Circuit Court

INEZ — Judge Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Nov. 7 in Martin Circuit Court:

Brianna Ellis (change of plea) — 1. Complicity/ possession of a controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); 2. Complicity/ possession of a controlled substance/heroin, first offense: 1. One year; 2. One year. Sentences concurrent with each other and consecutive to Martin 23-CR 60, 24-CR-40, 24-CR-73, 24-CR-74. Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Brianna Ellis (change of plea) — 1. First-degree possession of a controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); 2. Possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 3. Possession of marijuana: 1. One year; 2. One year; 3. One year. Sentences concurrent with each other and consecutive to 23-CR-57, 24-CR-40, 24-CR-73, 24-CR-74. Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Brianna Ellis (change of plea) — First-degree possession of a controlled substance/cocaine, first offense; 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: 1. One year; 2. Twelve months. Sentences concurrent with each other and consecutive to 23-CR-57, 23-CR-60, 24-CR-73, 24-CR-74. Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Brianna Ellis (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree: One-year sentence consecutive to 23-CR-57, 23-CR-60, 24-CR-40, 24-CR-74. Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Brianna Ellis (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree: One year consecutive to 23-CR-57, 23-CR-60, 24-CR-40, 24-CR-73. Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Clancy Fields Jr. (change of plea) — 1. Possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 3. Giving officer false identifying information: Pleaded guilty. 1. Two years; 2. Twelve months; 3. Ninety days. Sentences probated for two years supervised, complete substance abuse treatment. Sentencing 12/19/24 at 10 a.m.

Jeffrey Looney (change of plea) — 1. Fleeing or evading police, first degree (on foot); 2. Escape, third degree; 3. Resisting arrest; 4. Terroristic threatening, third degree; 5. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense (enhanceable): Pleaded guilty. 1. Three years; 2. Ninety days; 3. Twelve months; 4. Twelve months; 5. Fine $25. Concurrent sentences diverted for three years supervised, complete substance abuse treatment program at Addiction Recovery Care. Sentencing 12/19/24 at 10 a.m.

Dennis Allen Maynard (change of plea) — Burglary, third degree: Three years concurrent to Martin 24-CR-21 and consecutive to Boyd 24-CR-75. Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Dennis Allen Maynard (change of plea) — 1. Assault, second degree, amended to assault under extreme emotional disturbance; 2. Criminal trespassing, second degree: 1. Three years; 2. Ninety days. Sentences concurrent to each other and 24-CR-19, and consecutive to Boyd 24-CR-75. Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Timothy W. Roberts (change of plea) — 1. Escape, second degree, identify facility; 2. Fleeing or evading police, first degree: Pleaded guilty. 1. Five years; 2. Five years. Sentences concurrent, diverted for five years, complete 180 days of treatment. Sentencing 12/19/24 at 10 a.m.

Joseph L. Stevens (change of plea) — 1. Wanton endangerment, first degree; 2. Wanton endangerment, first degree; 3. Wanton endangerment, first degree; 4. Wanton endangerment, first degree: Pleaded guilty. 1. Five years; 2. Five years; 3. Five years; 4. Five years. Sentences concurrent, diverted for three years supervised, serve 365 days of home incarceration, permitted to attend work, defendant is responsible for home incarceration equipment, deposit and fees, no contact with victims or their property. Sentencing 12/19/24 at 10 a.m.

Michael Baisden (change of plea) — 1. Wanton endangerment, first degree; 2. Terroristic threatening, third degree: Pleaded guilty. 1. Two years; 2. Twelve months. Sentences diverted for two years, no contact with James Gillman, his family or his property, keep dog under control. Sentencing 12/19/24 at 10 a.m.

Joe Allen Evans (motion hour) — First-degree possession of a controlled substance/cocaine, first offense; possession of marijuana: $5,000 surety cash bond, to be released once surety is signed.

Austin Jackson (motion hour) — Bail jumping, first degree: Motion for home incarceration overruled.

Austin Jackson (motion hour) — Bail jumping, first degree: Motion for home incarceration overruled.

Austin T. Jackson (motion hour) — Rape, second degree (victim mentally incapacitated); unlawful transaction with minor, second degree: Motion for home incarceration overruled.

Austin T. Jackson (motion hour) — Rape, second degree (victim mentally incapacitated); unlawful transaction with minor, second degree: Motion for home incarceration overruled.

Gary Jude (motion to void pretrial diversion) — Active bench warrant.

Jimmy Dale Maynard (motion hour) — Strangulation, second degree (domestic violence related); assault, fourth degree (minor injury); terroristic threatening, third degree: Motion to reduce bond overruled.

Heather Mollett (motion hour) — Motion to revoke probation stayed pending arrest, bench warrant active.

Jonathan Mollett (motion hour) — Complicity/ receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000; persistent felony offender, second degree: Motion to reduce bond overruled.

Jonathan Mollett (motion hour) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm: Motion to reduce bond overruled.

Jonathan Mollett (motion hour) — Receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000; persistent felony offender, second degree: Motion to reduce bond overruled.

Jonathan Mollett (motion hour) — First-degree possession of a controlled substance/cocaine, first offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Motion to reduce bond overruled.

Jonathan Mollett (motion hour) — Bail jumping, first degree: Motion to reduce bond overruled.

Jonathan Mollett (motion hour) — Bail jumping, first degree: Motion to reduce bond overruled.

Cody Spears (motion hour) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm; possession of marijuana: Motion to suppress, hearing 11/21/24 at 10 a.m.

Marcus Thompson (motion hour) — Motion for home incarceration program sustained.

Joy Armes (other hearing) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first offense: Pretrial 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Jimmy Castle Jr. (other hearing) — Probation review hearing for violation 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Ronald Chadwick Crum (other hearing) — Probation review hearing for violation 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Taylor G. Howell (other hearing) — Probation review hearing for violation 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Jeremy Jude (other hearing) — Probation review hearing for violation 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Jason Mollett (probation revocation hearing) — Stipulated to violations, released to a representative of Addiction Recovery Care 11/8/24.

Zachary Delong (diversion completion) — Dismissed.

Andrea Perry (diversion completion) — Dismissed.

Chelsey Jolas (sentencing) — Possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Two years, probated for two years supervised, complete substance abuse treatment.

Joseph C. Jude (sentencing) – Bail jumping, first degree: Four years concurrent to 24-CR-72, probated for one year supervised.

Joseph C. Jude (sentencing) — Bail jumping, first degree: Four years concurrent to 24-CR-71, probated to one year supervised.

Steve A. Marcum (sentencing) — 1. Criminal littering; 2. Possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 3. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 4. Tampering with physical evidence: 1. Twelve months; 2. Two years; 3. Twelve months; 4. Two years. Sentences concurrent, diverted for two years supervised, complete substance abuse treatment.

James McCoy (sentencing) — 1. Possession of a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, first offense; 3. No/expired registration plates; 4. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: 1. Three years; 2. Two days, loss of license, ADE, cost, fees; 3. Fine $25; 4. Dismissed. Sentences for counts 1 and 3 diverted for three years unsupervised, complete drug court.

Haskell Burgess Mills (sentencing) — Reset 12/5/24 at 10 a.m.

Edward L. Moore (sentencing) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 10 dosage units opiates): Three years consecutive to 24-CR-51, 24-CR-52, 24-CR-53.

Edward L. Moore (sentencing) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 10 dosage units opiates): Three years consecutive to 24-CR-50, 24-CR-52, 24-CR-53.

Edward L. Moore (sentencing) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 10 dosage units opiates): Three years consecutive to 24-CR-50, 24-CR-51, 24-CR-53.

Edward L. Moore (sentencing) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 10 dosage units opiates): Three years consecutive to 24-CR-50, 24-CR-51, 24-CR-52.

William E. Moore (sentencing) — 1. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, first; 2. Failure to wear seat belts; 3. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 4. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): 1. Two days, loss of license, ADE, costs, fees; 2. Dismissed; 3. Ninety days; 4. Two years.Sentences for counts 3 and 4 diverted for two years supervised, complete substance abuse treatment.

William Patrick (sentencing) — 1. Convicted felon in possession of a handgun; 2. Convicted felon in possession of a firearm; 3. Unlawful transaction with minor, third degree: 1. Eight years; 2. Four years; 3. Twelve months. Sentences consecutive for counts 1 and 2 for 12 years total, probation for five years unsupervised, complete drug court, forfeit firearms and guns seized by law enforcement.

Gwyan Horn (report-final) — Terroristic threatening, second degree: Sentenced to two years, contract diversion for two years following all conditions: Follow all doctor’s orders/ recommendations for mental health, no contact with Shane Stafford, his family or property, no contact with Martin County Board of Education property. If all conditions are satisfied after 24 months, this case will be dismissed/ diverted.

Joy Armes (arraignment) — Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/5/24 at 10 a.m., $5,000 cash bond.

Christopher Ratliff (arraignment) — Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 12/5/24 at 10 a.m., $5,000 cash bond.

District Court

INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Nov. 4 in Martin District Court:

Jason Fields (motion hour) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: 1. Pleaded not guilty; 2. Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/25/25 at 9 a.m.

Donnie James Harmon (motion hour) — Motion for restitution: Denied.

Paul Hinkle (motion to set aside) — Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/25/25 at 9 a.m.

Nebert Lee Horn Jr. (motion hour) — 1. Display of illegal/altered registration; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/25/25 at 9 a.m.

Wendel Taylor Johnson (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000: Preliminary hearing 11/19/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Clayton Jude (arraignment) — Public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Bench warrant $250 cash.

Steven Casey Meade (arraignment) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. Improper display of registration plates; 3. Failure to produce insurance card; 4. Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license amended to license not in possession: Dismissed.

Donald Ray Stacy (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property under $500: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 12/3/24 at 9 a.m.

Laura Harmon (recall bench warrant) — Reset 11/19/24 at 9 a.m. contempt HR.

Tommy E. Messer (preliminary hearing) — Strangulation, second degree (domestic violence related); assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Reset 11/19/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Brandon Parsons (preliminary hearing) — Importing carfentanil, fentanyl or fentanyl derivates; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Reset 11/19/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Eric Sartin (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Reset 11/12/24 at 11 a.m.

Elizabeth Horn (recall bench warrant) — Reset pretrial conference 11/19/24 at 9 a.m.