Knowles Arrested for Evading and Carrying a Prohibited Weapon

42 year old Morris Edward Knowles of Kings Court Lane, Smithville is charged with evading arrest and carrying a prohibited weapon. He was also issued a citation for driving on a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is $6,500 and he will be in court June 28.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that Tuesday, June 12 a deputy spotted Knowles driving a red SUV on Highway 70 west. The officer, who had prior knowledge that Knowles had no drivers license, turned on his blue lights but Knowles refused to pull over. The deputy initiated a pursuit for about four miles before Knowles finally stopped. A computer check confirmed Knowles’ license was suspended on May 14. Knowles also had a syringe in a small box on the front seat of the vehicle. When Knowles got out of his vehicle, he had a knife with a five inch blade on his side. Knowles told the officer that he carried the knife for his protection.
24 year old Amanda Brooke Washer of Ike Adcock Road is cited for violation of the seatbelt law, simple possession of marijuana, and simple possession of drug paraphernalia. She will be in court June 28. Sheriff Ray said that on Wednesday, June 13, a sheriff’s department drug detective spotted Washer traveling north through the intersection at Highway 56 & 70. She crossed over into the detective’s lane of travel, almost hitting his patrol car, and then turned in front of another vehicle. After she was pulled over, Washer gave consent for a search of her person, and a needle was found inside her bra along with a baggie of marijuana and two non-narcotic pills.
32 year old Jose Juan Velazquez of Bright Hill Road is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court on June 21. Sheriff Ray said that on Friday, June 15, Velazquez allegedly assaulted his wife by hitting her with his fists about the head and body, causing her to have to be transported by ambulance to the hospital for emergency treatment. Valazquez had already fled with scene with his three year old child by the time officers arrived to investigate. The child was found safely with another family member the next morning. Valazquez was also located and arrested on Saturday.