Nelson County Jail Logs — Jan. 19-25, 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. 19, 2026

Carla Faye Murphy, 46, Lebanon, probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 11:03 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Steven Allen Ballard, 30, New Haven, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 4:27 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Lori Williams Lewis, 60, Louisville, held as a fugitive from another state (warrant required). No bond. Booked at 5:34 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Savian Montrez Paschal, 32, Bardstown, possession of marijuana; tampering with physical evidence; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 9:08 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026

David Mitchell Lucas, 42, Bardstown, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; fraudulent firearm transaction – class d felony; contempt of court (2 counts). Released on recognizance. Booked at 10:37 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Robert Lawrence Carter, 41, Owensboro, failure to maintain required insurance, first offense; leaving the scene of an accident (work zone); failure to produce insurance card; no/expired registration plates; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt. Bond is $500 cash. Booked at 11:08 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Joshua Lee Hill, 39, Jacksonville, Florida, probation violation (for felony offense). Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 2:47 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Lukas Chance Mitchell, 24, Buffalo, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (heroin) (2 counts); possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine). Booked at 4:52 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Jason Howard Hoback, 45, New Hope, theft by unlawful taking or disposition ($1,000 to $10,000). Bond is $500 cash. Booked at 11:12 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Michael Joseph Mazulaitis, 63, Hogensville, failure to illuminate headlamps; driving on a DUI-suspended license, first offense; no/expired registration plates; failure to maintain required insurance (non-owner operator), first offense; non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $833 cash. Booked at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Eduardo Escareno Espinoza, 51, Louisville, speeding, 25 mph over limit; no operator’s/moped license; failure to maintain required insurance, first offense; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt. Released on recognizance. Booked at 11:51 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026

Noah Lester Jordan, 43, New Haven, failure to or improper signal; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, second offense – cocaine; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; probation violation (for felony offense). Bond total is $30,000 unsecured. Booked at 1:35 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Damon Jarome Hobbs, 27, New Hope, contempt of court. Booked at 1:02 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

Michael Robert Frazier, 38, Louisville, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Booked at 2:08 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, by Louisville Metro Police.

Anthony Rajaun Wilson, 44, Louisville, possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession controlled substance, second-degree – drug unspecified; controlled substance not in original prescription container, first offense. Bond is $5,000 cash or property. Booked at 2:16 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

Allen Vincent Taylor, 63, Loretto, failure to appear; local city ordinance. Bond total is $250 cash. Booked at 3:39 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Carmona Martinez Efrain, 23, Bloomfield, theft by shoplifting. Released on recognizance. Booked at 10:44 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026

Cody Alan Ferguson, 20, Elizabethtown, criminal trespassing, second-degree. Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 12:02 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Russell Keith Rothwell Jr., 41, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, second-degree; menacing. Bond is $1,000 surety. Booked at 3:13 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Joseph Blake Bowling, 32, Elizabethtown, dist of matter portraying sex perf by minor under 12. Bond is $100,000 cash. Booked at 10:35 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026.

Christopher Ryan Pattison, 39, Bardstown, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $5,000 unsecured. Booked at 12:55 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Montrez Da’Quan Railley, 25, Bardstown, drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; trafficking in a controlled substance, second-degree, first offense(<20 d.u. drug unsp sched 3); traffic in marijuana, less than 8 oz – first offense; controlled substance not in original prescription container, first offense; assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence, minor injury; trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (cocaine); strangulation, first-degree (domestic violence); possession of marijuana. Bond is $20,000 cash. Booked at 7:27 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Michael Lee Maddox, 46, Bardstown, assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence, minor injury. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 10:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Friday, Jan. 23, 2026

Patricia Renee Jones, 35, Ashland, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $5,000 unsecured. Booked at 12:39 a.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Orville Dwayne Beavers, 62, Bardstown, excessive windshield/window tinting; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (cocaine). Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 5:17 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Jacob Vincent Norris, 43, New Haven, violation of Kentucky EPO/DVO; assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence, minor injury; possession of marijuana. Bond is $2,500 cash. Booked at 8:38 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Matthew Jonathan Rone, 21, Bloomfield, assault, fourth-degree, domestic violence, minor injury; terroristic threatening, third-degree. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 11:21 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026

Joseph Michael Fowler, 34, Bardstown, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $423 cash. Booked at 9:02 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Tanya Lee Mills, 47, Bardstown, assault, fourth-degree, dating violence, no visible injury. Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

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