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Operation Rat-Trap

Operation Rat-Trap


Resolved Cases
Defendant Facts of the Case
and Criminal Charges
Criminal History Resolution

Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson

Defendant arrested stealing items from a house under construction.
Burglary 3rd, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  1
Misdemeanor:  32
Total: 33
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Thomas Ault

Thomas Ault

Defendant and co-defendant arrested leaving a store with over $20,000 worth of jewelry.
Burglary 3rd, Theft, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  2
Misdemeanor:  4
Total: 6
Guilty Plea
7 years to serve
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Chris Baker

 

Defendant assisted others in the invasion and armed robbery of the home of a victim suspected to be a drug dealer.
Robbery 1st, Burglary 1st, Assault
Not available
Guilty Plea
10 years, probated 5 years

Scotty Ballard

Scotty Ballard

Co-defendant of Chris Baker.  One of the victims was shot in the course of the crime.
Robbery 1st, Burglary 1st, Assault
Not available
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Robert Baltimore

Robert Baltimore

Defendant arrested in store parking lot and found to be in possession of several credit cards stolen out of cars.
Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  2
Misdemeanor:  4
Total: 6
Guilty Plea
10 years to serve

Eric Blake

Eric Blake

Defendant found in possession of a stolen air compressor valued in excess of $11,000.
Receiving Stolen Property
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  14
Total: 14
Guilty Plea
2 years, probated 3 years, serve 60 days

Jan Blythe

Jan Blythe

"Moped Case" -- Defendant arrested with stolen property in moped he was driving, fingerprints matched to several home invasions. 
On parole for Receiving Stolen Property, Burglary 1st (3 counts), Burglary 2nd, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  2
Misdemeanor:  7
Total: 9
Guilty Plea
45 years to serve

Jason Brammer

Jason Brammer

Defendant stole several tools from a construction site and pawned them the next day.
Burglary 3rd, Receiving Stolen Property
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  2
Total: 2
Guilty Plea
4 years, probated 5 years, serve 6 months

Richard Brumback

Richard Brumback

 

Convicted arsonist found in possession of firefighting gear stolen in burglary from station house.  On parole at time of offense.
Receiving Stolen Property, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  5
Misdemeanor:  4
Total: 9
Guilty Plea
10 years to serve

Michelle Buford

Michelle Buford

Defendant posed as a "home hair care specialist" to gain entry into residences in order to steal prescription medications.  On bond for same crime.
Burglary 2nd (3 counts)
No criminal history
Guilty Plea
12 years to serve, shock probated

Mona Bullock

Mona Bullock

Private complaint sworn out by the victim, who stated defendant stole DVD's and other items from residence.
Burglary 2nd
Felony:  2
Misdemeanor:  9
Total: 11
Guilty Plea
12 months, probated 2 years

Jarrod Burch

Jarrod Burch

Defendant forced his way into the victim's apartment and stole wallet and credit cards; returned later and assaulted victim resulting in physical injury.
Burglary 2nd (2 counts)
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  17
Total: 17
Guilty Plea
10 years to serve

Jeffery Butcher

Jeffery Butcher

Caught on video tape with co-defendant Terry Christison stealing a trailer from a local tire dealership.  On probation at the time of the offense.
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Felony:  2
Misdemeanor:  11
Total: 13
Guilty Plea
3 years, probated 5 years

Jeanne Carlton

Jeanne Carlton

Defendant broke into apartment with co-defendant Richard Colston, stole TV and other items after victim left to call police.
Burglary 2nd
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  35
Total: 35
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Terry Christison

Terry Christison

Caught by security cameras showing him with co-defendant Jeffrey Butcher hitching a stolen trailer to their truck and driving away.
Theft by Unlawful Taking
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  4
Total: 4
Guilty Plea
1 year, probated 5 years

Ron "Cameo" Clark

Ron "Cameo" Clark

Defendant failed to appear in District Court, car chase ensued when police attempted to arrest him on warrant.  Extensive criminal history.
Fleeing/Evading Police, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  3
Misdemeanor:  8
Total: 11
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Richard Colston

Richard Colston

Co-defendant of Carlton; police found stolen items in abandoned house where both defendants were living.
Burglary 2nd
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  17
Total: 17
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Terrall Connor

Terrall Connor

Defendant arrested in possession of drugs, guns stolen in burglaries, and other stolen property in his residence.
Burglary 1st, Receiving Stolen Property, Drug Charges
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  5
Total: 5
Guilty Plea
24 years to serve

Dewayne Cooper

Dewayne Cooper

Defendant arrested with several thousand dollars worth of jewelry stolen in a burglary, investigation reveals he pawned several of the stolen items.
Receiving Stolen Property
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  3
Total: 3
Jury Trial
1 year, probated 5 years, serve 60 days

Shannon Cooper

Neighbors observed defendant driving the car for two unidentified males who committed a residential burglary.
Criminal Facilitation
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  2
Total: 2
Guilty Plea
12 months, probated for 2 years

Ben Cox

Co-defendant of Levi Lewis.  Charged with stealing tools and other items from truck and construction sites.
Burglary 3rd, Theft By Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  1
Total: 1
Guilty Plea
5 years probated for 5 years

Mary Jane Davila

Mary Jane Davila

Defendant passed a check stolen from the American Inn in a reported burglary, then failed to appear at sentencing.
Criminal Possession of Forged Instrument
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  8
Total: 8
Guilty Plea
1 year probated 4 years, serve 120 days 
Pending Bail Jump

Richard Deener

Richard Deener

Defendant stole a car from inside a garage and attempted to extort money from the owner in exchange for the vehicle's return.
Burglary 2nd, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Extortion, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  5
Misdemeanor:  3
Total: 8
Guilty Plea
10 years to serve

James Douglas

 

Defendant confronted by neighbors while holding stereo and speakers stolen from vehicle in his hands.
Theft By Unlawful Taking (Larceny from Auto)
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  1
Total: 1
Guilty Plea
1 year, probated 3 years, serve 20 days

Donald Draper

"Commonwealth Stadium Case" - a group of young men went into UK's football stadium after hours, broke into a locker room and took equipment from the inside. 
Criminal Mischief 
No criminal history
Guilty Plea
12 months, probated 2 years

Jose Duran

Defendant and others broke into victim's residence and attacked him with a knife, resulting in hospital bills exceeding $11,000.
Burglary, Giving False Name 

Not available

Guilty Plea
5 years imposed

Kelly Edwards

Co-defendant of Edwards, arrested leaving scene of crime carrying victim's personal property in a pillowcase.  Admitted to theft from nearby motel.
Robbery 2nd, Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  6
Total: 6
Guilty Plea
5 years imposed

Matt Elliott

Matt Elliott

Defendant passed several checks and used a credit card stolen from neighbor's residence.
Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  4
Total: 4
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Jonathan Gamble

Jonathan Gamble

Co-defendant of Jacob Walker; Arrested for stealing textbooks from UK student.  Investigation led to prints at burglary scenes.  Items stolen included video games, a telephone, and mail from apartments and offices.
Burglary 2nd, Burglary 3rd, Theft by Unlawful Taking
No criminal history
Guilty Plea
8 years to serve

Jamie Gillen

Jamie Gillen

Defendant pawned several stolen items, including firearms.
Receiving Stolen Property (2 counts)
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  8
Total: 8
Guilty Plea
1 year, probated 5 years

Gregory Goins

Gregory Goins

Patrol officers responded to an alarm at a tobacco store and arrested defendant and co-defendant Ricky Turner, who made entry through a rear wall.
Burglary 3rd, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Drug Charges, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  1
Misdemeanor:  1
Total: 2
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Michael Gribbins

Michael Gribbins

Arrested with co-defendant Jason Williams, found to be intoxicated and in possession of items stolen from a friend's house.
Receiving Stolen Property
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  28
Total: 28
Guilty Plea
3 years, probated 5 years

Bernie Haddix

Investigation, including boot prints on door and witness ID, led to defendant's arrest for breaking into business.  On probation at time of the offense.
Burglary 3rd, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  1
Misdemeanor:  7
Total: 8
Guilty Plea
7  years, probated for 5 years,  Drug Court

Ricky D. Hall

Witness arrested after kicking in the door of his ex-girlfriend's house.
Burglary 2nd
Felony:  2
Misdemeanor:  4
Total: 6
Guilty Plea
5 years imposed

Joseph Hamby

Defendant gained entry into a UK fraternity house by posing as a member, then broke into several rooms to steal credit cards and ID's.
Burglary 2nd, Theft by Unlawful Taking
No criminal history
Guilty Plea
5 years imposed

Brian Hamm

Brian Hamm

Broke into a church and school with co-defendant Joshua Rector, stole numerous items and did several thousand dollars worth of property damage.
Burglary 2nd, Theft
Not available
Guilty Plea
6 years to serve

Charles Harmon

Witnesses observed defendant leaving the scene of burglary with neighbor's television set in a trash bag.
Burglary 2nd
Felony:  *
Misdemeanor:  *
Total: *
Guilty Plea
6 years, probated for 5 years

Christy Hartsburg

Christy Hartsburg

Defendant disposed of property stolen from landlord at local pawnshops and Internet auction.  On probation at the time of the offense.
Receiving Stolen Property (4 counts).
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  7
Total: 7
Guilty Plea
4 years, probated 5 years

Marquis Heard

Marquis Heard

Defendant kicked in the door to his ex-girlfriend's residence, threatened her, and hit her in the head with a handgun.
Burglary 1st, Assault 2nd, Custodial Interference
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  21
Total: 21
Jury Trial
10 years to serve

Shawn Hendron

Shawn Hendron

Defendant broke into the residence of his live-in girlfriend, threatened her and their child with a knife, and attacked her dog.  Arrested on unrelated charge.
Burglary 2nd, Wanton Endangerment
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  6
Total: 6
Guilty Plea
2 years to serve

Jonathan Hensley

Jonathan Hensley

Defendant pawned several items of jewelry stolen in a burglary in Bourbon County at Lexington pawnshops.  On probation at the time of the offense.
Receiving Stolen Property, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  3
Misdemeanor:  21
Total: 24
Jury Trial
10 years to serve

James W. Hobbs

Co-defendant of Meza, they were tracked by K-9 and patrol units after breaking into several cars to steal radios, CD's, and personal property.
Theft by Unlawful Taking, Criminal Mischief
Felony:  0
Misdemeanor:  0
Total: 0
Guilty Plea
1 year, probated 5 years, serve 4 mos.

William Hughey

William Hughey

Fingerprints at scene of home invasion matched to defendant after he was arrested for shoplifting.
Burglary 2nd, Theft, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  1
Misdemeanor:  4
Total: 5
Guilty Plea
6 years to serve

William Humphrey

William Humphrey

Defendant sold items stolen from vehicles to second-hand clothing and sporting goods shops.
Receiving Stolen Property, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  1
Misdemeanor:  15
Total: 15
Guilty Plea
5 years to serve

Walter Hundley

Walter Hundley

Defendant used checks and credit cards stolen in numerous burglaries; crimes connected by fingerprints on the checks and at the scenes.
Burglary 2nd, Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument, Persistent Felony Offender
Felony:  17
Misdemeanor:  14
Total: 31
Guilty Plea<