Lawrence County Circuit Court Report 3-25-16
Judge Preston hears cases from Murder to Meth Manufacturing; Williams gets 10 years for assault
Brandon Birt – 29 Charged with violating his probation on a felony offense, was given 3 days in the county jail, to be released on 3-28-16. Pretrial diversion extended 2 years and to make payments on restitution per order by judge.
Traci L. Hall-Combs – 30 Charged with Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card under/10,000. Not guilty plea and set for Pretrial on 4-22-16. Remains out on the same bond.
Jennifer Fuller – 33 Charged with Receiving Stolen Property under 10,000 and 3 counts of Receiving Stolen Property (firearm) Sentenced to a 5 year diversion per judgement of The Commonwealth. Was given 10 days of jail credit.
Brittany Hicks – 28 Charged with one count of Complicity 1st Degree Possession of Cocaine, 1st offense. Complicity of Possession of Marijuana, Complicity of Possession of drug Paraphernalia 1st offense and Complicity of Illegal Possession of Legend Drug. Ms. Hicks was also charged with Convicted Felon in Possession of a Firearm. Trial date set for 5-23-16 and remains out on bond.
Ashley Maynard – 27 Filed a bond reduction motion on a charge of Complicity of Receiving Stolen Property under/10,000. She was ordered to an in-house Rehab when her Attorney prepared the order.
James Moore – 65, Louisa, Ky Charged with Failure to comply with Sex Offender Registration and Persistent Felony Offender. A not guilty plea was given and Pretrial Conference was set for 4-22-16.
John Oliver – 26, Charged with Probation Violation for Felony Offense was given 3 days in county jail to be released on 3-28-16. His probation was extended an additional 2 years.
Nathaniel Pack – 33, Charged with Probation Violation for Felony Offense. Hearing set for 4-8-16. Defendant remains free on bond.
Wayne Reynolds – 23, Charged with Probation Violation for Felony Offense. Probation was revoked and he was remanded to the Big Sandy Regional Det. Center.
Stephen Salyers – 47, Charged with Complicity of Manufacturing Methamphetamine, 2nd or greater offense, Complicity Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st Degree 1st offense, Complicity to Possess Drug Paraphernalia, and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. Trial date set for 8-1-16.
Taleka Sesco – 33, Charged with Probation Violation for a Felony Offense. Defendant to enter rehab for at least 180 days with other conditions.
Jamie Slone – 39, Charged with Complicity to Manufacturing Methamphetamine, 1st Offense, Complicity to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance 1st offense, Complicity 1st Degree Possession of Cocaine, 1st Offense, Complicity to possess Drug Paraphernalia and Persistent Felony Offender. Trial date set for 8-1-16.
Jack David Smith – 43, Inez, Ky. Charged with 3 counts of Complicity to Murder, 3 counts of Complicity of Robbery, 1st Degree, Arson 2nd Degree and Complicity of Tampering with Physical Evidence. Defendant is set for a jury trial on 5-1-17. Case transferred from martin Circuit Court.
Jeremy P. Smith – 41, Charged with Probation Violation for Felony Offense.
Kenneth Anthony Stepp – 32, Charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Complicity of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 2nd degree, and Persistent Felony Offender 1st Degree. Defendant sentenced per judgement prepared by Commonwealth with 89 days jail time credit.
Kevin Totten – 38, Louisa, Ky. Charged with 2 counts of Complicity to Burglary, 1st Degree and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun. Defendant sentenced to 10 years per judgement prepared by Commonwealth. All charges to run concurrent and 155 days of jail credit given.
Leslie Scott Triplett – 41, Louisa, Ky. Motion for Shock Probation Denied.
Eric Tyler Ward – 21, Louisa, Ky. Charged with Theft by Unlawful Taking/Shoplifting was present for a Motion to reduce bond. Defendant to be placed on home incarceration effective 4-1-16.
Cody Williams – 38, Louisa, Ky. Charged with Assault, 1st Degree and 2 counts of Wanton Endangerment, 1st Degree. Defendant was sentenced to 10 years per judgement prepared by the Commonwealth. All charges are to run concurrent with 208 days of jail credit.
Regan L. Young – 43, Louisa, Ky. Charged with 4 Counts of Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Complicity of Criminal Possession of a forged instrument 2nd Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, Theft By Unlawful Taking under/500.00 and Persistent Felony Offender. Defendant entered a guilty plea and will be final sentenced on 4-22-16.
Ashley Adkins – 34, Louisa, Ky. Charged with Flagrant Non Support . Defendant is due back in court on 4-8-16.
Michael L. Bailey – 38, Salyersville, Ky.Charged with Complicity 1st Degree Possession of Cocaine, 1st offense, Complicity Attempt/Obtain Controlled Substance by forgery, Tampering with Physical Evidence and Complicity to Possess Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense. Set for Re-arraingment on 4-8-16.
John Fitch – 42, Charged with Flagrant Non Support will report again on 4-8-16. Until then Defendant remains on 5,000 cash bond.
Billy Greene – 41, Gunlock, Ky. Charged with Complicity 1st Degree Possession of Cocaine, 1st Offense, Attempt to Obtain Controlled Substance by Fraud or Forgery, Tampering with Physical Evidence, Complicity of Possession of Marijuana, Complicity of Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense, and Public Intoxication on Controlled Substance (Excluding Alcohol). Next Court date set for 4-22-16.