LOUISA, Ky. — A Lawrence County grand jury issued 25 individual indictments on Friday accusing them of crimes from arson, illegal drugs, and others but the largest group were bail jumpers. The 24th district court system is having a hard time getting lawbreakers to appear for court dates so indictments have been issued. Bail jumping charges can be punishable by up to 12 months and up to $500 in fines plus court costs, and up to five years if the original charge is a felony.
Here are the indictments for January and February
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Richard Church.
The Grand Jury charges: that on or about August 8th, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Richard Church committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in Possession of a Controlled Substance Methamphetamine.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a glass pipe with burnt chemical residue.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Public Intoxication by knowingly and unlawfully by being in a public place manifestly under the influence of a controlled substance, or other intoxicating substance, to the degree that he was a danger to himself or other persons or property, or unreasonably annoy persons in his vicinity.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Charles Jeffry
The Grand Jury charges: That on March 1st, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Charles Jeffrey committed the offense of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon by being in possession of a 12-gauge shotgun after having been previously convicted of a prior felony offense our of Kenton County, State of Ohio.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Charles Jeffrey
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before March 1st, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Charles Jeffrey committed the offense of Assault in the Second (2nd) Degree when he intentionally caused physical injury to Tammy Jeffrey of Louisa, Ky, by means of dangerous instrument or deadly weapon.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Leslie Triplett
The Grand Jury Charges: That on or before January 30th, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Leslie Triplett committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00102), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. William Moore
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 30th, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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William Moore committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00103), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Ricki Kimbler
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 30th, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Ricki Kimbler committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00054), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Lisa Green
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 30th, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Lisa Green committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00123), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS Kenneth Ison
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 30th, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Kenneth Ison committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court, with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00113), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely an Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Kenneth Ison
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 23rd, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Kenneth Ison committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00112), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. James Harless
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 23rd, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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James Harless committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00016), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Terry Black
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before January 23rd, 2025 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Terry Black committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00106), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Toby Pack Jr.
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before December 12th, 2024 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Toby Pack Jr. committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00011), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Earl Meek
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before December 12th, 2024 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Earl Meek committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00090), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Darin Conley
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before December 12th, 2024 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant
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Darin Conley committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00123), he/she failed to appear at that time and place as ordered by the court, namely a Pre-Trial Conference.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Christmas Rigsby
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before November 14th, 2024 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant
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Christmas Rigsby committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00059).
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Richard Church
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before September 26th, 2024 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant
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Richard Church committed the offense of Bail Jumping in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully having been released from custody by the court with or without bail, upon condition that he/she will subsequently appear at a specified time and place in connection with a felony charge (Lawrence Circuit Court 24-CR-00071).
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Cody Maynard
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before August 8th, 2024 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant
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Cody Maynard committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a controlled substance, namely methamphetamine.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Christian Baldwin
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before November 2nd, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Christian Baldwin committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a controlled substance, namely Methamphetamine.
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Christian Baldwin committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second (2nd) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a schedule II narcotic, Buprenorphine (Suboxone).
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a glass pipe containing residue.
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The above-named defendant committed the violation of Rear License Not Illuminated by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle on a Kentucky roadway without proper rear license not properly illuminated as defined in KRS: 186.170.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Regan Young
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before December 1st, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Regan Young committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Controlled Substance, Cocaine.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Lewis Pinder
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before October 28th, 2024 in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Lewis Pinder committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance, Heroin.
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Lewis Pinder committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Schedule Controlled Substance Methamphetamine.
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Lewis Pinder committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Schedule I Controlled Narcotic, Fentanyl.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, Second Offense with Ten Years by knowingly and unlawfully operating a Motor Vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or other substances that impair a driver’s ability to operate a motor vehicle with at least one (1) prior conviction within ten years, (Lawrence Circuit Court CR-F-00184.
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The above named defendant committed the offense of Operating a Motor Vehicle on Suspended or Revoked License by knowingly and unlawfully operating a Motor Vehicle while his license to operate said vehicle had been suspended or revoked.
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The above-named defendant committed the violation of Improper Registration Plates by knowingly and unlawfully operating a motor vehicle upon a Kentucky roadway with the improper registration plates for that vehicle.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Travis Cordle
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before November 9th, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Travis Cordle committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, Heroin.
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Travis Cordle committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Schedule Controlled Substance Methamphetamine.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Marijuana.
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The above-named defendant committed the violation of Inadequate Silencer (Muffler) by being in physical control of a motor vehicle operating upon a Kentucky roadway without a proper silencer, or muffler as defined by and required in KRS.189.140.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Rachel Wellman
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before September 18th, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Rachel Wellman committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the First (1st) Degree, namely Methamphetamine.
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Rachel Wellman committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second (2nd) Degree namely Suboxone.
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Rachel Wellman committed the offense of Tampering With Physical Evidence by knowingly and unlawfully destroying, removing, altering or concealing physical evidence that she believed would be used against her in an official proceeding.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a glass pipe, scales and a syringe.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Lisa Green
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before October 26th, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Lisa Green committed the offense of Possession of a controlled substance in the First (1st) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a Schedule I narcotic, Fentanyl.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third (3rd) Degree by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of a schedule III-controlled substance, Gabapentin.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Possession of Marijuana by knowingly and unlawfully possessing marijuana.
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The above-named defendant committed the offense of Prescription Controlled Substance Not in the Proper Container by knowingly and unlawfully being in possession of Gabapentin and Methadone not in the proper administered container.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Kenneth Mollett
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before March 8th, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Kenneth J. Mollett committed the offense of Arson in the Second (2nd) Degree, by intentionally starting a fire to destroy or damage a building owned by Mr. Larry Sprague of Shady Grove Road Louisa, Ky.
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Kenneth J. Mollett committed the offense of Arson in the Second (2nd) Degree, by intentionally starting a fire to destroy or damage a building owned by Mr. Larry Sprague of Shady Grove Road Louisa, Ky.
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Kenneth J. Mollett committed the offense of Arson in the Second (2nd) Degree, by intentionally starting a fire to destroy or damage a building owned by Mr. Larry Sprague of Shady Grove Road Louisa, Ky.
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Kenneth J. Mollett committed the offense of Arson in the Second (2nd) Degree, by intentionally starting a fire to destroy or damage a building owned by Mr. Larry Sprague of Shady Grove Road Louisa, Ky.
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Kenneth J. Mollett committed the offense of Arson in the Second (2nd) Degree, by intentionally starting a fire to destroy or damage a building owned by Mr. Larry Sprague of Shady Grove Road Louisa, Ky.
Commonwealth of Kentucky VS. Kenneth J. Mollett
The Grand Jury charges: That on or before September 22nd, 2024, in Lawrence County Kentucky, and before the finding of the indictment herein, the above-named defendant:
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Kenneth J. Mollett committed the offense of Arson in the Second (2nd) Degree, by intentionally starting a fire to destroy or damage a building of another.
