The Nelson County Jail Logs are compiled from public records of the Nelson County Correctional Center. The Nelson County Gazette makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of this information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Case updates, including dismissals or acquittals, may be noted upon request.
Monday, Aug. 3, 2026
Marvin Donnell Woods, 56, Amarillo, Texas, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 9:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, by Prisoner Transport.
Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026
William Randall Pauley, 55, Madisonville, order of appearance. Booked at 10:53 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Kenneth Austin Bagwell, 29, Bardstown, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $228 cash. Booked at 10:14 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
Jordan Corey Reed, 40, Bardstown, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Booked at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Jason Aaron Porter, 47, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 9:24 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Damon Lemont Sheckles, 29, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 9:29 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Miracle Jemela Huston, 23, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 9:31 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Alvin Lee Trafton, 51, Fairdale, flagrant non-support (2 counts). Bond total is $10,000 surety. Booked at 9:39 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Jefferson County Sheriff.
Jasmine Jean Stucker, 21, Louisville, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor (2 counts). Bond total is $350 cash. Booked at 9:48 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Zachery Daniel Reed, 28, Elizabethtown, order of appearance. Booked at 11:46 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Derrick Raymond Gribbins, 46, New Hope, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine); possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Marcus Steven Thompson, 44, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
John Kenneth Cox, 51, Bardstown, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; serving a probation/parole violation warrant. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 1:08 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Heather Lynn Knust, 38, Bardstown, probation violation (for technical violation). Booked at 1:38 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Prisoner Transport.
Jonathan Leo Smith, 53, Bardstown, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree (drug unspecified); cultivation of marijuana, 5 plants or more, 2nd or greater offense; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $20,000 cash. Booked at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026
Jeremy Tristan Ballard, 20, Bardstown, assault, 1st degree (domestic violence); violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine). Bond is $100,000 cash. Booked at 8:22 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Joseph Paul Linton, 50, Bardstown, public intoxication of a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Booked at 12:20 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Paul Raphael Dymun, 33, Bardstown, contempt of court. Booked at 1:43 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
Candace Renee Tucker, 32, Campbellsville, contempt of court (2 counts). Booked at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.
Farrah Lee Fowler, 28, Bardstown, assault, 4th degree (domestic violence, minor injury). Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 4:29 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
David Keith Gilpin, 44, Bardstown, no motorcycle operator’s license; fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (motor vehicle); reckless driving; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle. Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 8:33 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Russell Dewyane Jeffires, 41, New Haven, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines; failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond total is $413 cash. Booked at 10:06 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2026
Rocky Dale Thornsberry, 45, Bardstown, failure to dim headlights; no operator’s/moped license; failure to produce insurance card; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle (2 counts); possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 3rd or greater offense (methamphetamine); tampering with physical evidence; trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense; criminal mischief, 1st degree; operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license. Bond total is $30,500 cash. Booked at 1:58 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Ryan Allen Johnson, 43, Bardstown, falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement; false representation of an emergency — use of party line; terroristic threatening, 3rd degree. Bond is $2,500 cash. Booked at 3:34 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Damon Jarome Hobbs, 27, Bradfordsville, contempt of court. Booked at 9:08 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
Ryan Mitchell Warren, 26, Cox’s Creek, parole violation (for technical violation); assault, 4th degree (domestic violence, minor injury). Bond is $500 cash. Booked at 12:41 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, by Probation & Parole.
Jordan Anthony Cox, 21, Shepherdsville, probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 1:08 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Melissa Faye Maitland, 54, New Haven, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense, aggravated circumstances. Booked at 7:00 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026.
Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026
Joseph Christopher Redmon, 46, Lexington, serving a probation/parole violation warrant. Booked at 12:47 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Matthew Fabian Linton, 26, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 2:55 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026
Sonny Allen Jackson, 58, Springfield, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor (2 counts). Bond total is $1,000 cash. Booked at 10:06 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.
Jerry Lee Lewis, 52, Chaplin, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 11:46 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
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