INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the cases June 18 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge John T. Chafin heard cases June 16 in Martin District Court.

Circuit Court

Kassandra Hamilton (other hearing) — Criminal mischief, first degree, tamper key infrastructure assets; trespass on key infrastructure assets, first offense: Set for pretrial 7/16/26 at 11 a.m. Bond release on own recognizance, release to treatment.

Lonnie Ray Jude (motion hour-return of property) — 1. Criminal trespassing, third degree; 2. Receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000; 3. Violation of air pollution standards and rules: Motion for return of property – stay pending presentations to grand jury July 16 at 10 a.m.

Eric Bowens (review) — 1. Assault, third degree (EMS, fire, rescue squad); 2. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first; 3. Fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot); 3. Fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot); 4. Resisting arrest; 5. Possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle: 1. Diversion; 2-5. Dismissed.

Steven James DeWeese Jr. (change of plea) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first offense (drug unspecified); 2. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Pleaded guilty, two-year sentence on each charge. Diversion for two years on the condition that the defendant completes inpatient substance abuse treatment at Frontier, follows all recommendations, including aftercare or outpatient. Sentences run concurrently. Sentencing 8/6/26 at 10 a.m.

Frankie Maynard (change of plea) — 1. Public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 3. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, third or great offense (methamphetamine); 4. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (drug unspecified): Pleaded guilty. Sentencing 8/6/26 at 10 a.m. 1. Ninety days; 2. Twelve months; 3. Three years; 4. Three years. Diversion for one year on the condition that the defendant completes six-month inpatient substance abuse treatment at Addiction Recovery Care. Sentences run concurrently.

Joshua Moore (pretrial conference) — Bail jumping, first degree, amended to bail jumping, second: Pleaded guilty, 12 months. Sentencing 8/6/26 at 10 a.m.

Joshua Moore (pretrial conference) — Bail jumping, first degree, amended to bail jumping, second: Pleaded guilty, 12 months. Sentencing 8/6/26 at 10 a.m.

Joshua Moore (change of plea) — Complicity receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000: Pleaded guilty, three years. Sentencing 8/6/26 at 10 a.m.

Joshua Moore (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree, amended to bail jumping, second: Pleaded guilty, 12 months. Sentencing 8/6/26 at 10 a.m.

David Joshua Brown (motion hour-contempt) — Receiving stolen property $10,000 or more: Hearing 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Ronald Chadwick Crum (motion hour-revoke probation) — Flagrant nonsupport: Preliminary hearing 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Jordan Delong (motion hour-void pretrial diversion) — 1. Complicity possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); endangering the welfare of a minor: Diversion. Pretrial diversion hearing 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Jason Kenneth Fields (motion hour-revoke bond) — Bail jumping, first degree: Set for bond revocation hearing 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Thelma Goforth ( motion hour-consolidate) — Complicity unlawful transaction with minor, second degree; complicity wanton endangerment, first degree: Motion to consolidate sustained.

Taylor G. Howell (motion hour-probation) — 1. Complicity theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $1,000-$10,000; 2. Complicity criminal mischief, first degree: 1. Diversion; 2. Dismissed.

Jeremy Jude (motion hour-probation) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Diversion 6/13/24. Motion for probation sustained.

Brandi Moore (motion hour-to revoke bond and to forfeit) — Complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; complicity trafficking in controlled substance, second degree, first offense (drug unspecified): Reset 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Shawn Moore (motion hour-revoke probation) — Theft of motor vehicle registration plate/renewal decal/tag: Set for preliminary hearing 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Josh Scott (motion hour-revoke bond) — Complicity receiving stolen property $1,000-$10,000; persistent felony offender, first degree: Bench warrant to remain active.

Linda Slone (motion hour-consolidate) — Complicity unlawful transaction with minor, second degree; complicity wanton endangerment, first degree: Motion to consolidate sustained.

Marlo Vance (motion hour-revoke bond) — 1. Complicity possession of controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); 2. Complicity possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 3. Complicity drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Motion to revoke bond stayed.

Danese Chaffins (bond revocation hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (opiates); possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (opiates); possession of controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); possession of marijuana; operating motor vehicle under influence alcohol/substance, first: Reset all pending motions 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Steven Ray Davis (probation revocation hearing) — 1. Leaving the scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; 2. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a 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: Pleaded guilty to all charges 10/03/25. Agreed graduated sanction. Release to Mountain Recovery.

Brian Howell (probation revocation hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified); possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Withdrawn. Revoke bond.

Johnny Jude (probation revocation hearing) — Complicity trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (drug unspecified): Pleaded guilty 10/20/23. Defendant stipulates to violations. Set for sentencing 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Clarence Shane Pauley (evidentiary hearing) — Complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense: Agreed order resetting 7/16/26 at 11 a.m.

Judy Faye Pauley (evidentiary hearing) — Complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives; complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense: Pretrial 7/16/26.

Trevor Kelly Blackburn (sentencing) — 1. Public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 3. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (cocaine): 1. Ninety days; 2. Twelve months; 3. Two years. Sentences diverted for two years on the condition that the defendant has no further violations of law, completes a six-month course of outpatient treatment, and provides proof of completion of treatment at Phoenix House.

Brianna Ellis (sentencing) — 1. Complicity possession of controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); 2. Complicity possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (heroin): 1. One year; 2. One year. Sentences run concurrently with each other but consecutively to 23-CR-60, 24-CR-40, 24-CR-73 and 24-CR-74; 180 days inpatient rehab, assess Drug Court upon condition of treatment, release to ARC (all cases).

Brianna Ellis (sentencing) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); 2. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 3. Possession of marijuana: 1. One year; 2. One year; 3. Twelve months. Sentences run concurrently with each other, but consecutively to 23-CR-57, 24-CR-40, 24-CR-73 and 24-CR-74. 180 days rehab, release to ARC.

Brianna Ellis (sentencing) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense-cocaine; 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: 1. One year; 2. Twelve months. Sentences run concurrently with each other but consecutively to 23-CR-57, 23-CR-60, 24-CR-73 and 24-CR-74. 180 days rehab, release to ARC.

Brianna Ellis (sentencing) — Bail jumping, first degree: One year to run consecutively to 23-CR-57, 73-CR-60, 24-CR-40 and 24-CR-74. 180 days rehab, release to ARC.

Brianna Ellis (sentencing) — Bail jumping, first degree: One year to run consecutively to 23-CR-57, 23-CR-60, 24-CR-40 and 24-CR-73. 180 days rehab, release to ARC.

Joe Allen Evans (sentencing) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (cocaine); 2. Possession of marijuana: 1. Three years; 2. Forty-five days. Sentences run concurrently to Martin 25-CR-3, judgment and sentence, order entered.

Joe Allen Evans (sentencing) — 1. Assault, second degree-domestic violence; 2. Persistent felony offender, first degree: 1. Five years; 2. Dismissed.

Joe Allen Evans (sentencing) — Intimidating a participant in legal process, amended to attempt intimidating a participant in legal process: Twelve months.

Thornton Eddie Goble (sentencing) — Five counts of wanton endangerment, first, discharge of firearm, amended to wanton endangerment, first: Sentenced to five years on each count. Counts 1 and 2 sentences to run consecutively to each other but concurrently with counts 3, 4 and 5 for a total of 10 years to serve at 20% parole eligibility.

Thornton Eddie Goble (sentencing) — 1. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol 0.08, fourth or greater; 2. Driving on a DUI-suspended license, first offense; 3. Possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; 4. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Two years, loss of license, alcohol/drug education, fines/fees; 2. Ninety days; 3. $25 fine (suspended); 4. $25 fine (suspended). Sentences to run consecutively to 25-CR-78 for a total of 12 years to serve, $425 DUI fee.

Brian Dale Lowe (sentencing) — 1. Fleeing/evading police, second degree, amended to attempted fleeing/evading second; 2. Wanton endangerment, first degree (police officer), amended to wanton endangerment, second; 3. Disregarding the stop sign; 4. Careless driving; 5. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: 1. Twelve months; 2. Twelve months; 3-4. Dismissed; 5. 90 days. Probation for 24 months, no further violations of law.

Christopher Marcum (sentencing) — Assault, third degree, police/probation officer: Pleaded guilty, three years to run concurrently with Martin 22-CR-67, remand for balance of sentence.

Christopher Marcum (sentencing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Pleaded guilty, three years to run concurrently with 22-CR-61, remand for balance of sentence.

Garnet Scott (sentencing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Two years. Probation for two years on the condition that the defendant completes six months of inpatient drug rehab at Frontier. Release defendant only to treatment provider.

Jerry Thomas Spence (sentencing) — 1. Fleeing or evading police, first degree; 2. Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drug, etc., 0.08, first offense; 3. All-terrain vehicle violations; 4. Reckless driving: 1. Two and a half years; 2. Two days, loss of license, alcohol/drug education, fines and costs; 3. $25 fine (suspended); 4. $25 fine (suspended). Sentences run concurrently.

David Joshua Brown (arraignment-motion to amend indictment) — Fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot); persistent felony offender, first degree; operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; resisting arrest; menacing: Pleaded not guilty, motion to amend indictment sustained, bond under advisement.

David Joshua Brown (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property $10,000 or more; persistent felony offender: Pleaded not guilty, bond under advisement.

Tyler Harless (arraignment) — Enhancement traffic in marijuana, 8 ounces to 5 pounds, first offense: Agreed order resetting to 7/16/26 at 10 a.m.

Mike McCoy (arraignment) — Sexual abuse, first degree: Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial 7/16/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Robert Meade (arraignment) — Attempt burglary, first degree; terroristic threatening, third degree: Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial 8/6/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

James Hubertlee Presley (arraignment) — Flagrant nonsupport: Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial 8/6/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

District Court

Carlos Edward Barton (arraignment) — Conspiracy cruelty to animals, second degree: Pleaded not guilty: Pretrial conference 7/28/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Shane Bishop Cockrell (show cause hearing) — Speeding 16 mph over the limit; Reset 7/28/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Jordan Delong (arraignment) — Fleeing or evading police, first degree (motor vehicle); fleeing or evading police, first degree (on foot); wanton endangerment, first degree-police officer; wanton endangerment, first degree; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; leaving scene of accident/failure to render aid or assistance; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: Preliminary hearing 6/30/26 at 9:30 a.m.

James Gary Hager, II (arraignment) — Possession of marijuana: Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and cost. Show cause 12/1/26.

Hancel W. Harless (arraignment) — Possession of marijuana: Previously disposed of.

James Tyler Harmon (arraignment) — All-terrain vehicle violations; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; failure to use child restraint device in vehicle; careless driving: Previously disposed of.

Laura N. Harmon (arraignment) — Harassment, no physical contact: Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial conference 7/28/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Helen Jude (arraignment) — Criminal littering: Pretrial conference 7/28/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Alexandria Destiny Moore (arraignment) — theft by unlawful taking or disposition shoplifting: Pleaded guilty, 30 days, probation one year, no new violations of law, stay out of Warfield Family Dollar, pay cost. Show cause 12/1/26.

Kenis Bishop (pretrial conference) — Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no/expired registration plates; leaving the scene of an accident/failure to render aid or assistance; operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 9/8/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Kenis Bishop (arraignment) — Assault fourth degree: Pleaded not guilty. Pretrial conference 9/8/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Jessie Gabriel Cooper (pretrial conference) — Driving on a DUI-suspended license, first offense: Reset 8/25/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Charles Ray Crum (review) — Criminal trespass, second degree; complicity theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others; complicity criminal mischief, second degree: Pleaded guilty. Compliant. Review upon motion of the Commonwealth.

Charles Ray Crum (review) — 1. Criminal trespass, second degree; 2. theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others: Pleaded guilty. Compliant. Review upon motion of the Commonwealth.

Ashley Estepp (pretrial conference) — Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to wear seat belts; improper equipment; improper registration plate; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle: Failure to appear.

Ashley Estepp (pretrial conference) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired registration receipt; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no operator’s/moped license: Failure to appear.

Hayden Gilman (pretrial conference) — Disorderly conduct, first degree: Two-year diversion on condition that the defendant completes CARES Program, including enrolling in the JAG Out-of-School Program, attends counseling with THRIVE, obtains employment, and has no new violations of law. Cost waived. Runs concurrently with 26-M-55, DCP6 6/28.

Hayden Gilman (pretrial conference) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Failure to produce insurance card; 4. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 5. No operator’s/moped license; 6. Possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; 7. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: 1-7. Two-year diversion on condition that the defendant completes CARES Program, including enrolling in the JAG Out-of-School Program, attends counseling with THRIVE, obtains employment, and has no new violations of law. Cost waived. Runs concurrent with 25-M-26.

Austin Harless (pretrial conference) — False report of an incident to law enforcement; disorderly conduct, second degree: Dismissed upon completion of treatment at EKRC.

Jamie Jude (pretrial conference) — 1. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license, amended to no operator’s license; 2. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and cost; 2. Previously dismissed. Show cause 12/1/26.

Caitlin E. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Failure to wear seat belts; license to be in possession; operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Reset 8/25/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Carl D. Mills (pretrial conference) — 1. Rear license not illuminated; 2. No/expired registration plates; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. Failure to register transfer of motor vehicle; 5. Driving DUI-suspended license, second offense; 6. Inadequate silencer (muffler); 7. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance second or greater: 1-6 Reset for 8/25/26 at 9:30 a.m.; 7. Dismissed.

Johnie C. Moles (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Two-year conditional dismissal on condition that defendant has no unlawful contact with Tiffany Stafford and follows all Family Court orders, including mental health treatment.

James Moore (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no taillamps: Reset 8/23/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Mary Lou Setser (review) — 1. Terroristic threatening, third degree; 2. Obstructing governmental operations: 1. Guilty plea; 2. Guilty plea: Compliant, review upon the motion of the Commonwealth.

Martin Cline (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first offense (methamphetamine); tampering with physical evidence: Commonwealth to proceed with Rocket Docket.

Larry Delong (preliminary hearing) — Fraudulent insurance acts, $10,000-$1,000,000; false report of an incident to law enforcement: Waived to grand jury.

Jason K. Fields (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Reset 7/28/26 at 10:30 a.m.