A 44 year old Dowelltown man has been charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident with injury following a wreck on West Broad Street near Wal-mart on Sunday.
Central dispatch received the call at 6:15 p.m.
Sergeant Mark Dial of the Tennessee Highway Patrol reports that Joe Young was driving west on U.S. 70 in a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix when he came up on the traffic light near Walmart. As the vehicle in front of him was stopping due to the red light, Young steered to the right to avoid hitting that automobile but in doing so, Young struck the rear of a 1993 Harley Davidson Motorcycle, being operated by 22 year old Dustin Nichols of Alexandria. Young then left the scene.
Nichols was transported by DeKalb EMS to DeKalb Community Hospital where he was treated for road rash and then released.
Young was later arrested and charged in the case. He is scheduled to appear in General Sessions Court on the charges July 14th. His bond totals $5,000.
Meanwhile in his weekly update on crime news, Sheriff Patrick Ray reports that 22 year old Matthew James Wilber of Cookeville is charged with unlawful possession of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana) for resale; for sale and delivery; and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Wilber was also issued citations for possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of a schedule VI drug (marijuana). His bond totals $17,500 and he will be in court on June 23.
Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, May 31 the sheriff’s department conducted a sting operation, making a controlled drug buy from Wilber who allegedly sold the undercover informant three ounces of marijuana. Wilber’s 17 year old girlfriend was also present and charges are pending against her. The incident occurred at the Puckett’s Point Road boat ramp.
According to the arrest warrant, Wilber did deliver and sell three ounces of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana, which is a schedule VI drug, to a confidential informant at the boat ramp near the end of Puckett’s Point Road. Wilber gave a statement admitting that he did weigh out and deliver three ounces of marijuana and sold it.
After the purchase was made, Wilber was placed under arrest. The officer also found in Wilber’s vehicle inside a blue duffle bag, two- one gallon zip lock baggies that contained a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. One of the bags had 13.2 ounces of marijuana while the other had 1.7 ounces. Wilber allegedly admitted that he had planned to sell the marijuana. Also found among Wilber’s belongings was a black case containing a small plastic baggie with a green leafy substance along with a pipe, shredder, and rolling papers.
30 year old Berl William Doop of Clear Creek Road, Liberty was charged on Friday, June 3 with theft of property over $500. His bond is $5,000 and he will be in court on June 9.
Sheriff Ray reports that on Saturday, May 14 Doop allegedly took from a home that was being remodeled on College Street in Liberty, a Honda pressure washer and a Skil saw valued at approximately $600.
44 year old Richard Len Judkins of Cathcart Hollow Road, Dowelltown was issued a citation for driving on a revoked license and illegal parking. His court date is set for June 8.
Sheriff Ray reports that on Tuesday, May 24 Judkins was stopped for being illegally parked in the roadway at Pine Creek Bridge on Big Rock Road. A computer check revealed his drivers license were revoked for failure to file security after an accident.
23 year old James Michael Tramel of Antioch Road, Smithville was issued a citation for driving on a suspended license. His court date is June 22.
According to Sheriff Ray, a deputy spotted Tramel’s vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. After stopping the automobile and speaking with Tramel, the officer requested a computer check of his license and they were found to be suspended.
48 year old Timothy Lloyd Caldwell of Medlin Drive, Dowelltown is charged with a first offense of driving under the influence. Caldwell was also issued a citation for failing to maintain a lane of travel. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on June 16.
Sheriff Ray reports that on Tuesday, May 31, a deputy, while on routine patrol, spotted a pickup truck on Highway 70 west at Dowelltown. The driver, several times, failed to stay in his lane of travel. After stopping the automobile and speaking with the driver, Caldwell, the officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person and his speech was slurred. Caldwell performed poorly on several field sobriety tasks and he submitted to a blood alcohol test. He was placed under arrest.
24 year old Lois Nicole Godsey of Kings Court Circle, Smithville was issued a citation for violation of the financial responsibility law (no insurance), and no drivers license. Her court date is June 22.
According to Sheriff Ray on Wednesday, June 1 a deputy saw Godsey driving a motor vehicle. The officer had prior knowledge that she had no drivers license. He stopped the vehicle. Godsey also could not provide proof of financial responsibility (insurance).
41 year old Morris Edward Knowles of Allen Bend Road, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. He was also issued a citation for possession of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is $1,000 and he will be in court on June 16.
Sheriff Ray reports that on June 2, a deputy was dispatched to Craft Center Drive to check on a suspected intoxicated man. After arrival, the officer made contact with a security guard who led the deputy to the suspect. The officer found the man to be acting strangely. He was unable to remain still while the deputy was speaking with him. He was sweating perfusely and his speech was rapid. While conducting a frisk of his person, the officer found a powdery substance believed to be methamphetamine, a small plastic baggie containing residue, and a large plastic container. Inside was a needle and a powdery substance which later field tested positive for methamphetamine. A lighter and a spoon with meth residue were also found in Knowles’ vehicle.
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