Man may get five years for violating diversion

A Campbellsville man has violated the terms of his diversion and may be sentenced to five years in prison.

Jonathan James Gurley, 19, of 701 S. Columbia Avenue in Campbellsville appeared before Taylor Circuit Court Judge Allan Bertram on Tuesday, Nov. 6.

In December 2006, Gurley pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree possession of cocaine, third-degree possession of lorazepam, failure to dim headlights and illuminate headlights, reckless driving and disregarding a stop sign in two separate cases. He originally faced one second-offense cocaine charge.

Two months later, Gurley was granted a five-year pretrial diversion and sentenced to two years' probation. He was ordered to pay $80 in fines. If he failed the terms of his diversion, Gurley was to be sentenced to five years in prison.

Gurley's diversion was voided because he has since faced and been convicted of other crimes.

In addition to having his diversion voided, Gurley pleaded guilty in two separate cases to fourth-degree assault, first-degree possession of cocaine, tampering with physical evidence, disregarding a stop sign, driving on a suspended license and failure to surrender revoked operator's license. He originally faced charges of selling cocaine and complicity to commit kidnapping, which was amended to the assault charge.

In those cases, the prosecutor has recommended that Gurley receive one- and three-year sentences to be served at the same time as each other but after he completes any revoked sentence he may receive.

Sentencing in all of Gurley's cases is set for Dec. 4.

Court records also list Gurley's address as 2761 Newton Lane, 336 Eve Court, 333 Eve Court and 457 Chaney Pike, all in Campbellsville.

Also on Bertram's docket:

- Patrick Lyndon Bryant, 31, of 315 OKB Road in Elk Horn pleaded guilty to possession of drug supplies, his second offense, two counts of first-degree wanton endangerment, DUI, possession of marijuana and failure to use child restraint device in vehicle.

The prosecutor has recommended that Bryant be granted a five-year pretrial diversion and be sentenced to serve 30 days in jail. If he fails the terms of his diversion, the prosecutor has recommended that Bryant be sentenced to three years in prison. Formal sentencing is set for Jan. 22.

- Sheila J. McDonald, 48, of 2509 Greensburg Road in Campbellsville pleaded guilty to facilitation to commit more than $300 in financial exploitation of an adult. She was originally charged with financial exploitation of an adult.

McDonald was sentenced to two years' probation. According to court records, she has paid restitution and the victim requested that no other action be taken against McDonald.

- Robin Lynn Raynor, 51, of 133 Cherwood Drive in Campbellsville pleaded guilty in two separate cases to DUI, her third offense, possession of drug supplies, her second offense, menacing and having no operator's license.

Charges of possession of drug supplies, her second offense, and two counts of being a

second-degree persistent felony offender were dismissed.

The prosecutor has recommended that Raynor receive a two-year sentence. Formal sentencing is set for Dec. 4.

- Michelle Ann Walls Perkins, 41, of 705 N. Jackson St. in Campbellsville had her shock probation revoked for the second time and was sentenced to serve two years in prison.

In March 2006, Perkins pleaded guilty to third-degree assault, resisting arrest and disorderly conduct.

At that time, Perkins was sentenced to two years' probation and ordered to serve nine months in jail. Two months later, she was sentenced to serve an additional two years in prison on the assault charge.

In August 2006, Perkins was granted shock probation. That probation, however, was revoked in February because she had been drinking alcohol. At that time, she was again sentenced to two years in prison. Two months later, Perkins was again granted shock probation.

In September, Bertram passed on revoking Perkins' probation because she had arranged to attend treatment.

Bertram revoked Perkins' probation at her most recent court appearance because she has been drinking alcohol, associating with convicted felons and now faces new charges against her.

Perkins was given credit for 47 days she has already served. Court records also

Court records also list her address as 124 Darrell Lane in Campbellsville and 4960 St. Rose Road in Lebanon.

- James Douglas Young, 25, of 206 Sandpoint Drive in Campbellsville pleaded guilty in two separate cases to second-degree robbery, first-degree possession of cocaine, tampering with physical evidence, possession of less than 8 ounces of marijuana, possession of drug supplies and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud.

The prosecutor has recommended that Young receive a five-year sentence to be completed after he completes any sentences he may currently be serving and pay $316 in restitution. Formal sentencing is set for Jan. 22.

Court records also list his address as 416 Pitman Ave. in Campbellsville and 1231 W. Jefferson St. and 432 E. Jefferson St., both in Louisville.

- Staff Writer Calen McKinney can be reached at 465-8111 Ext. 235 or by e-mail at reporter@cknj.com.