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.
Friday, Dec. 11, 2015
Ronald Ray Ritchie, 39, parole violation (for felony offense); operating on a suspended or revoked operators license.
Wesley David Witt, 36, failure to appear; contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Jennifer J. Rowlett, 31, attempt/obtain controlled substances by fraud/false statement/forgery; persistent felony offender, first-degree; probation violation (for felony offense); contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Shawn M. Gribbins, 28, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.
Troy Lynn runner, 51, assault, fourth-degree (minor injury).
Kenneth Wayne Johnson, 60, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.; careless driving.
Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015
Amanda Lynn Staten, 24, alcohol intoxication in a public place.
Rodney Keion Green, 27, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces); possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia.
Beverly M. Thompson, 22, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces); possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia.
Thomas B. Ballinger, 61, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.
Joseph Richard Downs, 32, theft by unlawful taking or disposition – automobile.
Cortney Simon, 39, flagrant non-support.
Christopher R. Higdon, 24, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Kendrah S. Leon, 37, theft by failure to make required disposition of property; contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Tamika Lynne Patton, 33, failure to appear, 2 counts.
Robert Vincent Bell, 30, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.; failure to produce insurance card.
Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015
Dennis Bowling, 61, possession of synthetic drugs; endangering the welfare of a minor; possession of drug paraphernalia; theft of services; public intoxication-controlled substances (excludes alcohol).
Justin Dale Ammons, 34, disorderly conduct, second-degree; possession of drug paraphernalia; terroristic threatening, third-degree; resisting arrest; possession of controlled substances, first-degree (drug unspecified); tampering with physical evidence.
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