UPDATE: July 3 at 12 p.m.
Steven Sheangshang, the man who is accused of killing a Scott County sheriff's deputy, has been charged with promoting contraband after deputies found three metal objects in his cell following a tip, a citation from the Bourbon County Regional Detention Center reported.
According to the citation, on June 12, deputies followed up on a tip that a hole was made in the bathroom to "gain access to the outside facility."
Upon searching Sheangshang's cell, deputies found three metal objects that could be used as a deadly weapon, the citation read. The objects were seized following the search.
Sheangshang was charged with "Promoting Contraband 1st Degree." The citation stated: "This is a direct violation of jail policy and the safety of all inmates and jail staff," and resulted in the additional charge.
Original Story:
The man accused of killing a Scott County sheriff's deputy, Steven Sheangshang, pleaded guilty in Kenton County Circuit Court today.
He's charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree persistent felony offender.
Commonwealth's Attorney Rob Sanders did not offer any plea deals and recommended to the judge the maximum sentence of 20 years.
Sheangshang is also charged with the murder of Deputy Caleb Conley during a traffic stop in May of 2023.
Investigators say he then headed into Lexington, where he allegedly shot another man before he was arrested.
He's scheduled to be sentenced on June 10.
