INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the cases Sept. 18 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Sept. 16 in Martin District Court.
Circuit Court 9/18
Herman Endicott Jr. (change of plea) – trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense, amended to trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense: Pleaded guilty, three-year sentence, probation unsupervised three years, no further violations of law, forfeit any cash seized. Sentencing 11/6/25 at 10 a.m.
Ernest Jarvis (change of plea) – 1. Burglary, second degree, amended to burglary, third degree; 2. Criminal mischief, second degree; 3. Resisting arrest; 4. Menacing: Pleaded guilty to all charges. 1. One year; 2. Twelve months; 3. Twelve months; 4. Ninety days. Diversion unsupervised for four years, continue to take all prescribed medications, follow all doctor’s recommendations including mental health treatment referrals. Sentencing 11/6/25 at 10 a.m.
Brenton Johnson (change of plea) – Bail jumping, first degree: Pleaded guilty. Probation supervised for two years, complete mental health court, sentence runs concurrently with Martin 25-CR-40 but consecutively to defendant’s other cases. Sentencing 11/6/25 at 10 a.m.
Brenton Johnson (change of plea) – Bail jumping, first degree: Two years, probation supervised for two years, complete mental health court. Sentence runs concurrently with Martin 25-CR-39 but consecutively to defendant’s other Martin cases.
Jimmy Dale Maynard (change of plea) – 1. Assault, third degree, police/probation officer-identity; 2. Persistent felony offender, first degree: 1. Pleaded guilty, two-year sentence; 2. Dismissed. Sentence to run concurrently with Lawrence 21-CR-133. Sentencing 10/9/25 at 10 a.m. in Lawrence County.
Rita Lynn Maynard (change of plea) – 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: 1. Pleaded guilty, two-year sentence; 2. Dismissed. Sentence diverted for two years unsupervised, no further violation of law. Reset 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Charles Wallace (change of plea) – Terroristic threatening, second degree: Pleaded guilty, three-year sentence, probation supervised for three years, no contact with the Martin County Social Services/DCBS, their office, their property and the workers. Sentencing 11/6/25 at 10 a.m.
James Crabtree (motion hour-to proceed in forma pauperis; motion to vacate) – Motion to proceed in forma pauperis sustained; motion to vacate set for hearing 10/16/25 at 10 a.m., transport order entered.
Kenneth Mollette (motion to forfeit): Sustained, order entered.
Chad Nichols (motion to reduce bond) – 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs, etc., .08, first offense; 3. No/expired registration plates; 4. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: Bench warrant recalled. Pretrial 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Donald R. Perkins (motion to void pretrial diversion) – Hearing 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Dennis Swisher (motion to suppress, dismiss) – Trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense; trafficking in controlled substances, third degree, first offense; trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces, first offense: Hearing 10/30/25 at 9 a.m.; 24-CR-49 hearing 10/30/25 at 9 a.m.
Zachary Delong (other hearing) – Agreed graduated sanctions.
Brittany Gilmore (other hearing-missed change of plea) – 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 3. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; 4. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Two years; 2. Twelve months; 3. Ninety days; 4. Dismissed. Diversion supervised for two years, complete any course of substance abuse treatment recommended by DPP. Set for change of plea 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Rodrick C. Mollette (other hearing) – Preliminary hearing 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Rhonda Salmons (status hearing) – Wanton endangerment, first degree; assault, third degree, police/probation officer-identity; assault, third degree, police/probation officer-identity; assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury; menacing: Hearing 10/30/25 at 10 a.m., parties may appear via Zoom.
Fred T. Daniels (probation revocation hearing) – Reset 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Steven Ray Davis (sentencing) – 1. Leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; 2. Operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first; 3. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 4. No/expired registration plates; 5. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: 1. Ninety days; 2. Two days; 3. Two years; 4. Twenty-five-dollar fine; 5. Ninety days. Probation for two years supervised, complete a course of inpatient rehab through ARC, pay restitution to the victim in the amount of $1,000 plus 5% service fee through Martin Circuit Clerk’s office by 5/1/26.
Tammy Johnson (sentencing) – 1. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense; 2. Wanton endangerment, first degree: 1. Twenty-five-dollar fine suspended; 2. Two years. Diverion for two years supervised, complete IOP at Horizon and follow all recommendations including inpatient treatment, cooperate with the CARES program.
Michael D. Mills (sentencing) – 1. Fleeing or evading police; 2. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 3. Tampering with physical evidence; 4. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 5. Reckless driving: 1. Two years; 2. Two years; 3. Ninety days; 4. Ninety days; 5. Twenty-five-dollar fine suspended. Count 1 shall run consecutively to counts 2 and 3; counts 2 and 3 shall run concurrently with each other but consecutively to count 1.
Donald Perkins (sentencing) – Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of a controlled substance; no motorcycle operator’s license; no/expired registration plate; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: Reset 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Joe Allen Evans (report-final) – Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense, cocaine; possession of marijuana: Motion for bond reduction under advisement. Jury trial 12/2/25 at 9 a.m. Review 11/6/25 at 10 a.m.
Joe Allen Evans (final report-bond forfeit hearing) – Assault, second degree (domestic violence); persistent felony offender, first degree: Continue jury trial 9/24/25; motion for bond reduction under advisement. Jury trial 12/2/25 at 9 a.m. Review 11/6/25 at 10 a.m.
Joe Allen Evans (final report) – Intimidating a participant in legal process: Continue jury trial 9/29/25; motion to reduce bond under advisement. Jury trial 12/2/25 at 9 a.m. Review 11/6/25 at 10 a.m.
Brittany Gilmore (arraignment) – Bail jumping: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 10/2/25 at 11 a.m.
Thornton Eddie Goble (arraignment) – Wanton endangerment, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 11/6/25 at 11 a.m., bond $10,000 cash or full property, no contact with victims.
Bryon H. Marcum (arraignment) – Wanton endangerment, first degree; assault, fourth degree (minor injury): Reset 10/2/25 at 10 a.m.
Danny Mollett (arraignment) – Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); tampering with physical evidence; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 11/6/25 at 11 a.m., bond $5,000 (10%).
Christopher Muncy (arraignment) – Wanton endangerment, first degree; reckless driving; all-terrain vehicle violations; wanton endangerment, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 11/6/25 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.
Cheryl A. Rogers (arraignment) – Unlawful transaction with minor, first degree; illegal sex act under 16: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 11/6/25 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.
Bryon How Marcum (motion to dismiss) – Moot, indicted.
George Spence (status hearing) – No action.
Garnett Scott (motion to reduce bond) – Bond $5,000 (10%).
District Court 9/16
Helen Marie Bowens (review status of treatment) – Contempt hearing 9/30/25 at 9:30 a.m.
David J. Brown (arraignment) – Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no/expired registration plates: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/25 at 10 a.m.
William Chapman (arraignment) – Possession of marijuana: Bench warrant, $500 cash.
James D. Charles (arraignment) – Terroristic threatening, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/14/25 at 10 a.m.
Dawson G. Fields (arraignment) – Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol .08, first: Reset 11/25/25 at 9 a.m.
Sonny Gilkey (motion hour-recall failure to appear) – No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; registration and title requirements vehicle not to be operated on highway; license to be in possession; improper equipment: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 12/9/25 at 10 a.m.
Anna M. Hall (arraignment) – Harassment, no physical contact: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/28/25 at 10 a.m.
Anna M. Hall (arraignment) – Terroristic threatening, third degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/28/25 at 10 a.m.
Hester Harless (arraignment) – Harassment, no physical contact: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/28/25 at 10 a.m.
Joseph Hickman (arraignment) – No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Failure to appear.
Markayla Howell (arraignment) – Speeding 19 mph over limit: Failure to appear.
Martin V. Howell (arraignment) – Failure to wear seat belt; failure to produce insurance card; license to be in possession: Failure to appear.
Sandra K. Preece (arraignment) – Speeding 19 mph over limit: Six-month diversion.
James Hubertlee Presley (arraignment) – 1. Failure to wear seat belt; 2. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; 3. Failure to surrender revoked operator’s license: 1. Dismissed with warning; 2-3. Dismissed, proof shown.
Robert Douglas Runyons (arraignment) – Operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substance, second; license to be in possession: Pleaded not guilty, lab pending, PT suspension of license, pretrial conference 1/6/26 at 10 a.m.
Timothy Speakman (arraignment) – Failure to wear seat belt: Six-month diversion.
Frankie L. Spence (arraignment) – Harassment, no physical contact: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/28/25 at 10 a.m.
Harley Stepp (arraignment) – Possession of marijuana: Pleaded guilty, $25 fine, court cost pursuant to agreement with Brandon May, show cause 3/17/26.
Vicky Lynn Venturino (arraignment) – 1. Insufficient head lamps; 2. Rear license not illuminated: 1. Dismissed with warning; 2. Dismissed with warning.
Michael Dean Watkins (arraignment) – Speeding 25 mph over limit; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card: Failure to appear.
Gregory Allen Witham (arraignment) – Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: Failure to appear.
Amanda Madonna Jarvis (motion hour-set aside) – 1. Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Resisting arrest; 3. Contempt of court: Motion withdrawn: 1-2. Diversion.
Billie R. Horn (pretrial conference) – 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 4. Improper equipment; 5. License to be in possession; 6. All-terrain vehicle violations; 7. Failure to or improper signal: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2. Dismissed in exchange for plea; 3. Pleaded guilty, $500 fine, suspended $450; 4-6. Dismissed in exchange for plea; 7. Dismissed.
Ance Marcum (pretrial conference) – Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Dismissed, no unlawful contact with Shirley Marcum.
Joshua Maynard (contempt hearing) – Criminal mischief, second degree; giving officer false identifying information: Reset 11/25/25 at 10 a.m.
Kyle D. Smith (pretrial conference) – No operator’s/moped license: Reset 10/14/25 at 10 a.m.
James Randall Webb (pretrial conference) – 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. No/expired registration plates; 4. Failure to produce insurance card; 5. Possession of marijuana; 6. Operating motor vehicle under influence substance, first; 7. Failure to wear seat belts: 1-4. Dismissed, proof shown; 5. Dismissed RX in West Virginia; 6. Reset 10/28/25 at 10 a.m.; 7. Dismissed with warning.
Clarence Shane Pauley (preliminary hearing) – Aggravated trafficking in controlled substance over 10 grams carfentanil/fentanyl derivatives; trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense; trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Waived to grand jury.
Judy Faye Pauley (preliminary hearing) – Aggravated trafficking in controlled substances over 10 grams carfentanil/fentanyl derivatives; trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense; trafficking in controlled substances, first degree, first offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Waived to grand jury.