Courts & Crime

The former county road superintendent and his father have pleaded not guilty to several charges against them, including abuse of public trust and theft by unlawful taking.

Lance Eric Lashley, the former superintendent, and his father, Jack Eric Lashley, were both indicted in December on multiple charges. Lance Lashley was indicted on one count of abuse of public trust (less than $10,000) and theft by unlawful taking, more than $500 but less than $10,000. Both are felony charges.

La Grange Police Arrests

Jan. 5 -- Corey R. Steinbach, 22, La Grange, was cited for failure to or improper signal, operating on suspended or revoked operator’s license.

Jan. 8 -- Christopher L. Rahm, 43, La Grange, was cited for operating vehicle with expired operator’s license.

Jan. 9 -- Margaret E. Gibson, 26, Lexington, was arrested for speeding seven mph over, operating motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs first offense, careless driving.

The first meeting of the year for the Oldham County Local Emergency Planning Committee included an introduction of two new chiefs to the county.

La Grange Police Chief Frank Conway was appointed in early January and he spoke to the committee about the plans for a better department.

“I would like to make this a more progressive department,” Conway said.

First, Conway said he would like to add more officers to the staff.

An attorney for Harry “Shane” Mosley is petitioning Oldham Circuit Judge Karen Conrad to suspend the remainder of his nine month sentence, even though he has served less than one month of it.

Attorney Steve Schroering made the motion before Conrad last Thursday, acknowledging he was early on the usual 30-day window to request such a motion, but said he wanted to get it considered before Februrary.