Public Records

Reports from the KY State Police
- A one-vehicle injury accident occurred Friday, Nov 4, at approximately 11:20 p.m. Charles Tungate, 39, of Elk Horn was driving a 1997 Honda motorcycle south on KY 49 two miles north of Bradfordsville. He crossed the centerline, overcorrected and lost control of the motorcycle, before leaving the roadway. Tungate, who was not wearing a helmet, was transported to Spring View Hospital where he was treated and released. Tungate then was lodged in Marion County Detention Center, charged with driving under the influence.

Reports from the Lebanon Police Department
- On Oct. 11, Emily Summers of Lee Avenue in Lebanon reported the fraudulent use of her credit card in the amount of $566.16.
- On Oct. 22, Sylvia Camp of Woodlawn Avenue in Lebanon reported damage to her 2005 Chrysler in the amount of $650.
- On Oct. 24, Sally Holloran of Forest Street in Lebanon reported a burglary at her home.
- On Oct. 24, Wal-Mart reported that $755.75 worth of merchandise that was stolen was recovered.

Phillip R. Johnson, 29, of 6345 W. Main Street, Apt. 10, in Lebanon pled guilty to reckless homicide and two counts of first-degree trafficking in a controlled substance in Marion Circuit Court recently.

Johnson faced an original charge of first-degree manslaughter related to the death of Jessica Monday on March 9, 2010.

His sentencing has been scheduled for Jan. 5.

In other circuit court news:

KSP will partner with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) on Oct. 29, 2011 in a collaborative effort to remove potentially dangerous controlled substances from home medicine cabinets.  Collection activities will take place from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. at Post 15 in Columbia. Post 15 covers Washington, Marion, Taylor, Green, Casey, Russell, Metcalfe, Monroe, Cumberland, Clinton and Adair Counties.