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Editor's note: The Danville Police Department has a large backlog of unserved warrants and needs help finding the people listed below. For more information, call (859) 238-1220 or go to www.danvillepd.com. Most Wanted Tara Gayle Mullins, 27, has a probation violation warrant for a felony offense. Her original charges were criminal possession of a forged instrument, possession drug paraphernalia and receiving stolen property over $300. Others Wanted Jessica R. Barnett, W/F, 27, contempt of court Kimberly Broughton, W/F, 29, theft by deception Derrick K. Cooley, W/M, 21, non-payment of fines Marc A. Dady, W/M, 21, contempt of court Kevin Ford, B/M, 44, no insurance Brian E. Goetz, W/M, 33, non-payment of fines Stanley L. Gross, W/M, 29, contempt of court Loren Herdon, U/F, 21, theft by deception James A. Hoskins, W/M, 30, non-payment of fines and contempt of court Matthew Jessel, W/M, 21, contempt of court Charles D. Maddox, W/M, 44, non-payment of fines Sharon D. Martinez, W/F, 24, contempt of court Shannon D. Miles, U/F, 36, theft by deception Mario Olivo, W/M, 41, contempt of court Tamikia C. Patton, B/F, 24, theft by unlawful taking Martin T. Peters, W/M, 43, violation of protective order Dana Ruth Powell, W/F, 27, non payment of fines Douglas A. Shearer, W/M, 45, contempt of court Larry W. Wofford, W/M, 47, probation violation

The Clark County Fiscal Court will spend more than $59,000 to demolish buildings on West Broadway and make way for a new downtown parking lot. In a 6-2 vote, the court approved a $49,450 bid from the Lexington-based firm, Superior Demolition, to raze the former Ark of Mercy Church of God and an adjacent building on the corner of West Broadway and Wall Alley. Court members also voted unanimously to hire Micah Group Energy & Environmental, of Lexington, to perform a pre-demolition asbestos removal at a cost of $9,600.

The Jessamine County Fiscal Court has a more than $5 million unencumbered cash balance, according to a financial statement approved at its meeting last Tuesday. The statement, which reflects the court's financial condition as of Feb. 28, 2013, shows the court has brought in more than $18 million in receipts so far for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, including almost $2 million in real property taxes and more than $3.5 million in occupational license fees. The court has paid out more than $12 million in claims, according to the report.

When Archie Goodwin gets down, he doesn't have to look far for a friend. The Kentucky freshman guard simply turns to senior Julius Mays on and off the court when he needs a boost. When Kentucky coach John Calipari vented his frustrations at Goodwin after passing up an easy assist to Mays during the Blue-White game last week, it was Mays who assured Goodwin that all was well. “I'm always try trying to keep him to stay positive,” Mays said. “Coach Calipari stays on him, but I'm always telling him that's only going to make him better.

Dear Editor: I would like to commend the judge-executive and all the magistrates for their votes Tuesday to give Sheriff LeeRoy Hardin the two new deputies he requested. They put the safety of our deputies and the citizens of Boyle County first and voted unanimously to allow Sheriff Hardin to hire two new deputies. This action might prevent someone from getting hurt or worse. Thank you fiscal court members for seeing a serious problem and taking action to fix it. Jack Hendricks Danville

Dear Editor, After reading Judge Debra Lambert's statements as to how anyone could believe, "Those people over the word of an educated, professionally trained and elected judge," and, "You should see the cars some of these people drive," I have to wonder how much weight my word would have in her court. I suppose I could improve my credibility by parking my twice wrecked, rusted '87 Nissan with 292,000 miles on the other side of the courthouse and try not to reveal the fact that I only have a high school diploma.

Circuit Court Judge David Tapp found Elizabeth Hill in contempt of court Friday for failing to stay current on restitution payments to the Lincoln County Industrial Authority. Hill was convicted in 2003 of embezzling a quarter million dollars from the authority where she worked as a secretary. Sentenced to 10-years, Hill was released on "shock probation" and ordered to pay $200 every month but fell behind. Arguing that Hill would have to live until she was 161 years old to pay off her debt, Commonwealth's Attorney Eddie Montgomery convinced a judge to increase Hill's monthly payments to $500.

Reporters Katheran Wasson and Mike Wynn update you on the sentences handed down yesterday in a copper theft and hit-and-run accident involving a wheelchair-bound man.

All 10 local business owners from recent raids were expected to appear in court this morning for allegedly paying gambling winnings. Each is facing a single count of first-degree promoting gambling, which is a felony offense carrying a penalty of one to five years in prison upon conviction. The last criminal summons from the Kentucky State Police investigation was served last week, charging Jessie D. Everman, 67 of 831 Ecton Road, with making payouts for video poker players at Everman's Market on East Washington Street.

The Colts earned their third consecutive home court win, this time defeating Mercer County on Friday, 61-47. Zack Fain scored on the tip off, and senior forward Eric Coker stole on Mercer's second possession and turned it into a fast break layup. Mercer wasn't ready to give up so quickly, dumping in a three-pointer their next run up the court. Mercer's big man down low, Bill Davis, severely outsized West, forcing the Colts to work extra hard in the paint. They made up for the size disadvantage with their signature full court pressure, fast breaks and quick ball movement.

The Clark County Fiscal Court is considering an ordinance that would limit when and what employees could post on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter. The measure was discussed at Wednesday's regular meeting, but a first reading was not passed after concerns were raised about privacy invasions. “We're having issues with people while they're being paid by the county posting to their social media sites,” Clark County Attorney Brian Thomas said. Clark County Judge-Executive Henry Branham said Thomas approached him about putting the ordinance before the Fiscal Court because similar ordinances have been passed in several counties, and state officials are already subject to a stringent social media policy.

Soon, businesses operating in Jessamine County that try to skirt paying their net profit or county payroll taxes might have a harder time getting away with it. The county fiscal court voted June 4 to enter into agreements with Fayette and Woodford counties to share information regarding business filings. County tax administrator Cindy Tudor said the county hasn't really had much of a problem with businesses failing to report business activity, but she thinks the agreements will help prevent it from happening.

Cases in Lincoln District Court. List includes all names of those charged who are not identified as minors. 4/29/13 Jessica Spicer, harassing communications. Plea of not guilty. Pretrial conference 6-13. Jessica A. Stull, assault 4th degree minor injury. Dismissed with leave. Susan D. Stull, assault 4th degree no visible injury. Dismissed with leave. Dwaina G. Sutton, failure to wear seat belts - merged, no/expired registration plates, failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security 1st and failure to register transfer of motor vehicle.

STANFORD - Lincoln County magistrates have approved a contract with a utility-bill-savings company that's estimated to save the county as much as $16,278 over three years. AIO Recovery found potential savings of about $616 per month by auditing the county's utility bills and proposing changes like switching long-distance carriers and altering cell-phone-bill setups, said Lee Ann Smith, finance officer for Lincoln County Fiscal Court. By permitting AIO to audit the county's utilities, the county also agreed to give AIO 40 percent of any realized savings for the first 24 months, Smith explained.

STANFORD - As police continue to investigate the alleged crimes of a father and son from the Crab Orchard area, documents in the court cases against them are providing more details about what happened along Simpson Road in early May. Members of the Brummett family living in the area first made headlines May 9, when Danny Brummett of 919 Simpson Road allegedly shot his granddaughter, Monique Brummett, in the leg. Danny Brummett also allegedly shot...

LANCASTER - Garrard County Fiscal Court approved to allow Judge Executive John Wilson to negotiate a land purchase during Monday night's fiscal court meeting, held at the Lancaster Grand Theater.  Following an executive session, magistrates voted to purchase the seven acres for about $37,500. The property belongs to the Industrial Development Authority, and sits just off of Ky. 52. The county plans to build a new Emergency Operations Center, also using part of a Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program grant, on the property, which will “vastly improve our readiness and ability to respond in the event of a disaster,” Wilson said.

During Tuesday's Boyle County Fiscal Court session, Sheriff Marty Elliott again expressed his belief that his department is dangerously understaffed. The sheriff's comments came amid discussions by magistrates, Judge-Executive Harold McKinney and Treasurer Mary Lynn Conley. For at least a year, the sheriff and magistrates have differed on whether the department is adequately staffed. All county departments using part-time employees must keep each person's weekly hours to less than 30. Otherwise, Boyle officials must pay $750 per month for health insurance for each employee who works at least 30 hours weekly.

The following case was resolved in May 29 with Judge Brandy Oliver Brown presiding. - Billy H. Bowman Jr., theft by deception (four counts), pleaded guilty, 20 days concurrent; theft by deception, dismissed; contempt of court, pleaded guilty, concurrent sentence. The following cases were resolved in Clark District Court May 22 with Judge Brandy Oliver Brown presiding. - Jessica L. Abney, receiving stolen property, amended to misdemeanor, pleaded guilty, 30 days, 28 days conditionally discharged; possession of drug paraphernalia, dismissed.