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From the Office of:

ROB SANDERS
COMMONWEALTH'S ATTORNEY
16th Judicial Circuit - Kenton County, KY 

 

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 This Week in Kenton Circuit Court...

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Issue #15 March 13, 2008  
Greetings Kenton County!   

The men and women of the Commonwealth's Attorney Office are always working hard to keep Kenton County safe.  This newsletter is intended to keep all interested parties up to date on the latest in prosecution and law enforcement news.  If you have any questions or would like additional information about the cases you see in this email, please call (859) 292-6580 or email the Commonwealth's Attorney Office at robsanders@kentonprosecutor.com .
 
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Commonwealth v. Ronald Ferrieradrienne peacock
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutors: Rob Sanders
Police Agency: Erlanger
 
 On July 31, 2007, Colin Kennedy came to the Erlanger Police Department with the intention of filing a complaint about the actions of what he believed to be an Erlanger Police Officer.  Kennedy told Sgt. Troy Vines that the "officer" apparently was mad that Kennedy cut him off on Dixie Highway.  After a short encounter of "road rage" between the two, Kennedy said he pulled into the lot of the Silver Lake Krogers.  There, Kennedy reported that the "officer" displayed a badge, stated that he was with the Erlanger Police Department and threatened to "write him a ticket... for every time (Kennedy) cut (him) off" before ordering Kennedy to park his car.  Inside Kroger's Kennedy confronted the "officer" and asked him for his name and badge number so Kennedy could file a complaint.  Kennedy said the "officer" then threatened him with arrest and said he was going to "go up to the station a file a report."   The "officer" then hurried out of the store and quickly left the parking lot.
Kennedy's description of the "officer" did not match any employee of the Erlanger Police Department so Sgt. Vines responded to Kroger's to view the footage of the events on store security videos.  Vines quickly recognize the "officer" to actually be former Kenton County Constable Ronald Ferrier.  After losing his bid for re-election twice in 2006 (once in a Republican primary, and once as an Independent write-in candidate), Ferrier resigned from office in December of 2006 and no longer held police powers.  Ferrier was well known to several Kenton County police agencies due to complaints received from Ferrier's behavior while acting as Constable.
The case was assigned to Lt. Kevin Gilpin and Det. Jeff Miles for additional investigation.  Gilpin and Miles conducted a search warrant of Ferrier's car, a Mercury Grand Marquis which closely resembles the Ford Crown Victoria commonly used by police agencies.  In the car, investigators located emergency blue lights hidden in the grill, a police scanner, a badge, a police baton, and a handgun among other things.  Investigators also searched Ferrier's home where they located additional badges and business cards from the Sheriff's Department and Dept. of Homeland Security, neither of which employed or authorized Ferrier to have those items.  Gilpin and Miles also located a handful of people who stated that Ferrier had identified himself as a police officer and/or displayed a badge, months after he was no longer the Constable.
In September, 2007, Ferrier was indicted for Impersonating a Police Officer.  On 2/5/08, Ferrier entered a guilty plea as charged.  He had been scheduled to stand trial on 2/12/08.  Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders recommended that Ferrier be sentenced to 5 years probated for 5 years.  On 3/11/08, Ferrier was sentenced to 3 years probated for 3 years.
 
Sanders said that his #1 priority was to make certain that Ferrier never legally owned a firearm again.  "It's obvious that the Defendant has some twisted fascination with being a police officer," said Sanders.  "I hope the possibility of going to prison motivates Mr. Ferrier to address his mental issues because if he ever pretends to be a police officer again, he'll be looking at a significant prison sentence."
Other Guilty Pleas & Sentencings  
Commonwealth v. Marcus Richards  adrienne peacock
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Alysha McKinney 
Police Agency: Covington
 
On 2/5/08 Richards pled guilty to 2nd Degree Robbery.  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Alysha McKinney recommended a 8 year prison sentence.  On 3/11/08, Richards was sentenced to 8 years in prison.
 
Commonwealth v. John Morganjohn morgan
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: James T. Redwine 
Police Agency: Covington
 
On 3/11/08 Morgan pled guilty to 2nd Degree Robbery.  1st Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Jim Redwine is recommending a 10 year prison sentence.  Final sentencing is set for 4/28/08.
 
Commonwealth v. Phillip Heraldphillip herald
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Leanne Isler 
Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell
 
On 3/11/08 Herald pled guilty to 1st Degree Fleeing Police, 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment, and Receiving Stolen Property (>$300).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Leanne Isler is recommending a 5 year prison sentence.  Final sentencing is set for 4/28/08.
 
 
Commonwealth v. Michael Andyadrienne peacock
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Alysha McKinney 
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
 
On 3/11/08 Andy pled guilty to Receiving Stolen Property (>$300).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Alysha McKinney is recommending a sentence of 2 years probated for 3 years on the condition that Andy spend 30 days in the county jail.  Final sentencing is set for 4/28/08.
 
Commonwealth v. Robin Jansen speech
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Sharif Abdrabbo 
Police Agency: KY Cabinet for Families
 
On 3/11/08 Jansen pled guilty to Theft of Identity and Possession of a Forged Prescription.  The court followed the recommendation of Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Sharif Abdrabbo and ordered Jansen into the felony diversion program for 2 years.  If Jansen fails diversion, she faces 1-5 years in prison. 
 
Commonwealth v. Michael Wagersadrienne peacock
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Laura Ward
Police Agency: Covington
 
On 1/15/08 Wagers pled guilty to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (cocaine).  On 3/11/08 Wagers was sentenced to 5 years probated for 5 years.
 
 
 
Commonwealth v. Steve Addisonsteve addison
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Leanne Isler 
Police Agency: Ft. Wright
 
On 3/11/08 Addison pled guilty to Theft (>$300).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Leanne Isler is recommending a sentence of 1 year in prison.  Final sentencing is set for 4/8/08. 
 
Commonwealth v. Victoria Robinson adrienne peacock
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Sharif Abdrabbo 
Police Agency: Ft. Mitchell
 
On 2/12/08 Robinson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Sharif Abdrabbo recommended a sentence of 1 year probated for 3 years.  On 3/11/08 Robinson was sentenced to 1 year probated for 3 years. 
 
Commonwealth v. Brian Humphreybrian humphrey
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders 
Police Agency: NKDSF
 
On 3/11/08 Humphrey pled guilty to 2 counts of Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (cocaine).  Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending a sentence of 5 years in prison.  Final sentencing is set for 4/8/08. 
 
 
Commonwealth v. Debra Eatmondadrienne peacock
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Sharif Abdrabbo 
Police Agency: Covington
 
On 2/12/08 Eatmond pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Sharif Abdrabbo recommended a sentence of 3 years probated for 3 years.  On 3/11/08 Eatmond was sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison.
 
Commonwealth v. Bryan Shotwellbryan shotwell
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Joseph Meadows 
Police Agency: Covington
 
On 3/11/08, Shotwell pled guilty to 1st Degree Wanton Endangerment.  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joe Meadows is recommending that Shotwell be ordered into the felony diversion program for 3 years. Final sentencing is set for 4/8/08.  If Shotwell fails diversion he faces 1-5 years.
 
Commonwealth v. Tara Baird adrienne peacock
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Joseph Meadows 
Police Agency: CAO
 
On 3/11/08 Baird pled guilty to Bailjumping.  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joe Meadows is recommending 1 year, consecutive to an underlying sentence on a drug case, probated for 5 years.  Final sentencing is set for 4/1/08.
 
Commonwealth v. Lauren Blasingame lauren blasingame
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Joseph Meadows 
Police Agency: Ludlow
 
On 3/11/08 Blasingame pled guilty to Possession of a Forged Instrument.  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Joe Meadows is recommending 1 year in prison.  Final sentencing is set for 4/8/08.
 
Commonwealth v. Shannon Caseyspeech
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Laura Ward 
Police Agency: Kenton Co. Police
 
On 2/11/08 Casey pled guilty to 1st Degree Wanton Engangerment and Theft (>$300).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Laura Ward recommended a sentence of 3 years in prison.  On 3/11/08 Casey was sentenced to 3 years probated for 3 years and in-patient drug rehabilitation.
 
Commonwealth v. Jovan Parksadrienne peacock
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Sharif Abdrabbo 
Police Agency: Covington
 
On 2/5/08 Parks pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Sharif Abdrabbo is recommended 3 years probated for 3 years.  On 3/11/08 Parks was sentenced to 3 years probated for 3 years.
 
 
Commonwealth v. Kent Stewartadrienne peacock
Judge: Sheehan
Prosecutor: Sharif Abdrabbo 
Police Agency: NKDSF
 
On 2/12/08 Stewart pled guilty to Trafficking in a Controlled Substance (cocaine, 2nd offense) and Trafficking in Marijuana (>8oz., 2nd offense).  Asst. Commonwealth's Attorney Sharif Abdrabbo recommended a sentence of 12 years.  On 3/11/08 Stewart was sentenced to 12 years in prison.
 
Commonwealth v. Darla Johnsondarla johnson
Judge: Bartlett
Prosecutor: Rob Sanders 
Police Agency: Covington
 
On 3/5/08 Johnson pled guilty to Possession of a Controlled Substance (cocaine).  Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders is recommending 2 1/2 years in prison.  Finals sentencing is set for 4/14/08.
 
 
Commonwealth v. Crystal Gettescrystal gettes