Grand Jury Names Tatrow and Owens in Separate Sealed Drug Indictments

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has picked up two more people named in sealed indictments returned by the Grand Jury last Monday, April 4.
26 year old Christopher Brock Tatrow of Sparta is indicted for possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) over .5 grams for sale and delivery in a drug free zone and for possession of a schedule VI drug for sale and delivery in a drug free zone. He was arrested on Friday, April 8. His bond is $50,000. He was arraigned Monday, April 11 in DeKalb County Criminal Court.
WJLE obtained copies of the indictments.
Count 1 of the indictment against Tatrow alleges that on or about July 20, 2015 he knowingly possessed a schedule II controlled substance, to wit: Methamphetamine, in the amount of 0.5 grams or more with intent to sell or deliver such controlled substance on the grounds or facilities of any school, or within 1,000 feet of the real property that comprises a public or private elementary school, middle school, or secondary school, preschool, child care agency, public library, recreational center or park, constituting the offense of possession of a schedule II drug, methamphetamine, over .5 grams for sale and delivery in a drug free zone.
Count 2 of the indictment alleges that on or about the 20th day of July, 2015, Tatrow knowingly possessed with intent to sell not less than one half ounce (14.175 grams) nor more than 10 pounds (4,535 grams) of marijuana, a Schedule VI controlled substance on the grounds or facilities of any school, or within 1,000 feet of the real property that comprises a public or private elementary school, middle school, or secondary school, preschool, child care agency, public library, recreational center or park, constituting the offense of possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, to wit: marijuana, with intent to sell or deliver in a drug free zone.
40 year old Tyrone Dewayne Owens of Shady Drive, Smithville is indicted for possession of a schedule VI drug with intent to sell and deliver. He was arrested on Sunday, April 10. His bond is $10,000. He was arraigned Monday, April 11 in DeKalb County Criminal Court.
The indictment against Owens states that on or about May 22, 2015, Owens knowingly possessed with intent to sell and or deliver not less than one half ounce (14.175 grams) nor more than 10 pounds (4,535 grams) of marijuana, a schedule VI controlled substance, constituting the offense of possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, to wit: marijuana with intent to sell or deliver.
22 year old Cheyenne Shaney Walker of Davis Street, Smithville is charged with domestic assault. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court on April 21.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Wednesday, April 6 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Old Bildad Road for a possible domestic incident. Upon arrival he spoke with Walker and her husband and learned that they had been in an altercation. The man said his wife pushed and hit him which caused him to fear for his safety. He then called 911. The officer observed red marks and scratches on the man’s face.
21 year old Steven Riley Haas of Dearman Street, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence. He was also issued a citation for driving on roadways laned for travel. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on April 21.
Sheriff Ray said that on Monday, April 4 a deputy, while on routine patrol, spotted a white car traveling east on Sparta Highway but failing to maintain its lane of travel. The officer stopped the car and spoke with the driver, Haas. His eyes were bloodshot and he had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. Haas admitted to having consumed several alcoholic beverages. He submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He also submitted to a blood test.
19 year old Olivia Hope Barber and 39 year old Andy Joe Certain of Forrest Avenue Smithville are each cited into court on April 28.
Sheriff Ray said that on Friday, April 8 a sheriff’s department detective issued citations to Barber and Certain after a probation search was conducted at their home which turned up 10 hypodermic needles, 9 cut straws, and 5 burnt spoons all containing residue.