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Byron Keith Perkins was temporarily released from federal custody so he could donate one of his kidneys to his ailing 17-year-old son.

Perkins never showed.

"He ran and left me here to die..." said his son who eventually received a kidney from an anonymous donor.  Perkins was ultimately captured in Mexico after more than a year on the run.

 

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE 
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A  prosecutor's point of view

November 26, 2008

Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, November 21, 2008

3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael
MCCREADY, Alan Richard


Age:  34

Alan Richard McCready

ILLEGAL ALIEN:  Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, conditionally dischargedIMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED
PAYNES, Jessie Lee


Age:  26

Jessie Lee Paynes

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Criminal Trespassing, probated 2 years.
STONE, Kristina Joy


Age:  28

Kristina Joy Stone

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Criminal Attempt Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, probated 2 years.  Ordered to pay $560 in restitution.
4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine
 ARDUZ, Hugo Enrique


Age:  37

Hugo Enrique Arduz

Sentenced to 10 years in prison for Use of a Minor under 16 in a Sex Performance, 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Matter Portraying a Minor in a Sex Performance, and 5 years in prison for 3rd degree Sodomy, 2 1/2 years to run consecutive for a total of 12 1/2 years in prison.  Sent to prison.
KIMMEL, Crystal Michelle

Age:  27

Crystal Michelle Kimmel

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, probated 3 years.  Ordered to pay $1,708.24 in restitution.
KIRBY, Janie Renee


Age:  33

Janie Renee Kirby

Sentenced to 1 year each in prison for 2 counts of 1st degree Attempt/Obtain a Controlled Substance, to run consecutively for a total of 2 years in prison, probated 4 years.
ROBERTS, Kakilya Lasha


Age:  23

Kakilya Lasha Roberts

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years.
 
7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone
LEHMANN, Samantha B.


Age:  20

Samantha B. Lehmann

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, and 90 days in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana, serve 30 days, probated 3 years.
MCMULLEN, Michael Lamont

Age:  37

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Sentenced to 4 years in prison for Flagrant Non Support, probated 5 years.
PENMAN, Joquia Lache


Age:  18

Joquia Lache Penman

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, diverted 5 years.
ROBERTS, Richard Todd


Age:  29

Richard Todd Roberts

Sentenced to 4 years in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of  2nd degree Fleeing or Evading the Police, 30 days in jail and a $350 fine for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, 1st Offense, 12 months in jail for Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Render Aid or Assistance, and 90 days in jail for Operating on a Suspended, to run concurrently for a total of 4 years in prison.  Sent to prison. 
WADE, Larry Nelson


Age:  61

Larry Nelson Wade

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, serve 6 months, probated 5 years.
 
8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark
POLANCO, Jesse Tony III


Age:  27

Jesse Tony Polanco III

Sentenced to 8 years each in prison for 2 counts of the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Robbery, and 1 year in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, the 8 year sentences are to run consecutive and the 1 year sentence is to run concurrent for a total of 16 years in prison.  Sent to prison.
RIOS, Yarelis



Age:  22

Yarelis Rios

Sentenced to 3 years for in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, and 1 year each for 2 counts of 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, to run consecutive for a total of 5 years in prison,  probated 5 years.  Ordered to pay $7, 446.42 in restitution.
 
9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell
ALCORN, James Charles

Age:  33

James Charles Alcorn

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 4th degree Enhancement Assault  Domestic Violence, 12 months each in jail for 2 counts of Violation of Kentucky E.P.O./D.V.O., to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison. Sent to prison. Ordered to pay $5,042.13 in restitution.
CARRIER, Jeffery Allen


Age:  47

Jeffery Allen Carrier

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary, serve 6 months, probated 5 years.  Ordered to pay $100 in restitution.
CARTER,  Daniel Lee


Age:  25

Daniel Lee Carter

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft of Mislaid Property under $300.  Time served.
COOK, Phyllis Kay


Age:  61

Phyllis Kay Cook

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, probated 2 years.
HERNANDEZ, Jesus Gilberto


Age:  22

Jesus Gilberto Hernandez

ILLEGAL ALIEN:  Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument and 90 days in jail for No Operators License, probated 1 year.  IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED  
RANKIN, Lisa Dawn


Age:  36

Lisa Dawn Rankin

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6 Month Period, serve 30 days, probated 5 years.  Ordered to pay $688.77 in restitution.
VALENTINE, Marlowe William

Age:  38

Marlowe William Valentine

Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Manslaughter.  Sent to prison.
 

 

November 19, 2008

Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, November 14, 2008

3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael
BROWNING, April Marie


Age:  29

April Marie Browning

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years.
CLARA-CASTELLANOS, Adrian

Age:  29

Adrian Clara-Castellanos

ILLEGAL ALIEN: Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Fleeing or Evading the Police and a 45 day license suspension and $200 fine for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs, etc.. 08, 1st Offense to run concurrently for a total of 1 year in prison, probated 3 years.   IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS AND ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED
ROBERTSON, Robert Earl


Age:  34

Robert Earl Robertson

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Assault Under Extreme Emotional Disturbance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, and in a separate case, to 12 months in jail on the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault and 12 months in jail for 2nd degree unlawful Imprisonment, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison.  Sent to prison.  Ordered to pay $9,084.82 in restitution.
SWEETING, Jerry Santori


Age:  20

Jerry Santori Sweeting

Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 2nd degree Robbery, 5 years in prison for 2nd degree Burglary, and 12 months for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Trespassing, to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison.  Sent to prison.  Ordered to pay $297 in restitution.
WILLIAMS, Nathan Edward

Age:  21

Nathan Edward Williams

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, diverted 5 years.
 
4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine
CAMPBELL, Tabitha Jo


Age:  30

No Picture

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Fraudulent Use of Credit Cards over $100 within a 6 month Period, probated 3 years.
COMBS, Sherri



Age:  35

Sherri Combs

Sentenced to 5 years each in prison for 2 counts of 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 5 years in prison.  Sent to prison.  Ordered to pay $46, 687.97 in restitution.
DAVIS, James Isaac

Age:  22

James Isaac Davis

Sentenced to 2 years in prison for Receiving Stolen Property over $300, probated 4 years.
MCCOY, Shakelle Marionette

Age:  29

Shakelle Marionette McCoy

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1srt degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and status as a Persistent Felony Offender, probated 5 years.
SIMPSON, Teresa Brown


Age:  50

Teresa Brown Simpson

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the amended charge of Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense and 90 days in jail for Public Intoxication of a Controlled Substance, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years.
WOOD, Jeffrey Allan

Age:  36

Jeffrey Allan Wood

Sentenced to 10 years in prison for 1st  degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 2nd or greater Offense and to 10 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense and status a Persistent Felony Offender, to run concurrently for a total of 10 years in prison.  Sent to prison.
7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone
CALDWELL, Anthony Douglas

Age:  32

Anthony Douglas Caldwell

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance and status as a Persistent Felony Offender.  Sent to prison.
DUNSON, Jan Edward


Age:  54

Jan Edward Dunson

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300.  Sent to prison.
FAIR, Christopher Allen

Age:  24

Christopher Allen Fair

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment and 12 months in jail for Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, serve 30 days, probated 2 years.
FISHER, Antonio Lamont

Age:  30

Antonio Lamont Fisher

Sentenced to 6 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, a $25 fine for Failure to Wear Seat Belts, to run concurrently for a total of 6 months in jail, probated 2 years.
FRANKLIN, Anthony Raymond

Age:  19

Anthony Raymond Franklin

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, serve 60 days, probated 5 years.
MITCHELL, Andre Larnell

Age:  21

Andre Larnell Mitchell

Sentenced to 5 years in prison for 1st degree Trafficking in a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years.
NEWELL, Lance Chadrick

Age:  21

Lance Chadrick Newell

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 5 years.
THOMAS, Wendy Michelle

Age:  31

Wendy Michelle Thomas

Sentenced to a $500 fine for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, fined $500.
 
9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell
DIXON, Michael Thomas

Age:  23

Michael Thomas Dixon

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault.  Sent to jail.  Ordered to pay $73, 166.28 in restitution.
DOUTHITT, Barry


Age:  40

Barry Douthitt

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 2 years.
INGRAM, James Ray


Age:  19

James Ray Ingram

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 2nd degree Wanton Endangerment and 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Tampering with Physical Evidence, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail.  Sent to jail.
SWEAT, Donathan Lamar

Age:  24

Donathan Lamar Sweat

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, serve 4 weekends, probated 2 years.  Ordered to pay $300 in restitution.
TILLMAN, Debra Lyn


Age:  49

Debra Lyn Tillman

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Welfare Fraud under $10, 000, probated 5 years.  Ordered to pay $18, 026.86 in restitution.
 

 

November 12, 2008

Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, November 7, 2008

3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael
EVANS, Travis Matthew


Age:  28

Travis Matthew Evans

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempted Tampering With Physical Evidence, 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana, and 12 months in jail for Use/Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1st Offense, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail.  Sent to jail.
SHANNON, Christian Idris Idris

Age:  19

Christian Idris  Idris Shannon

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, probated 2 years.
TURLEY, Jaslynn Lee


Age:  19

Jaslynn Lee Turley

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking under $300, probated 2 years.
WILSON, Gordon Marcus

Age:  34

Gordon Marcus Wilson

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 2nd degree Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, 1st Offense, serve 10 days,  probated 3 years.  Ordered to pay $500 in restitution.
 
4th Division - Judge Pamela Goodwine
HALLOCK, Shelly Helen


Age:  24

Shelly Helen Hallock

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, probated 3 years. 
 
7th Division - Judge Ernesto Scorsone
FLANNERY, Edward Paul


Age:  39

Edward Paul Flannery

Sentenced to 2 years in prison for 1st degree Fleeing or Evading Police.  Sent to prison.
HELM, Brad Scott


Age:  29

Brad Scott Helm

Sentenced to 2 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of 1st degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, serve 6 weekends,  probated 5 years.
LYVERS, Tony Demetrius


Age:  28

Tony Demetrius Lyvers

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Criminal Attempt Tampering with Physical Evidence, 12 months in jail for Possession of Marijuana , 90 days in jail for Operating on a Suspended/Revoked Operators License, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years.
8th Division - Judge Thomas L. Clark
BENITEZ-CASTRO, Gerardo

Age:  29

Gerardo Benitez-Castro

ILLEGAL ALIEN:  Sentenced to 1 year in prison for Intimidating a Participant in Legal Process, and in a separate case, 1 year in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment, to run consecutively for a total of 2 years in prison.  Sent to prison.  IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED.
GARCIA, Pedro



Age:  64

Pedro Garcia

ILLEGAL ALIEN:  Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of 4th degree Assault, 12 months in jail for Resisting Arrest, and 6 months in jail for Disorderly Conduct, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail.  Sent to jail.  IMMIGRATION CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) NOTIFIED.
SYKES, Jennifer Ann


Age:  35

Sentenced to 3 years in prison for Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300, home incarceration and electronic monitoring for 90 days, probated 5 years.  Ordered to pay $1,500 in restitution.
9th Division - Judge Kimberly Bunnell
DENTON, David Allen


Age:  44

David Allen Denton

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Attempted Receiving Stolen Property under $300, probated 2 years.  Ordered to pay $100 in restitution.
HENDREN, Cecil Ray


Age:  60

Cecil Ray Hendren

Sentenced to 1 year in prison for 1st degree Wanton Endangerment.  Sent to prison.
SWISHER, Jeffrey Thomas

Age:  20

Jeffrey Thomas Swisher

Sentenced to 12 months in jail and a $500 fine for 2nd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 12 months in jail for 2nd degree Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1st Offense, 30 day in jail, a $200 fine, and a 30 days license suspension for Operating a Motor Vehicle under the Influence of Alcohol/Drugs Being under 21 with .02 or More, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail, probated 2 years.

 

November 6, 2008

Circuit Court Sentencings
Friday, October 31, 2008

3rd Division - Judge James Ishmael
FUGATE, Timothy Ray


Age: 31

Timothy Ray Fugate

Sentenced to 12 months in jail for the prosecution's amended charge of Possession of Marijuana and a $25 fine for Disregarding Traffic Control Device, to run concurrently for a total of 12 months in jail,  probated 2 years.  Ordered to pay $260 in restitution.
JACKSON, Wilvonia Lesha


Age: 29

Wilvonia Lesha Jackson

REPEAT OFFENDER:  Sentenced to 5 years in prison for the prosecution's amended charge of Theft by Unlawful Taking over $300 and status as a Persistent Felony Offender.  Sent to prison.