be In Prison
In 1960, California criminal justice planners gambled with the safety of the public - and law-abiding citizens lost.
 Elected representatives, politically appointed criminal justice policy-makers and other bureaucrats are making decisions which will affect the safety of the people whose well-being they are supposed to represent. All this under the guise of saving scarce state budget dollars and, at the same time, improving public safety. Most Americans do feel that the most important duty of our government is to do all that it can to guarantee the safety of our citizens. Kentucky, and many other states, appear to have decided that releasing prison inmates is a great way to reduce state budgets. But at what cost to the safety of our citizens? The supporters of the inmate release plans claim that by selecting prison inmates who are at a "low risk" of committing violent crimes and placing them in local rehabilitation programs, the safety of the public will not suffer. Been there - Done that - Didn't work.
None of this is new. It has all been tried before. But, unfortunately, it is the law-abiding citizens, not our elected leaders, who have paid a high price for this experiment. Why can't we just learn lessons from our history?
Why must we continue to repeat our mistakes of the past?California provides an interesting lesson. In the 1960's, California initiated a policy to reduce the number of felons sent to prison. Their goal was to keep the prison population down and save money. Prison was to be only for violent offenders. "Non-violent" offenders would be left in the community and participate in rehabilitation programs that would transform them into law-abiding citizens. If the only goal was to keep the number of prison inmates down, then California's program worked well. However, it was what happened outside the prison walls that revealed what a miserable failure the California experiment was. Between 1966 and 1980, the California plan fell apart. Those "non-violent" criminals who were left out on the streets didn't become the law-abiding citizens the supporters of the plan assured everyone they would become. No. The elitist criminal justice planners learned that their "non-violent" criminals actually commit violent crimes too. The violent crime rate more than doubled, and the homicide rate quadrupled. Several hundred thousand Californians became innocent victims of crimes committed by these "non-violent" thugs who were left out on the streets - including rape, robbery, assault and murder. The grand experiment by the elected representatives of California and the "we-know-better-than-you" criminal justice policy makers was a public safety disaster. They bet on the "non-violent" criminals and they were wrong. The only problem was that it was the innocent victims of these thugs who had to pay the price of a lousy gamble. Will we repeat the same mistakes in Kentucky? |
| Kentucky's Death Row |
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Facts About Kentucky's Death Penalty & Death Row Inmates
Death Row and Death Penalty news continue to be some of the most visited areas of our web site. As a result, we have been requested to provide information about the Death Penalty and those killers who have been condemned to Kentucky's Death Row.
Today there are thirty-six (36) people on Kentucky's Death Row awaiting execution. The public rarely learns the facts of the murders committed by these inmates on Kentucky's Death Row which have caused them to be sentenced to death. The public has a right to know the facts about each of the aggravated murders these condemned killers committed. Each week we will provide specific information about one of the 36 killers on Kentucky's Death Row. But first, we would like to provide you with some demographic information.
Age facts of Death Row inmates:
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39 |
| Oldest age at time murder committed |
56 |
| Youngest age at time murder committed |
20 |
Racial make-up of Death Row inmates:
| White |
28 |
78% |
| Black |
5 |
14% |
| Hispanic |
3 |
8% |
Gender of Death Row inmates:
Amount of time on Death Row:
| Shortest term on Death Row |
3 Years |
| Longest term on Death Row |
29 Years |
| Average time on Death Row |
15 Years |
Does the Death Penalty apply to every murder? If not, when does the Death Penalty apply?
In Kentucky, the Death Penalty is not a possible punishment in every murder case. Under Kentucky law, the Death Penalty only applies in murders in which an aggravating circumstance exists.
What is an aggravating circumstance? The Death Penalty is a possible punishment in the following aggravated murders:
- A murder committed by a person who has a prior conviction for a capital offense, or who has a substantial history of serious assaultive convictions;
- A murder which occurs during the commission of the following crimes:
- Arson First Degree,
- Robbery First Degree,
- Burglary First Degree,
- Rape First Degree,
- Sodomy First Degree;
- A murder which occurs as a result of a destructive device, weapon or other device which would normally be hazardous to more than one person;
- A murder committed for money or profit;
- A murder of a prison guard (on duty) by a prisoner;
- An intentional murder of more than one person;
- An intentional murder of a:
- State or local public official,
- Police officer,
- Sheriff, or Deputy Sheriff, while in the line of duty;
- A murder of a victim, while the victim was protected from the murderer by a:
- Emergency Protective Order (EPO),
- Domestic Violence Order (DVO),
- Or, any other order designed to protect the victim.
Death Row Inmate Thomas Clyde Bowling
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Thomas Clyde Bowling, then and now. | Male/White, 37-years-old at the time
Victims: Tina and Eddie Earley, 2-year-old son shot but survived
In Fayette County in 1990, this killer, Thomas Clyde Bowling, caused his vehicle to collide with a vehicle occupied by Tina and Eddie Earley and their two-year-old son while they were parked in front of their small dry cleaning business. Bowling exited his vehicle, approached the Earley's vehicle, and intentionally fired gunshots at them at point-blank range, killing Tina and Eddie Earley and wounding their child. Bowling then returned to his car but walked back to the Earley's car to make sure they were dead, and then drove away.
Additional facts about the case:
Aggravating circumstance which made this case eligible for the Death Penalty: multiple murders.
Length of appeal to date: 18 years. Was previously scheduled to be executed in 2004. |
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So Far In 2009, Lexington Has Experienced A 3.92% Increase In Crime
Robberies, burglaries, shoplifting and car break-ins lead the way.
 Through October, 2009, Lexington has experienced a 3.92% increase in crime. The cause of our increase has been a jump in robberies, burglaries and larcenies (which includes car break-ins, shoplifting, purse-snatching, and other thefts). For the month of October alone our crime rate went up 6.54%, again led by robberies, burglaries and thefts. Editor's Comment: Do you think maybe the crooks are getting the Legislature's message that the thugs who commit "non-violent property crimes" shouldn't go to jail or prison. The obvious message - why not commit these crimes? |
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Case #1: The Murder Of Masumi Watanabe
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Victim Masumi Watanabe & Defendant Kirk Matthew Lankford |
In In April, 2007, 21-year-old Masumi Watanabe disappeared while walking home from volunteering at a local elementary school in Pupukea, Hawaii. To date, her body has never been recovered.
Masumi was a young Japanese woman who was visiting a relative in Hawaii in the Spring of 2007. She had poor vision and wore very distinct silver-framed prescription glasses. Her glasses played a significant role in the investigation and conviction of Kirk Matthew Lankford for Masumi's murder. Honolulu, Hawaii Prosecuting Attorney Peter Carlisle secured the conviction of Lankford.
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Prosecutor Peter Carlisle & his daughter Aspen. |
Listen to the November 13, 2009 episode of American D.A. - LIVE as Prosecutor Carlisle discusses the investigation and prosecution of Lankford with host Jack Pattie, Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson and special guest Aspen Carlisle, a law student at the University of Kentucky's College of Law and daughter of Peter Carlisle.
 Click here to listen to the program.
Case #2: Electronic Crimes & Computer Forensics
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Det. Michael Viergutz |
Det. Michael Viergutz was the guest on the October 6, 2009 episode of American D.A. - LIVE. Viergutz, a detective with the Kentucky State Police - Electronic Crimes Branch, is also the Laboratory Director for the Kentucky Regional Computer Forensics Laboratory in Louisville, Kentucky, and a Forensic Examiner himself.
  Listen as Det. Viergutz discusses with host Jack Pattie and Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney Lou Anna Red Corn the types of investigations that the Electronic Crimes Branch conducts, how the Regional Lab works with agencies around the state in computer forensics, as well as gives insight into computer forensic examinations. |
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Local Case Shows The "Cycle Of Domestic Violence"
Recanting and uncooperative victims all too common.
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Defendant Larry Boggess |
Just before midnight on January 12, 2009, patrol officers responded to a domestic violence complaint in the Idle Hour neighborhood of Lexington. Officers met the victim, who had fled from her home and was visibly upset and injured. She told the police that her boyfriend, Larry Boggess, had punched her, hit her with a belt, and kept her in the basement of the residence they shared for several hours. Boggess was located at the residence and stated that the victim had assaulted him after a brief argument.
Boggess, who had no injuries, was arrested and charged with Domestic Violence Assault. At a subsequent court appearance the victim changed her story to claim that an unknown female had been in the residence and caused the injuries observed by the police officers who responded to the complaint. Boggess was released from the county jail on bond and ordered to have no contact with the victim.
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Prosecutor Dan Laren |
Approximately three months later, the victim appeared at a local hospital with visible injuries and stated that Boggess had beat her again. She refused to cooperate with the police any further, and when officers served an arrest warrant on Boggess several days later she was found hiding inside the same residence.
Criminal records show that Boggess, age 21, had 15 prior convictions, including Trafficking in Controlled Substances, DUI, and Criminal Trespass, and was on probation at the time of his arrest. Boggess pled guilty to Domestic Violence Assault and Unlawful Imprisonment and was sentenced to serve two years in the penitentiary.
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The Man Responsible For Connie Blount's Death Is Eligible For Parole Already And It's Only Been 8 And A Half Months!
By Intern Rebecca Wichard
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Victim Connie Blount |
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Defendant Shannon Houser | It has only been 8 months and 25 days since Shannon Houser was sent to prison for 5 years in the hit and run death of University of Kentucky freshman Connie Blount. Guess what? Under Kentucky's new Parole Eligibility Guidelines approved by our Legislature, he is already up for Parole. The Parole Hearing for Houser was held in Frankfort recently. Connie's father, Jack Blount, flew all the way from Utah to appear and speak in opposition to Houser's Parole. Fayette Commonwealth's Attorney Ray Larson also appeared, as did some of Connie's friends and teammates on UK's National Champion Equestrian Team.
Houser has served only 8 months and 25 days for running over Connie with his pick-up truck and leaving her in the middle of South Broadway while he tried to remove evidence of his crime from the grill and undercarriage of his vehicle. After just eight and a half months, he is eligible for Parole. The Parole Board can probate Houser, defer the case for a later decision, or can decide that Shannon Houser should serve out his entire five-year sentence.
Note: We learned the afternoon of the Parole Hearing that Shannon Houser's Parole was denied by the Parole Board. His sentence will be until September, 2012. |
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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 November 2, 2009:
Week of November 9, 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, October 29, 2009 | |
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7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
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CHANDLER, Christopher J.
Age: 33
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary and 1 year in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, to run consecutively for a total of 6 years in prison, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $3,000 in restitution. | |
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HAYES, Lisa Marie
Age: 54
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Deception under $300, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $2,219.45 in restitution. | |
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HURT, Jemario Javez
Age: 23
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1 year in prison for Promoting Contraband, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years | |
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JUSTICE, Andrew Brent
Age: 29 |
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REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in Opiate, 1st Offense. and status as a Persistent Felony Offender. Sent to prison. | |
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KRAFT, Jameson Tristian
Age: 24
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Tampering with Physical Evidence, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years. | |
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REEDER, Ryan Edward
Age: 26
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to Theft by Unlawful Taking and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
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STEVENS, Travas Lee
Age: 27
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, probated 5 years. | |
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WEBB, Anthony Lawrence
Age: 34
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 4 years. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, October 30, 2009 | |
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3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael | |
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ABELAR, Hector A.
Age: 30
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation to Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card within a 6-month period, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $680.01 in restitution. | |
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DIAZ-ARGUELLO, Silvestre
Age: 36 |
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ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 16 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Rape under Forcible Compulsion. Sent to prison. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED. | |
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FREY, Zachary Nemes
Age: 22
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 90 days in jail for Disorderly Conduct and a $50 fine for Alcohol Intoxication, probated 2 years | |
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GARY, Dewayne Anthony
Age: 29
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison 1st degree Trafficking in Cocaine, 1st Offense. Sent to prison. | |
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KYLE, Michael Glenn
Age: 39
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REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card over $100 within a 6-month period and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Fraudulent Use of Credit Card, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $1,065.68 in restitution. | |
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NORTHCUTT, Randall Ray
Age: 20
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated for 5 years. Ordered to pay $17,332.00 in arrearages. | |
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DIAZ, Yustin Esmeralda
Age: 19
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation Trafficking in Marijuana, probated 2 years. | |
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HUDSON, Heidi Yvette
Age: 39
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Forgery of a Prescription, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Forgery of a Prescription, 1st Offense, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Theft of Identity of Another Without Consent, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
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STACEY, Bobby Eugene
Age: 36
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $21,496.89 in arrearages. | |
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STURGIS, Cleveland M.
Age: 18
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300. Sent to prison. | |
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7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
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SHAKUR, Tupac Malik
Age: 36
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Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Assault. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $2597.76 in restitution. | |
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8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
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DAVIS, Derek Dominique
Age: 27
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Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $695.00 in restitution. | |
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DELIRA, Jose Jesus
Age: 22
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ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of Cocaine, 1st Offense, and 7 days in jail for No Operators/Moped License, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, conditionally discharged for 2 years. IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED. | |
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HAMILTON, Stephen Taylor
Age: 30 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, probated 2 years. | |
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HARRIS, Joshua Allen
Age: 25 |
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Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 3rd Burglary, probated 4 years. | |
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LEWIS, Ashun Sencer
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REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of Cocaine, 1st Offense, and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. In a separate case, sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading Police and 12 months in jail for Resisting Arrest, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail. Sent to jail. | |
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SHAKUR, Tupac Malik
Age: 36 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. | |
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SEARS, James Christopher
Age: 31
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Trespass, probated 2 years. Ordered to pay $1,000.00 in restitution. | |
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9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
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ANDREWS, Marquis Lee
Age: 26 |
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Sentenced to 2 counts of 5 years in prison each for 1st degree Trafficking in Cocaine, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 5 years. In a separate case, sentenced to 90 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Giving Officer False Name or Address. Sent to jail. | |
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MOORE, John Allen
Age: 39 |
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Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 3rd degree Burglary, probated 3 years. | |
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RENDON, Francisco Medina
Age: 32 |
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Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempt to Tampering with Physical Evidence and 12 months in jail each for 2 counts of 2nd Degree Wanton Endangerment, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
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SMITH, Davelle Lamont
Age: 36 |
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REPEAT OFFENDER: Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years. | | |
| Fayette Circuit Court Sentencings |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Thursday, November 5, 2009 | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
CRUZ-NATAREN, Jorge
Age: 29 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Fleeing or Evading, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Criminal Mischief, and 7 days in jail, $200 fine, and 30-day license suspension for Driving Under the Influence, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 1 year. | |
DAMAS-MARIN, Bertin
Age: 26 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN. Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Conditionally Discharged to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | |
JONES, Joye Lashelle
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Forgery, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt 2nd degree Forgery, 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, to run consecutively in part and concurrently in part for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years. Ordered to pay $2,398.08 in restitution. | |
LAMB, Michael Todd
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Burglary, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $500 in restitution. | |
MARSHALL, John Thomas
Age: 62 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in Marijuana and 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, to run consecutively for a total of 3 years in prison, probated 4 years. Ordered to serve 5 weekends in jail. | |
MARTINEZ-MARTINEZ, Erika
Age: 29 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN. Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Conditionally Discharged to Immigration and Customs Enforcement. | |
SANDERS, Patricia Ann
Age: 61 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Facilitation to Trafficking in Marijuana without a Firearm, probated 2 years. | |
SPOONAMORE, Richard Shannon
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking. Sent to prison. | |
WILDER, Travis Delmarcus
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking > $300. Sent to prison. | |
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Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, November 6, 2009 | |
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EVANS, Michael Eugene
Age: 23 |
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| Sentenced to 90 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Menacing, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Tampering with Physical Evidence, and 90 days in jail for Giving Officer False Name or Address, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years. | |
HARLESS, Larry Eugene
Age: 38 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Robbery, probated 5 years. | |
ROSCOE, Shane Noel
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Theft by Unlawful Taking. Sent to jail. Ordered to pay $5,000.00 in restitution. | |
STANLEY, Dewayne Darrell
Age: 42 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years. Ordered to pay $25,236.13 in arrears. | |
| 4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine | |
ADKINS, David Lynn
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 3 years. Ordered to pay $13,587.00 in arrears. | |
FOSTER, Johnathon
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration. Sent to prison. | |
MAUPIN, Michael Donnell
Age: 25 |
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| Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration, probated 3 years. |
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THOMOPOULOS, Amy Lea
Age: 31 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance 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 3 years. | |
| 7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone | |
ADAM, Eric Lamont
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to time served on an alford plea to the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Receiving Stolen Property. Time served. | |
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| 8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark | |
AMADOR, Alfredo
Age: 41 |
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| Sentenced to1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, probated 2 years. | |
CLOSSON, Robert D.
Age: 44 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt to Obtain a Controlled Substance by Fraud, probated 2 years. | |
LEWIS, Jimmy Allen
Age: 33 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300. Sent to prison. | |
MALEAR, James Patrick
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking, probated 3 years. | |
RITCHIE, Benjamin Loyd
Age: 38 |
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| REPEAT OFFENDER. Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and status as a Persistent Felony Offender and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison, probated 3 years. | |
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| 9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell | |
FRANKLIN, Lamar Allen Jr.
Age: 20 |
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| Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance without a Firearm, 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
GRIBBIN, Johnny Ray
Age: 40 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Failure to Comply with Sex Offender Registration 1st offense, probated 5 years. | |
HAYNES, Derrick Jason
Age: 32 |
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| Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary and 2 years in prison for 3rd degree Burglary, to run consecutively for a total of 5 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
HICKS, Daniel Shante
Age: 28 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempt to Conspire to 1st degree Robbery and 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 5 years. | |
HOWARD, Vincent Todd
Age: 37 |
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| Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Trafficking in Marijuana, 8 oz. to < 5 lbs. 1st offense. Sent to prison. | |
JOHNSON, William Jarod
Age: 31 |
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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 and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempted 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison. Sent to prison. | |
PARKER, William McKinley Jr.
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Unlawful Imprisonment and 1 year in prison for enhanced 4th degree Assault Domestic Violence, to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. | |
PEREZ, Jose Cantor
Age: 24 |
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| ILLEGAL ALIEN. Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation to Trafficking in Marijuana. Sent to jail. Immigration and Customs Enforcement notified. | |
PREWITT, Crystal Denise
Age: 34 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Facilitation to Trafficking in Marijuana, probated 2 years. | |
WASHINGTON, Jor-Dan D.
Age: 21 |
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| Sentenced to 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of misdemeanor Tampering with Physical Evidence, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail. Sent to jail. | |
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