Burglar Caught After Returning to Scene of the Crime

A burglar was allegedly caught after returning to the scene of the crime the next day.
34 year old David Matthew Hill of Highland Drive, Smithville is charged with aggravated burglary (2 counts), burglary, and theft over $1,000 (2 counts). His bond is $25,000 and his court date is May 4.
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Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Friday, April 14 Hill allegedly broke into a residence and an outbuilding on Twilla Lane, Smithville and stole a lawnmower, a chainsaw, a weedeater, and a mini bike valued at more than $1,000. The victim discovered the break-in upon returning home and reported it to the sheriff’s department.
The following day on Saturday, April 15 Hill returned to the scene of the crime looking for his cell phone that he had lost during the burglary the day before. While there, Hill broke into the same residence again and stole property this time valued at $2,748. The victim returned home while Hill was still on the property and called the sheriff’s department. Officers responded and placed Hill under arrest.
25 year old Sonny Roman Smith of Wade Street, Smithville is charged with driving on a suspended license. He was also cited for no insurance and simple possession or casual exchange. His bond is $3,000 and his court date is April 20. Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, April 11 a deputy was dispatched to a wreck with no injury on Keltonburg Road. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Smith who admitted to having been the driver of the vehicle. A computer check revealed that Smith’s license were suspended for failure to pay fines in Lebanon Municipal Court on May 17, 2015. Smith said he had no insurance and he had in his possession 3.0 grams of marijuana.
37 year old James Cary Hicks, Jr. of Clear Fork Road, Liberty was charged with criminal impersonation on Tuesday, April 11 after giving officers a fake name while being booked into the jail on a driving offense. According to Sheriff Ray, Hicks told the correctional officer several times that his name was Mike Hicks. After the officers discovered his real name was James Cary Hicks, Jr. he was charged with criminal impersonation.
23 year old Christopher Kyle Atnip of Cookeville Highway, Smithville is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $1,500 and his court date is April 27. Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, April 13 deputies responded to a residence on Pine Orchard Road due to an assault. Upon arrival the officers spoke with witnesses who said that Atnip assaulted another man after the two of them became involved in a verbal altercation. Atnip allegedly punched the man repeatedly until he was incapacitated. The victim was transported to the hospital by EMS with injuries to his face and head. Atnip and the victim had lived together previously on E.H. Haas Road during the spring and fall of 2015.
30 year old Guadencio Perez Martinez of Banks Pisgah Road, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and his court date is May 4. Sheriff Ray said that on Saturday, April 15 a deputy noticed a white SUV bright lighting him three times as it approached from Herman Road. The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, Martinez. The deputy also spotted a bottle of beer in the center console and an empty alcohol bottle in the floor board on the passenger side. Martinez’s eyes were bloodshot and he had a strong odor of alcohol on his person. Martinez was unsteady on his feet and he submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.