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Public Records

  • Court News | April 6, 2016

    Owen District Court | April 1, 2016

    Lauro Hernandez, 1991, two counts of possession of matter portraying sex performance by minor, pleaded not guilty, probable cause established, transferred to grand jury.

    Lauros Hernandez, 1991, three counts of second-degree rape, probable cause established, transferred to grand jury.

    Tyler H. Link, 1994, first-degree fleeing or evading the police, first-degree wanton endangerment, probable cause established, transferred to grand jury.

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  • Looking back | April 6, 2016

    New Library Moves Closer to Reality
    April 6, 2011
    Five years ago

    Anticipation continues to grow after federal money was secured for construction of the new Owen County Public Library.

    The Community Facilities loan will come from the United States Department of Agriculture.

    According to its website, the USDA provides assistance to rural communities with a population of up to 20,000. Small communities receive a higher percentage of grants.

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  • Looking back | March 30, 2016

    Over a dozen cattle die in truck accident
    March 30, 2011
    5 years ago

    About 15 cattle died and 75 were rescued in a double-decker tractor-trailer accident on U.S. 127 North in Franklin County near the Peaks Mill Road intersection Wednesday night.

    The driver, David Evans, 48, of Burnside, sustained minor injuries but refused medical treatment, said Franklin County Sheriff Pat Melton. “He had some minor scrapes and bruises,” Melton said.

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  • Court News | March 23, 2016

    Owen District Court
    March 18, 2016

    FELONY

    Lauros Hernandez, 1991, three counts of second-degree rape; not guilty plea, preliminary hearing set to Apr. 1 at 9 a.m.

    Brandi Becknell, 1979, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, methamphetamine; first-degree possession of a controlled substance, drug unspecified; possession of marijuana; drug paraphernalia; probable cause established, transfer to Grand Jury, continue to Apr. 5 at 9 a.m.

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  • Looking back | March 23, 2016

    Owen gearing up for race visitors
    March 23, 2011
    5 years ago

    With the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race only months away, local officials are beginning to weigh in on the economic impact the race could have on Owen County.

    The announcement of the Sprint Cup race coming to Kentucky Speedway, located off the Sparta exit on I-71, was made last August.

    In preparation for the race, the Kentucky Speedway has increased its stadium seating from 66,000 to 105,000.

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  • Looking back | March 16, 2016

    New Owen transient tax passes fiscal court
    March 16, 2011
    5 years ago

    After more than a year since the first discussion on a transient room tax, the Owen County Fiscal Court recently had a second reading on an ordinance and put the tax into place.

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  • Circuit Court News | March 16, 2016

    Owen Circuit Court
    March 8, 2016

    Devanie Becker, 1996, first-degree complicity to robbery; continue to Mar. 22.

    Larenzo Berry, 1993, first-degree complicity to robbery; continue to Mar. 22.

    Robert James Craig, 1977, show cause hearing, failed to appear, bench warrant for $9,850 cash.

    Ashley M. Darrell, 1991, probation violation for technical violation, continue to Mar. 22.

    Christopher June Eversole, 1981, show cause hearing, in state custody, remand.

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  • District Court News | March 16, 2016

    Owen District Court
    March 11, 2016

    Michelle Bitzer, 1969, to review AA meetings, review set for April 22.

    Martrise L. Maddox, 1993, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, no operator’s license, pleaded not guilty, continued to April 8.

    Brandi Becknell, 1979, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, first-degree possession of drug unspecified, possession of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, pleaded not guilty, appointed public attorney, preliminary hearing set for March 18.

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  • Owen grand jury hands down 6 indictments

    Ashley Diane Lillard, 29, on the charges of first-degree assault, first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree criminal mischief, first-degree possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

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  • Looking back | March 9, 2016

    Home in Perry Park explodes
    Mar. 9, 2011
    5 years ago

    Officials are still trying to contact an Erlanger man after his house in Perry Park reportedly exploded in a liquid propane gas explosion. New Liberty Fire Chief Greg Davis said the New Liberty Fire Department received the call at 12:26 p.m. March 3. Firefighters arrived at 115 Tanglewood Dr. at 12:41 a.m.

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