Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 12 – Jan. 18, 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, Jan. 12, 2026

Humberto Ovando Caballero, 37, Bardstown, improper turning; failure to wear a seatbelt; failure to produce insurance card; no operator’s/moped license. Released on recognizance. Booked at 9:18 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

John Dylon Spalding, 40, New Haven, flagrant non-support. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 11:07 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Cole Micheal Townsley, 22, Elizabethtown, probation violation (for technical violation); probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 11:09 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Michael Anthony White, 50, Colombia, order of appearance. Booked at 11:09 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Thomas Shaun Gray, 37, Radcliff, order of appearance. Booked at 11:37 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Charles Ray Nation, 30, Taylorsville, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, second offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; probation violation (for felony offense); theft of prop mislaid or deliver by mistake $500 < $1,000; theft by unlawful taking or disposition $500 < $1,000. Bond total is $15,000 cash. Booked at 3:39 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Philip Ryan Daetwyler, 36, assault, second-degree; strangulation, first-degree; criminal abuse, first-degree (victim age 12 or under). Bond is $30,000 cash. Booked at 4:27 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Gerald Stone Stivers, 25, Bardstown, assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence, minor injury. Booked at 10:47 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026

Ricky Joe Rowe, 44, probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 11:12 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Christopher Todd Crepps, 56, Bardstown, probation violation (for felony offense) (2 counts). Bond is $50,000 cash. Booked at 1:06 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Derald Dew Mason, 62, Bardstown, possession of a firearm (handgun) by a convicted felon; receiving stolen property (firearm); possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (cocaine); menacing; possession of marijuana; careless driving; failure to produce insurance card; obstructing emergency responder violations – first offense. Bond is $9,500 cash. Booked at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Joshua Neal Coddington, 45, Louisville, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 2:56 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Ashley Elise Larimore, 39, Upton, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine). Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 9:20 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026

Joshua Paul McMillan, 35, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense. Booked at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Miguel Adame Grillo, 37, Louisville, theft by unlawful taking or disposition $10,000 < $1,000,000; theft of retail merchandise for resale. Bond is $100,000 percent. Booked at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, by Jefferson County Sheriff.

Donna Michele Watkins, 61, Louisville, failure to appear (3 counts). Bond total is $4,037.56 cash. Booked at 9:16 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

William Trevor Sidebottom, 29, Hodgenville, parole violation (for technical violation). Booked at 10:13 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Johnathon Micheal Welch, 23, Windrift, possess matter portray sexual performance by minor u/12 (2 counts); possess matter sex performance by minor o/12 < 18 – first offense (2 counts); trafficking in marijuana, 8 oz. to less than 5 lbs., first offense (2 counts); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess (2 counts). Bond total is $59,500 cash. Booked at 11:56 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

Jason Lee Gibson, 41, Boonville, probation violation (for felony offense) (2 counts); contempt of court. Bond is $1,370 cash. Booked at 12:14 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Ronald Edward Bradley III, 26, Louisville, serving a probation/parole violation warrant. Booked at 12:54 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Ashton Micheal Rogers, 21, Bardstown, order of appearance. Booked at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.

James Anthony Linton, 48, Elizabethtown, failure to appear (2 counts). Bond total is $1,000 cash. Booked at 1:28 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

Amy Marie Bartley, 51, Bardstown, wanton endangerment, first-degree; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of controlled substance; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; failure to maintain required insurance, first offense; reckless driving; possession of marijuana. Bond is $5,000 unsecured. Booked at 1:07 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Matthew Scott Attaway, 37, Louisville, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $178 cash. Booked at 4:07 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Christopher Alan Lee Lane, 36, probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 11:07 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Joseph Eric Sowards, 44, Bardstown, assault, fourth-degree no visible injury. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 8:39 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Friday, Jan. 16, 2026

Brittany Michelle Clan, 33, New Hope, improper equipment; reckless driving; failure to produce insurance card; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or substances. Released on recognizance. Booked at 2:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Olivia Elizabeth Easterling, 34, Elizabethtown, assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence, minor injury. Booked at 4:38 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Vincent Allen Cleary, 42, Bardstown, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $180 cash. Booked at 7:03 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Matthew Steven Jackson, 39, Newkirk, strangulation, second-degree. No bond. Booked at 11:37 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Joshua Blake Wilkey, 28, Louisville, serving a probation/parole violation warrant. Booked at 11:46 a.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Michael Keaton Coffman, 25, Georgetown, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense; non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $406.83 cash. Booked at 3:46 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, by the New Haven Police.

William Tyler Shepherd, 29, Cox’s Creek, contempt of court. Booked at 7:59 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Kenny Ray McCandless, 46, New Haven, contempt of court. Booked at 8:12 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026.

Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026

Dennis Trevor Childs, 40, New Albany, failure to appear. Bond is $229 cash. Booked at 1:10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, by Spencer County Sheriff.

Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026

Daniel Alfonzo Morales, 28, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, second offense, aggravated circumstances. Booked at 11:47 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.

Hillary Reid Boerger, 33, Louisville, alcohol intoxication in a public place; criminal trespassing, third-degree. Released on recognizance. Booked at 11:25 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

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