Archive for Commonwealth’s Commentary
JOSHUA HARMON PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED MURDER, ATTEMPTED ARSON, WANTON ENDANGERMENT, & ASSAULT
COVINGTON- On January 7, 2024, Independence Police responded to a residence in the 10000 block of Canberra Drive after a frantic 911 call from a woman who reported being assaulted by Joshua Harmon. The caller also said Harmon was armed with a gun and a knife. During the 911 call,…
Accused Killer of Scott County Sheriffs Deputy Pleads Guilty In Kenton County Case
Earlier today, Steven Sheanshang pleaded guilty in Kenton Circuit Court to charges of 2nd Degree Burglary and 1st Degree Persistent Felony Offender. Commonwealth’s Attorney Rob Sanders refused to make any plea offers to Sheanshang and informed Kenton Circuit Judge Kathy Lape that he will recommend the maximum 20 year sentence….
Jessie Ooten Sentenced to 20 Years For Stealing Gun, Escape, Tampering With Prison Monitor, Criminal Mischief, & Persistent Felony Offender
COVINGTON- On November 4, 2021, Mr. Ed Yung contacted police after he saw that Jesse Lee Ooten had broken into his home and stolen a firearm. Yung was alerted to Ooten’s presence in his home when he received notifications from his security system about motion detected in his living room….
Troy Schwaller Sentenced To 20 Years In Prison For 28 Counts Of Possessing Child Porn
COVINGTON- Kenton Circuit Judge Mary Kate Molloy followed a prosecutor’s recommendation and sentenced Troy J. Schwaller, 40, to 20 years in prison. Schwaller pleaded guilty as charged in January 2024 to 17 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Child
Independence Police Arrest Tommy Joe Powell For Murder of Amberly Harris
INDEPENDENCE- On December 15, 2022, Independence Police responded to 4653 Beechgrove Drive to conduct a well being check on Amberly Harris at the request of her employer. Officers located Harris, 32, deceased in a bedroom of the residence. Preliminary findings indicate Harris died from a gunshot wound to the head…
Jamie C. Simpson, Arrested After SWAT Stand-Off, Convicted Of Burglary, Kidnapping, Strangulation, Assault, Witness Tampering, & Persistent Felon
COVINGTON- Kenton Circuit Judge Mary Kate Molloy followed a trial jury’s recommendation and sentenced Jamie Simpson, 49, to 60 years in prison. In February, the jury convicted Simpson of 1st Degree Burglary, Kidnapping, 2nd Degree Assault, 1st Degree Strangulation, and Tampering With a Witness. Simpson was found not guilty of…
