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DISTRICT COURT
The following decisions were rendered Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 4-5, 2011, in Carroll County District Court with the Hon. Elizabeth Chandler presiding.
CIVIL
Patricia Green vs. Lisa Powell, $500 bond posted, apply bond, continued to Feb. 15.
Cabinet for Health and Family Services vs. Rebecca Smith. bench warrant, $5,000 cash.
Baptist Healthcare Affiliates vs. Ruby Willis, notice to dismiss for lack of prosecution, done.
City of Carrollton vs. Gary Chadwell, dismissed.
Douglas Fothergill vs. Shane Hornsby, eviction granted, seven days to vacate.
Douglas Fothergill vs. Jeff Spears, eviction granted, seven days to vacate.
Commonwealth of Ky. ex rel, Traci Chiles vs. Stephen Chiles, motion to modify, order signed.
FELONY
Nathan Brown, 38, review, court notice continued to Feb. 1.
Kristina E. Mayfield, 40, flagrant non-support, review Feb. 1.
Christopher Knoff, 33, flagrant non-support, continued to Feb. 1.
Ronald Robertson, 31, owes bond fee, bench warrant, $5,000 cash.
Sam Melton, 33, flagrant non-support, continued to Feb. 1.
Mario Antonio Martinez, 52, alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense; receiving stolen property under $10,000, continued to Jan. 5.
Lindsay M. Casey, 27, flagrant non-support, continued to Jan. 12.
Shawn W. Kinningham, 21, bench warrant served in Laurel County.
Shane McArter, 36, all restitution paid in full, dismissed.
Joshua A. Martin, 18, theft of a controlled substance, continued to Jan. 19.
William W. Tuttle, 38, second-degree forgery; second-degree criminal possession of a forged instrument, probable cause established, transfer to Grand Jury.
Summer Doss, 23, fraudulent use of credit card under $10,000; fraudulent use of credit card under $500 within a six month period; theft-receipt of two or more stolen credit/debit cards, continued to Jan. 19.
Dylan T. Kemper, 19, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, Heroin, first offense; tampering with physical evidence, probable cause established, transfer to Grand Jury.
Randy L. Brown, 45, possession of marijuana, guilty, $200 fine plus 90 days conditionally discharged, 100 hours of public service works by June 9, review; first-degree promoting contraband, merge, dismissed.
Shannon M. Howard, 36, public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol); second-degree burglary; first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, Methamphetamine; drug paraphernalia, buy/possess, probable cause established, transfer to Grand Jury.
Montana D. Austin, 20, two counts of first-degree possession of a controlled substance, drug unspecified, first offense; theft by unlawful taking, auto, probable cause established, transfer to Grand Jury.
Cleveland Riley, 31, theft by unlawful taking, auto, probable cause established, transfer to Grand Jury.
Melissa Bain, 28, theft of identity of another without consent, has bench warrant in Jefferson County for failure to appear, need bench warrant for this case, bench warrant, $5,000 cash.
Bryan Taos, 36, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first offense, Methamphetamine; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia, buy/possess, probable cause established, transfer to Grand Jury.
MISDEMEANOR
Crystal Kelly, no age given, diversion, court notice sent Jan. 4.
Deanna Rodgers, no age given, review continued to Jan. 18.
Latoshia Hughes, no age given, sentencing continued to Jan. 18.
Ronald D. Vititoe, 28, owes 10 days plus $153, set aside conviction, was in jail at time of trial in absence, continued to Jan. 12.
Sharon W. Hunt, 38, third-degree possession of a controlled substance, drug unspecified, continued to Jan. 19.
Ronald L. Moore, 40, possession of a controlled substance; controlled substance prescription not in original container, continued to Jan. 19.
Waylon Hillard, 25, fugitive from another state, (misdemeanor), waver signed.
Holly J. Carr, 39, bench warrant executed in Lee County, review, Feb. 2.
Ethan E. Campbell, 22, failure to appear, bench warrant $450.
Derek Pearson, 25, bench warrant for non-payment of fines, continued to Feb. 2.
Leslie Mullins, no age given, sentencing, dismissed.
Troy Johnson, 40, contempt owes $550, bench warrant, $550.
Patricia Ballenger, 49, Administrative Office of the Courts diversion, dismissed.
Jonathan C. Coombs, 19, Administrative Office of the Courts diversion, court notice sent, continued to Jan. 19.
Stacey Lee Lewis, 37, diversion, court notice sent, continued to Jan. 19.
Mattie D. Mertz, no age given, three counts of theft by deception, including cold checks, under $500, court notice, continued to Jan.19, check paid in full.
Elizabeth Linton, no age given, three counts of theft by deception including cold checks, under $500, court notice, continued to Jan. 19.
Anissa J. Payton, 39, theft by deception, including cold checks under $500, continued to Jan. 19.
Tosca R. Smith, 42, drug paraphernalia, buy/possess, continued to Jan. 19.
Ashton N. Dermon, 25, resident register/title vehicle other state, under $100, reckless driving, continued to Jan. 19.
Larry J. Hearn Jr., 35, third-degree criminal mischief; third-degree terroristic threatening, continued to Jan. 19.
Manior Mendez, 37, alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense, guilty, $25 fine plus court costs; second-degree disorderly conduct, guilty, 30 days serve, conditionally discharged for two years if no further offenses.
Louangelia M. Foulty, 46, theft by unlawful taking, shoplifting, continued to Jan. 19.
Kenny D. Stephens, 31, alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense, guilty, $25 fine plus court costs.
Logan K. Barr, 20, six counts of theft by deception including cold checks under $500, continued to Jan. 19.
James F. Lucas Jr., 26, two cases of motion hour for shock probation, continued to Feb. 2.
Terry Gene Works, 39, show cause deferred /installment payment, continued to March 29.
Ivan Horton, 24, complete, Administrative Office of the Courts, continued to Jan. 19.
April Cobb, 40, in court diversion, dismissed.
Adam C. Anderson, 21, reckless driving; second-degree wanton endangerment; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs with BAC 0.08, first offense; possession of synthetic cannabinoid agonists or piperazines, continued to Jan. 19.
Eric Jones, 54, driving on DUI suspended license; failure of non-owner to maintain required insurance, first offense; possession of marijuana, continued to Jan. 19.
James A. Snider, 51, second-degree fleeing of evading police (on foot) guilty,, 90 days, serve 10, conditionally discharged balance, credit time served, make restitution by Jan. 19; possession of burglary tools, merge; theft by unlawful taking, guilty, 90 days serve 10, conditionally discharged balance, credit time served, to run consecutive; theft by unlawful taking, merge; resisting arrest, merge.
Robby Mitchell, 20, fourth-degree assault, domestic violence with minor injury, dismissed per Commonwealth.
Christopher Kurtz, 20, theft by unlawful taking, shoplifting, bench trial Jan. 19.
Shaina Fornash, 24, drug paraphernalia, buy/possess, guilty, $200 fine plus court costs, 30 days conditionally discharged for two years if no further offenses and co-operates with Cabinet for Human and Family Services.
Cleveland W. Riley, 31, third-degree terroristic threatening, guilty, 180 days, conditionally discharged if no further offenses.
Tracy Perry, 45, fourth-degree assault, domestic violence with minor injury, guilty, 180 days conditionally discharged for two years if no further offenses, anger management classes through Life in Carrollton, 80 hours public service works; third-degree terroristic threatening, merge.
PROBATE
Rickie Dilts Jr., settlement, continued to Aug. 29.
SMALL CLAIMS
McNeal’s Inc. vs. Michelle Leach, notice to dismiss for lack of prosecution, requested to keep active, open.
TRAFFIC
William A. Girdler, 23, failure to wear seat belts, guilty, $25 fine; no/expired registration plates, proof shown; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle, proof shown; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, amend to not in possession, guilty, $50 fine plus court costs; failure to surrender revoked operator’s license, merge.
Marshall R. Robertson, 18, continued first appearance, no operator’s/moped license; failure to wear seat belts; no tail lamps, continued to Feb. 12.
Joseph Gray, 30, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; disregarding traffic control device, traffic light, continued to Feb. 2.
Terra D. Scruggs, 30, failure to wear seat belts; guilty, $25 fine; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, amend to not in possession, guilty, $50 fine, pay court costs.
Sarah B. Carter, 18, speeding 17 mph over limit, guilty, to State Traffic School; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, proof shown, dismissed; failure to illuminate head lamps, merge.
Evan M. Reinhart, 28, speeding 15 mph over (limited access); failure to produce insurance card; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs with BAC 0.08, first offense, continued to Jan. 19.
Brittney Nicole Allen, 21, continued to Jan. 19.
Jennifer R. Mefford, no age given, operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, amend to not in possession, guilty, $50 fine; failure of owner to maintain required insurance, first offense, proof shown, dismissed.
Megan R. Purvis, 22, no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first offense, continued to Jan. 19.
Michael Welch, 19, disregarding traffic control device, traffic light, paid $20; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, proof shown.
Cristobal Santiago, 27, careless driving; no operator’s/moped license; operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs with BAC 0.08, first offense, continued to Jan. 19.
Honorio Sanchez, 43, failure to wear seat belts, guilty, $25 fine plus costs; no operator’s/moped license, guilty, 30 days, serve 10, conditionally discharged balance, credit time served, bench warrant.
Daniel G. Bray, 27, improper passing, guilty, $50 fine plus court costs; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, amend to not in possession, guilty, $50 fine.
Sandra Sanchez, 40, no operator’s/moped license, continued to Jan. 19; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, proof shown, dismissed.
Lester Scott, 56, failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation, guilty, $100 plus court costs.
Jose G. Sanchez-Avila, 21, no operator’s/moped license, guilty, 30 days serve 10, conditionally discharged balance, credit time served, pay court costs; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first offense, guilty, $500 fine plus three days serve, to run concurrent, bench warrant.
Terry Gene Works, 39, failure to produce insurance card, amend to failure to maintain required insurance, guilty, $500 fine plus three days serve, conditionally discharged to Kentucky Alternative program for six months; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt, guilty, $100 fine; no/expired registration plates, merge.
Logan T. Hudgins, 23, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs with BAC 0.08, first offense, continued to Feb. 2.
Hilario C. Estevan, 34, no operator’s/moped license, continued to Jan. 19.
Justin Blankenship, 23, review.
Raymond L. Breeden, 40, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs with BAC 0.08, first offense, continued to Jan. 19.
Jose I. Laguna, 33, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs with BAC 0.08, first offense, suppress motion overruled, bench trial March 1.
Whitney N. Arney, 24, operating motor vehicle under/influence of alcohol/drugs with BAC 0.08, first offense; failure to produce insurance card, bench trial Jan. 19.
John L. Young, 64, failure to give right of way to emergency stopped vehicle, under submission.
Cody R. Kinman, 24, passing loading/unloading school/church bus, first offense, guilty, $50 fine plus court costs.
Shaina M. Fornash, 24, show cause deferred/ installment payment, continued to April 12.
Christopher A. Milliner, 34, bench warrant served in Kenton County, owes $961 may be in another jail, continued to Feb. 2.
DEEDS
Bobby and Ruth Kemper of Worthville, Ky. to Anthony Mefford of Carrollton for property located in Happy Hollow Campground in Carroll County for the sum of $5,000 on Nov. 18.
Patricia C. Brown of Carrollton to Jerry and Anita Wainscott of Worthville for property located in Carroll County for the sum of $15,000 on Nov. 22.
Barbara Carlton of Carrollton to Quincy and Billie Jean Mefford of Worthville for the sum of $12,000 for property located in Carroll County on Nov. 22.
Luther and Linda Harris Trust, signed by Linda Harris, Trustee, of Carrollton to Heather Leigh Wheatley LLC of Carrollton signed by Heather Wheatley, Co-manager and Heath Harris, Co-Manager all of the first party’s rights, title and interest consisting of an undivided half interest in property located in Carroll County for the sum of $1 (fair market value of half interest is $62,500) for property located in Carroll County on Nov. 23.
Luther and Linda Harris Trust, signed by Linda Harris, Trustee to Owen Heath Harris LLC signed by Heather Wheatley, Co-manager for the sum of $1 (fair market value of half interest is $505,250) for property located in Carroll County on Nov. 23.
Samantha L. Moore f/k/a Samantha L. Burgin of Bedford, to Joshua L. and Tabatha K. Robertson of Carrollton for the sum of $125,000 for property located in Carroll County on Nov. 23.
Robert W. and Gloria Lindsay of Carrollton to Myron L. Smith of Campbellsburg for the sum of $675,000 for property located in Carroll County on Nov. 28.
Estate of William Wade Bucy acting through Executor James C. Monk of Carrollton to Gregory and Barbara A. Crowell of Carrollton for the sum of $14,500 for property located in Carroll County on Nov. 29.
Clarence Roberts of Carrollton to Lucy R. Roberts of Carrollton for the sum of $1 (fair market value is $55,000) for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 1.
Clifford and Patricia Jane Simmons, acting by and through her Power of Attorney, Clifford Simmons of Milton to Connie Webster of Carrollton, party of the second part and Steve Simmons of Bedford, party of the third part, for half interest to party of second part and half interest to party of the third part for the sum of $100,000 for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 5.
John E. Wisehart of Crestwood, Ky. to George Sartori and Sam Sartori both of Louisville, Ky. for the sum of $18,000 for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 10.
Lana Mazza of Worthville, and Tammy Plew Hawkins and Donald Hawkins, married, Jennifer Plew Kindoll and Larry Kindoll, married, of Carroll County and Francine Westrick and Robert Westrick, married of Carrollton to Sandra Lee Plew of Worthville for the sum of $1, (fair market value is $45,000) for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 15.
James R. McNeal Trust, James R. McNeal Trustee to James R. McNeal of Carrollton for the sum of $1 (fair market value is $113,000) for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 16.
Christopher Moore unmarried and Shelly Moore, unmarried both of Carrollton to Larry and Lorna Moore of Carrollton for the sum of $250 for property located in Carroll County on Oct. 27.
Deborah Hoke of Louisville, Ky. to Danny L. and Jeannine Perkins of Carrollton for the sum of $1 (fair market value is $38,000) for property located in Carroll County on Nov. 29.
Frank Roland and Diane Shellhamer Rush of Hubert, N.C. to Cherokee Hills LLC, signed by Heath Harris, manager, of Carrollton, for the sum of $322,000 for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 20.
Daniel Paul Carraco and Carol Teach, husband and wife of Carrollton, to Cherokee Hills LLC, signed by Heath Harris of Carrollton for the sum of $282,900 for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 23.
Huong Thieu Eubank acting through Power of Attorney, Anne Thieu of Turners Station, Ky. to Alexander and Amanda Khong of Fairfax, Va. for the sum of $85,000 for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 28.
Albert and Terry Wallace of Carrollton to Tony A. Dermon New of Carrollton for the sum of $1 (fair market value is $87,000) for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 16.
Earl and Dorothy Floyd to Floyd Family Limited Partnership No. 2 of Carrollton for the sum of $1 (fair market value is $865,000) for property located in Carroll County on June 23.
James B. McGuire of Ghent to James Leslie McGuire of Ghent for the sum of $1 (fair market value is $15,000) for property located in Carroll County on Dec. 29.
Aaron Lacefield of Ghent to Johnathan D. and Ellen Faler of Lockport, Ky. for the sum of $135,000 for property located in Carroll County on Jan. 3.
Johnathan D. and Joyce Faye Alsup of Bedford to Norma F. and William O. Proctor Jr. of Milton, for the sum of $32,000 for property located in Carroll County on Jan. 3, 2012.
Marriage Licenses
Ruth Ann Poindexter, 30, to Paul Thomas Hendren Jr., 35, Belterra, both of Milton, Ky.
Kara Beth Bray, 21, to Justin Eric Smith, 28, Papa Johns, both of Carrollton.
Delanea Lee Spencer, 44, Secretary to Leandro Simo Ruzo, 41, Welder, both of Carrollton.
Selena Nadine Hon, 35, of Dry Ridge, Ky., Student, to Jonathan Randall Eggan, 23, of Carrollton, Student.
Amy Jean Hewitt, 28, Pre-school Teacher to Dallas Michael Tyler, 33, Vehicle Assembly Technician, both of Carrollton.
Amanda Marie Caldwell, 32, Court Worker to Howard Raymond Rice, 35, Ky. State Police, both of Pleasureville, Ky.
Beverly J. Wilson, 49, Factory Worker, to Gerald R. Brooks, 52, Street Department, both of Butlerville, Ind.
Linda Marie Eversfield, 31, Sales, to Lawrence Bradley Wells, 33, Sales both of West River AA, Md.
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