Domestic Violence

HARRODSBURG - Though it has been more than three years since Amanda Ross was murdered by her estranged fiance Stephen Nunn, State Rep. Kim King still remembers clearly where she was and how emotionally devastated she felt when she heard the news. King, R-Harrodsburg, was one of about 60 people who attended the “Silence Hides Violence” domestic violence awareness luncheon at St. Peter's AME Church in Harrodsburg on Saturday.  Jessica Browning, a member of St. Peter's AME Church, and Susie Bates, a member of the Kentucky Conference Department of Christian Education , organized the event to help promote October's Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence education luncheon St. Peter AME Church - noon-3 p.m. Oct. 13, the church will host “Silence Hides Violence,” domestic violence prevention/intervention consulting by Jessica Browning and Susie Bates. Guest speaker will be Diana Ross, mother of the late Amanda Ross.  Luncheon will be served at noon. RSVP by Oct. 10. For more information call Jessica Browning at (502) 773-3393 or (859) 734-5511; or Susie Bates at (859) 353-5329 or (859) 779-9280.

Dear Editor, I am proud that the Winchester and Clark County officials joined First Lady Jane Beshear in promoting Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Kentucky. Domestic violence affects every community across our country. It crosses all races, social and economic backgrounds, cultures, religions and relationship types. Both women and men are victims of domestic violence - although women are more often the victims. Recent statistics show that nearly one-third of all American women report being abused at some time in their lives.  In response to the increasing violence against women, the federal government passed the broad-based Violence Against Women Act in 1994.

Statistics show that one of every four women in the United States are affected by domestic violence. Unfortunately, in Kentucky, the numbers are even worse, with one of every three women in the state affected in some way by domestic violence. The numbers are overwhelming, Kentucky first lady Jane Beshear said during a Domestic Violence Month Awareness rally Thursday at the Clark County Courthouse. “When you think that one out of three women are affected, it's staggering.

FRANKFORT - A Lexington man who is a certified DUI instructor in Lincoln County has pleaded guilty to charges he falsified driving-under-the-influence program completion forms. Timothy Monhollen, 40, will be formally sentenced to six years in prison on Nov. 16 for three counts of tampering with public records, a Class D felony punishable by one to five years in prison. The charges were the result of an investigation launched by Attorney General Jack Conway after it was referred to his office by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in 2010.

Editor's Note: Due to the reporter's error, the original version of this story did not include specific information about a pre-trial diversion program Monhollen is participating in in lieu of jail time. FRANKFORT - A Lexington man who is a certified DUI instructor in Lincoln County has pleaded guilty to charges he falsified DUI program completion forms. Timothy Monhollen, 40, will be formally sentenced Nov. 16 for three counts of tampering with public records, a Class D felony.

A Danville domestic dispute became violent Saturday night when a woman allegedly cut her husband several times. Assistant Danville Police Chief Tom Bustle said Elizabeth Brown, 27, of Danville was charged with assaulting her husband, James Scott Boyd, 43, with a box cutter in their apartment at 318 Harding St. Bustle said Brown and Boyd apparently got into an argument over another person who was at the home. Alcohol was believed to be involved. Boyd left the scene and was located walking near Toliver Elementary School.

• Roger A. Neathery, 47, 126 Lake St., was arrested Aug. 27 at the same address and charged with alcohol intoxication in a public place and disorderly conduct. • David B. Gabbard, 33, 111 S. 5th  St., was arrested Aug. 25 at the same address and charged with fourth-degree assault, domestic violence. • Richard J. Lippens, 32, 100 Ridgeway Drive Apt. B, Lancaster, was arrested Aug. 25 at Greenbriar Street, and charged with disregarding a stop sign and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs/alcohol.