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.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026
Elijah Dakota Bartley, 19, Bardstown, order of appearance. Bond is $10,000 unsecured. Booked at 8:50 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Kevin Brian Sweeney, 57, Bardstown, probation violation (for felony offense); theft by failure to make required disposition of property ($1,000 to $10,000); persistent felony offender, 1st degree. Bond is $9,500 cash. Booked at 9:54 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Justin Maxwell Sparks, 21, Bardstown, wanton endangerment, 2nd degree. Booked at 9:55 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.
Kevin Lee Slone, 39, Blackey, flagrant non-support. Booked at 12:42 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.
Randy Lee Walker, 56, Bowling Green, criminal possession of a forged instrument, 2nd degree (identifying information). Booked at 12:51 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026
Nicholas Robert Hudson, 41, Indianapolis, Ind., fleeing or evading police, 1st degree (motor vehicle); assault, 3rd degree, of a police or probation officer; criminal mischief, 1st degree; receiving stolen property ($10,000 or more). Booked at 2:31 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Mark Aaron Bailey, 45, Morehead, trafficking in a controlled substance, 1st offense (carfentanil or fentanyl derivatives); promoting contraband, 1st degree. Booked at 2:44 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.
Christopher Randall Hayes, 47, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 9:04 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Jakob Robert Edward Tracy, 23, Frankfort, careless driving; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a substance, 1st offense; possession of marijuana; trafficking in a controlled substance, 3rd degree, 1st offense (more than 120 dosage units, drug unspecified). Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 9:41 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, by Kentucky State Police.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026
Jyheem Ta’Shyne Ellis, 19, Bardstown, giving an officer false identifying information. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 2:31 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Brandon Lavar Brice, 49, Louisville, probation violation (for felony offense); theft by shoplifting. Bond total is $15,200 cash. Booked at 10:57 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Samantha Raye Wieland, 32, Bardstown, criminal abuse, 1st degree (victim age 12 or under) (2 counts); assault, 2nd degree; unlawful transaction with a minor, 2nd degree. Bond is $50,000 cash. Booked at 11:49 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, by another agency.
Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
Anthony Kirt Hood, 40, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense; improper equipment; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (hydrocodone); failure to wear a seatbelt. Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 5:37 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
John David Gilkey, 62, Bardstown, operating a motor vehicle or motorcycle without a functioning ignition interlock device; failure to produce insurance card. Booked at 9:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.
Anthony John Linton, 53, Bardstown, probation violation (for felony offense). Booked at 4:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, by Probation & Parole.
Lauren Brooke Parker, 29, Bardstown, failure to appear. Bond is $100 cash. Booked at 4:52 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Kathy Lynn Bartley, 47, Bardstown, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree. Booked at 5:55 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026.
Haillee Michelle Gilbert, 32, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree. Booked at 8:26 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
Dakota Lee Mattingly, 30, Loretto, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 12:38 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Daniel Alexander Riggs, 23, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 3:19 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Hunter Ray Blankenship, 24, Shepherdsville, speeding, 12 mph over the limit; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 2nd offense, aggravated circumstances; failure to or improper signal; careless driving. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 5:38 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
Brian Wayne Smith, 40, Falkeville, Ala., failure to appear. Bond is $435 cash. Booked at 10:01 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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