The final term of Clinton Circuit Court for 2023 was held on December 11 with Circuit Judge David L. Williams presiding over the court calendar.
The following are those cases in which some type of final resolutions were ruled on, including sentences, plea agreements, revocations, trial dates being scheduled, et al.
* Final sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Christopher Thrasher, pursuant to a jury trial held on August 22, 2023.
Following testimony, closing arguments and deliberations, the jury found the defendant guilty of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor and a sentence of 22 years was recommended. The court then directed a pre-sentence investigation report be prepared and submitted.
During formal sentencing in December, the court upheld the jury verdict and, pursuant to KRS 532.110(1)(c), reduced the sentence to 20 years and imposed such sentence.
The Commonwealth opposed probation and the defendant shall receive credit for time served.
Thrasher had originally been indicted on 152 counts in relation to the offense.
* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Robert Myers, Jr., pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 2.
The defendant entered a guilty plea of possession of a controlled substance 1st offense (meth) with a two and one-half year sentence, a guilty plea on the same charge in a separate indictment with a two and a half-year sentence, and lastly, guilty to violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO, with a 63 day sentence.
The two and a half-year sentences will run consecutively with each other and concurrently with the 63 day sentence for a total of five years. The defendant shall serve 139 days in jail with the balance probated five years with supervision and have no contact with the victim.
The defendant shall receive credit for time served and charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, marijuana, and open alcohol container in motor vehicle were dismissed.
* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Alfred A. Silva, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 2.
The defendant pled guilty to unlawful transaction with a minor 2nd degree with a five year sentence and guilty to sexual abuse 2nd degree under a separate indictment with a 12 month sentence.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the sentences shall run concurrently  for a total of five years, serve 290 days in jail, with the balance probated for five years with supervision. The defendant shall also have no contact with the victim.
The defendant shall receive credit for time served and a charge of stalking 2nd degree was dismissed.
* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tyler L. Hollan, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 16.
The defendant entered a guilty plea to trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree-1st offense (less than two grams meth) with a four year sentence imposed. Also, to tampering with physical evidence, with a four year sentence imposed.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the sentences shall run consecutively for a total of eight years, serve 180 days with the balance probated five years with supervision.
The defendant shall receive credit for time served and various traffic related violations, as well as possession of drug paraphernalia and persistent felony offender 1st degree charges were dismissed.
* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jamie W. Herald, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 2.
The defendant entered a guilty plea to possession of a controlled substance 1st degree-1st offense (meth) with a three year sentence imposed.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the three year sentence shall be probated five years with supervision, with the defendant to receive credit for time served.
Charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, trafficking in a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense and persistent felony offender 1st degree were dismissed.
* Sentencing was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Virginia Catron, pursuant to a plea agreement effectuated on November 2.
The defendant pled guilty to theft by unlawful taking (firearm) with a five year sentence imposed.
Pursuant to the recommendation of the Commonwealth, the sentence shall be probated for five years with supervision and the defendant shall be referred to the Social Services Clinician and pay $900 in restitution plus a five percent clerk’s fee.
The defendant shall be given credit for time served.
* During a pretrial conference, a plea agreement was reached and formal sentencing imposed, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Stephen Ray Bridgeman.
The defendant entered a plea of guilty to possession of a controlled substance 1st degree, 1st offense (meth), and a one year sentence was imposed. The Commonwealth opposed probation.
The defendant shall receive credit for time served and a charge of public intoxication was dismissed.
* A motion to revoke probation was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Ricky Joe Wright, who was originally charged with drug and traffic related offenses, including trafficking in and possession of a controlled substance.
The court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same. The defendant was given credit for time served.
* A motion to revoke probation was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Joe Turner, who was charged with trafficking in a controlled substance 1st  degree, 1st offense (meth).
The court concluded the defendant had violated terms and conditions of probation and revoked same, with the defendant to receive credit for time served.
* A motion to revoke pretrial diversion was held in the case of Commonwealth vs. Daniel Duvall, charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st defense, 1st offense (meth), and other minor violations.
The court determined the defendant had violated terms and conditions of pretrial diversion and revoked same, ordered a pre-trail investigation report and scheduled final sentencing for January 11.
* During a motion to revoke probation in the case of Commonwealth vs. Jeffrey Lee Ragan, charged with driving on suspended license 3rd or subsequent offense and DUI 4th offense, in lieu of revocation, the court ordered the defendant to enter and complete long-term treatment.
* A motion for probation was filed in the case of Commonwealth vs. Tony Albertson, originally charged with cultivation of marijuana five or more plants, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
The motion was for probation was filed by the Commonwealth and sustained by the Court with an order to be entered.
* During a pretrial conference in the case of Commonwealth vs. Kelvin Jose Rivera Rodriguez, charged with fleeing or evading police 1st degree, resisting arrest and traffic related violations, a trial date was scheduled for January 23.
* During a pretrial conference, in the case of Commonwealth vs. Coty Lynn Key, charged with strangulation 1st degree, robbery 1st degree (under one indictment), and assault 2nd degree (under a separate indictment), a trial date was scheduled for March 4-5.
There were several other cases on the docket which were continued to a later date. Also, some defendants appeared for arraignment, entering not guilty pleas and having future pretrial conference dates scheduled.
(Results from the Clinton Grand Jury December session have not been released as of press time.)