INEZ — Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases April 16 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases April 14 in Martin District Court.

Circuit Court

Marsha Patrick Fletcher (change of plea) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $1,000-$10,000: Pleaded guilty, five-year sentence. Probation unsupervised for five years on the condition that the defendant has no further violation of law. Defendant shall pay $2,000 in restitution to the victim at sentencing. Sentencing 5/21/26 at 10 a.m.

Marsha Patrick Fletcher (change of plea) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $1,000 but less than $10,000: Pleaded guilty, five-year sentence. Probation unsupervised for five years on the condition that the defendant has no further violation of law. Defendant shall pay $9,145 in restitution to the victim through the Martin Circuit Clerk’s Office. Defendant shall pay $3,572.50 at sentencing. The remainder shall be paid at the rate of $500 per month until paid in full. Sentencing 5/21/26 at 10 a.m.

Ricky Gauze (change of plea) — Bail jumping, first degree: Four years to serve dismissed in exchange for plea in Martin 21-CR-108. Set for final report 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Ricky Gauze (change of plea) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense; 2. Assault, third degree, police/probation officer; 3. Fleeing/evading police, second; 4. Giving officer false identifying information; 5. Possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified): 1. Three years; 2. One year; 3. 12 months; 4. 90 days; 5. 12 months. Counts 1 and 2 shall run consecutively to each other and concurrently with counts 3, 4 and 5 for a total of four years to serve. Set for final report 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Barbara Jean Gordon (change of plea) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree (fentanyl); Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Pleaded guilty. Two years on each count to run concurrently. Sentences probated for two years on the condition that the defendant has no further violation of law and completes Martin County Drug Court. Sentencing 5/21/26 at 10 a.m.

James Howell (change of plea) — 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); 2. Possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified); 3. Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Pleaded guilty to all charges. 1. Two years; 2. 12 months; 3. 90  days. Sentences diverted for two years on the condition that the defendant has no further violation of law. Sentencing 6/4/26 at 10 a.m.

Shane Nelson (change of plea) — Theft by unlawful taking $500-$10,000: Pleaded guilty. Three-year sentence probated for three years on the condition that the defendant has no further violations of law. Defendant shall complete a course of substance abuse treatment. Sentencing 5/21/26 at 10 a.m.

Christina Chapman (motion to dismiss) — 1. Criminal abuse, first degree, child 12 or under; 2. Manslaughter, second degree: All pending motions set for hearing 6/22/26 at 9 a.m.

Gabriel J. Cooper (motion to void pretrial diversion) — Set for hearing 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Eric Crum (motion to revoke probation) — Reset 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Joe Allen Evans (motion to move jails, motion in limine, motion other): Assault, second degree (domestic violence); persistent felony offender, first degree: All pending motions set for hearing 5/27/26 at 10 a.m., cancel 5/15/26.

Brian Howell (motion to revoke bond) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified); possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Set for bond revocation hearing 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Rose Johnson (motion to amend) — Three counts of burglary, third degree; one count of possession of burglary tools; one count of criminal mischief, second degree, restitution/repair: Motion sustained.

Sealed party (motion to amend) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (over 10 dosage units of drug unspecified): Sustained.

Sealed party (motion to amend) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (over 10 dosage units of drug unspecified): Sustained.

Jackie Haney (motion to void pretrial diversion) — Set for pretrial diversion hearing 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Christopher Marcum (other hearing) — Set for preliminary hearing 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Tommy L. Bowens (status hearing) — Five counts of rape, second degree, no force; one count of sodomy, second degree: Competency pending, reset 6/4/26 at 10 a.m.

David Joshua Brown (show cause hearing, motion to set aside) — Fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot); operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; resisting arrest; menacing: Reset 5/21/26 at 10 a.m.

Zachary Delong (show cause hearing, pretrial diversion hearing void) — Stipulate to violations. Set for sentencing 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Amos Ray Evans (sentencing) — 1. Assault, second degree amended to assault under extreme emotional distress; 2. Strangulation, first degree: 1. Sentenced to two years; 2. Dismissed.

Amos Ray Evans (sentencing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Sentenced to three years to run consecutive to Martin 24-CR-100 for a total of five years to serve.

Shawn Moore (sentencing) — Theft of motor vehicle registration plate/renewal decal/tag: Called Tuesday to complete presentence investigative report. Pam told him to let the judge know he had not called before to complete in time. Reset for 5/7/26 at 10 a.m. Taken into custody; hold until the presentence investigative report is completed.

Jonathan Pack (sentencing) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $1,000-$10,000: Did not contact Pam to complete presentence investigative report. Bench warrant to remain active. 25-CR-47 bench warrant to remain active.

Lonnie Joe Robinson (sentencing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine); failure to produce insurance card: No presentence investigative report. Reset 5/21/26 at 10 a.m.

Dotty Fletcher (report-final) — Wanton endangerment, first degree: Motion to consolidate reset to 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Justin Marcum (report-final) — Two counts of wanton endangerment, first degree; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; two counts of failure to use child restraint device in vehicle; failure to use child restraint device in vehicle, careless driving; failure to wear seat belt: Motion to consolidate reset to 5/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Marsha Patrick Fletcher (arraignment) — Bail jumping, first degree: Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 5/21/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Marsha Patrick Fletcher (arraignment) — Bail jumping, first degree: Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 5/21/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Thelma Goforth (arraignment) — Complicity unlawful transaction with minor, second degree; complicity wanton endangerment, first degree: Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/4/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Brandi Moore (arraignment) — Complicity trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (greater than 2 grams methamphetamine); complicity trafficking in controlled substance, second degree, first offense: Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 9/21/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Jeffrey W. Pinson (arraignment) — Bail jumping, first degree: Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 5/7/26 at 11 a.m., bond $5,000 cash or full property.

Jeffrey W. Pinson (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified); tampering with physical evidence: Rocket Docket, waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, set for change of plea 5/7/26 at 10 a.m., bond $5,000 cash or full property.

Linda Slone (arraignment) — Complicity unlawful transaction with minor, second degree: Waived formal arraignment, pleaded not guilty, pretrial 6/4/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set.

Johnathan Edward Sherman (status hearing, failure to indict) — No true bill returned, dismissed without prejudice.

District Court

Michael A. Walker (hardship license hearing) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/substance, first: Pleaded guilty Jan. 6. Hardship license approved.

Caleb Costa (arraignment) — Disorderly conduct, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Sunday M. Costa (arraignment) — Disorderly conduct, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Tony Costa (arraignment) — Disorderly conduct, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Michael Dalton (arraignment) — Instructional permit violations; inadequate silencer (muffler); failure to wear seat belt: Dismissed.

Franklin Eugene Davis (arraignment) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; no/expired registration plates: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 7/7/26 at 10 a.m.

Steven James Deweese Jr. (arraignment) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (drug unspecified); possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine): Defendant not present, in treatment at Frontier, reset 5/26/26 at 11 a.m.

Ance Marcum (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belt; no operator’s/moped license; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card; improper display of registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card; improper display of registration plates: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/12/26 at 10 a.m.

Christopher Maynard (arraignment) — Terroristic threatening, third degree: Defendant not present, reissue summons for service through E-warrants, reset 5/12/26 at 10 a.m., certified mail sent per Melissa Phelps.

Frankie Maynard (arraignment) — Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; possession of controlled substance, first degree (methamphetamine), third or greater offense; possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (drug unspecified): In treatment at White Oak Hill, reset 5/26/26 at 11 a.m.

Ashley Jordan Mills (arraignment) — Failure to produce insurance card; operating vehicle with expired operator’s license: Failure to appear.

Natashia C. Moore (arraignment) — Speeding 5 mph over limit; improper registration plate; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; failure to register transfer of motor vehicle: Failure to appear.

Gage Dalton Reed (arraignment) — Disorderly conduct, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Ronald P. Reed (arraignment) — Disorderly conduct, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Nathaniel Sparks (motion to set aside failure to appear) — No/expired registration plates; 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 wear seat belt; driving on DUI-suspended license, first offense: Failure to appear set aside. Pleaded not guilty, sober living/outpatient treatment, pretrial conference 8/18/26 at 10 a.m.

Samantha Dawn Tilley (arraignment) — Failure to wear seat belt: Defendant not present. Six-month diversion.

Drema D. Wallace (arraignment) — Criminal littering: Motion and order.

John W. Wilson (arraignment) — Careless driving: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 4/28/26 at 10 a.m.

Courtney Megan Mills (show cause hearing) — 1. Assault, fourth degree (domestic violence), minor injury ; 2. Possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified): Diversion July 1, 2025. Referred to drug court, release after accepted into drug court.

Nathan D. Goble (arraignment) — Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $10,000-$1,000,000: Dismissed at request of Commonwealth Attorney.

Elijah Bailey (pretrial conference) — Assault, fourth degree (minor injury): Pleaded guilty, 30 days probated over one year, credit time served seven days (23 days remain probated); have no contact.

David J. Brown (pretrial conference) — 1. Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license, amended to license to be in possession; 2. Failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; 3. No/expired registration plates: 1. Pleaded guilty, 10 days to serve, credit time served 10 days, waived court cost; 2-3. Dismissed in exchange for plea.

Patrick Gibbs (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 5/12/26 at 10 a.m.

John Henry Jude (pretrial conference) — No/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; improper display of registration plates; improper registration plate; failure to wear seat belts; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security, first; failure to produce insurance card; registration and title requirements vehicle not to be operated on highway; license plate not legible: Defendant not present. Failure to appear.

John Henry Jude (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no operator’s/moped license: Defendant not present. Failure to appear.

John Henry Jude (pretrial conference) — Driving on DUI-suspended license, second offense; excessive windshield/window tinting: Defendant not present. Bench warrant, $500 cash.

John L. Kirk Jr. (pretrial conference) — Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: Pleaded guilty, $50 fine, waived court cost, credit time served two days, balance $0.

John L. Kirk Jr. (pretrial conference) — Operating motor vehicle under influence controlled substance, first: Dismissed at request of Commonwealth Attorney, lab came back clean.

Misty Renee Marcum (pretrial conference) — Instructional permit violations; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt: Referred to Thrive for resources, reset 6/23/26 at 10 a.m.

Derek M. Parsons (pretrial conference) — Failure to surrender revoked operator’s license; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; license to be in possession; no operator’s/moped license: Reset 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Derek M. Parsons (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Derek Mitchell Parsons (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; license to be in possession; no operator’s/moped license: Reset 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.; 26-T-54 (recall Failure to appear) — Reset 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Derek Mitchell Parsons (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Derek Mitchell Parsons (pretrial conference) — Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Reset 5/26/26 at 10 a.m.

Buddy Leslie Simpson (pretrial conference) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol/substance, first, amended to reckless driving: Pleaded guilty, lab proof of Rx, $200 fine and court cost, show cause 10/13/26 at 9:30 a.m.

Harley Dale Stepp (pretrial conference) — Operating motor vehicle under influence of alcohol, 0.08, first: Defendant not present, agreed order to be entered by attorney, reset pretrial conference 4/28/26 at 10 a.m.

Gary Lee Gamble Jr. (preliminary hearing) — Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine), bond amended to unsecured, waived to grand jury.

Gary Lee Gamble (preliminary hearing) — Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 2 grams of methamphetamine); possession of controlled substance, first degree, second offense (methamphetamine); possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (drug unspecified): Bond remains the same, waived to grand jury.