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, March 16, 2026

Leah Marie Hicks, 43, Louisville, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; criminal trespassing-third degree. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 11:15 a.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Tina Michelle Cox, 56, Scottsville, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, second offense (methamphetamine). Bond is $2,500 cash. Booked at 4:01 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Noah Christopher Davis, 24, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of substances, second offense, aggravated circumstances. Booked at 6:08 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026.

Kelvin Lorenzo Harmon, 42, Bardstown, wanton endangerment, first-degree. Bond is $5,000 cash or property. Booked at 7:18 p.m. Monday, March 16, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Kanon Eugene Campbell, 46, Willisburg, contempt of court. No bond. Booked at 10:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Washington County Sheriff.

Daniel Dewayne Beavers, 28, Bardstown, order of appearance. Booked at 11:36 a.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Joseph Ernest Hughes, 66, Bardstown, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license. Released on recognizance. Booked at 12:11 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Joseph Lee Brown, 44, Hodgenville, order of appearance. Booked at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Caleb Aaron White, 28, Hodgenville, contempt of court; trafficking in a controlled substance, first offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; failure to appear. Bond total is $50,684 cash. Booked at 1:03 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Brian Brandon Baldwin, 35, parole violation (for technical violation). Booked at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Michael Ray Mcclellan, 45, Bardstown, contempt of court. Bond is $50,000 unsecured. Booked at 4:02 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Patrick Thomas Burke, 58, New Haven, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Serine Dawn Metcalf, 34, Louisville, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license. Booked at 11:33 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Wednesday, March 18, 2026

James Tyler Walling, 29, Richmond, assault under extreme emotional disturbance. Booked at 8:52 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by LaRue County Sheriff.

Torin Lavon Madry, 23, Louisville, receiving stolen property ($1,000 to $10,000); using restricted ammunition during a felony (no shots fired). Booked at 8:52 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Jefferson County Sheriff.

Justin Wayne Etheridge, 26, Bardstown, order of appearance. Booked at 9:14 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Leland Blake Murphy, 34, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 9:29 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

William Gentry Walls, 44, Louisville, flagrant non-support. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 9:34 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Kenneth Wayne Mudd, 45, Louisville, flagrant non-support. Booked at 9:46 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Travis Ray Dunn, 34, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 9:46 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Anthony Rajaun Wilson, 44, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Brittany Michelle Kimball, 37, Taylorsville, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 1:14 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Julie Ann Price, 49, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Braxton Alexander Taylor, 21, Hartford, possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); wanton endangerment, first-degree; leaving the scene of an accident (work zone); failure to appear. Bond is $2,035.49 cash. Booked at 4:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Jayden Christopher Todd Sorrels, 21, Centertown, failure to appear; probation violation (for technical violation); promoting contraband, second-degree; possession of marijuana; tampering with physical evidence. Booked at 4:26 p.m. Wednesday, March 18, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.
Thursday, March 19, 2026

Devin Jerome Willett, 21, Bardstown, fleeing or evading police, first-degree (motor vehicle). Booked at 11:27 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026.

Orville Dwayne Beavers, 62, Bardstown, trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree, second or greater offense (methamphetamine); trafficking in a controlled substance, first-degree, second or greater offense (cocaine); trafficking in marijuana, 8 oz. to less than 5 lbs., second or greater offense; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; conspiracy to promote gambling; tampering with physical evidence; cruelty to animals, second-degree. Bond is $250,000 cash or property. Booked at 12:14 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Hunter Trey Diel, 26, Paducah, strangulation, first-degree (domestic violence); assault, fourth-degree, dating violence, no visible injury. Booked at 2:49 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Christopher Lamont Trice Jr., 21, Paducah, assault, second-degree; possession of a firearm (handgun) by a convicted felon; wanton endangerment, first-degree; burglary, third-degree. Booked at 2:54 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Kelvin Derob Thomas Scott, 36, Bardstown, no/expired registration plates; possession of marijuana; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense; operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license; failure to appear (2 counts); unlawful access to a computer, first-degree. Bond total is $400 cash. Booked at 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Connie Bernice Greer, 57, Bardstown, failure to appear. Bond is $2,500 cash. Booked at 4:52 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

John Christopher Schroll, 34, Bardstown, contempt of court. Booked at 6:36 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Allen Joseph Ballard, 41, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or substances; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, second offense (methamphetamine); possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (heroin); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; reckless driving; failure to wear a seatbelt; failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation. Bond is $2,500 unsecured. Booked at 8:16 p.m. Thursday, March 19, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Friday, March 20, 2026

Natyra Sheree Shackelford, 47, Bardstown, speeding, 17 mph over limit (school zone); no/expired registration plates; careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 12:08 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Chad Aaron Delk, 42, Bardstown, disorderly conduct. Booked at 8:59 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026.

Christopher Dale Chesser, 41, Bardstown, probation violation (for technical violation); probation violation (for felony offense). Bond is $25,000 cash. Booked at 9:30 a.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Andrea Michelle Beam, 56, Louisville, careless driving; possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); possession of a controlled substance, first-degree, first offense; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Booked at 3:05 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Joseph Wallace Brown, 42, Bloomfield, burglary, second-degree. Bond is $25,000 percent. Booked at 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Chad William Hood, 54, Willisburg, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense, aggravated circumstances. Booked at 5:53 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2026.
Saturday, March 21, 2026

Joshua Allen Thompson, 24, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, second-degree. Booked at 1:27 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Orlando Paul Valadez, 36, Des Moines, Iowa, speeding, 18 mph over limit; reckless driving; failure to maintain required insurance, second or greater offense; no/expired registration plates; operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or substances; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; failure to appear. Bond is $100 cash. Booked at 3:49 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Amy Lynnette Nalley, 52, Bardstown, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines; failure to appear. Booked at 5:33 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Melanie Nicole Porter, 24, New Albany, Indiana, probation violation (for felony offense); failure to appear (2 counts). Bond total is $600 unsecured. Booked at 6:04 a.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Hughie Stephenson Young, 54, Louisville, failure to appear (2 counts). Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 5:48 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, by Fish and Wildlife.

Isaiah Isreal Madden, 27, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or substances; wanton endangerment, first-degree; leaving the scene of an accident; failure to produce insurance card. Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 8:05 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Sunday, March 22, 2026

Kalob Chance Castro, 24, Louisville, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or substances; reckless driving; improper passing; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; possession of marijuana; failure to produce insurance card; failure to wear a seatbelt; wanton endangerment, second-degree. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 12:17 a.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.

Brandon Paul Stivers, 43, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 9:38 p.m. Sunday, March 22, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
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