Arrests published in The Jessamine Journal 10.18.18

Published 11:19 am Friday, October 19, 2018

Nicholasville man arrested for heroin

Daniel B. Blevins, 44, of 105 Oakwood Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 12 for trafficking in a controlled substance (heroin) and possession of a controlled substance, according to a citation issued by the Nicholasville Police Department.

Officers were dispatched to the Dollar Store at Edgewood Plaza in reference to shoplifters. Blevins matched the description, and through a consent to search, officers located a large quantity of a gray substance suspected to be heroin, according to the citation.

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Also located on Blevins was a folded piece of paper inside a zip lock bag with suspected heroin. Inside the bag were several blue pills and yellow rectangular pills. All of the items were located in an eye glasses case which Blevins had in his possession. Inside the case were numerous zip lock bags and $3,339 in cash.

Blevins was arrested and transported to the Jessamine County Detention Center, according to the citation.

Lancaster man arrested for methamphetamine

Mark B. Ballard, 39, of 1043 Ballard Road in Lancaster, was arrested Oct. 11 for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a citation issued by the Nicholasville Police Department.

Officers responded to Ballard’s residence in reference to a suspicious vehicle. Ballard was seated in the operator’s seat and it was found he had several open warrants for his arrest. As Ballard exited the vehicle, a glass smoking pipe fell beneath his legs and onto the ground, according to the citation.

A search of the vehicle yielded a clear bag with a crystal substance, a syringe, spoon and straw also containing a powdered substance.

Ballard was arrested and transported to the Jessamine County Detention Center, according to the citation.

Harrodsburg woman arrested for methamphetamine

Miranda D. Baker, 32, of 408 Marimon Ave. in Harrodsburg, was arrested Oct. 10 for theft by unlawful taking $500 or more but under $10,000, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of a controlled substance (drug unspecified), according to a citation issued by the Nicholasville Police Department.

Baker was observed taking and concealing numerous items from Kohls. Baker then exited the store and was confronted outside in the parking lot.

Baker then got in the driver’s seat of her vehicle where officers located suspected methamphetamine and numerous items from Kohls in her purse, according to the citation.

The total value of items taken was $732.97. Upon search of the vehicle, officers located drugs, spoons and needles for drug use. Baker allegedly admitted to using heroin in the store, according to the citation.

Officers then observed a small bag of Xanax pills. Inside the glove box was a Crown Royal bag containing at least four needles and unknown pills in a bottle. The center console contained a spoon that had an unknown residue on it, and there was suspected methamphetamine located on the floor board of the vehicle, according to the citation.

Baker was arrested and transported to the Jessamine County Detention Center, according to the citation.

Nicholasville man arrested for DUI

Jonathan Nathaniel Adair, 29, of 125 Florence Court in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 13 for DUI, possession of an open alcoholic beverage container in a vehicle and disregarding a stop sign, according to a citation from the Nicholasville Police Department.

A vehicle was observed turning from Bradley Drive from Industry parkway disregarding a stop sign. Upon officers making contact with Adair, he was described as having slurred speech and red glossy eyes, according to the citation. Adair refused to perform a field sobriety test. A search yielded suspected marijuana residue in Adair’s hoodie pocket. He allegedly told officers he had smoked marijuana earlier that day. A search of the vehicle resulted in the confiscation of four empty alcohol bottles on the rear floor board.

Adair was arrested and transported to the Jessamine County Detention Center, according to the citation.

Danville woman arrested for methamphetamine

Amanda Toole, 39, of 310 Highland Court in Danville, was arrested Oct. 11 for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), promoting contraband and possession of drug paraphernalia, according to a citation issued by the Nicholasville Police Department.

Officers responded to Burger King in reference to a truck that had been parked there for a long period of time and the operator was believed to be passed out. Upon arrival, the officers made contact with Toole who quickly reached into the center console. Toole had several warrants and was placed under arrest.

Toole was asked to step out of the vehicle and was asked if she had anything illegal in the vehicle, to which she responded she was not sure.

Officers located a bag of methamphetamine in the same center console Toole was seen reaching into. Toole advised officers she did not know anything about the methamphetamine.

Toole was arrested and transported to the Jessamine County Detention Center. Upon arrival, a search resulted in the confiscation of a glass pipe from Toole’s purse, according to the citation.

The following citations were released by the Nicholasville Police Department, the Wilmore Police Department and the Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office.

­— Steven Norval, 35, of 506 Barberry Lane in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 8 for failure to appear.

­— David Skipson, 28, of 316 Wichita Drive Apt. 20 in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 8 for fourth-degree assault.

­— Steven C. Rayens, 32, of 202 Powell St. in Stanford, was arrested Oct. 8 for second-degree promoting contraband and possession of drug paraphernalia.

­— Lennie Lay III, 22, of 19 Cool Breeze Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 9 for third-degree criminal trespassing and second-degree wanton endangerment.

­— Justin R. Pitman, 30, of 360 W. Loudon Ave. in Lexington, was arrested Oct. 9 for public intoxication (excluding alcohol).

­— Brian Keith Rice, 50, of 111 Stephens Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 9 for DUI.

­— Christopher L. Stublefield, 33, of 135 Macey Ave. Apt. 3 in Versailles, was arrested Oct. 9 for alcohol intoxication in a public place.

­— Margaret L. Pittman, 44, of 206 Highland Ave in Lancaster, was arrested Oct. 10 for public intoxication excluding alcohol.

­— Wilbert Parker, 71, of 120 Kingsway Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 10 for fourth-degree assault, and resisting arrest.

­— Charles Hale, 35, of 197 Lincoln Trail in Stanford, was arrested Oct. 10 for theft by unlawful taking under $10,000, failure to appear and flagrant non-support.

­— Daniel W. Biddle, 27, of 700 Pin Oak Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 10 for first-degree criminal mischief, tampering with physical evidence, first-degree escape and inciting a riot.

­— Christopher L. McCollum, 31, of 305 Lake St, Apt. 12 in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 10 for failure to appear.

­— Ashley Hall, 25, 1270 Figgs Lane in Wilmore, was arrested Oct. 11 for first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance.

­— Donald Goodlett, 46, of 601 S. Central St. in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 11 for trafficking in a controlled substance (heroin).

­— Chasity Smith, 27, of 324 Foxwood Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 11 for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (heroin), possession of drug paraphernalia and tampering with physical evidence.

­— Shaun Nevius, 30, of 604 E. Maple St. in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 11 for first-degree criminal mischief, first-degree escape, inciting a riot and persistent felony offender.

­— John Cramer, 26, was arrested Oct. 11 for first-degree criminal mischief, first-degree escape, inciting a riot and tampering with physical evidence.

­— Larry Hutson, 39, of 120 Redding Ct. in Nicholasville was arrested Oct. 11 for resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine).

­— Alan Tatman, 44, of 307 Brookview Drive in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 11 for second-degree burglary.

­— Mark B. Ballard, 40, of 1043 Ballard Road in Lancaster, was arrested Oct. 1 for non-payment of fees, a probation violation and failure to appear.

­— Charles Hale, 35, of 197 Lincoln Trail in Stanford, was arrested Oct. 11 for failure to appear.

­— Rebecca Haney, 39, was arrested Oct. 12 for failure to pay and contempt.

­— Erin Wells, 38, of the Jessamine County Detention Center, was arrested Oct. 12 for failure to appear.

­— Ricard Mize, of the Jessamine County Detention Center, was arrested Oct. 12 for promoting contraband, no registration plates, possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine) and failure to maintain required insurance.

­— Billy Nicholson, 36, of the Jessamine County Detention Center, was arrested Oct. 12 for possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine), possession of a controlled substance (heroin) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

­— Amanda M. Castle, 34, of 232 E. Oak St. in Nicholasville, was arrested Oct. 12 for non-payment of court fees.