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.
Monday, Dec. 14, 2015
Michael R. Lasley, 30, violations of conditions of release; possession of controlled substances, first-degree (drug unspecified); possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joseph Frank Tillett, 45, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Michael Lane Tinker, 39, flagrant non-support
Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015
Paul Ignatius Hagan, 67, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Prentiss D. Hobbs, 32, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Chasity Lynn Hodgens, 37, theft by deception-include cold checks under $500; contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order (3 counts).
Ralph Louis Dicken, 38, assault, fourth-degree (domestic violence) minor injury.
Ann Marie Hobbs, 42, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015
Joseph Ryan Leake, 38, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.
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