David A. Letner
A Somerset man initially accused of drug trafficking has been sentenced to three years in prison after pleading guilty to heroin possession and bail jumping.
David Allen Letner, 35, was sentenced July 12 to two years for first-degree Possession of a Controlled Substance (first offense, heroin) to be served consecutively with a one-year sentence for first-degree Bail Jumping.
The charges stem from a March 6 traffic stop conducted by Pulaski County Deputy Sheriff Trent Massey on West Ky. 914. According to his arrest citation, a registration check of Letner s 2008 Hyundai Tiburon indicated that Letner s license was suspended. Upon making contact with him, Dep. Massey reported Letner had glassy, bloodshot eyes and was sweating profusely.
Jonathan Toby Whiles
A Somerset man was arrested on several charges after fleeing Pulaski County Sheriffâs deputies several times over the course of a 26-hour period.
Jonathan Toby Whiles, 37, of Pine Hill Lane, was charged with two counts of first-degree Fleeing or Evading Police; two counts of first-degree Wanton Endangerment of a Police Officer, one count of first-degree Wanton Endangerment, two counts of first-degree Criminal Mischief, Leaving the Scene of an Accident â Failure to Render Aid or Assistance, Reckless Driving and a previous warrant for Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition Under $500.
The Pulaski County Sheriffâs Office said that more charges against Whiles may come after further investigation.
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