Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman
Bullitt County Judge Executive Jerry Summers
“I am a wife, a mother, and a lifelong conservative Republican. My husband, Wes and I have three beautiful children- Remington, Arlington, and Huntington.
Wes is a detective with the Louisville Metro Police Department, where he has worked since 2012. My husband and I are members of Southeast Christian Church Bullitt County, where we serve in the children’s ministry.
Wes and I have both chosen a life of public service and believe that God has called upon us to help others.
The Troutman family is blessed to call Bullitt County home and we are grateful to have each of you as our neighbors!”
– Amanda Hernandez Troutman
I am a wife, a mother, and a lifelong conservative Republican. My husband, Wes and I have three beautiful children- Remington, Arlington, and Huntington. Wes is a detective with the Louisville Metro Police Department, where he has worked since 2012. My husband and I are members of Southeast Christian Church Bullitt County, where we serve in the children’s ministry. Wes and I have both chosen a life of public service and believe that God has called upon us to help others. The Troutman family is blessed to call Bullitt County home and we are grateful to have each of you as our neighbors!
For the past 10 years, I have worked at the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office in Jefferson County. During my career as a felony prosecutor, I have seen firsthand the destruction caused by the growing national opioid crisis as well as a nationwide increase in violent crime. I have tried and won a variety of violent felony cases. Most recently, I tried a murder case resulting in a guilty conviction on all charges.
Unfortunately, many families in Bullitt County have been touched by these evils. Too many good families in Bullitt County have lost loved ones due to fentanyl and heroin overdoses. And just this year we have seen multiple homicides in Bullitt County.
Drug traffickers and violent offenders must be held accountable for their actions and removed from our communities. As your Bullitt County Commonwealth’s Attorney, I will fight every day to make sure that Bullitt County remains a safe place for your children and mine. I will work diligently with our federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to ensure that our communities have the full support of the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office.
This county needs a strong prosecutor who will work hard to ensure that our community stays the safe place we all love. As your Commonwealth’s Attorney, I will take cases to trial and do whatever work is necessary to hold criminals accountable. Thank you for your time and I would be honored to have your vote in May!
– Amanda Hernandez Troutman
Today, we pause to recognize the tragedy and the lives forever changed by the events of June 5, 2024.
There are no words that can truly express the loss experienced by the families, friends, and loved ones of Richard and Phyllis Elzey. Two lives were taken, a family was forever changed, and a community was left to grieve.
For everyone involved in this case, this has been a long and difficult road.
I am proud of the work Hillview Police Department and other local agencies did to ensure a conviction in this case. Ms. Middleton asserted her constitutional right to a trial and a jury of her peers carefully considered the facts, testimony, and evidence presented to reach a verdict.
After hearing that evidence, the jury found Dawn Middleton guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of two counts of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of controlled substances, disregarding a traffic control device, and being a persistent felony offender. The jury recommended two life sentences, one for each victim.
At sentencing, the Commonwealth asked the court to follow the jury’s recommendation, and the court did so, resulting in two life sentences.
A sentence cannot bring Richard and Phyllis back. It cannot erase the pain their family has endured or undo the events of that day.
But the judicial process gave their loved ones an opportunity for their case to be heard, for the evidence to be presented, and for twelve members of their community to make a decision based upon what they heard in that courtroom.
Our thoughts remain with the Elzey family and everyone whose lives were forever changed by this tragedy.
May Richard and Phyllis never be forgotten.
May their loved ones continue to find strength and peace.
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💙 April is Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Month 💙
Protecting children has always been deeply personal to me. Long before I had the honor of serving as Commonwealth’s Attorney, I was actively involved in my sorority's philanthropy, Prevent Child Abuse America. This work shaped my understanding, my values, and my lifelong commitment to protecting our most vulnerable.
Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and free from harm. This month is a reminder that preventing child abuse takes all of us—being vigilant, speaking up, supporting families, and advocating for those who cannot advocate for themselves.
As a prosecutor and as a community member, I remain committed to seeking justice for victims and working toward a future where every child is protected and valued.
If you suspect abuse or neglect, please don’t stay silent. Your voice can make a life‑changing difference. 💙
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Teen court is off to such a great start this year. Bullitt County’s future is bright! ... See MoreSee Less
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💜 Domestic Violence Awareness Month 💜
This week, our office came together to paint pumpkins and share them with our friends and neighbors across Bullitt County — all to help spread awareness and support during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Each pumpkin has a QR code that connects you to the Bullitt County Resource Guide. It also has information for The Center for Women and Families and the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
If you or someone you know is affected by domestic violence, please know that help is out there — and you’re not alone. 💜
Let’s lift each other up, spread kindness, and work together to STOP THE ABUSE. 💜🎃 ... See MoreSee Less
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Here is a great example of how Bullitt County law enforcement agencies are partnering with law enforcement from surrounding counties to keep our citizens safe.
The Office of the Commonwealth’s Attorney is strongly committed to supporting our police officers and detectives as they work to combat drug trafficking in and around Bullitt County.
We will continue to send a clear message to drug traffickers that their illegal activity will not be tolerated in our community! ... See MoreSee Less
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