Two minors are to appear in Juvenile Court this week for allegedly stealing the Drivers Education car, a Chevy Lumina, from the Board of Education bus garage last Wednesday.
Smithville Police said the juveniles allegedly entered the lot, took possession of the vehicle, drove it through the gate, and off the property.
The car and the boys, ages 13 & 14, were found the next day, Thursday July 4 in Cannon County where they showed up at a residence asking for gas, according to Sheriff Patrick Ray
The episode began on Wednesday, July 3 when the boys set out on a four wheeler from a cabin home belonging to one of the boy’s parents on Holmes Creek Road. The boys later rode to the school bus garage, allegedly broke in, and then drove off in the car, crashing through the gate. They apparently left behind the four wheeler.
After the boys failed to return, the parents reported them missing. On Thursday, July 4 Woodbury Police received a report that two boys had come to a residence in Woodbury, where they knocked on the door, looking for gas.
Upon discovering the boys were reported missing from DeKalb County, Woodbury Police notified Central Dispatch in DeKalb County. The parents were contacted and picked up the boys.
Juvenile petitions were later taken against the boys for committing a delinquent act in stealing the car.
44 year old Jamie S Bullard was arrested on Thursday, July 4 for aggravated assault, public intoxication, resisting arrest, indecent exposure and vandalism under $500.00. Police were dispatched to Bullard’s home Thursday evening for a disturbance. Upon arrival the officer met Bullard who advised someone had destroyed his house. Bullard was found to be intoxicated and belligerent and cursing at the officers. At one point he removed his clothes and threw a rock at one of the officers and threatened to shoot them. After being taken to jail, Bullard allegedly set fire in and flooded the cell. While officers attempted to gain control, Bullard resisted. Bond for Bullard is $17,000 and his court date is July 25.
32 year old Mark D. Young was arrested for DUI on July 7. Young was stopped for a traffic violation and upon contact, the officer smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person and he was unsteady on his feet. Young didn’t wish to do field sobriety tasks. Bond for Young is $1500 and his court date is July 25.
Anyone with information on criminal activities is asked to please contact the Smithville Police Department at 597-8210 or the Tip Line at 464-6046.
Any information received that will help Smithville Police solve any criminal offense will be greatly appreciated. All information is confidential.
Author Archive: Dwayne Page
DeKalb to Get Waste Tire Recycling Grant
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam and Department of Environment and Conservation Commissioner Bob Martineau today announced 44 grants to help Tennessee communities recycle tires and reduce the number going to landfills. DeKalb County will be getting a grant for $10,500.
The waste tire recycling grants total more than $3.6 million in fiscal year 2014-15, and the grants are supported from the Solid Waste Management Fund, which receives revenue from a pre-disposal fee on the purchase of new tires.
Tennessee recycles an estimated 55,000 tons of tires per year, diverting waste tires from landfills and sending them to beneficial end-use facilities. Beneficial end-use methods include utilizing tire-derived aggregate in civil engineering projects, crumb rubber for asphalt paving and molded rubber products. The majority of Tennessee’s waste tires are used as tire-derived fuel.
“The keys to this program’s success are the efforts of our local county and community partners,” Haslam said. “Reducing the number of tires in landfills and redirecting the tires to a better use helps conserve Tennessee’s natural resources for future generations.”
The General Assembly authorized waste tire grants in the Solid Waste Management Act of 1991. The grants assist counties with the collection, processing and transportation of the tires to beneficial end-use facilities. Counties are reimbursed $1 per eligible tire and are required to provide at least one waste tire collection site. Counties may charge an additional fee if the grant is not adequate to cover costs.
The fund is administered by the Department of Environment and Conservation, and $1.25 from the $1.35 pre-disposal fee collected is used to supplement the counties’ costs for waste tire recycling and services.
Tire-derived fuel, or TDF, conserves fossil fuels and provides a waste-to-energy disposal method. The energy value of TDF exceeds the value of other solid fuels such as coal. According to a study by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, TDF used in a properly designed and maintained combustion device emits fewer pollutants than conventional fossil fuels. In Tennessee, Abitibi Bowater Corporation, Packaging Corporation of America, Cemex Cement, Buzzi Unicem USA, and Gerdau Ameristeel are among those utilizing processed waste tires for fuel or as a source of carbon in their manufacturing process.
“The Solid Waste Management Fund continues to provide support to Tennessee communities and it’s important that local county governments continue to focus on waste reduction as part of their overall waste management plan,” added Martineau.
Purchasing longer life tires, rotating and balancing tires every 6,000 miles, and checking air pressure monthly are excellent ways to reduce the number of scrap tires generated in Tennessee and will also save money. For more information on Tennessee’s Waste Tire Program, please visit www.tn.gov/environment/swm/tires. A complete list of the grant awards announced today follows.
Smithville Police Catch Man and Minor Engaged in Sexual Activity
Smithville Police have charged a 24 year old man with statutory rape for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with a fifteen year old girl.
Bryan Cunningham is under a $5,000 bond and will be in court July 11.
The incident occurred on Friday, July 5.
Smithville Police said that Lieutenant Matt Holmes and Sergeant Brad Tatrow caught the couple engaging in sexual activity in the woods by the creek on Holmes Creek Road. The officers were patroling the area because it’s a known hangout.
Miles Daniel Shepard, Jr
92 year old Miles Daniel Shepard, Jr. of Smithville died Monday at NHC of Smithville. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was previous owner/operator of Simsberry Ford in Simsberry, Connecticut. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bernard Houk will officiate and burial will be in the Young-Bend Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Shepard was preceded in death by his parents, Miles, Sr. and Ethel Shepard. Survivors include two daughters, Susan and husband Thomas Lord and Wendy and husband Phillip Wise. Seven grandchildren, Scott and wife Angie St. Pierre, Sean Griffin, Heath and wife Jeanie Griffin, Rachel Griffin Bull and husband Brad, Brett Wise, Shane Lord, and Chandler Wise. Ten great grandchildren, Aaron, Collin, Easton, and Adalyn St. Pierre, Faith, Cole, and Kendyl Griffin, Lexie Bull, and Olivia Bull and Krista Owens. Two great great grandchildren, Khloe & Kaden Owens. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Miles Daniel Shepard, Jr
92 year old Miles Daniel Shepard, Jr. of Smithville died Monday at NHC of Smithville. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II and was previous owner/operator of Simsberry Ford in Simsberry, Connecticut. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. Bernard Houk will officiate and burial will be in the Young-Bend Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the service at 1:00 p.m. Shepard was preceded in death by his parents, Miles, Sr. and Ethel Shepard. Survivors include two daughters, Susan and husband Thomas Lord and Wendy and husband Phillip Wise. Seven grandchildren, Scott and wife Angie St. Pierre, Sean Griffin, Heath and wife Jeanie Griffin, Rachel Griffin Bull and husband Brad, Brett Wise, Shane Lord, and Chandler Wise. Ten great grandchildren, Aaron, Collin, Easton, and Adalyn St. Pierre, Faith, Cole, and Kendyl Griffin, Lexie Bull, and Olivia Bull and Krista Owens. Two great great grandchildren, Khloe & Kaden Owens. Love-Cantrell Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Certain Charged with Unlawful Possession of Weapon
36 year old Andy Joe Certain of Bright Hill Road, Smithville was charged last week with unlawful possession of a weapon. His bond is $25,000 and he will be in court July 11.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Wednesday, July 3 a deputy responded to a call at the Loop due to possible shots being fired. Upon arrival, the officer saw Certain and several other people in the yard. After interviewing Certain and reading him his rights, the deputy learned from Certain that he was in possession of a firearm and that he had fired one round into the ground. Certain also allegedly admitted to being a convicted felon. Certain told the officer that he had placed the firearm in the glove box of a vehicle, prior to the deputy arriving. Certain was placed in custody and taken to the jail for booking.
30 year old Eustacio Hernandez of Lafayette was charged last week with driving under the influence. He was also issued a citation for failure to maintain his lane of travel and simple possession of a schedule II drug (less than a half gram of cocaine). His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court July 25. Sheriff Ray said that on July 4 Hernandez was operating a motor vehicle on Highway 56 when he was stopped for swerving. The arresting officer reported that Hernandez had an odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person and he was unsteady on his feet. He performed poorly on all field sobriety tasks and he refused to submit to a blood test. Upon a search of the vehicle, a small amount of cocaine was found inside the cigarette lighter outlet. He was arrested and brought to the jail for booking.
Fanning Wins Fiddler 5K for Fifth Time
42 year old Scott Fanning of Lebanon was the overall winner of the Fiddler 5K and One-Mile Fun Run on Saturday. This is his fifth time to have won the race
Fanning ran the course in 17 minutes and 17 seconds.
Fanning was the winner in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2011.
35 year old Kristen VanVranken of Silver Point, best among women, ran the course in 19:57, setting a new course record for females.
Overall Masters winner:
TOP MALE MASTERS: 56 year old Lee Piccirillo of Murfreesboro at 19:05
TOP FEMALE MASTERS: 40 year old Tracey Burtnett of Lebanon at 23:04
One-Mile Fun Run:
TOP MALE: 10 year old Luke Jenkins of Smithville at 7:00
TOP FEMALE: 11 year old Elizabeth Welch of Sparta at 6:56
The 15th Annual Fiddler 5K and One-Mile Fun Run featured 349 registered participants. However, 272 actually ran in the rain.
Funds raised will support Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County
Complete results are available at www.fiddler5k.com
(Photos Courtesy of Bill Luton)
Dolores Reynolds
82 year old Dolores Reynolds of Alexandria died Sunday at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was a DeKalb County native, a restaurant owner, and a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home. Donald Owens will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Malone and Lucille Oakley Malone. Reynolds is survived by her husband of 68 years, Henry Wade Reynolds. Children, Bobby Sherrell and wife Caroyln Reynolds of Alexandria and Jeff and wife Barbara Reynolds of Alexandria. Grandchildren, Dana and husband Matt McKinney of Alexandria, David and wife Monica Reynolds of Alexandria, Jeffrey David and wife Danielle Reynolds of Smithville, and Tim and wife Jenna Reynolds of Smithville. Great grandchildren, Cadence Reynolds, Tatum Reynolds, Dallas Reynolds, Kelby Milton, Kinsey Cooper, and Levi Reynolds. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
Dolores Reynolds
82 year old Dolores Reynolds of Alexandria died Sunday at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was a DeKalb County native, a restaurant owner, and a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church. The funeral will be Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Chapel of Anderson Funeral Home. Donald Owens will officiate and burial will be in Hillview Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Malone and Lucille Oakley Malone. Reynolds is survived by her husband of 68 years, Henry Wade Reynolds. Children, Bobby Sherrell and wife Caroyln Reynolds of Alexandria and Jeff and wife Barbara Reynolds of Alexandria. Grandchildren, Dana and husband Matt McKinney of Alexandria, David and wife Monica Reynolds of Alexandria, Jeffrey David and wife Danielle Reynolds of Smithville, and Tim and wife Jenna Reynolds of Smithville. Great grandchildren, Cadence Reynolds, Tatum Reynolds, Dallas Reynolds, Kelby Milton, Kinsey Cooper, and Levi Reynolds. Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of the arrangements.
Craft Awards Presented at Fiddlers Jamboree
The annual Fiddler’s Jamboree Craft Awards were presented Friday.
Brenda Bieberdorf of Brenda’s Fused Glass in Dallas, Georgia received the “Best of Show” award for her display of fused art glass and flattened bottle clocks.
Meanwhile, David Sharp of David Sharp Woodcarving Studio in Smithville was presented the “Best Appalachian Craft” award for his woodworking and hand carving works.
The “Best Newcomer” Award went to Ashley Houston of Sacred Wilderness Batiks in Hayesville, North Carolina. She featured hand waxed dyed batiks and other clothing, bags and children’s clothing.
Ron and Dorlea Grimsley of White Mountain Banjo in Phoenix, Arizona received the “Best Display” award for their handmade banjos.
The awards were presented by Emma Adkins, the Fiddler’s Jamboree Director of Crafts. “In spite of the rainy and surprisingly cool weather, the overall mood of the crafters was good,” said Adkins. “Many said they actually did better on Friday of this year than they did all weekend last year . It was 110 degrees last year. We had a lot of no-shows this year on account of the rain. The event was actually full except for eight spaces as of Thursday morning, July 4th. All of those empty spots were cancellations,” she said.