Cops & Courts

Officials at the Better Business Bureau say they want the public to know that a phone scam circulating about a sweepstakes operated by the BBB is not legitimate.

Reanna Smith-Hamblin, vice president of communications for the BBB of Louisville said her office has been receiving numerous calls from the public to find out more information about BBB sweepstakes they have been informed they have won.

“The BBB wants to assure consumers that this is a scam so they can protect themselves from potential fraud,” she said.

District court

The following cases were heard by Judge Donna Dutton:

Devin W. Davis, license to be in possession and first-offense failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security – guilty – insurance monitoring for 12 months  and $663 fine and costs, $400 conditionally discharged.

Jessica R. Hardaway, 24, of 456 Oakview Drive was indicted for theft by unlawful taking $500 or more, third-degree burglary, second-degree possession of a controlled substance (suboxone) and public intoxication.

Justin Renfro, 34, of 2000 Elder Park Road in La Grange was indicted for third-degree burglary, operating a motor vehicle on a suspended or revoked operator's license and theft by unlawful taking under $500.

DUI

Scotty Lee Cooley, 33, of 212 Fletcher Way, was arrested July 26 at Robin Road and Midland Trail and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, first offense, and having an open alcoholic beverage container in the vehicle.

Cynthia J. Harris, 62, of 140 72nd St. in Niagra Falls, N.Y., was arrested July 23 at Cherry Lane and Peachtree Drive and charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol, first offense.