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, July 27, 2026


Mason Connley Grubbs, 32, New Haven, public intoxication, controlled substance (excludes alcohol); criminal trespass, 1st degree; operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 8:03 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Bryan Keith Blair, 49, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 11:22 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Alexander Frank Woolard, 26, Mt. Washington, order of appearance. Booked at 11:39 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Aarin Lee Seward, 34, Bardstown, order of appearance. Booked at 12:37 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Jonathan Adam Wooldridge, 40, New Haven, no/expired registration plates; failure of a nonowner operator to maintain required insurance, 2nd or greater offense. Booked at 7:09 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026


Jessica Jo Mattingly, 37, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree. Booked at 1:03 a.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


William Raffo Culver, 61, Bloomfield, order of appearance. Booked at 1:24 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Alyscia Maree Thompson, 22, Bardstown, assault, 4th degree (domestic violence, minor injury). Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 1:55 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Jarek Wesley Hamilton, 23, Bardstown, assault, 4th degree (domestic violence, minor injury). Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 1:59 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Joseph Derek Summitt, 37, Bloomfield, strangulation, 1st degree (domestic violence). Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 7:10 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Jyheem Ta’Shyne Ellis, 19, Bardstown, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree; fleeing or evading police, 2nd degree (motor vehicle); criminal mischief, 1st degree; no operator’s/moped license; all-terrain vehicle violations; possession of marijuana; reckless driving. Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 11:46 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026


Justin Allen Moon, 43, Bardstown, assault, 4th degree (domestic violence, minor injury). Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 1:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


Candace Paige Carlton, 27, Bardstown, probation violation (for felony offense). Bond is $50,000 cash. Booked at 11:18 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by the Taylor County Jail.


Marcus Steven Thompson, 44, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 1:09 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Ricky Scott Patton, 39, Bardstown, assault, 4th degree (domestic violence, no visible injury). Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Omer Wayne Scrogham Jr., 54, Georgetown, probation violation (for felony offense). Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by the Bloomfield Police.


Melanie Nicole Porter, 24, New Haven, probation violation (for technical violation). Booked at 3:57 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Probation & Parole.


Catherine Gabrielle Leake, 39, Bardstown, probation violation (for technical violation). Booked at 3:59 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Probation & Parole.


Kyzai Leo Huguely, 20, Bardstown, theft by shoplifting; unlawful transaction with a minor, 3rd degree; resisting arrest; criminal mischief, 1st degree. Booked at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


Richard Franklin Diffee, 44, Bardstown, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond is $187.04 cash. Booked at 7:20 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


Jonathan Leo Smith, 53, Bardstown, possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree (drug unspecified). Booked at 7:34 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Richard Paul Rowe Jr., 48, Cox’s Creek, hitchhiking/disregard of traffic regulation by pedestrian (work zone); public intoxication, controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Booked at 8:43 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Thursday, July 30, 2026


Johnny Dale Bartley, 55, Bardstown, contempt of court. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 1:12 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


Jonathan Leo Smith, 53, Bardstown, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of a controlled substance, 3rd degree (drug unspecified). Bond total is $500 cash. Booked at 4:16 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


John Taurice Poynter, 45, Bardstown, probation violation (for technical violation); contempt of court (2 counts). Booked at 8:33 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Probation & Parole.


Christopher Bailey Crepps, 30, Bardstown, probation violation (for felony offense). Booked at 9:41 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Probation & Parole.


Fess Lee Matthews, 37, Bardstown, probation violation (for felony offense) (2 counts). Bond total is $100,000 cash. Booked at 2:04 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Fayette County Sheriff.


Jennifer Rose Alton, 46, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or substances, 1st offense. Booked at 5:02 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Elivis Linares, 41, Taylorsville, order of appearance. Booked at 5:03 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Spencer County Sheriff.


Kamal T. Asinugo, 67, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 5:04 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Louisville Metro Police.


Antonio Carlos Saloni Pires, 77, Cox’s Creek, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree. Booked at 9:16 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Christopher Lee Salee-Foster, 41, Bardstown, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 10:25 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


Bradley Gerald Byrd, 49, Chaplin, theft by shoplifting; criminal trespassing, 3rd degree. Booked at 11:28 p.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Friday, July 31, 2026


Jacob Dylan Jordan, 48, Bardstown, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor (2 counts). Bond total is $1,000 cash. Booked at 9:59 a.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


Carlos Deshawn Beauchamp, 45, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 1:51 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Thomas Paul Stanton, 52, Maysville, theft by unlawful taking or disposition (contents from vehicle); failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor; serving probation/parole violation warrant. Bond total is $1,028 cash. Booked at 4:02 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026


Corey Alexander Wood, 20, Burlington, speeding, 26 mph or more over limit; reckless driving; improper display of registration plates. Booked at 7:01 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.


Autumn Paige Campbell, 31, Lebanon, probation violation (for felony offense). Booked at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026, by Marion County Sheriff.
Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026


Elias Sermona Perez, 51, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 4:37 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
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