JOSEPH RATLIFF
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Current Age: 27
Booking Date: 9/23/2024 2:39:00 PM
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Height: 6′ 2″
Weight: 160 lbs
Hair Color: BRO
Eye Color: BLU
Race: W
Sex: M
Arresting Officer: PRATER
Badge: 104
Arresting Agency: PIKEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Arrest Date: 09/23/2024
Address: JENKINS, KY
Zip: 41537
Inmate Classification: PIKE C.WT FOR TRAIL
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POSS CONT SUB 1ST DEG, 1ST OFF (METHAMPHETAMINE), PIKE, 9/23/24
Code Court Date Court Type Court Name Status Offense Date Arrest Date Arresting Agency Bond Type Bond Amount
42215 2024-09-23 0.00
DRUG PARAPHERNALIA – BUY/POSSESS
Code Court Date Court Type Court Name Status Offense Date Arrest Date Arresting Agency Bond Type Bond Amount
42081 2024-09-23 0.00
FAILURE TO APPEAR, 5,000FC, SCOTT, JUDGE GABHART
Code Court Date Court Type Court Name Status Offense Date Arrest Date Arresting Agency Bond Type Bond Amount
01150 2024-09-23 0.00

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