INEZ – Judge John Kevin Holbrook heard cases Sept. 3 in Martin Circuit Court, while Judge Brett Butcher heard cases Sept. 1 in Martin District Court.

Circuit Court

Austin Harless (change of plea) – Criminal mischief, first degree: Pleaded guilty. Two-year division on the condition that the defendant has no further violations of law, has no contact with the victim, their property or their workers and pays restitution to the victim of $2,285 through the Martin Circuit Clerk at a rate of $100 per month. Sentencing 10/15/26 at 10 a.m.

Brandi Moore (change of plea) – 1. Complicity trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (over 2 grams of methamphetamine), amended to trafficking in a controlled substance, first degree, first offense (under 2 grams of methamphetamine); 2. Complicity trafficking in a controlled substance, second degree, first offense (less than 20 dosage units drug unspecified): Pleaded guilty to both charges. Three years on each charge to run concurrently for a total of three years to serve. Defendant shall forfeit all monies, firearms, vehicles, etc. seized or recovered as proceeds of drug trafficking. Defendant shall complete 90 days of substance abuse treatment during the time between change of plea and sentencing. Sentencing 1/7/27 at 10 a.m.

Brandi Moore (change of plea) – Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine), amended to possession of controlled substance, second degree: Pleaded guilty. Twelve months to serve. Sentencing 1/7/27 at 10 a.m.

Joshua Scott (change of plea) – 1. Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (drug unspecified), amended to possession of controlled substance, second degree (drug unspecified); 2. Possession of controlled substance, third degree (drug unspecified): 1. Twelve months; 2. Twelve months. Reset 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

Andrea Caudill (motion to reset motion to revoke probation) – Reset 9/17/26 at 10 a.m. Defendant released from custody 8/3/26.

Larry Delong (motion to remand to District Court) – Attempt fraudulent insurance acts $10,000-$1,000,000; false report of an incident to law enforcement: Sustained, order entered.

Martin Gillespie (motion to revoke bond) – Fleeing or evading police, first degree; persistent felony offender, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree (police officer); no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; no/expired registration plates: Bond revocation hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

Martin Gillespie (motion to revoke bond) – Trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (less than 10 dosage units opiates); persistent felony offender, first degree; trafficking in marijuana, 8 ounces to 5 pounds, first offense; trafficking in controlled substance, second degree, first offense (less than 20 dosage units drug unspecified, Schedule 3); trafficking in controlled substance, third degree, first offense (less than 20 dosage units drug unspecified); drug paraphernalia-buy/possession; trafficking in controlled substance, third degree, first offense (less than 20 dosage units drug unspecified): Bond revocation hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

Donald K. Harris (motion to revoke probation) – Bench warrant to remain active.

Rose Johnson (motion to revoke bond) – Burglary, third degree; burglary, third degree; burglary, third degree; possession of burglary tools; criminal mischief, second degree: Bond revocation hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

Danny Mollett (motion to reset motion to revoke probation) – Preliminary hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

Jason Mollett (motion to revoke probation) – Preliminary hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

James Allen Muncy (motion to reset motion to revoke probation) – Bench warrant to remain active.

Shane Nelson (motion for review) – Sentencing 6/18/26 did not happen. Status hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

William Patrick (motion to revoke probation) – Bench warrant to remain active.

Carl Daniels Jr. (other hearing-served probation violation warrant) – Preliminary hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

Dotty Fletcher (hearing on motion to consolidate) – Wanton endangerment, first degree: Hearing set 9/29/26 at 10 a.m.

James Howell (motion to void pretrial diversion) – Agreed graduated sanction order entered.

Justin Marcum (motion to consolidate) – Wanton endangerment, first degree; wanton endangerment, first degree; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; failure to use child restraint device in vehicle; failure to use child restraint device in vehicle; careless driving; failure to wear seat belt: Set for hearing 9/19/26 at 10 a.m.

John Pack (motion to withdraw guilty plea) – Importing carfentanil, fentanyl or fentanyl derivatives; trafficking in controlled substance, first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); trafficking in controlled substance, first degree, first offense (over 4 grams of cocaine); trafficking in marijuana less than 8 ounces, first offense; drug paraphernalia-buy/possession: Set for hearing 9/17/26.

Jonathan Pack (motion to withdraw guilty plea) – Theft by unlawful taking or disposition all others $1,000-$10,000: Hearing 9/17/26.

Vernon Sluss Jr. (served probation violation warrant) – Pretrial trial diversion void hearing 9/17/26 at 10 a.m.

Thelma Goforth (status hearing on defendant’s motion to dismiss) – Complicity unlawful transaction with minor, second degree; complicity wanton endangerment, first degree: Under submission for ruling, counsel to tender proposed orders within ten days.

Linda Slone (status hearing on defendant’s motion to dismiss) – Complicity unlawful transaction with minor, second degree; complicity wanton endangerment, first degree: Under submission for ruling, counsel to tender proposed orders within 10 days.

Paul Mullins (probation revocation hearing) – Agreed graduated sanction order entered.

Paul Brewer (diversion completion) – Dismissed/diverted order entered.

Paul D. Brewer (diversion completion) – Dismissed/diverted order entered.

Clem Marcum Jr. (sentencing) – 1. Assault, third degree (police/probation officer-identification); 2. Criminal mischief, first degree; 3. Resisting arrest; 4. Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense: 1. Three years; 2. Three years; 3. Twelve months; 4. $25 fine. Probation unsupervised for three years on the conditions that the defendant has no further violations of law; pays restitution of $3,388.48 to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, plus a 5% service fee, through the Martin Circuit Clerk’s office at the rate of $200 per month beginning August 2026 until paid in full; and completes a course of outpatient substance abuse treatment.

Mike McCoy (final report, motion to withdraw) – Sexual abuse, first degree: Motion withdrawn. Final report 2/4/27 at 10 a.m. Jury trial 3/1/27 at 9 a.m.

Ricky Sartin (final report) – Unlawful acquiring metals-injury to property greater than $3,000; criminal mischief, first degree; trespass of key infrastructure assets, first offense: Continued by agreement. Pretrial 10/1/26 at 11 a.m. Jury trial 9/14/26.

Brett Waller (final report) – Strangulation, second degree, amended to assault, fourth degree (dating violence): Pleaded guilty (Alford plea), 72 months probated for 24 months on the condition that the defendant has no contact with the victim, including but not limited to calls, texts, in-person contact, third party contact or electronic contact and does not come within 1,000 feet of victim.

Brett Waller (final report) – Fleeing or evading police, second degree (on foot), amended to wanton endangerment: Pleaded guilty (Alford plea), two years and one day, credit time served.

Jonathan R. Amburn (arraignment) – Flagrant nonsupport: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 10/15/26 at 11 a.m.

Rose Johnson (arraignment) – Fraudulent use of credit/gift card $1,000-$10,000: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 10/15/26 at 11 a.m., bond continues as previously set, objection noted.

Bertha Jude (arraignment) – Complicity burglary, third degree; complicity criminal mischief, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 10/15/26 at 11 a.m.

James Maynard (arraignment) – Possession of controlled substance, first degree, first offense (methamphetamine):  Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 10/15/26 at 11 a.m.

Lonnie Pauley (arraignment) – Complicity burglary, third degree; complicity criminal mischief, second degree: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial 10/15/26 at 11 a.m.

Kayla Jude (motion to dismiss) – Sustained, order entered.

District Court

Cameron Lee Davis (arraignment) – Public intoxication of controlled substance (excludes alcohol): Two-year diversion on condition that he completes the CARES Program, does drug testing and counseling as necessary and completes Job Corps. Waived court cost.

Teri L. Sammons (motion to revoke probation) – 1. Assault, fourth degree (minor injury); 2. Criminal trespassing, second degree: 1. Dismissed 8/4/26; 2. Defendant is going to inpatient treatment today and must follow recommendations at Addiction Recovery Care. Review 9/29/26 at 10 a.m.

Trista L. McCoy (motion to set aside failure to appear) – Speeding 15 mph over limit; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; failure to produce insurance card: Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/13/26 at 10 a.m.

Trista Lachelle McCoy (motion to set aside failure to appear) – Failure to wear seat belt; instructional permit violations: Set aside failure to appear. Pleaded not guilty, pretrial conference 10/13/26 at 10 a.m.

Steve Farnham (pretrial conference) – Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; display of illegal/altered registration plate; improper registration plate; inadequate silencer (muffler); no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; rear license not illuminated: Failure to appear.

Steven Luther Farnham (pretrial conference) – Failure to produce insurance card; failure of non-owner operator to maintain required insurance, first; operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license; possessing license when privileges are revoked/suspended; speeding 9 mph over limit: Failure to appear.

Charles Garland (pretrial conference) – Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Amended to no operator’s license. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost.

Charles Garland (pretrial conference) – Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Amended to no operator’s license. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost.

Patrick Gibbs (pretrial conference) – Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Amended to no operator’s license. Pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost.

Patrick Gibbs (pretrial conference) – Operating on suspended/revoked operator’s license: Amended to no operator’s license; pleaded guilty, $25 fine and court cost.

Kayla Leighann Lester (pretrial conference) – Criminal trespassing, third degree: Dismissed on condition that she stays off the property at 11 Bradley Lane, Inez.

Leigh Ann Marquez (pretrial conference) – Alcohol intoxication in a public place, first and second offense; endangering the welfare of a minor: Order to be entered.

Robert Music (pretrial conference) – 1. Failure to or improper signal; 2. Inadequate silencer (muffler); 3. Improper equipment; 4. Operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; 5. No operator’s/moped license; 6. Improper display of registration plates; 7. No/expired Kentucky registration receipt; 8. Failure to wear seat belt; 9. Giving officer false identifying information: 1-8. Dismissed; 9. Pleaded guilty, two days to serve, credit time served two days.

Sidney Riley Weslek (pretrial conference) – Cruelty to animals, second degree: Dismissed due to evidence that she has arranged care for the dogs.

James D. Music (preliminary hearing) – Fleeing or evading police, first degree (motor vehicle); wanton endangerment, first degree: Waived to grand jury. Bond remains the same.