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, Sept. 29, 2026
George Robert Henson, 52, Lexington, persistent felony offender, 1st degree; flagrant non-support. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 11:42 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
John Charles Watkins, 47, Bardstown, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $2,500 cash. Booked at 2:51 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Larry Lee Tucker, 57, Bardstown, failure to wear a seatbelt; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine); promoting contraband, 1st degree; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (drug unspecified). Bond total is $2,000 cash. Booked at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Kendall Blake Combs, 28, Frenchburg, operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license; failure to notify the Department of Transportation of address change. Booked at 3:39 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Lesley Brooke McKay, 48, Bardstown, possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 3:39 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Jonathan Maxwell Ryan, 27, Bardstown, terroristic threatening, 3rd degree; probation violation (for felony offense); contempt of court. Booked at 8:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026
Kathy Lynn Bartley, 47, Bardstown, disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 2:07 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Joshua Lee Noe, 35, Cox’s Creek, contempt of court. Booked at 11:16 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
Alvin Lavon Wentworth, 42, Willisburg, theft by shoplifting. Booked at 7:54 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026
Benjamin Thomas Lotz, 31, Georgetown, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense, aggravated circumstances. Bond is $5,000 surety. Booked at 2:34 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Jonathan Adam Wooldridge, 40, New Haven, careless driving; operating on a suspended or revoked operator’s license; failure to surrender a revoked operator’s license; violation of conditions of release; receiving stolen property ($1,000 to $10,000); forgery, 2nd degree; theft by unlawful taking or disposition ($1,000 to $10,000). Bond total is $20,500 cash. Booked at 3:20 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Paul Raphael Dymun, 33, Bardstown, contempt of court. Booked at 1:18 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Andrea Kim Weis, 55, Bardstown, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree; theft by shoplifting; failure to or improper signal; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of marijuana; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (cocaine). Bond total is $5,500 cash. Booked at 3:14 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Megan Elizabeth Beard, 33, Elizabethtown, theft by shoplifting. Booked at 3:39 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Michael Richard Price, 57, Bardstown, contempt of court. Booked at 4:59 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Jonathan Lee Fulkerson, 43, New Haven, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree. Booked at 5:47 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
William Tyler Shepherd, 29, Lebanon, contempt of court. Booked at 7:03 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
John David Gilkey, 62, Bardstown, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $233 cash. Booked at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Stephen David Haynie, 61, Bardstown, wanton endangerment, 2nd degree. Booked at 9:46 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.
Friday, Oct. 2, 2026
Sarah Michelle Newton, 38, Bardstown, drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; tampering with physical evidence; resisting arrest; criminal trespassing, 3rd degree. Bond total is $5,250 surety. Booked at 5:24 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Jonathan Lee Fulkerson, 43, New Haven, alcohol intoxication in a public place; possession of marijuana. Bond is $500 cash. Booked at 9:48 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026
Nicholas Aidan Wheatley, 24, Bardstown, all-terrain vehicle violations; failure to wear a seatbelt; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substances, 1st offense. Booked at 4:02 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Brandon Paul Stivers, 44, Bardstown, flagrant non-support. Booked at 4:43 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
Jonathan Douglas Rayborn, 36, Lebanon, failure of owner to maintain required insurance, 1st offense. Booked at 2:38 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Donna Lynn Willis, 64, Bardstown, disregarding a stop sign; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, 1st offense; possession of an open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; careless driving. Booked at 8:11 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
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