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Nelson County Jail Logs — Mar. 2 – Mar. 8, 2026

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 2, 2026

John Joseph Murray, 56, Bardstown, Kentucky, failure to appear. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 2:24 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Kelvin Shavelle Smith, 47, Louisville, Kentucky, failure to appear (3 counts). Bond total is $2,255 cash. Booked at 2:31 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Christopher Allen Wiggington, 48, Bardstown, Kentucky, failure to appear (3 counts); contempt of court. Bond total is $27,350.43 cash. Booked at 3:12 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Dimitry Urian Williams, 33, Campbellsville, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substances, second offense; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (cocaine); possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle. Bond is $1,000 unsecured. Booked at 3:56 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Amanda Lucille Lanham, 38, Bardstown, Kentucky, failure to appear (2 counts). Bond total is $1,250 cash. Booked at 8:28 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

William Grant Thomas, 51, Bardstown, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 8:53 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Brent Shane Ritter, 37, Mt. Washington, Kentucky, probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 9:26 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Amy Marie Bartley, 51, Bardstown, Kentucky, failure to appear. Bond is $10,000 cash. Booked at 11:10 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Justin Tyler Rogers, 29, Bardstown, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 11:53 a.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Corey Louis Ashbrook, 40, Elizabethtown, Kentucky, no/expired registration receipt; no/expired registration plates; operating on a suspended/revoked license; failure to surrender revoked operators license; failure to notify address change to Department of Transportation. Bond is $500 surety. Booked at 1:48 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Christopher Brandon Howell, 42, Bloomfield, Kentucky, sexual abuse, first-degree. Bond is $5,000 cash. Booked at 5:05 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Owen Reed Jagielo, 24, Mt. Washington, Kentucky, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, second-degree. No bond. Booked at 8:34 p.m. Monday, March 2, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Christopher Lee Hulett, 24, New Haven, Kentucky, failure to appear. No bond. Booked at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Cameron Tyler Frye, 32, Nelson, Kentucky, failure to appear. Bond is $650 cash. Booked at 10:23 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Joseph Kain Yates, 21, Bardstown, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 1:45 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Maleik Isiaih Cooper, 20, New Haven, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Justin Wayne Etheridge, 26, Bardstown, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 8:47 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Leland Blake Murphy, 34, Louisville, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 9:03 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Michael Jamar Posey, 27, Louisville, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 9:16 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Freddie Gene Tucker, 33, Louisville, Kentucky, probation violation (for felony offense). No bond. Booked at 9:20 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Joseph Dale Murphy, 39, Shepherdsville, Kentucky, non-payment of court costs, fees or fines. Bond is $1,008 cash. Booked at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Louisville Metro Police Department.

Michael Wayne Hill Jr., 37, Bardstown, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 1:29 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Anna Vanessa Edelen, 38, New Haven, Kentucky, criminal trespassing, third-degree (2 counts); operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, second offense; possession of controlled substance, first-degree, first offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; possession of controlled substance, second-degree (barbiturate); possession of controlled substance, second-degree (hallucinogen). Bond is $10,000 surety. Booked at 2:18 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Christian Lee Kerr, 20, Clarkson, Kentucky, order of appearance. No bond. Booked at 3:21 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

James Robert Franklin, 49, Bardstown, Kentucky, theft by unlawful taking or disposition (shoplifting). Bond is $500 cash. Booked at 7:49 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Thursday, March 5, 2026

Danny Edward Boone, 49, Bardstown, Kentucky, possession of marijuana; possession of controlled substance, first-degree, second offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess; failure to appear (2 counts). Bond total is $51,000 cash. Booked at 2:52 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Matthew Steven Jackson, 39, Newkirk, Kentucky, assault, second-degree; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of controlled substance, first offense. Bond is $25,000 cash. Booked at 11:29 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Wilfred Lamont Cue Jr., 42, Bardstown, Kentucky, contempt of court. Bond is $1,000 cash. Booked at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Gerald Scott Coulter, 36, Bloomfield, Kentucky, possession of controlled substance, first-degree, third or greater offense (methamphetamine); drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. Bond is $2,500 cash. Booked at 5:21 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Jason Daniel Pierce, 42, Bloomfield, Kentucky, contempt of court. No bond. Booked at 7:11 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Nicholas Edward Williams, 33, Leitchfield, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of substance, first offense; possession of marijuana; vehicle nuisance. No bond. Booked at 10:42 p.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Friday, March 6, 2026

Dallas Blake Logan, 28, Lebanon, Kentucky, disregarding traffic control device; no/expired registration plates; failure to produce insurance card; possession of marijuana; possession of open alcohol beverage container in a motor vehicle; operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/substances, first offense; failure to wear seat belts. Released on recognizance. Booked at 12:53 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Amy Renee Barr, 44, Campbellsville, Kentucky, alcohol intoxication in a public place; disorderly conduct, second-degree; trafficking in marijuana (less than 8 oz., first offense). Released on recognizance. Booked at 2:23 a.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Scott Derrick Dunagan, 46, Bardstown, Kentucky, failure to appear (2 counts). Bond total is $5,100 cash. Booked at 2:17 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, by Probation & Parole.

Tyshon Marquest Montgomery, 35, Springfield, Kentucky, theft by unlawful taking or disposition (shoplifting). No bond. Booked at 3:45 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Jason Michael Beams, 36, Vine Grove, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, second offense (aggravated circumstances). No bond. Booked at 5:42 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Christy Allane Rodriquez, 60, Bardstown, Kentucky, alcohol intoxication in a public place. No bond. Booked at 11:29 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Matthew Thomas Davis, 29, Mt. Washington, Kentucky, careless driving; failure to wear seat belts; possession of controlled substance, first-degree, first offense; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia — buy/possess. No bond. Booked at 2:02 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Jared Benjamin Murphy, 34, Bloomfield, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense. No bond. Booked at 4:09 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Amanda Sue Flaugher, 44, Bardstown, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense. No bond. Booked at 7:07 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Benjamin Todd Beavers, 24, Bloomfield, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense. No bond. Booked at 10:14 a.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Stephen Lee Hatton, 41, Bardstown, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of controlled substance, first offense. No bond. Booked at 6:29 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, by the Nelson County Jail.

Jacob Eli Wimsett, 31, Bardstown, Kentucky, failure to appear. Bond is $100 cash. Booked at 10:38 p.m. Saturday, March 7, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.


Sunday, March 8, 2026

Donald Ray Asberry, 57, Bardstown, Kentucky, alcohol intoxication in a public place. No bond. Booked at 6:21 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, by the Bardstown Police.

Eleuterio Ivarra Cruz, 30, Lexington, Kentucky, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense (aggravated circumstances); no operators license; criminal littering. No bond. Booked at 6:06 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

Destiny Rae Graham, 19, Boston, Kentucky, charges pending. No bond information available. Booked at 10:04 p.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, by the Nelson County Sheriff.

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