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Isfort, Adams are queen and king

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Taylor Isfort, left, and Jon Adams were crowned the 2013 Estill County High School prom King and Queen at the dance Saturday night.

UNSOLVED: 5 years later, a local family is still looking for answers about the murder of Ricky Horn

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48-year-old Ricky Horn was killed in his home on Smyth Lane five years ago. His family is still seeking answers.

In the May 15, 2008, issue of the Citizen Voice & Times, the big headline read, “Gunshot wound results in death of Ricky Horn.”
The article said Horn had been found dead in his home on Smyth Lane in Ravenna. A press release from the Kentucky State Police described the circumstances of the 48-year-old’s untimely death.
At the time, there was no information about what could have caused someone to take the life of the man that was described as kind and friendly.
But, the Estill County Coroner at the time, Tony Murphy, told reporters Horn had definitely died from a gunshot wound to the back of the head.
“Just the short amount of time I was there, I could see the house looked neat and there didn’t appear to be any signs of forced entry,” Murphy said.
Five years later, Horn’s family has no more answers than they did that day.
This Sunday, May 12, the family recognized the five year anniversary of his death as they still hope for some piece of information about what happened in his home that day.
Horn’s daughter, Jennifer Horn, said she has taken on much of the duty of seeking information herself. She has spent countless hours and many sleepless nights going over the information and even speaking to people who may have any tiny bit of information about who may have killed her dad.
Jennifer described in more detail the events leading up to her dad’s death.
“That morning he got up and called my grandmother,” she said. “He told her he was going out to pick up breakfast and asked if she wanted any.”
Jennifer said her grandmother
declined and her dad made the trip himself. He had enough time to make it home, change back into his comfortable clothes and lay his breakfast out, along with a full cup of coffee.
But, he wouldn’t have the time to eat that meal or drink that coffee. Jennifer said she and her family and her dad’s friends know that the person who did this was someone he knew.
“Whoever it was, my dad trusted them enough to turn his back on them” she said.
She suspects that her dad answered the door to his home, let the visitor in and as he was walking back to the table to eat, he was shot.
She said the fact there was no sign of forced entry, the house was still in order and her dad had no physical signs of a struggle, leads her to this conclusion. Jennifer said the person even took the time to lock the doors to the house before leaving.
“Whoever did it knew my grandmother would be there looking for him,” she said. “She kept trying to call him all day and when he didn’t respond to her messages, she realized something was wrong. That’s when she went to the house and found him.”
It was approximately seven that evening when police were notified of Horn’s death. Since that day, three different detectives have worked the case and Jennifer said she isn’t satisfied with the progress.
The family suspects one of Horn’s employees may know more about the case, but police don’t seem to think the same.
Jennifer said more than anything, she just wants answers.
“We just want some kind of closure,” she said. “I don’t want to go the rest of my life not knowing what happened or why.”
Jennifer is asking anyone with any information to come forward.
“Someone out there knows something,” she said. “The person who did this is still out there. I don’t know how they sleep at night.”
The investigators and family have now turned to Bluegrass Crimestoppers to get the word out about the unsolved murder.
Anyone with information may contact Crimestoppers at 859-253-2020 or visit the website at BluegrassCrimestoppers.com.
The tips are anonymous and there is a cash reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.

Man dead after standoff with KSP in Estill County

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A man is dead and his victims are being treated for serious injuries after a domestic violence situation ended in a standoff in Estill County over the weekend.
Kentucky State Police reported that Timothy Snowden, 57, of Paint Lick, died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound Saturday night in his mother’s home near JR’s Furniture off Richmond Road.
KSP Trooper Jason Carpenter along with deputies from the Estill County Sheriff’s Office were attempting to serve warrants on Snowden for first-degree assault, first-degree unlawful imprisonment and violation of an EPO/DVO after he severely injured a Lancaster woman and her son earlier Saturday morning.
Carpenter spoke with the owner of the home who confirmed Snowden fled there after the attack in Garrard County.
While evacuating the residence, a single gun shot was heard. A KSP special forces team responded while troopers and deputies worked to quickly secure the neighborhood.
A police robot was sent into the home and KSP confirmed later that Snowden’s body was found in the basement. The Estill County Coroner confirmed Snowden was dead on Sunday, May 17.
Snowden’s victims were treated for their injuries at the University of Kentucky Medical Center. There was no word of their condition at press time.

Police to honor fallen officers

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Estill County will honor its fallen officers and show support for those currently serving in a Police Memorial Service Friday evening.
Irvine Police Department Chaplain Christopher Carlyle said the event correlates with National Police Week, which is recognized May 13-17.
During the ceremony, the names of every officer killed in the line of duty in Estill County will be read and a single rose for each will be placed in front of the police memorial on the courthouse lawn. Each rose will be placed by an officer currently serving in Estill County.
“This is an opportunity for us, as a community, to reflect on and remember those who lost their life to keep us safe,” Carlyle said.
He said he also wants this event to serve as a chance for the community to support the officers that currently serve in
Estill County.
“We want to also support and thank those who put themselves in danger in the line of duty every day for us,”
he added.
Memorial services of this type have been taking place around this nation this week.
Carlyle said the local memorial service will include a 21-gun salute, prayer and a few words offered by himself and IPD Captain Adrian McKinney.
The local American Legion, Estill County High School JROTC, government officials and judges have also been invited to participate in the event.
Carlye encourages members of the community to attend the event and show their support for our local law enforcement.
“This is a way for the community to show that we care for one another,” he said.
The annual police memorial servie will take place on the courthouse lawn at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 17.

Ravenna cracking down on park upkeep

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The Ravenna City Council made decisions about park maintenance and seeking help with the upkeep of the park at its meeting Monday night.
Councilman Louis Officer mentioned at previous meetings the failure of some to clean up the park after renting shelters for parties or reunions. He said he drives by the park several times during the weekend and sees litter left over from those given permission to use it.
He suggested adding a fine to the cost of the park for those who do not do their part to keep the area clean.
Right now it costs $10 for two hours and $20 for four hours of use of the individual shelters at the park. City Clerk Kim Parks said she often books the shelters one after another on the weekends, so several groups may use the shelter during the day.
The council questioned how it would be possible to know which group didn’t clean up their mess.
Officer suggested using the video surveillance system at the park to determine who was responsible.
The council agreed to add a $10 deposit-type fee onto the park rental to encourage renters to clean up.
“The $10 would be paid cash only,” Officer said. “Whoever doesn’t clean up after they use the park, doesn’t get that $10 back. We’re having to pay city workers to clean up and we shouldn’t.”
The maintenance fee would be returned to those groups that clean the park up after using it.
“All we’re asking is that the trash at least be bagged up,” Officer said. “It will be easier for us to just come by and pick it up.”
The council also discussed, for a second time, asking for assistance from the City of Irvine and the Estill County Fiscal Court for upkeep of the park. Councilman William “Pig” Van Cleve suggested asking for $1,000 from each.
“If they give anything at all, it will help,” he said.
Van Cleve said most of the people who use the park aren’t from Ravenna and it only seems fair that everyone should chip in to keep it looking nice.
Councilman James Richardson agreed.
“If everyone in the county uses the park, they should feel obligated to help,” he said.
Parks suggested the council consider adding a restaurant tax in the city.
“This adds a one or two percent tax on all receipts at restaurants,” she said.
That money goes to a fund to be used for tourism and parks and recreation.
“This is only an option for fourth- and fifth-class cities,” she said.
Surrounding cities, like Richmond and Stanton, have added restaurant taxes and built parks with the money.
Parks will be sending letters to the Irvine City Council and the Fiscal Court requesting help with the park. Richardson and Officer said they would make in-person visits to both.
The council also discussed problems with people keeping their trash cans out of the road. The council previously agreed to begin fining individuals who leave their trash cans in the street after pickup day.
Ravenna Police Chief Ken White said he had been giving warnings to people who don’t adhere to the rule, which is included in the city’s nuisance ordinance.
The council asked him to begin citing those who don’t keep their cans out of the roadway.
Parks also read a letter from Councilwoman Joan Richardson telling the council she would be resigning as of May 13. She told the council she was sad to have to resign and enjoyed her many years serving the people of Ravenna.
“This was not an easy decision for me to make,” she wrote. “It took many hours of consideration.”
Richardson cited medical reasons for her resignation.
In other business, the council:
•Approved a resolution to pay $670 out of the Community Development Block Grant revolving fund for work done on the plumbing at Audrey Adams’ home. The fund is for money from homes that were rebuilt or renovated using the CDBG money and were sold before the five-year mortgage was up. This money can only be used for the upkeep of other CDBG homes.
•The council approved the police, fire and financial reports.
•The council agreed to allow Mayor Estine Tipton to schedule September 14 at the park for a Thank You Picnic for emergency personnel in Ravenna.
•The council voted to accept applications to fill the vacancy left by Richardson’s resignation until 3 p.m. on June 7.

Police Beats from May 16, 2013

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Man cashed check illegally
Darrell Estes, 34, of High Street, was arrested on May 6 by Estill County Sheriff’s Deputy Russell “Doc” Morris and charged with criminal possession of a forged instrument. Estes cashed a check at Stop-N-Shop for $160. The check belonged to Barry Turner. Turner died in September 2012.

Man arrested for possession of marijuana
Thomas Estes, 24, of Winchester Road, was arrested on May 11 by Estill County Sheriff’s Deputy Russell “Doc” Morris. He is charged with possession of marijuana and public intoxication. Morris was dispatched to Howell’s Food Mart about a suspicious vehicle parked in front of the store. When Morris made contact with Estes, he noticed he had slurred speech, pin-point pupils and was unsteady on his feet. Estes admitted he had smoked marijuana. Morris found a half-smoked marijuana cigarette on Estes. Estill County Sheriff Gary Freeman also assisted in the case. Estes was housed in the Estill County Jail and his bond was set at $650.

Coots arrested for cultivating marijuana
Boyd A. Coots, 28, of Lincoln Avenue, was arrested by Kentucky State Police Trooper Jason Carpenter and charged with cultivating marijuana (five plants or more). On Sunday, May 12, the Estill County Sheriff’s Department received a tip that someone may have been growing marijuana behind the property at 235 Lincoln Avenue in Irvine. Carpenter went to the residence and was met by Coots and told him about the complaint. Coots admitted he had some marijuana and would show the trooper where it was. Carpenter reported that Coots was “very cooperative” and showed the officers a total of 15 plants. Coots told the officer he liked to smoke marijuana and couldn’t afford to buy it, so he decided to grow it himself. The marijuana plants were destroyed and Coots was housed in the Estill County Jail. His bond was set at $5,000.

Neal had stolen items
William Neal, 24, of White Oak Road, was arrested by Deputy Randy Farthing and charged with receiving stolen property over $500, but under $10,000. Farthing reported that Neal was in possession of $505 worth of stolen items that belong to Donald Tipton. Neal wrote a report stating that he knew the items were stolen when he purchased them. Deputy Russell “Doc” Morris assisted with the case.

Property maintenance continues to be issue in Irvine

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The Irvine City Council discussed a number of issues, including property maintenance, at its monthly meeting Monday night.
Thomas Hart, representing the Irvine Masonic Lodge, addressed the council and asked that a drain be repaired so new asphalt can be put down on the lodge parking lot.
The drain is part of a city-owned storm system that was temporarily repaired a few years ago but is in need of repairs again before it can be paved.
Councilman Billy Arthur said that if it isn’t “fixed right,” it will continue to be an ongoing issue and made a motion that the council contact Bee Williams to look at it.
Councilwoman Nelle Williams said, “If it needs to be done, let’s get it done. We don’t need to half do it.”
James Porter also addressed the council and said the Irvine Masonic lodge is rented for large gatherings such as reunions, and other Masonic organizations also use the property, so “it will help more than just us.”
In other business, City Clerk Robin Sewell said a privilege license was requested to open another Mexican restaurant, “El Ranchito,” in the same location of the previous one on River Drive.
City Attorney Rodney Davis said he is working on an amendment to the water contract between IMU and the Estill County Water District. The amendment would extend the duration of the contract and bring it into compliance with the Rural Water District regulations.
He also mentioned filing a lawsuit against officer Kenny Brandenburg for a breach of contract. Brandenburg left the Irvine Police Department to train as a Kentucky State Police Officer before his contract was completed.
Councilwoman Janice Bush said May 13-17 is National Police Week and commended Police Chief Brad Smith and other local law enforcement officers for the work they do.
Smith said he continues to work on getting landowners to maintain their property. He said he either mails or personally delivers letters asking that properties be cleaned up, but sometimes banks own the properties or they are rented.
If landowners don’t comply, the department can and does issue citations, but often the city still ends up having to mow or clean up, and the cost is added to the landowner’s tax bill.
Arthur asked what could be done to solve the problem beyond continuing to issue citations. He said property owners should be held more responsible if they rent their property.
Davis said the city can file a civil lawsuit if citations continue to be ignored. He said there are mechanisms in place to file suit if needed.
Arthur also asked about some new street signs that had not yet been put up, and older ones that cannot be read.
He also said that he had heard rumors that some of the new trucks belonging to the city had not been getting timely maintenance. Mayor Ernest Farmer said the trucks were being serviced within an acceptable time frame.
In his monthly report, Farmer thanked city workers and festival organizers for their work with the Mountain Mushroom Festival, which he said was a big success.
He also said that city employees recently resigned. They are Josh Rison with the Irvine Police Department, and Frank Dixon, Jr. with the sanitation department.
Farmer reminded the council of the Relay for Life car show this weekend.
The Irvine City Hall will be closed on May 27 for Memorial Day, and there will be no garbage pickup that day.
Mayor Farmer said there will be a Police Memorial this Friday in front of the courthouse at 7:00 p.m.

Celebrating one year at the CV&T

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Whitney Leggett, CV&T News Editor

Happy one-year anniversary, guys!
That’s right. It’s been a full year since I started as the news editor of the Citizen Voice & Times. I was so excited that first week, and I’m thankful that today I am still excited about my job. I’ve tried with all my might to send 52 quality newspapers out into the community.
Some weeks I had a little less to work with than others, but still, I can’t say there was a single issue that I didn’t feel passionate about.
It’s hard to believe I can look back at my first full year at the CV&T. Having only worked for the summers in the past, I’ve been able to experience so many new things in the last year.
This winter in Estill County was beautiful for a newby. I don’t know if everyone agrees with me or still feels this way, but I get goosebumps sometimes as I look at my surroundings. I have fallen totally in love with the mountains, the rolling hills, all the trees and the farmlands in Estill County.
More than that, I love (most of) the people I have met while working here. I have been happy to build good working relationships in Estill County.
I’ve been happy to have an easy time working with the local government, the people at the Estill Development Alliance and the Chamber of Commerce and the Irvine-Ravenna Kiwanis Club, among others.
And a huge thanks goes out to the local law enforcement for all the help they have offered me, personally and professionally.
I have to say that I always felt connected to this little town for some reason. When I was just an intern, I decided I would like to be a community newspaper editor.
It was a year later when I decided I eventually wanted to return to the CV&T. I wasn’t aware at that time that things would work out so perfectly for me.
My mentor, Rhonda Smyth, had been trying to get things lined out to retire since the day I started. She thought she would be retiring that year and I remember being sort of sad when she said, “If only you were graduating this year you could take my job.”
I would be returning to EKU as just a junior that fall. I thought my chance had slipped away. Until the next summer when she asked if I would cover for her while she recovered from a surgery. I knew this was my chance to prove I was capable. And, when I found out she was retiring the year I graduated, I made sure to meet with Teresa and talk about my desire to work for the CV&T on a full-time basis. We thought Rhonda would be leaving in September of last year and I was willing to wait until then to start. But, miraculously her retirement worked out perfectly with my graduation.
I always tell people that it was just meant to be. I feel so at home here. I love my little apartment, and I’m finally starting to get it looking like someone actually lives there. I’ve enjoyed growing as a journalist and as a person here, with you. I’ve loved meeting new people and learning their stories.
It’s been my pleasure to spend my first year as a community journalist documenting you guys. I pray I’ll have many more fulfilling and successful years as the news editor at the CV&T.

Letters to the Editor from May 16, 2013

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‘Thanks’ from the Mt. Mushroom Festival Committee
Dear Editor,
On behalf of the Mountain Mushroom Festival I would like to thank all the individuals that donated time, talents, energy, and financial support to the 23rd annual festival. One of the goals of the festival is to be known as one of the best festivals in Kentucky. This was reflected by the amount of community involvement.
Financial support was given by Kiwanis Club of Irvine-Ravenna, Irvine Health & Rehabilitation Center, Marcum & Wallace Hospital, Jackson Energy, Davis Law, P.S.C., Irvine Healthmart/Estill Clinic Pharmacy, Kentucky Utilities, Hinkle Contracting Company, LLC, Hardy Oil Co. Inc., Warren F. Toler Funeral Home, Kentucky Utilities, Estill County Conservation District, Big E Insurance, and Hardy Gas Co.
Thanks go to the following organizations who sponsored/organized events and activities: Chamber of Commerce-vendor hospitality, Estill Arts Council-poster contest, Estill County Historical & Genealogical Society-displays, Irvine-Ravenna Woman’s Club-Student Art Show, Kiwanis Club of Irvine-Ravenna-Fungus 5K Run/Walk, Masonic Lodge-Pancake Breakfast, Bluegrass Gem & Mineral Club-Gem and Mineral Show, Twin City Kruzerz Club-Car Show, All Things Country-photography contest, Marcum & Wallace Hospital-health screenings, and JROTC-parking, parade, vendor assistance.
We appreciate the following who participated on the mushroom cooking and narrative stage: John Allen, Tim/Niki Farmer, Joan Murphy/Tina Pasley, Jack/Teresa Stickney, Robin Reed, Earl Brandenburg, and Stacy Family.
The Mountain Mushroom Festival Committee volunteered many hours throughout the year to organize and host the best festival possible. We also appreciate the city of Irvine employees. They helped move needed equipment and supplies, clean the streets, and get the city back in shape after the festival.
An evaluation meeting of the festival committee will be held soon to evaluate the 2013 festival. We will also start to plan the 24th festival to be held April 25-26 2014. Anyone wanting to volunteer for next year’s festival can contact Irvine City Hall. Your input and help would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Francine Bonny
Mountain Mushroom Festival Chairman

Praises for the ECHS Jazz Band
Dear Editor,
There are so many ways to express what a privilege I have of witnessing and enjoying the success of the Estill County Jazz Band this year. My family and their friends went regularly to the old Joyland Park in Lexington to take part in the Big Band Era and I think that influenced my love of jazz and blues music. I have always appreciated band music and the wonderful jazz music our band produces raises my appreciation several notches. It is a thrill to have watched these students grow and develop into such great musicians. I take this avenue to encourage and compliment this group of fine musicians.
I have noticed that every now and then a particular group of both talented and dedicated people arrive in a particular place with a gifted talent developer, a great accompanist, and a certain set of family and supporters. This group, whether it be in athletics, music, science or whatever, is able to work together to accomplish something both rare and wonderful. I feel that this year’s jazz band is that special mix for this time. I appreciate being a part of this time and place in their accomplishments.
I enjoyed their local performances and am so encouraged by their recent trip to Dollywood to play for people who were arriving there. I only wish they could have been in a big auditorium with a standing room only crowd, which they deserve. The other school talent groups who were before and after our jazz band were encouraged by being asked to participate at Dollywood, but were dwarfed by the particular talent our young people displayed.
I look forward to other performances as our local band and as individuals who will go on to apply the discipline and determination required to perform as musicians. The research is quite impressive that skills, hard work and attitudes developed in the arts curriculum of our schools.
Let’s join in our applause for the Estill County Jazz Band, 2012-2013. Hard work creates good luck!
Signed,
Nelle Williams

End hostility toward American businesses
Dear Editor,
Politicians often talk about creating jobs and boosting investment in the American economy, but ultimately an elected officials policies must speak louder than words. Unfortunately in the case of President Obama, his policies continue to fall short of his soaring rhetoric. He is routinely guilty of delivering eloquent speeches while simultaneously proposing budgets that will reduce domestic investment in American industry. Just take for example his effort to repeal a key tax deduction for the American energy sector.
This proposal, included in President Obama’s FY 2014 budget, would reduce investment in the development of domestic energy resources such as oil and gas, thus weakening our national security and our economy. This policy would cripple job growth in an industry that supports over nine million American jobs and contributes over $1 trillion to our economy. And with the American economy on the ropes these past few years, new energy taxes are the last thing that President Obama, Congress or anyone should be considering.
It’s time to end this hostility towards American businesses. Levying new energy taxes will only hurt growth, hamper long-term energy production and send gas prices higher. Tens of thousands of American jobs and billions of dollars in investment hang in the balance. Instead of raising taxes on the American oil and gas industry, President Obama should be pursuing more fundamental tax reform, making the system fairer and encouraging businesses to invest.
Signed,
Wesley Scott

Courthouse News for May 16, 2013

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Permits
Stevie LeMaster, Mackenzie Angel and Efrain James Nieves.

Motorcycle Permits
Wendy Goosey

Intermediate Licenses
Dakota Horn, Alyssa Weekley and Levi Lainhart.

Driver’s Licenses
Shonna Reed and Kamaka Saylor.

Marriages
•Megan Leann Pelfrey, 20, 82 Food Mart, Irvine to Andrew Taylor Adams, 20, mechanic, Irvine.

Property
•Citizen’s Guaranty Bank to James E. and Loretta Walters, $44,300, land in Estill County.
•Michael McGee to Michael and Robin McGee, love and affection and in order to more fully describe the complete chain of title, land in Estill County.
•Russell and Kimberly Parks to Larry Dale Fox and Harry Dwain Fox, $110,000, land in Estill County.
•Billy R. Carroll to Michael Joseph Rader and Brittney R. Rader, $76,000, land in Estill County.
•Paul D. Barnes to Robert Pryor Rawlins and Paulana Kaye Rawlins, $5,000, land in Estill County.

District Civil Court
•James Johnson Sr. v. Kayla Slawson, $1,300 unpaid rent and late fees, claim debt owed.
•Cavalry SPV I, LLC, assignee of HSBC Bank Nevada, N.A. v. Tammra T. Routson, $1,162.04 plus accrued interest of $40.87, continued interest and costs, claim debt owed.
•Precision Recovery Analytics, Inc., as assignee of GEMB/Dick’s Sporting v. Patrick Reynolds, $1,978.31 plus accrued interest of $167.80, continued interest and costs, claim debt owed.
•Asset Acceptance, LLC v. Amanda Puckett, $1,347.78 plus accrued interest of $48.01, continued interest and costs, claim debt owed.
•Midland Funding LLC v. Aletha Freeman, $1,557.44 plus interest and costs, claim debt owed.
•Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital v. Tamara R. Buckler, $1,492.69, claim debt owed.
•Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital v. Ian Daniel Felts, $432, claim debt owed.
•Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital v. Freddie Wayne Morland, $3,134.08, claim debt owed.
•Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital v. Heather Rene Gabbard, $725.95, claim debt owed.
•Marcum & Wallace Memorial Hospital v. Stacey N. Young, $372.66, claim debt owed.

Circuit Civil Court
•Shonna Reed and Richard Reed, verified joint petition for dissolution of marriage.
•Lendmark Financial Services, Inc. v. Cheryl A. Lynch, $11,458.20 plus $3,781.21 in attorney fees, interest and costs, claim debt owed.
•National Collegiate Master Student Loan Trust-I NCO Financial Systems, Inc. v. Kristen Rose a/k/a Kristen J. Rose, $33,733.67 plus accrued interest of $6,191.95, continued interest and costs, claim debt owed.

District Court
•Shawn Witt, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance, guilty plea per conditional discharge order, show cause Nov. 13.
•Dorothy Henry, failure to wear seat belts, not guilty plea, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, not guilty plea, pretrial conference Sept. 10.
•Jerome D. Clemons, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, failure to appear/department of transportation.
•Rhonda M. Reynolds, two counts of having a controlled substance prescription not in original container first, continued until May 15.
•Chad J. Bentley, alcohol intoxication in a public place-third or greater offense within 12 months, continued until June 12.
•Michelle Boyken, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, recall bench warrant, pretrial conference July 10.
•Jeff Hall, assault fourth degree no visible injury, sexual abuse – third degree, attempted unlawful imprisonment-first degree, terroristic threatening, third degree, stalking-second degree, continued until Aug. 14.
•Travis Carson, license to be in possession, dismissed with warning.
•Kayla Walters, careless driving, rear license not illuminated, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, recall failure to appear, continued until July 10.
•Leshia W. Griggs, speeding 23 mph over limit, continued until July 10.
•Danny Dewane Bledsoe, terroristic threatening, third degree, warrant of arrest.
•David T. Arvin, theft by unlawful taking/disp-firearm, continued until June 12.
•Aaron Lee Portwood, alcohol intoxication in a public place-first and second offense, assault fourth degree domestic violence minor injury, assault fourth degree minor injury, continued until June 12.
•Michael Lee Aubrey Jr., resisting arrest, pretrial conference June 12.
•Kenneth A. Tipton, harassment (physical contact) no injury, terroristic threatening, third degree, dismissed with prejudice.
•William C. Arvin, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500, continued until June 12.
•Jacob Harrison, carrying a concealed deadly weapon, public intoxication from a controlled substance excluding alcohol, guilty plea per conditional discharge order on both counts, show cause Nov. 13.
•Richard Witt, failure to wear seat belts, merged, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, proof, failure to surrender revoked operators license, proof, possession of a controlled substance, second degree – drug unspecified, controlled substance prescription not in original container first, guilty plea per conditional discharge order on counts 4 and 5, show cause Nov. 13.
•Elliot Muncy, failure to wear seat belts, guilty plea, $25 fine, possession of marijuana, guilty plea per conditional discharge order, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, continued until pretrial conference July 10, show cause Nov. 13.
•Jonathon Harrison, assault fourth degree domestic violence minor injury, guilty plea per conditional discharge order, show cause Nov. 13.
•Lena Dale Lovin, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, etc. .08 first offense, buying and/or possession of drug paraphernalia, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, continued until May 15.
•Christopher S. Smith, failure to wear seat belts, guilty plea, $25 fine, failure to notify address change to the department of transportation, dismissed with proof, show cause Nov. 13.
•Michelle R. Davis, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, failure to appear/department of transportation, warrant of arrest.
•Cheryl M. Embs, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, etc. .08 first offense, continued until June 12.
•Terry White, failure to wear seat belts, merge, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, guilty plea, $100 fine plus costs, failure to notify address change to the department of transportation, merge, show cause Nov. 13.
•Barbara Conner, speeding 10 mph over limit, guilty plea, $20 fine plus costs, show cause Nov. 13.
•Erika J. Delong, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, license to be in possession, warrant of arrest.
•Leshia Walters Griggs, no operators/moped license, failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, show cause on costs continued until July 10.
•Cory I. Shean, failure to wear seat belts, obstructed vision and/or windshield, continued until May 15.
•George T. Harrison, failure to wear seat belts, careless driving, failure to illuminate head lamps, no/expired registration plates, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, fleeing or evading police, second degree (motor vehicle), continued until May 15.
•William E. Neal Jr., theft by deception-including cold checks under $10,000, bound over to grand jury.
•Christopher B. Norton, receiving stolen property under $10,000, defendant waives to grand jury.
•Michael K. Cornett, theft by unlawful taking/disp-auto, continued until May 15.
•Darrell Douglas Estes, criminal possession of a forged instrument-second degree-I, not guilty plea, preliminary hearing May 15.
•David W. Harris, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500, guilty plea, state inmate, six months to serve concurrent.
•Steven T. Young, assault fourth degree domestic violence minor injury, pretrial conference June 12.
•Jamie Farmer, harassment – no physical contact, continued until Nov. 13.
•Larry Abner, menacing, dismissed without prejudice.
•Chester Abner, alcohol intoxication in a public place-first and second offense, assault fourth degree domestic violence minor injury, continued until June 12.
•William C. Arvin, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500, continued until June 12.
•Kimberly M. Samples, assault fourth degree domestic violence minor injury, jury trial June 26.
•Timothy L. Snowden, leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance, not guilty plea, criminal mischief-second degree, not guilty plea, pretrial conference June 12.
•Anthony A. Gerald, theft by deception-including cold checks under $500, pretrial conference June 12.
•Leroy Sea, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, etc. .08 first offense, no/expired registration plates, failure of owner to maintain required insurance security first, criminal mischief-third degree, pretrial conference June 12.
•Jeremy Allen Barnes, public intoxication from a controlled substance excluding alcohol, guilty plea per conditional discharge order, $100 fine plus costs, buying and/or possession of drug paraphernalia, guilty plea per conditional discharge order, show cause for costs and counseling Nov. 13.
•Harris N. Anderson, menacing, resisting arrest, pretrial conference June 12.
•Leon Anglin, violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O., guilty plea per conditional discharge order, show cause Nov. 13.
•Traci C. Wilson, public intoxication from a controlled substance excluding alcohol, guilty plea, $100 fine plus costs, show cause Nov. 13.
•Karl Baker, assault fourth degree domestic violence minor injury, guilty plea per conditional discharge order, show cause Nov. 13.
•Tim Charlton, alcohol intoxication in a public place-third or greater offense within 12 months, guilty plea, $100 fine plus costs, show cause Nov. 13.
•Michael A. Thacker, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, continued until June 12.
•Bryan L. Woolery, no/expired registration plates, merge, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, merge, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first, guilty plea, $500 fine plus costs, failure to notify address change to the department of transportation, merge, show cause Nov. 13.
•Anthony S. Phillips, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, failure to appear/department of transportation, warrant of arrest.
•Donald L. Lewis Jr., operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, continued until July 10.
•Mark D. Chaney, no/expired registration plates, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first, failure to appear/department of transportation, warrant of arrest.
•Shannon L. Mize, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, no/expired registration plates, dismissed with proof.
•Dillard Scott Jones, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, continued until June 12.
•Micheal Dale Agee, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, failure to appear/department of transportation, warrant of arrest.
•George A. Walling, no/expired registration plates, County Attorney amends to VOR 000.699, KRS 189.000, no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, failure to appear/department of transportation.
•Desarae D. Thacker, speeding 20 mph over limit, failure to appear/department of transportation.
•Christopher Cole, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance, continued until June 12.
•Michael D. Kinder, failure to wear seat belts, merge, failure to or improper signal, merge, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, etc. .08 first offense, guilty plea, guilty plea, sentencing hearing July 10.
•Zachery C. Goosey, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, etc. .08 first offense, failure to give right of way to emergency vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance, continued until July 10.
•Pamela Carol Plowman, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, etc. .08 first offense, failure to wear seat belts, continued until July 10.
•Christopher P. Caudill, speeding 16 mph over limit, guilty plea, $32 fine plus costs, possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle, merge, failure to wear seat belts, guilty plea, $25 fine, show cause Nov. 13.
•Delbert Dwayne Estes, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle-first offense, continued until May 15.
•Jeffrey S. McQueen, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, .08, third offense, driving on a DUI suspended license-second offense, case waived to grand jury.
•Daniel Joseph Gilbert, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, etc. .08 first offense, operating on a suspended or revoked operators license, continued until May 15.

Circuit Court
•Dewayne Keith Townsend, theft by unlawful taking/disp-farm equipment, status hearing June 4.
•Gregory Morris, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance, second degree – codeine, cruelty to animals-first degree, possession of marijuana, buying and/or possession of drug paraphernalia, cruelty to animals-second degree, May 13 trial to be set aside, status hearing June 4.
•Don Adams, burglary, first degree, guilty plea, received 10 years, theft by unlawful taking/disp-firearm, guilty plea, received five years, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others, guilty plea, received five years, Commonwealth Attorney recommends 10 years consecutive with Scott County case for a total of 15 years.
•Don Adams, burglary, second degree, guilty plea, received 10 years, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others, guilty plea, received five years, Commonwealth Attorney recommends 10 years.
•Don Adams, receiving stolen property under $10,000, guilty plea, five years, Commonwealth Attorney recommends five years.
•Don Adams, receiving stolen property (firearm), five years, Commonwealth Attorney recommends five years.
•Jeremy Glynn Tipton, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others, dismissed per plea, seven counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument-second degree-I, persistent felony offender – second degree, Commonwealth Attorney moves to dismiss all counts except count 2, Alford plea of guilty.
•Clara N. Donahue, wanton endangerment-first degree, Commonwealth Attorney moves to amend to wanton endangerment second, Alford plea of guilty.
•Sherry R. Hoover, cultivation of marijuana, five or more plants; first offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, third degree, first offense, drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, opiates, trafficking in a controlled substance, second degree, first offense, drug unspecified, schedule 3, status hearing June 4.
•Walter Hurley McKinney, cultivation of marijuana, five or more plants; first offense, trafficking in a controlled substance, third degree, first offense, drug unspecified, trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense, opiates, trafficking in a controlled substance, second degree, first offense, drug unspecified, schedule 3, status hearing June 4.
•Daniel Patterson, robbery, first degree, pre-pretrial June 4, status hearing June 28.
•Daniel Patterson, escape-second degree identify facility, pre-pretrial June 4, status hearing June 28.
•Marcum Johnson, fraudulent use of a credit card under $10,000, status hearing July 2.
•Lori E. Watkins, criminal possession of a forged instrument-second degree-I, Commonwealth Attorney moves to dismiss.
•Jeffery L. Hall, stalking-first degree, intimidating a participant in a legal process, status hearing June 4.
•Timothy Joe Mayes, receiving stolen property under $10,000, Commonwealth Attorney motion to dismiss sustained.
•Joyce Lorraine Jones, making a false statement or misrepresenting to receive benefits over $100, status hearing July 2.
•Micky Randall Riddell, receiving stolen property under $10,000, pre-pretrial June 6, status hearing June 28.
•Tamara Cain, theft of a controlled substance, bench warrant for bond violation, defendant failed to appear for court.
•Michael LaForce, assault, second degree – domestic violence, pre-pretrial June 6, status hearing June 28.
•Tyler Combs, possession of a controlled substance, third degree – drug unspecified, tampering with physical evidence, promoting contraband – first degree, theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others, two counts of theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others, buying and/or possession of drug paraphernalia, persistent felony offender – second degree, pre-pretrial for plea or trial, status hearing June 4.
•Timothy J. Purdue, complicity to theft by unlawful taking/ disp-all others, complicity to theft by unlawful taking/disp-all others, criminal mischief, first degree, two counts of criminal trespass-second degree, tampering with physical evidence, persistent felony offender – second degree, pre-pretrial June 6, status hearing June 28.
•Bobby Lewis Brandenburg II, making false statements/misrepresenting to receive benefits over $100, not guilty plea, status hearing July 2.