Circuit Court

INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard the following cases Feb. 1 in Martin Circuit Court:

Amy L. Blankenship (arraignment) — Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); first-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), first offense: Indictment information, warrant $5,000 cash.

David Brown (arraignment) — Convicted felon in possession of a firearm; persistent felony offender, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 4/18/24 at 11 a.m., released on own recognizance to ARC representative, complete treatment through ARC.

Brittany Collins (arraignment) — Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 3/21/24 at 11 a.m.

Brenten R. Allen Johnson (arraignment) — First-degree possession of controlled substance (drug unspecified), first offense; prescription controlled substance not in original container: Indictment warrant, $5,000 cash.

Jeremy Jude (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 3/21/24 at 11 a.m.

Arnold Mosley (arraignment) — Complicity unlawful acquiring metals, injury to property over $3,000; complicity criminal trespassing, third degree; fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot); resisting arrest: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 3/21/24 at 11 a.m., bond $5,000 surety, no contact with victim or property.

Fred Daniels (sentencing) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first offense; trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces, first offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: In treatment, reset 3/1/24 at 10 a.m.

Joshua Moore (sentencing) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: 1. Two years; 2. Twelve months, concurrent but consecutive to Martin 21-CR-91.

Matthew Ryan Gooslin (motion) — Denied.

Joshua Moore (stipulate to violation) — Final sentencing 2/15/24 at 10 a.m.

Robin Hinkle (probation revocation hearing) — Agreed graduated sanctions.

Brianna Ellis (motion to revoke bond) — Complicity possession of controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); complicity first-degree possession of controlled substance (heroin), first offense: Bench warrant.

Kristi Fletcher (motion to redocket) — Probation revocation hearing 2/15/24 at 10 a.m.

Ashley Salmons (motion to redocket) — Agreed graduated sanctions.

Whitley Perry (diversion completion) — No action, extended to 7/5/24.

Haskell Burgess Mills (pretrial conference) — Enhancement trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; failure to or improper signal.

Johnny Moore (pretrial conference) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession.

Scottie Thompson (pretrial conference) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession.

District Court

INEZ — Judge John T. Chafin heard the following cases Jan. 29 and Jan. 31 in Martin District Court.

Clarence Ray Baldwin (arraignment) — Speeding 18 mph over limit: Six-month diversion, no new violation of law, DCPT 7/2/24.

Preston Lee Blankenship (arraignment) — Receiving stolen property (firearm): Preliminary hearing 2/13/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Robert Lee Blankenship (arraignment) — Assault, fourth degree (minor injury): Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 2/13/24 at 9 a.m.

Bobby Blevins Jr. (arraignment) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. No/expired registration plates; 4. Improper display of registration plates; 5. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; 6. Failure to produce insurance card: 1. Dismissed with warning; 2-6. Dismissed, proof shown.

Jeffrey D. Bowen (arraignment) — Commerical driver license under influence alcohol, .04-.08%: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 2/27/24 at 9 a.m.

George W. Chapman II (arraignment) — Criminal trespass, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, stay out of Dempsey Housing, pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

George W. Chapman II (arraignment) — Criminal trespass, first degree: Pleaded not guilty, stay out of Dempsey Housing, pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Jimmy Darrell Cook (arraignment) — 1. Failure to wear seat belts; 2. No operator’s/moped license; 3. Operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/21/24 at 9 a.m.

Dovie Daniels (arraignment) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Albert Joshua Deskins (motion for pretrial suspension) — 1. Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/drugs, etc., .08, first offense, amended to operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol .08, second offense: To plead guilty 2/6/24 at 9 a.m., transfer to Division II.

Brandy Farley (arraignment) — Endangering the welfare of a minor; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 4/9/24 at 9 a.m., currently enrolled in Serenity House.

Norman Fletcher (arraignment) — Hindering prosecution or apprehension, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Michael S. Fuggett (arraignment) — 1. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; 2. License to be in possession; 3. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 4. No/expired registration plates; 5. Improper display of registration plates: 1-2. Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.; 3-5. Dismissed, proof shown.

Gabriel Jessie Cooper (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot); resisting arrest; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Preliminary hearing 2/13/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Jessica Harless (arraignment) — Endangering the welfare of a minor; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of marijuana: Bench warrant $500 cash.

James Tyler Harmon (motion to set aside failure to appear) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first; failure to wear seat belts: Denied, no appearance.

James Tyler Harmon (motion to set aside failure to appear) — Speeding 15 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no operator’s/moped license; license to be in possession; booster seat violations: Denied, no appearance.

Jay Hinkle (recall failure to appear) — 1. Failure to produce insurance card; 1A. Amended all other traffic offenses not listed: 1. Pleaded guilty, $50 fine, cost, show cause 7/2/24; 1A. Dismissed.

Alisha Jude — Endangering the welfare of a minor; endangering the welfare of a minor: Pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Doug Jude (arraignment) — Criminal mischief, third degree: Bench warrant $250 cash.

Earl R. Jude Jr. (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $500-$1,000: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Joseph C. Jude (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belts; license to be in possession; operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Failure to appear.

Mary Elizabeth Jude (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no operator’s/moped license; unauthorized parking in a handicapped zone: Failure to appear.

Estella Justice (motion to set aside bench warrant) — Criminal trespassing, third degree; criminal littering; theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $500-$1,000: Pretrial conference 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Jimmie Lee Litton (arraignment) — Assault, fourth degree (minor injury): Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

James G. Long (arraignment) — Rear license not illuminated; license to be in possession; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to produce insurance card; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security first: Failure to appear.

William Messer (arraignment) — Rear license not illuminated; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Failure to appear.

Alexandria D. Moore (set aside warrant) — Improper turning; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; registration and title requirements vehicle not to be operated on highway: Denied, no appearance.

Alexandria Destiny Moore (set aside warrant) — Rear license not illuminated; possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified): Denied, no appearance.

Brittany Kayladawn Mullett (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates amended to 1890; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Failure to appear.

William Henry Murphy (arraignment) — Hindering prosecution or apprehension, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Earnest Wesley New (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Preliminary hearing 2/13/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Chad Allen Nichols (arraignment) — Assault, fourth degree (minor injury); menacing: Dismissed at request of complaining witness, bond to be returned.

Andrea D. Perry (recall failure to appear) — 1. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; 2. Failure to wear seat belts; 3. Improper equipment: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 4/23/24 at 9 a.m.

Cassady Dawn Runyon (arraignment) — 1. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 2. No/expired registration plates; 3. Improper display of registration plates; 4. Failure to produce insurance card; 5. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: Dismissed, proof shown.

Jonathon Sherman (arraignment) — Endangering the welfare of a minor: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Brandy Nicole Stafford (arraignment) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of registration plates; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle: Reset 3/11/24 at 9 a.m.

Kenneth L. Ward Jr. (arraignment) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

James Ward (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified): Pretrial conference 2/13/24 at 10:30 a.m.

James Russell Ward (arraignment) — Burglary, second degree: Preliminary hearing 2/13/24 at 10:30 a.m.

Anna Williamson (arraignment) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified); 2. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; 3. Possession of marijuana: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Sondra Ann Wilson (arraignment) — Speeding 15 mph over limit: Failure to appear.

Bruce Bowen (pretrial conference) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, first: Pleaded guilty, $200 fine, cost, loss of license to be determined by Department of Transportation, attend and complete ADE, show cause 1/4/25.

Rosanna Bowen (pretrial conference) — 1. Rear license not illuminated; 2. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: 1. Dismissed; 2. Amended to license not in possession, pleaded guilty, $25 fine, cost, show cause 7/2/24.

Rosanna Bowen (pretrial conference) — 1. No operator’s/moped license; 2. Failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2. Amended to failure to produce insurance card, pleaded guilty, $50 fine, cost, show cause 7/2/24.

Ray Collins (pretrial conference) — Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no/expired registration plates: Failure to appear.

Dustin A. Dalton (pretrial conference) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol .08, first; possession of open alcoholic beverage container in motor vehicle: Reset 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Herbert Ray Fletcher (pretrial conference) — Theft of property mislaid or delivered by mistake: Bench warrant $500 cash.

Kelly Fletcher (pretrial conference) — Theft of property mislaid or delivered by mistake: One-year diversion, continue treatment at Mountain Comp, DCPT 2/11/25.

Norman Fletcher (pretrial conference) — 1. Operating motor vehicle under influence of substance, first; 1A. Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, .08, second: 1. Amended; 2. Dismissed due to lab results.

Donnie James Harmon (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (minor injury): Reset 2/13/24 at 9 a.m.

James T. Harmon (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 4/9/24 at 9 a.m.

James Harmon (pretrial conference) — Pretrial conference 4/9/24 at 9 a.m.

James Harmon (pretrial conference) — Pretrial conference 4/9/24 at 9 a.m.

Ethan Kole Hensley (pretrial conference) — 1. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense; 2. Disorderly conduct, first degree; 3. Resisting arrest: 1. Two-year diversion on condition he enrolls and completes outpatient through Addiction Recovery Care and has no new violation of law, DCPT 1/26; 2. Two-year diversion, same disposition; 3. Two-year diversion, same disposition, review 3/12/24 at 9:30 a.m.

April Hickman (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Reset 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

April Nicole Hickman (pretrial conference) — Criminal littering: Reset 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

April Nicole Hickman (pretrial conference) — Operating motor vehicle influence alcohol/substance, first; operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/substance, second: Reset 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Heather Kasey Howard (pretrial conference) — 1. Public intoxication controlled substance (excludes alcohol); 2. Possession of marijuana; 3. Drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: 1. Two-year diversion, no new violation of law, maintain employment, DCPT 1/26.

Paul Johnson (pretrial conference) — Local burning ban: Twelve-month diversion, maintain monthly garbage service and comply with Martin County Solid Waste, DCPT 2/11/25, set for review 5/21/24 at 9:30 a.m. for proof of garbage service.

Frances K. Jude (pretrial conference) — 1. No/expired registration plates; 2. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 3. Improper display of registration plates; 4. Improper registration plate; 5. Failure to produce insurance card; 6. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first: 1. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine; 2-4. Dismissed in exchange for guilty plea; 5. Pleaded guilty, $50 fine, cost, show cause 7/2/24; 6. Dismissed in exchange for guilty plea.

Christopher Marcum (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; rear license not illuminated: Reset 2/27/24 at 9 a.m.

Christopher Marcum (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 2/27/24 at 9 a.m.

 Christopher D. Marcum (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; reckless driving: Reset 2/27/24 at 9 a.m.

Justin Marcum (pretrial conference) — Unlawful imprisonment, second degree: Reset 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Justin Eric Marcum (pretrial conference) — 1. Speeding 20 mph over limit; 2. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 3. No/expired registration plates; 4. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 5. No operator’s/moped license; 6. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, second or greater; 7. Failure to produce insurance card; 8. Failure to register transfer of motor vehicle; 9. Failure to wear seat belts: 1. Amended to 10 over, six-month diversion, DCPT 7/2/24; 2. Dismissed proof shown; 3. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine, cost, show cause 7/2/24; 4-8. Dismissed, proof shown; 9. Dismissed with warning.

Steve Marcum (pretrial conference) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense; disorderly conduct; assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Reset 2/26/24 at 10 a.m., transfer to Division II, companion case set for that date.

Adam A. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Reset 4/23/24 at 9 a.m.

James Maynard (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Reset 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Mason K. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Failure to appear.

Mason K. Maynard (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Failure to appear.

Paul Morrison (pretrial conference) — Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO: Reset 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Paul Ruben Morrison (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury: Reset 3/12/24 at 9 a.m.

Jeffrey Pinson (pretrial conference) — Fraudulent use of a credit card: Reset 2/13/24 at 9 a.m.

Nebert L. Porter (pretrial conference) — Possession of marijuana; operating motor vehicle under influence of controlled substance, first: Set for jury trial 3/15/24 at 9 a.m.

Jason Dewayne Scott (pretrial conference) — No operator’s/moped license; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; no/expired registration plates; possession of marijuana: Reset 3/26/24 at 9 a.m.

Brett Waller (pretrial conference) — Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO: fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot): pretrial conference 2/13/24 at 9 a.m.

Brett Waller (pretrial conference) — Violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO: Pretrial conference 2/13/24 at 9 a.m.

Brenten Johnson (review) — Complaint: Review upon motion of Commonwealth.

Claudetta Lynn Mills (review) — Defendant stipulated to violation of terms of probation, ordered to complete six-month inpatient treatment through Frontier, review 2/27/24 at 9:30 a.m.

Sontez Sheckles (review) — Fugitive from another state: Dismissed, defendant has been picked up.

Titus James Sparks (review status of community service) — Complaint: Review upon motion of Commonwealth.

Tammy Stepp (review) — Complaint: Review upon motion of Commonwealth.

Martin Lee Gillespie (preliminary hearing) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; wanton endangerment, first degree, police officer; fleeing or evading police, first degree: Waived to grand jury.