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, Sept. 7, 2026
Gabriel Dante Collins II, 29, Louisville, strangulation, 1st degree (domestic violence); assault, 2nd degree (domestic violence). Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 2:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Brian Tyler Stephens, 31, Russell Springs, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor; criminal mischief, 2nd degree; public intoxication with a controlled substance (excludes alcohol); criminal trespassing, 1st degree; burglary, 2nd degree; persistent felony offender, 1st degree. Bond is $25,000 cash. No bond on the failure to appear. Booked at 4:17 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Joseph Michael Fowler, 35, Bardstown, public intoxication with a controlled substance (excludes alcohol). Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 8:13 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Erick Wayne Pierce, 29, Bardstown, contempt of court (2 counts). Booked at 9:28 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 2026.
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026
Joseph Patrick Goodin, 28, Lebanon, promoting contraband, 1st degree; rear license not illuminated; no operator’s/moped license; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 3rd or greater offense (heroin); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; parole violation (for technical violation). Bond is $5,000 surety. No bond on the promoting contraband charge. Booked at 1:24 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Jessica Anne Moyers, 37, Bardstown, probation violation (for technical violation); contempt of court (2 counts). No bond. Booked at 12:31 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, by Probation & Parole.
Donna May Johnson, 47, Boston, violation of a Kentucky EPO/DVO. Bond is $2,500 cash. Booked at 10:21 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
Jeremy Lee Tharp, 46, Bardstown, contempt of court. Booked at 1:22 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.
James David Williamson, 51, Campbellsville, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond is $600 cash. Booked at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.
Amanda Gail Cowles, 41, Hopkinsville, probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
James Michael Kepper, 49, Bardstown, assault, 4th degree (domestic violence, no visible injury). Booked at 10:51 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026
Jason Aaron Porter, 47, Louisville, order of appearance. Booked at 9:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
William Joseph Shelton, 47, Louisville, non-support. Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 9:23 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by Louisville Metro Police.
Ernest Eugene Gamble, 66, Bardstown, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond is $25,000 cash. Booked at 9:36 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by Louisville Metro Police.
Christopher Adam Porter, 41, Louisville, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. No bond. Booked at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by Louisville Metro Police.
Hannah Elizabeth Maulden, 26, Elizabethtown, probation violation (for technical violation). Booked at 11:22 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by Probation & Parole.
Christopher Brad Culver, 50, Bardstown, no/expired registration plates; failure of owner to maintain required insurance, 1st offense; failure to notify the Department of Transportation of address change; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 2nd offense (methamphetamine); probation violation (for felony offense); tampering with physical evidence; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (drug unspecified); promoting contraband, 1st degree. Bond total is $30,000 cash. Booked at 12:33 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Savanna Marie Jenkins, 36, Bardstown, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Booked at 12:40 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Erika Nicole Dymun, 31, Bardstown, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree. Booked at 12:48 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Shanna Marie Peake, 35, Bardstown, contempt of court. Booked at 1:37 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Jennifer Lea Reed, 44, Bloomfield, contempt of court. Booked at 4:33 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
Friday, Sept. 11, 2026
Oneida Guerrero Ruiz, 23, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 3:42 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Elten Pierre Frillman, 32, Leitchfield, order of appearance. Booked at 7:58 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Donald Christopher Biszmaier, 47, Bardstown, sexual abuse, 1st degree (victim under 12 years of age). Bond is $50,000 cash. Booked at 6:43 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
Johnathan Lee Saunders, 34, New Haven, alcohol intoxication in a public place. Booked at 3:56 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Diego Ramirez, 35, Bardstown, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree. Booked at 9:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Keon Philip Charles Lang, 24, Bardstown, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, 1st degree. Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 9:13 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Oneida Guerrero Ruiz, 23, Bardstown, criminal trespassing, 3rd degree. Booked at 9:16 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026
Zachary Lee Moran, 34, New Haven, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (drug unspecified). Booked at 12:49 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Charles Alan Hamilton, 45, New Haven, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, 2nd degree. Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 1:19 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.
Antonio Tymont Mason, 22, Louisville, no tail lamps; no operator’s/moped license; no/expired Kentucky registration receipt; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (drug unspecified); failure to wear a seatbelt; failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond total is $2,600 cash. Booked at 2:08 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
John Senua Melger, 27, Bardstown, criminal mischief, 2nd degree. Booked at 3:27 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
James Paul Goodrich, 32, Bardstown, failure to appear, citation for misdemeanor. Bond is $250 cash. Booked at 12:31 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
Cody Bain Black, 28, Nicholsville, assault, 4th degree (minor injury). Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 11:55 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, by Nelson County Sheriff.
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