Circuit Court

INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases April 17 in Martin Circuit Court:

Jamie Boyd (motion to revoke probation) — Set for preliminary hearing 5/1/25 at 10 a.m.

Ronald Chadwick Crum (motion to revoke probation) — Bench warrant to remain active.

Carl Daniels Jr. (motion to revoke probation) — Bench warrant to remain active.

Joe Allen Evans (motion to revoke and forfeit bond) — Assault, second degree, domestic violence; persistent felony offender, first degree: Set for hearing 6/5/25 at 10 a.m.

Ray Carter Jr. (probation revocation hearing) — Agreed graduated sanctions, release from custody.

Gary Thomas (probation revocation hearing) — Agreed graduated sanctions.

Gary D. Thomas (probation revocation hearing) — Agreed graduated sanctions.

Deanna Wiley (probation revocation hearing) — Agreed graduated sanctions.

Edward L. Moore (motion for shock probation, four separate counts) — Under advisement.

Ricky L. Goble (sentencing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Bench warrant, no bond, no PSI.

Joshua Lee Mills (sentencing) — Burglary, third degree: Three years, sentence probated for three years, defendant must complete inpatient rehab.

Lonnie Mitchell Pauley (sentencing) — 1. Enhancement trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; 2. Enhancement trafficking in controlled substance, second degree, first offense; 3. Enhancement trafficking in controlled substance, third degree, first offense; 4. Enhancement trafficking in marijuana, less than 8 ounces, first offense; 5. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: 1. Amended to possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense, three years; 2. Amended to possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense, three years; 3-4. Dismissed; 5. Twelve months. Sentences to run concurrently. Sentences probated for three years, forfeit cash and firearm.

William Preece (sentencing) — 1. Trafficking in marijuana, less than 8 ounces, first offense; 2. Wanton endangerment, first degree; 3. Operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first; 4. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 5. Reckless driving; 5. Terroristic threatening, third degree: 1. Three years, $575, 180 days; 2. Three years; 3. Two days, alcohol drug education, loss of license, fines and fees; 4. Twelve months; 5. $25 fine; 6. Twelve months. Diversion supervised for three years, defendant shall have no contact with Scottie Thompson.

Amanda Jude (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of marijuana: Pleaded not guilty. Hearing 5/1/25 at 10 a.m.

Charles Wallace (arraignment) — Terroristic threatening, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/5/25 at 11 a.m., bond $5,000 surety, no contact with victim or property.

Josh Scott (arraignment) — Complicity receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000; persistent felony offender, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/5/25 at 11 a.m., bond state inmate.

John Allen (arraignment) — Complicity receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/5/25 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Harlan Jude (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); resisting arrest: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/5/25 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Samuel Porter (arraignment) — Wanton endangerment, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree; terroristic threatening, third degree; persistent felony offender, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/5/25 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

District Court

INEZ — Judge Brett Butcher heard the following cases April 15 in Martin District Court:

Jonathan Roy Deaton (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/13/25 at 10 a.m.

Thien Kim Huu H Doo (arraignment) — Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no operator’s/moped license; no/expired registration plate: Failure to appear.

Jason Kenneth Fields (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; criminal mischief, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 6-3-25 at 9 a.m.

Terry Mallory (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost.

Austin Maynard (motion to set aside failure to appear) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Dismissed, proof shown.

Christopher Maynard (arraignment) — Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no motorcycle operator’s license; no/expired registration plates: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 7/8/25 at 10 a.m.

Matthew Moore (motion to revoke probation) — 1. Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury; 2. Resisting arrest: 1. Dismissed; 2. Pleaded guilty, enroll in outpatient at OVP, keep weekly appointments with CARES program, meet with wellness coach weekly, probation revocation hearing 5/13/25 at 10 a.m.

Robert Dale Williamson (arraignment) — Possession of marijuana: Bench warrant, $500 cash.

Adam McNeely (arraignment) — Harassment (no physical contact): Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/13/25 at 10 a.m., no communication with complaining witness.

Mike Mills (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over limit; 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 7/8/25 at 10 a.m. Recall failure to appear 24-T-511, 24-T-126.

Dustin E. Stacy (arraignment) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; failure to wear seat belts: Failure to appear.

Curtis Ray Bowen (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 7/8/25 at 10 a.m.

Curtis Ray Bowen Jr. (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI suspended license, first offense; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance: Reset 7/8/25 at 10 a.m.

Brian Michael Dean (pretrial conference) — 1. Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/substance, first; 2. Reckless driving: 1. Pleaded guilty, $200 fine and court cost, alcohol drug education classes, loss of license to be determined by Department of Transportation, show cause 4/14/26 at 9:30 a.m.; 2. Dismissed.

Donna Hall (pretrial conference) — Careless driving: Failure to appear.

Kassandra Danielle Hamilton (pretrial conference) — Improper registration plate; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of registration plates; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; license to be in possession; no operator’s/moped license: Failure to appear.

Christopher Hannah (pretrial conference) — Disregarding stop sign; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 7/8/25 at 10 a.m.

Edward L. Holshue (pretrial conference) — Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO: Pleaded guilty, eight days to serve, credit time served eight days, waived court cost.

Edward Holshue (pretrial conference) — Assault fourth degree: Pleaded guilty, six months to serve, probated sentence for two years on condition defendant has no contact with Denise Endicott or her property, waived court cost. Coordinate with sheriff’s office to retrieve belongings.

Alicia Dene Howard (pretrial conference) — No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 7/8/25 at 10 a.m.

Austin Lee Johnson (pretrial conference) — 1. Operating motor vehicle under influence alcohol, first; 2. No operator’s/moped license: 1. Pleaded guilty, $200 fine and court cost, ADE classes, loss of license to be determined by DOT, show cause 4/14/26 at 9:30 a.m.; 2. Dismissed.

Roseanna Jude (pretrial conference) — Improper registration plate; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of registration plates; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: Failure to appear.

Devlin Robert Maynard (pretrial conference) — 1. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 2. Possession of open alcoholic beverage container in a motor vehicle: 1. $50 fine and court cost ($218 total), show cause 10/14/25 at 9:30 a.m.; 2. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine.

Earl Meek (pretrial conference) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost ($188 total), show cause 10/14/25 at 9:30 a.m.

Christopher J. Mollette (pretrial conference) — 1. No tail lamps; 2. No/expired registration plates; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Registration and title requirements vehicle not to be operated on highway; 5. Failure to produce insurance card; 6. Rear license not illuminated; 7. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; 8. Failure to wear seat belts; 9. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: 1-8. Dismissed; 9. Pleaded guilty, 10 days to serve, sentence probated for one year.

Harold Moore (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card: Reset 8/19/25 at 10 a.m.

Harold D. Moore (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; failure to surrender revoked operator’s license: Reset 8/19/25 at 10 a.m.

Craig Mueller (pretrial conference) — Speeding 17 mph over limit; rear license not illuminated; license to be in possession; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; failure to produce insurance card; failure to notify DOT of address change; improper equipment: Failure to appear.

Jenee Presley (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Failure to appear.

Kendall Raymond Sartin (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (minor injury): Pleaded guilty, six days to serve, credit for time served six days, waived court cost, no unlawful contact with Marie Sartin.

Kendrick Sartin (review) — Truancy-student 18 but not yet 21: Commonwealth motioned to hold defendant in contempt, contempt hearing 5/13/25 at 10:30 a.m.

Stephen Adam Stanley (pretrial conference) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost, show cause 10/14/25 at 9:30 a.m.

Eric E. Tackett (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to surrender revoked operator’s license: Reset 7/8/25 at 10 a.m.

Mary Ann Wells (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to surrender revoked operator’s license: Reset 7/8/25 at 10 a.m.

Tommy Bowens (preliminary hearing) — Rape, first degree: Reset 5/27/25 at 11 a.m., waiting on KCPC report, bond remains the same.

Dennis R. Scott (preliminary hearing) — Wanton endangerment, first (discharge of firearm); terroristic threatening, third degree: Waived to grand jury, inpatient treatment, to be released to Addiction Recovery Care representative when bed becomes available.

Jackie Blackburn (preliminary hearing) — Unlawful acquiring metals-injury to property greater than $3,000; theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $10,000-$1,000,000; criminal mischief, first degree-tamper key infrastructure assets; trespass of key infrastructure assets, first offense: Waived to grand jury, bond remain same.

Charles Ray Crum (preliminary hearing) — Trespass of key infrastructure assets, first; criminal mischief, first degree (tamper with key infrastructure assets; theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $10,000-$1,000,000; unlawful acquiring metals-injury to property greater than $3,000: Waived to grand jury, bond remains the same.

Ricky Sartin (preliminary hearing) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $10,000-$1,000,000; trespass of key infrastructure assets, first offense; criminal mischief, first degree (tamper key infrastructure assets); unlawful acquiring metals-injury to property greater than $3,000: Waived to grand jury, bond remains the same.