Intoxicated Driver Found Passed Out and In Possession of Methamphetamine

An intoxicated woman found passed out behind the wheel of her vehicle Sunday was also in possession of methamphetamine.
28 year old Amanda Nicole Wright of Sparta Highway, McMinnville is charged with a second offense of driving under the influence and possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell. She was also cited for a second offense of driving on a revoked license. Her bond is $8,000 and she will make a court appearance on September 15.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Sunday, August 7 a deputy responded to the area of Keltonburg Road and McMinnville Highway where a woman was observed passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle setting in the roadway. The officer stopped and awoke the driver, Wright. She had an empty 12 ounce can of beer in her lap. She also had an open container of beer in the cup holder of the automobile. The deputy detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Wright. Her speech was slurred and she had bloodshot eyes. Wright performed poorly on field sobriety tasks and she was placed under arrest. During a search of Wright’s vehicle, the deputy found in her purse three small individual baggies containing a clear crystal substance which tested positive for methamphetamine and an empty baggie was found with traces of meth.
46 year old Harold Eugene Cunningham is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $5,000 and his court date is September 1. Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, August 2 Cunningham allegedly assaulted his brother by threatening to kill him while aggressively displaying a wooden stick. Cunningham’s actions caused his brother to fear for his life.
Jacob James Damon of McMinnville is charged with burglary and theft of property over $1,000. His bond is $10,000 and he will be in court on August 18. Sheriff Ray said that on Wednesday, August 3 Damon broke into and stole a 1991 Nissan pickup truck valued at $1,000. In the back of the truck were various items valued at $935 which were also stolen.
Sabastian Rosalino Francisco of West Main Street, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $1,000 and his court date is September 15. He was also cited for public indecency. Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, August 6 a deputy was on routine patrol on Sparta Highway when he spotted someone walking in the westbound lane of the roadway. The officer stopped the man, Francisco and found that he had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. His eyes were bloodshot and he was very unsteady on his feet. Francisco admitted to having consumed three alcoholic beverages. He was placed under arrest. While being detained, Francisco exposed himself to traffic and began urinating while standing on the side of the road ignoring the officer’s commands to stop. After forcing him to stop, the deputy placed Francisco in the patrol car.
37 year old Kenny Wayne Bly of Neil Drive, Smithville is charged with criminal impersonation and failure to appear in court. He is under a $10,000 bond and he will make a court appearance on August 25. Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, August 6 a deputy was dispatched to the Dollar General Store on Nashville Highway in reference to a possibly intoxicated man who had left the store with a small child. The complainant reported that the man was driving a white Lexus. The responding officer stopped and spoke with the driver who identified himself as Terry Paul Bly. The man was unable to provide the officer with an accurate date of birth and Social Security number. A further investigation revealed that the man was actually Kenny Wayne Bly. He was placed under arrest.
34 year old Laura Elizabeth Ball of Nashville Highway, Smithville is charged with interfering with emergency calls. Her bond is $1,500 and her court date is August 25. Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, August 6 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Nashville Highway in reference to a verbal argument. Before arriving on the scene, Central Dispatch advised the officer that they (dispatchers) had lost contact with the caller. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the caller who said that she and her daughter (Ball) had been arguing. When Ball learned her mother had placed a call to Central Dispatch seeking help from law enforcement, Ball took the phone from her and wouldn’t give it back.