Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know 
who has been arrested by local officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record.
Oct. 17, 2013
Aaron Scott Hypes, 31, trafficking in controlled substances, drug unspecified; possession controlled substance, third-degree, drug unspecified; prescription controlled substance not in proper container; assault, fourth-degree (domestic violence) minor injury.
Shon Robert Shepherd, 43, making false statements to prevent reduction of benefits over $100.
Stehpanie D. Edelen, 27, trafficking in controlled substances, first-degree, less than 4 grams cocaine; possession of drug paraphernalia; endangering the welfare of a minor.
Destiny L. Thompson, 18, assault, second-degree.
Jonathan E. Thompson, 24, sexual abuse, first-degree, victim under 12 years of age.
Kenneth E. Williams, 21, probation violation (for felony offense).
Shenquella D. Tonge, 23, trafficking in controlled substances, second-degree, 20 or more dosage units of an unspecified Schedule III drug; tampering with physical evidence; endangering the welfare of a minor; possession of drug paraphernalia.
Breon Tyree Maddox, 29, trafficking in marijuana, less than 8 ounces.
Lionel T. Knott, 28, failure to appear (3 counts).
Maurice L. Greenwell, 49, operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; disregarding a traffic control device-traffic light.
Oct. 18, 2013
Monty Robin Hughes, 48, tampering with physical evidence; operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.; possession of marijuana; failure to or improper signal.
