District Court

INEZ —Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Aug. 14 and 15 in Martin District Court:

Ryan Robert Arlinghaus (recall failure to appear) — Speeding 25 mph over limit: Six-month diversion, DCPT 2/13/24.

Curtis Ray Bowen (arraignment) — Possession of marijuana: Pleaded guilty, $100 fine, court cost, show cause 2/13/24.

Eric Tyrone Brown (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first; failure to produce insurance card; improper display of registration plates: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.

James Tyson Lee Collins (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense; disorderly conduct, second degree; resisting arrest: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/12/23 at 9 a.m.

Tony Costa (motion hour) — No/expired registration plates; all other traffic offenses not listed: Dismissed, proof shown.

Shaunda Lea Crum (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first: Reset 9/11/23 at 9 a.m.

Steven Davis (arraignment) — Speeding 24 mph over limit; failure to produce insurance card: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/12/23 at 9 a.m.

Donald Delong Jr. (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no operator’s/moped license; improper equipment: Failure to appear.

Taylor Matthew Dindal (arraignment) — Speeding 21 mph over limit: Twelve-month diversion, DCPT 8/13/24.

Eddie T. Goble (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.

Billy Ray Jude (arraignment) — Unlawful transaction with minor, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/12/23 at 9 a.m.

Christopher Marcum (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/7/23 at 9 a.m.

Devan Michael Maynard (arraignment) — Fishing gear use regulations; creel and size limits for fish: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/12/23 at 9 a.m.

Steven Calvin Messer (arraignment) — 1. Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license; 2. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.; 2. Dismissed, proof shown.

Ally N. Mitchell (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Allegations taken as true, $25 fine, court cost, show cause 2/13/24.

Kevin David Nelson (arraignment) — Theft by deception, includes cold checks under $500: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.

Johnathan Perry (motion hour) — Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no/expired registration plates; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/26/23 at 9 a.m.

Jonathan A. Perry (motion hour) — Improper equipment; rear license not illuminated; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to wear seat belt; failure to produce insurance card; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 9/26/23 at 9 a.m.

Christopher L. Rideout (motion hour) — Speeding 15 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; registration and title requirements vehicle not to be operated on highway: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 12/5/23 at 9 a.m.

Jason Dewayne Scott (arraignment) — No operator’s/moped license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no/expired registration plates; possession of marijuana: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 11/7/23 at 9 a.m.

Randy Spence (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Allegations taken as true, $25 fine, court cost, show cause 2/13/24.

Charles Stacy (arraignment) — Forgery, second degree: Preliminary hearing 8/29/23 at 9:30 a.m.

Shelby Marie Baker (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Bench warrant $500 cash.

Rosanna Bowen (pretrial conference) — No operator’s/moped license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: Reset 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.

Kenisha Cooper (pretrial conference) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; operating vehicle with expired operator’s license; license to be in possession; failure to produce insurance card; failure to notify Department of Transportation of address change: Failure to appear.

Brittany Daniel (pretrial conference) — Harassment (physical contact) no injury: Two-year conditional dismissal, no direct contact or third-party contact with Joey or Chandra Maynard or their property, cost waived.

Jeff Daniel (pretrial conference) — Harassment, no physical contact: Two-year conditional dismissal, no direct or third-party contact with Joey or Chandra Maynard or their property, cost waived.

Jerry Daniel (pretrial conference) — Harassment, no physical contact: Two-year conditional dismissal, no direct or third-party contact with Joey or Chandra Maynard or their property, cost waived.

Richard Thurman Dials (pretrial conference) — 1. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Prescription controlled substance not in original container, first; 3. No/expired registration plates: 1-2. Reset 9/26/23 at 9 a.m.; 3. Dismissed, proof shown.

Gene Gartin (review) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant, no bond, court to be notified once he is picked up.

Alicia Howard (pretrial conference) — 1. Disorderly conduct, second degree; 2. Resisting arrest; 3. Criminal mischief, third degree: 1. Pleaded guilty, 30 days, two-year probation, cost waived; 2-3. Dismissed in exchange for guilty plea.

Heather Kasey Howard (pretrial conference) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Reset 9/26/23 at 9 a.m.

Justin Marcum (pretrial conference) — Unlawful imprisonment, second degree: Reset 11/7/23 at 9 a.m.

Justin Eric Marcum (pretrial conference) — Speeding 20 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no operator’s/moped license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance, second or greater; failure to produce insurance card; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle; failure to wear seat belt: Reset 11/7/23 at 9 a.m.

Chandra Daniel Maynard (pretrial conference) — Harassment, no physical contact: Two-year conditional dismissal, no direct or third-party contact with Jerry, Jeff or Brittany Daniel or their property, cost waived.

Joey Maynard (pretrial conference) — Harassment, no physical contact: Two-year conditional dismissal, no direct or third-party contact with Jerry, Jeff and Brittany Daniel or their property, cost waived.

Nathaniel Lee Maynard (review) — Theft of services; menacing: Compliant, review upon motion of Commonwealth.

Maggie Roanna Meade (pretrial conference) — No operator’s/moped license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: Reset 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.

Ashley Nicole Miller (pretrial conference) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No operator’s/moped license; 3. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first, amended to failure to produce insurance card: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2. Dismissed; 3. Pleaded guilty, $50 fine, court cost, show cause 2/13/24.

Dennis Wade Rife (pretrial conference) — Speeding 21 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Failure to appear.

Dennis Wade Rife (pretrial conference) — Inadequate silencer (muffler); failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to notify DOT of address change; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle: Failure to appear.

Garnett Rooks (pretrial conference) — 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. Failure to wear seat belt: 1. Amended to license not in possession, pleaded guilty, $25 fine, court cost, show cause 2/13/24; 2. Dismissed with warning.

Tammy Stepp (pretrial conference) — 1. Possession of marijuana; 2. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 3. Possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified); 4. Prescription controlled substance not in original container, first: 1-2. Pleaded guilty, 30 days, 2-year probation, complete IOP at ARC, cost waived; 3. Pleaded guilty, 180 days, 2-year probation, complete IOP at ARC; 4. Dismissed in exchange for guilty plea.

Crystal Sweeney (pretrial conference) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Reset 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.

Delbert Sweeney (pretrial conference) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Reset 10/24/23 at 9 a.m.

Brandon Mullett (pretrial conference) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); possession of marijuana: Reset 9/26/23 at 9 a.m.

Patrick Blackburn (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Bench warrant, no bond, must see judge.

Patrick Lee Blackburn (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Bench warrant, no bond, must see judge.

Patrick Lee Blackburn (pretrial conference) — Failure to illuminate head lamps; driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Bench warrant no bond must see judge.

Jordan Delong (probation revocation hearing) — Four counts of terroristic threatening, third degree: Bench warrant, no bond, must see judge.

Mary S. Porter (review) — Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant, no bond, must see judge.

Henry Butcher (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Reset 8/29/23 at 9:30 a.m.

Pinky Lee Haney (preliminary hearing) — Violation of air pollution standards and rules: Probable cause found, bound to grand jury.

Curtis Lee Hinkle (preliminary hearing) — Violation of air pollution standards and rules: Probable cause found, bound to grand jury.

Brian Howell (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Reset 8/29/23 at 9:30 a.m.

Jason Mollett (preliminary hearing) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm: Reset 8/29/23 at 9:30 a.m.

Scottie Thompson (preliminary hearing) — Violation of air pollution standards and rules; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Reset 8/29/23 at 9:30 a.m.

Joseph Clayton VanHoose (preliminary hearing) — 1. Assault, fourth degree, domestic violence, minor injury; 2. Strangulation, second degree: 1. Dismissed, no contact order amended to no unlawful contact; 2. Waived to grand jury.

Circuit Court

INEZ — Judge Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Aug. 17 in Martin Circuit Court:

Ray Collins (arraignment) — Complicity theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $10,000-$1,000,000; persistent felony offender, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/21/23 at 11 a.m.

Zachary Delong (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/21/23 at 11 a.m.

Kevin G. Fairchild (arraignment) — Complicity prohibited sale/receipt of vehicle with removed/altered VIN; complicity receiving stolen property $10,000 or more; persistent felony offender, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/21/23 at 11 a.m.

Christopher Marcum (arraignment) — Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/21/23 at 11 a.m.

Justin Mollette (arraignment) — Complicity theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $10,000 < $1,000,000: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/21/23 at 11 a.m.

Marlon Mollette (arraignment) — Complicity prohibited sale/receipt of vehicle with removed/altered VIN; complicity receiving stolen property $10,000 or more: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/21/23 at 11 a.m.

James Crabtree (sentencing) — 1. Assault, first degree; 2. Burglary, first degree: 1. Fifteen years; 2. Fifteen years. Sentences to run concurrently.

Dustin Jude (sentencing) — Sodomy, first degree, victim under 12 years of age: Reset to 10/5/23 at 10 a.m.

Keith Wiley (sentencing) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $1,000-$10,000: Bench warrant, no bond.

Todd Whitt (status hearing) — 1. Assault, first degree; 2. Assault, first degree: 1. Ten years; 2. Fourteen years, concurrent, total of 14 years to serve, sentencing 10/5/23 at 10 a.m.

Asiaa Meeks (other hearing-review drug court violation) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Referred back to drug court, set for sentencing 9/7/23 at 10 a.m.

Whitney Williams (other hearing) — Agreed graduated sanctions.

Jamie McNeely (probation revocation hearing) — Fleeing or evading police, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree, police officer; wanton endangerment, first degree; fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot); failure to produce insurance card; license to be in possession: Bench warrant no bond.

Daniel Kirby Nelson (probation revocation hearing) — Agreed graduated sanctions.

Jimmy Cornette Jr. (other hearing) — Evidentiary hearing 9/21/23 at 10:30 a.m.

Kristi Fletcher (motion hour) — Moot.

Steven Davis (diversion completion) — Dismiss/diverted.

Jonathan Mollett (diversion completion) — Dismiss/diverted.

Austin T. Jackson (report-final) — Rape, second degree (mentally incapacitated); unlawful transaction with minor, second degree: Jury trial 12/4/23 at 9 a.m., report-11/16/23 at 10 a.m.

Austin T. Jackson (report-final) — Rape, second degree (mentally incapacitated); unlawful transaction with minor, second degree: Jury trial 12/4/23 at 9 a.m., report 11/16/23 at 10 a.m.

Christopher Maynard (report-final) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, fist offense (methamphetamine): Reset 9/7/23 at 10 a.m.

Christopher G. Maynard (report-final) — First-degree possession of controlled substance/drug unspecified, first offense: Reset 9/7/23 at 10 a.m.

Christopher G. Maynard (report-final) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Reset 9/7/23 at 10 a.m.