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Nelson County Jail Logs — Feb. 16 – Feb. 22, 2026

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, Feb. 16, 2026

Matthew David Douglas, 44, New Haven, order of appearance. Booked at 8:54 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Kevan Christopher Keeling, 22, Taylorsville, order of appearance. Booked at 11:26 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Marion Leslie Newton, 61, Springfield, failure to or improper signal; failure to produce insurance card (2 counts); careless driving (2 counts); possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle (2 counts); failure to maintain required insurance, second or greater offense; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 2:03 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Patrick Wayne Scholl, 58, New Haven, failure to appear (2 counts). Bond total is $690 unsecured. Booked at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026

Nathan Kyle Ramsey, 30, Bardstown, Kentucky, probation violation (for felony offense). Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Rodney Keion Green, 37, Bardstown, Kentucky, probation violation (for technical violation). No bond. Booked at 12:41 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Bobby Joe Barnes Jr., 45, Bardstown, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, second offense – heroin; possession of marijuana. Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 11:02 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

James Matthew Bradshaw, 35, Lebanon, flagrant non-support. Bond is $10,000 surety. Booked at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, by Marion County Sheriff.

Ronald Allen Nally, 48, Bardstown, Kentucky, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, third or greater offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; parole violation (for technical violation). Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 8:43 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026

Samantha Hollie Wilson, 34, Perryville, failure to appear. Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 12:39 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Julie Ann Price, 49, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 10:09 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Justin Wayne Etheridge, 26, Bardstown, order of appearance. Booked at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Bradley Ray Boblitt, 36, Bardstown, order of appearance. Booked at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Gavin Michael Knight, 26, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 10:33 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Hannah Elizabeth Maulden, 25, Elizabethtown, order of appearance. Booked at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

William Joshua Alan Douglas, 40, Boston, serving a probation/parole violation warrant. Booked at 3:27 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026

Robert Dawson Utterbach, 27, Bardstown, assault, fourth-degree, minor injury. Booked at 12:04 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Justin Scott Jackson, 37, Cox’s Creek, probation violation (for felony offense). Bond is $25,000 cash. Booked at 1:01 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by Marion County Sheriff.

Korrina Elizabeth Varney, 31, Loretto, Kentucky, failure to appear. Bond is $760 cash. Booked at 1:39 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Amber Ray Smyth, 28, Bardstown, assault, fourth-degree, dating violence, minor injury; alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 3:44 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Jeffrey Dennis Hill, 64, Springfield, burglary, first-degree; possession controlled substance, first deg, first offense hydrocodone; assault, fourth-degree, minor injury; assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence, no visible injury; controlled substance not in original prescription container, first offense. Bond is $50,000 cash. Booked at 11:13 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Jason Dean Nation, 25, Bloomfield, Kentucky, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, second offense (methamphetamine); possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (drug unspecified). No bond. Booked at 11:14 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by Shelby County.

David Carl Maddox, 24, Louisville, wanton endangerment, first-degree (2 counts); menacing (2 counts). Bond is $9,500 cash. Booked at 12:52 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Jonathan Micheal Kays, 28, Bardstown, receiving stolen property (firearm); theft by deception-include cold checks. Bond total is $2,000 cash. Booked at 2:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026.

Derrick Delasale Walker, 50, Bardstown, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $253 cash. Booked at 3:57 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Tyshon Marquest Montgomery, 35, Springfield, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 6:21 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Charles Henry Heil, 49, Louisville, Kentucky, failure to appear. Bond is $86,000 cash. Booked at 7:47 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Mack Thomas St. Clair III, 43, Cox’s Creek, Kentucky, false report which generates an emergency response; terroristic threatening, third-degree; obstructing emergency responder violations, first offense; persistent felony offender, first-degree. Bond is $9,500 cash. Booked at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Friday, Feb. 20, 2026

Jaquaris Mountqize Daugherty, 23, Louisville, theft by deception-include cold checks $500 < $1,000. Released on recognizance. Booked at 12:36 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Jonathan Lee McIntire, 20, New Hope, fleeing or evading police, first-degree (motor vehicle); wanton endangerment, first-degree, of a police officer; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense, aggravated circumstances; possession of marijuana; speeding, 26 mph or more over limit; reckless driving; improper passing; failure to or improper signal; failure to wear a seatbelt; disregarding stop sign. Bond is $9,500 cash. Booked at 9:53 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Joshua Neal Coddington, 45, Louisville, Kentucky, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine). Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 8:04 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Jonathan Lee Fulkerson, 43, Bardstown, public intoxication, controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Booked at 9:00 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026

Shayla Cheyenna Maddox, 24, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense; careless driving; failure to illuminate headlamps. Booked at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Deidra Ann Weber, 42, Bardstown, failure to appear. Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 2:06 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Brian Scott Sosh, 41, Mt. Washington, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 8:59 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Vivek Chaneragent Patel, 33, Kingstree, South Carolina, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or substances; failure to maintain required insurance, first offense. Bond is $1,000 surety. Booked at 6:55 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026

Randall Scott Miller, 49, New Haven, Kentucky, failure to or improper signal; no/expired registration plates; fleeing or evading police, first-degree (motor vehicle); fleeing or evading police, third-degree; resisting arrest; reckless driving; trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (2 grams or more of methamphetamine); operating on a suspended/revoked operator’s license; wanton endangerment, first-degree (police officer); possession of marijuana; vehicle with extended weight decal operating in excess; improper on the left side of road. Bond is $20,000 cash. Booked at 2:21 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Jonathan Adam Wooldridge, 40, New Haven, theft by unlawful taking or disposition (vehicle), $1,000 to $10,000. Booked at 9:58 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Latissa Darlene Essex, 38, Springfield, receiving stolen property ($1,000 to $10,000). Booked at 5:40 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.


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