Editor’s Note: The Nelson County Gazette believes the public has a right to know who has been arrested by local 
officials and lodged in the Nelson County Jail. The information below is a compiled list of daily booking logs from the jail. The bookings state the person(s) arrested and the charge(s) against them. This information is public record.
Friday, May 29, 2015
Jimmy Dale Hellard, 39, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Amanda Nicole Metcalf, 31, criminal trespassing, third-degree; theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Gary Stephen Henry, 38, failure to appear.
Nathan Cole Thompson, 29, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Saturday, May 30, 2015
Amy Lynette Nalley, 41, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.; driving on a DUI-suspended license; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; speeding, 15 mph over limit.
Jason Douglas Fletcher, 37, parole violation (for technical violation); contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
William Bernard Linton, 26, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Sunday, May 31, 2015
Ronald Patrick Riggs, 52, disorderly conduct, second-degree; alcohol intoxication in a public place.
April Lavanda Tonge, 32, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
James W. Thornsberry, 37, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order (4 counts).
Monday, June 1, 2015
Kalabhai, Patel, 45, sexual abuse, first-degree.
Dejuan Jerone Batten, 23, robbery, first-degree; wanton endangerment, first-degree.
Tuesday, June 2, 2015
Bryan Christopher Smith, 38, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs/etc.; improper registration plate; failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security.
Ryan Allen Johnson, 32, assault, first-degree; wanton endangerment, first-degree.
Daniel K. Wilkinson, 39, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order; non-payment of fines.
Joseph Allen Tipton, 37, robbery, second-degree; failure to appear.
Raymond Richard Leeman, 23, driving on a DUI-suspended operators license;
failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security; no registration receipt; no registration plates; speeding, 16 mph over limit.
Joshua S. Caplinger, 28, non-payment of fines.
Monte E. Anthony, 37, flagrant non-support.
Eric Dale Adams, 40, flagrant non-support.
Dustin L. Vittitow, 31, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Mark Anthony Clark, 37, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Jeremiah Allen Geary, 26, assault, fourth-degree (domestic violence) minor injury; criminal mischief, second-degree.
Timothy James Belcher, 36, unauthorized use of a motor vehicle; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia.
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
Jessica Nicole Johnson, 33, probation violation (for felony offense) (2 counts).
Michael Lynn Chesser, 38, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Heather Nicole Hurt, 22, speeding, 26 mph or more over limit; improper passing; reckless driving.
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Simon Patrick Willett, 22, reckless driving.
Anthony Phillips Daily, 22, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces) and complicity to the same; possession of marijuana and complicity to the same; possession of drug paraphernalia and complicity to the same.
Codi Michael Cranmer, 21, trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 ounces) and complicity to the same; possession of marijuana and complicity to the same; possession of drug paraphernalia and complicity to the same.
Stephanie Lynn Huff, 27, probation violation (for felony offense).
Maceo Lee Tucker, 29, failure to appear; contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Fredrick Allen Sanger, 29, wanton endangerment, first-degree; intimidating a participant in the legal process; assault, fourth-degree (minor injury).
John Wayne Culver Jr., 39, possession of controlled substances, first-degree (drug unspecified); public intoxication, controlled substances (excludes alcohol).
Carla Nicole McDonald, 25, contempt of court, libel/slander, resistance to order.
Dorphas C. Messer, 35, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia.
Jennifer R. Stewart, 34, theft by unlawful taking or disposition, shoplifting under $500.
Friday, June 5, 2015
James David Taylor, 49, non-payment of fines.
Tracey Lee Bridges, 52, assault, fourth-degree (domestic violence) minor injury.
Alexandra M. Bridges, 22, assault, fourth-degree (domestic violence) minor injury.
Dale Francis O’Bryan, 55, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; trafficking in marijuana (8 oucnes to less than 5 pounds); cultivating marijuana (5 plants or more); possession of marijuana; possession of drug paraphernalia.
Dylan Matthew Rocco, 20, receiving stolen property under $10,000.
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