Boyd County Commonwealth’s Attorney Office

10/27/2022

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On October 19. 2022, a Boyd County Jury found Christopher "Smiley" Nunnally guilty of Assault First Degree and Persistent Felony Offender Second Degree after three days of testimony and thirty three minutes of deliberation. The jury sentenced Nunnally to 38 years. The case was tried by Assistant Commonwealth's Attorneys Gary Conn and Christina Smith.

On May 9, 2019, Nunnally conspired with two other suspects for acid to be thrown on the victim, C.W. The victim has suffered permanent injuries to many parts of her body as a result of this horrific act of domestic violence. Despite her injuries, C.W. survived this act of domestic violence and confronted Nunnally in trial. C.W. won.

October is designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every minute, an average of 20 people are physically abused by a partner. Most victims do not speak out about the violence and live in fear of their abuser each day. Victims do not stay in the violent relationship because they want to stay, victims stay in the relationship because of the fear of the alternative. There are services available. If you, or someone you know, are a victim of domestic violence, please reach out for help! You too can win the battle!

Ashland Police Department: (606)385-3273
Kentucky State Police: (606)928-6421
Boyd County Sheriff’s Office: (606)739-5135
Catlettsburrg Police Department: (606)739-5126
Safe Harbor: (800)926-2150
Pathways: (800)562-8909
National Domestic Violence Hotline:
(800)799-7233

08/18/2022

Today, Heath Hall, age 41, was found guilty by a 12 panel jury on one count of So**my, First Degree (Victim u/12 Years of Age), which was reported to have occurred between August 2017 and June 2020. The Jury has recommended a sentence of 30 years.

The case was investigated by Detective Jeff Kelley with Kentucky State Police and was tried by Commonwealth’s Attorney, Rhonda Copley and Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney, Christina Smith.

Also assisting during the trial was Commonwealth’s Detective, Angel Holmes and Legal Assistant, Melissa Lambert.

11/23/2021

Press Release

10/31/2020

Our office is very proud to work with these officers on the Task Force.

The office is nondescript, with desks lining the walls, a conference table in the center by the door.

09/17/2020

We wanted to congratulate Rhonda Copley on her “2020 Legendary Partner Award” she was presented with by Hope’s Place Child Advocacy Center. We are extremely proud of the work you do!

03/23/2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 issues, our office will have limited hours. Our office will be open everyday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our staff will be rotating days.

If you need to contact someone, you can also use our emails:

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09/10/2019

CATLETTSBURG – An Ashland man pleaded guilty to manslaughter this week after delivering fatal drugs to a man in December at the Boyd County Detention Center.

08/02/2019

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06/01/2019

Congratulations to the Ashland Police Department for their victory against the Ashland Fire Department in the charity basketball game!!!