The DeKalb County Grand Jury returned indictments against fifty nine people Monday including ten who were named in sealed indictments. The names of those in sealed indictments cannot be revealed until they are arrested.
The defendants will be arraigned in DeKalb County Criminal Court on Monday, April 14.
The list of persons indicted and their charges are as follows:
Richard S. Adams: driving on a revoked driver’s license (2 counts), financial responsibility, and violation of the light law
Scott Richard Adams: theft over $1,000 and introduction of contraband into a penal institution
Amanda Maxwell Bain: theft under $500
Robin Ann Baquedano and Jonathan Nellums: theft over $60,000
Berna Dean Barnes: possession of paraphernalia
Russell Blackwell: aggravated assault and aggravated burglary
Jessica Renee Bogle: evading arrest
Elizabeth Rochelle Bradshaw: child neglect (2 counts)
Robert Brian Callahan, II and Tony J. Starkes, Jr.: aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, and theft under $500
Jamie Scott Campbell: assault
Thomas K. Copenhaver: aggravated sexual battery
Brady Gordon Cunningham: theft over $10,000, driving under the influence (4th offense) and possession of a schedule IV drug
Steven Dale Davidson: theft over $1,000
Johnny Lynn Devault: theft under $500 (2 counts)
Rickey Lynn Devault: aggravated assault
Duane Kaimana Edlao: possession of a schedule VI drug for resale
Killian Blake Ellis: domestic assault and driving on a suspended license
Killian Blake Ellis and Martha Shelyane Silcox: vandalism over $1,000 (5 counts) and theft under $500 (5 counts), vandalism over $500
Jennifer Ferrell: theft over $1,000
Timothy Wade Ford: initiation of methamphetamine
Elizabeth Collette Gardenhire: theft under $500
Rodney H. Gora and Steven Dale Davidson: aggravated burglary and theft over $500
Don Dimond Groshon and Lynda Neville: aggravated burglary and theft over $1,000
Don Dimond Groshon: driving on a suspended license
Lynda Michelle Neville: theft under $500
James Handy: theft under $500, criminal trespass, and theft over $1,000
Tracy Haynes: evading arrest
Robin Lee Lawson, II: burglary, theft over $1,000, and public intoxication
Lori A. Lewis: passing a forged prescription
Mindy Celas Magouirk: driving on a suspended license
Amanda Gail Maxwell and Charles Wayne Reagan: aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault, and theft over $1,000
Lance R. Miller: theft over $10,000
Christopher S. Mooneyham: aggravated burglary, public intoxication, driving under the influence (2nd offense) and driving on a revoked license
Scott Moore: assault
Skyelor Patrick: aggravated assault (2 counts)
Virginia D. Presnell: false report
Stephen Hunter Pugh: driving under the influence (2nd offense), driving on a revoked license (2 counts), possession of paraphernalia, failure to maintain lane, financial responsibility, and failure to wear a seatbelt
Michael Ray Reeder: possession of a schedule VI drug for resale
Johanna Rojas: driving without a license and financial responsibility
Raymond Austin Simpson: assault and theft over $500
James Frederick Summers: theft under $500, criminal trespass (2 counts), driving on a revoked license (4th offense), financial responsibility, and registration violation
Shannon E. Tayes: driving under the influence, failure to maintain lane, and violation of implied consent
Jeremy Robert Vaughn: driving on a suspended license and financial responsibility
Jeremy Robert Vaughn and Lilliedee Rose Six: auto burglary and theft under $500 (3 counts)
Abigail Vogel: theft under $500
Kristie Renea Waggoner: driving under the influence (2nd offense)
Zack Walker: aggravated burglary and theft under $500
Autumn D. White: Driving on a suspended license, criminal impersonation, violation of the seatbelt law, and financial responsibility
Gary E. Woodard: driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, violation of the seatbelt law, financial responsibility, and open container

The Smithville Aldermen Monday night adopted on first reading a proposed ordinance to annex six parcels of property and a portion of another parcel as well as the right of way of Old Snow Hill Road and part of Nashville Highway (Highway 70) on the west side of the city.
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The aldermen also approved on first reading an ordinance to amend the zoning map of the city to include three of these parcels in the R-1 Residential Zone along with a portion of the Right of Way on the Old Snow Hill Road.
A third ordinance was adopted on first reading to amend the zoning map to include the remaining parcels in the B-2 General Business District as well as a portion of the right of way of Nashville Highway (Highway 70).
The annexation and zoning ordinances will be scheduled for passage on second and final reading at the next city council meeting on Monday, May 5 at 6:00 p.m. at city hall. The ordinances would become effective thirty days following final passage.
If given final approval, the properties Ed Young, Mike Foster, Dr. David Foutch, Pat Walls, John Kilgore, and Jim Beshearse would be annexed. The area includes almost seventeen acres on the south side of Highway 70 from the existing city limits to near the intersection of Highway 83 (New Home Road). It would take in the Kilgore’s restaurant property, which belongs to Foster; Dr. Foutch’s Eye Care office; and parcels of land belonging to Kilgore and Beshearse. Facing the Old Snow Hill Road, the residential properties of Beshearse, Walls, and Foster would be annexed. On the northside of Highway 70, another fourteen acres of undeveloped land belonging to Ed Young would be annexed along with the old Beshearse grocery store building. Young’s property is located across the highway from Kilgore’s Restaurant.
Due to a state moratorium on annexation, the city cannot take the initiative on its own without a request. The property owners had to petition the city for annexation.
The Smithville Municipal Planning Commission reviewed the plan and voted last month to send a recommendation to the mayor and aldermen that the proposed annexation and zoning be approved.
State law further requires that all annexations include a Plan of Services (POS). The POS outlines those services, such as sewer, that will be made available to the land being annexed and the timeframe within which services and/or amenities will be provided.
The aldermen Monday night approved a resolution adopting a plan of services for the annexed area.
The (POS) includes the following:
A. Police
(1). Patrolling, radio responses to calls, and other routine police services, using present personnel and equipment, will be provided immediately on the effective date of annexation.
(2) Traffic signals, traffic signs, street markings, and other traffic control devices will be installed as the need is established by appropriate study and traffic standards and in accordance with the policies of the Public Works Department.
B. Fire
(1) Fire protection will be provided immediately upon annexation by the present personnel and equipment of the Smithville Fire Department.
C. Water
(1) Water lines, which are currently provided by DeKalb Utility District, will continue to provide water to these customers after the annexation.
D. Sanitary Sewer System
(1). Sewer service will be provided when future sewer lines are extended within the annexed area either by the City of Smithville or property owners. Extensions of sewer lines are subject to the Smithville Capital Improvements Program.
E. Street Construction and Repair
1. If applicable, routine maintenance on the same basis as in the present City will begin in the annexed area in approximately six months of annexation.
2. If applicable, reconstruction and resurfacing of streets, installation of storm drainage facilities, construction of curbs and gutters, and other such major improvements, as the need therefore is determined by the governing body will be accomplished under established policies of the City.
F. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal
(1). The same regular solid waste collection and disposal services provided within the City of Smithville will be extended to the annexed area immediately upon the effective date of the annexation and subject to practices and policies of the City of Smithville.
G. Recreation and Community Facilities
(1) Residents of the annexed area may use all existing recreational facilities, parks, library, etc, upon the effective date of annexation.
H. Inspection Services
(1). Inspection services ensuring code compliance of new construction in new developments will be consistent with current policies provided by the City of Smithville in the annexed area immediately after the effective date of annexation.
I. Planning and Zoning Services.
(1) The planning and zoning jurisdiction of the City will extend to the annexed area on the effective date of annexation. The City planning jurisdiction will encompass the annexed area.
(2). Enforcement of the subdivision regulations, street design criteria, and the flood damage prevention ordinance shall be extended to the annexed area upon the effective date of the annexation.
J. Building Codes
(1) Building codes will be extended to the annexed area on the effective date of annexation, with the exception of construction already in progress and permitted by DeKalb County.
K. Other Miscellaneous Services
(1). Other services such as general governmental administration, etc. will be in effect immediately upon the effective date of annexation.

Members of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1221 Yolanda Hills Road Saturday afternoon.
Assistant Chief David Agee said the residence belonged to Cindy Boone. Upon arrival crews found the home to be fully engulfed in flames. It was a total loss. However firefighters were able to save a detached garage and a Honda four wheeler about 10 feet from the home. The local Red Cross chapter was notified and responded to the scene to assist the family with immediate needs.
Responding stations included Short Mountain Highway and Cookeville Highway, along with the Main Station, Tanker 1 and equipment truck. DeKalb EMS staff and Sheriffs Department officers were also on the scene. There were apparently no injuries.

The Tannery on West Broad Street reopened this morning (Tuesday).
The local tanning salon business had to be closed all day Monday after a Sunday night accident in which a man crashed through the front of the building in his Chevy Blazer, causing major damage.
According to Smithville Police, 27 year old Jason Alexander Sturdivant of 487 Page Drive was driving a 1998 Chevy S-10 Blazer when the vehicle entered the parking lot of the Tannery and crashed into the business, which was closed at the time.
Sturdivant was apparently not seriously injured . He has been cited for violation of the financial responsibility law (no insurance).
Officer Joey Myers said the accident remains under investigation to determine the cause.

An employee of a company doing work at DeKalb Middle School during spring break has been charged with theft for allegedly stealing items from classrooms including laptops, backpacks and other personal belongings of teachers and students.
30 year old Jason Michael Stockton of Cookeville is charged with one count of theft over $1,000 and four counts of theft under $500. His bond totals $48,000 and he will be in court on April 10.
Detective Brandon Donnell of the Smithville Police Department, who investigated the case, said Stockton is an employee of Concrete Coatings of Cookeville. “Over spring break, the school had this company come in and redo some of the floors. When the teachers came back the following Monday, they noticed some things were gone. After looking into it more, they discovered a lot more things were missing including personal things taken from teacher’s desks such as cash, a watch, ring, money raised toward Relay for Life, a laser pointer and more. They looked on the (surveillance) cameras and saw workers from this company going into the classrooms, taking stuff and walking out with it,” he said.
Other items taken from the school included cases of bottled water and soft drinks, bottles of body lotion, an Ipod, and several bags of food for the backpack program.
The total value of the stolen items was estimated to be $5,770.
Detective Donnell said some of the stolen items were recovered upon Stockton’s arrest on Friday, April 4. ” We went to Stockton’s house in Cookeville and found some of the stuff in his house,” he said.
At least one other arrest may be forthcoming as a result of the investigation.

A former employee of McDonalds in Smithville has been charged with theft for allegedly cashing paychecks she had already deposited.
34 year old Jeri Beckham is facing three counts of theft under $500. She is under a $4,500 bond and will be in court on April 24.
According to Smithville Police, Beckham allegedly took advantage of a service called Mobile Deposit to deposit three of her paychecks into her bank account, by simply taking a picture of the checks with a mobile phone. Once deposited, Beckham then allegedly took the actual paychecks and cashed them at Food Lion.
The amounts of the checks were for $438.68 on January 2; $388.78 on January 21; and $200.98 on February 15.
The case was investigated by Corporal Travis Bryant.

A drunk driver who nearly sideswiped a sheriff’s department patrol car last week has been arrested.
51 year old Johnny Michael Howard of Billings Road, Sparta is charged with a third offense of driving under the influence. He was also issued a citation for failure to maintain his lane of travel. Howard’s bond is $4,500 and he will be in court April 24.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Wednesday, April 2 at around 10:20 p.m. a deputy was traveling on Highway 70 just past Sligo bridge when a Dodge Caravan, driven by Howard, left its lane of travel and nearly sideswiped the patrol car in a curve. The officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Howard, who had a strong odor of alcohol on him. Howard was unsteady on his feet. His speech was slurred and his eyes were bloodshot. Howard performed poorly on all field sobriety tasks. He was placed under arrest for the safety of himself and the public.
39 year old Autumn Danielle White of Page Drive, Smithville is charged with a second offense of driving on a suspended license. She was also issued a citation for simple possession (2 Hydrocodone pills), prohibited weapon (Billy Club), drug paraphernalia (set of scales), and violation of the open container law (2 open beers). Her bond is $3,000 and she will be in court April 17.
Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, April 6 while on routine patrol, a deputy saw White driving an automobile. Having prior knowledge that she did not have a license, the officer conducted a traffic stop of her vehicle. A computer check revealed that White’s license were suspended for failure to satisfy a citation. A search of her vehicle turned up a set of scales, two hydrocodone pills, and a Billy club. She also had two open beers in the front seat.
33 year old Mark Denver Young of Barnes Mill Road, Smithville is charged with driving on a revoked license. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on April 17.
Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, April 6 a deputy saw Young operating a vehicle on Barnes Mill Road. Having prior knowledge that Young did not have a license, the officer conducted a traffic stop. A computer check revealed that Young’s license were revoked for driving under the influence. He was arrested and brought to the jail for booking.

Fourteen year old Morgan Faith Green is the first ever Teen Miss. She won the crown Saturday during the pageant held at DeKalb County High School.
Teen Miss is a new Spring Blossom Pageant started by the Smithville Women’s Club. Ten girls ages thirteen to fifteen competed for the title.
Green, daughter of Suzanne and Jon Harrison of Smithville, was also named Miss Photogenic.
Addison Grace Oakley of Liberty was first runner-up in the pageant. She is the 13 year old daughter of Clark and Lisa Oakley.
Second runner-up went to Destiny Danielle Franklin, the 14 year old daughter of Charlie and Jennifer Ware of Smithville.
Thirteen year old Sarah Anne Colwell was third runner-up. She is the daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell of Smithville.
Abigail Hope Taylor was fourth runner-up. She is the 13 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville. Taylor also received the title of Miss Personality.
Thirteen year old Kaitlyn Bain was named Runway Queen, an award presented by Runway Rentals. Bain is the daughter of Wendy Thomas and Larry Bain of Smithville.
Other participants were Abby Marie Evans, the 13 year old daughter of Amanda Mathis of Smithville; Allison Brooke Maynard, the 14 year old daughter of Stacey Smith Maynard of Smithville and Alan Maynard of Cookeville; Brooklyn Storm Estes, the 13 year old daughter of Chris and Shanna Bogle of Smithville; and Shelby Elizabeth Clayborn, the daughter of Brian and Holly Clayborn.
TOP PHOTO: Morgan Faith Green
CENTER PHOTO: Abigail Hope Taylor,Destiny Danielle Franklin, Morgan Faith Green, Addison Grace Oakley, Sarah Anne Colwell
BOTTOM PHOTO:Abigail Hope Taylor, Kaitlyn Bain, Morgan Faith Green

Twelve year old Shaunta Rose Koegler of Smithville is the new Junior Miss of the Spring Blossom Pageant, which was held Saturday at the DCHS gym and sponsored by the Smithville Women’s Club. The pageant featured eleven girls ages ten to twelve.
Koegler, daughter of Brian and Leticia Koegler, succeeds last year’s queen, Sarah Anne Colwell, the 13 year old daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell of Smithville.
Emma Brooke Jennings was the first runner-up. She is the 10 year old daughter of Chad and Shelly Jennings of Smithville.
Second runner-up was Madison Rae Rackley, the 10 year old daughter of Gordon and Jessica Rackley of Smithville.
Alexis Grace Atnip was named third runner-up. She is the 11 year old daughter of Veronica Atnip of Smithville. Atnip also received the title of Miss Photogenic.
Fourth runner-up went to Megan Emilee Cantrell, the 10 year old daughter of Todd and Jenny Cantrell of Smithville. Cantrell is also the Runway Queen, an award presented by Runway Rentals.
Ten year old Rebekah Haylee Adams was selected as Miss Personality. She is the daughter of Brian and Carolyn Adams of Smithville.
Other participants were Malia Stanley, the 12 year old daughter of Larry and Phyllis Stanley of Smithville.; Kaitlyn George, the 12 year old daughter of Ashley and Frankie Bryant and Jeff and Kim Walls of Smithville; Katherine Grace Colwell, the 10 year old daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell of Smithville; Shelby Maylee Sprague, the 12 year old daughter of Jimmy and Johnna Sprague of Smithville; and Destinee Ritchey, the 11 year old daughter of Joe and Tammy Ritchey of Dowelltown.
TOP PHOTO: Shaunta Rose Koegler
CENTER PHOTO: Megan Emilee Cantrell, Madison Rae Rackley, Shaunta Rose Koegler,Emma Brooke Jennings, Alexis Grace Atnip
BOTTOM PHOTO:Rebekah Haylee Adams,Megan Emilee Cantrell, Alexis Grace Atnip

The first ever Young Miss is Carlee Elizabeth West, the eight year old daughter of D.J. and Megan Stewart of Smithville.
The Young Miss, a new Spring Blossom Pageant started by the Smithville Women’s Club, was held Saturday at DCHS.
Fourteen girls, ages seven to nine, competed for the crown.
First Runner-up in the pageant was Annabella Eleni Dakas, the seven year old daughter of John and Mandy Dakas of Smithville.
Second Runner-up: Allyson Roxanne Fuller, the eight year old daughter of Anthony and Amanda Fuller of Smithville.
Third Runner-up: Kyleigh Breanne Hill, the nine year old daughter of Colleen Clary and Kyle Hill of Smithville. She was also named Miss Personality.
Fourth Runner-up: Alexis Rigsby, the eight year old daughter of April Hall and Caleb Rigsby of Smithville. She was also named Runway Queen, an award presented by Runway Rentals.
Miss Photogenic: Katherine Dell Gassaway, the nine year old daughter of Julianna Gassaway and Kelly Gassaway of Smithville.
Jasmen Chapman was named Miss Sweetheart. She is the seven year old daughter of Jamie and Debbie Chapman of Dowelltown.
Others in the top ten were Kenlee Renae Taylor, the eight year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville; Savanna Hope Murphy, the seven year old daughter of Brian and Stephanie Leist of Smithville; Ansley Faith Cantrell, the seven year old daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell of Smithville; Katherine Dell Gassaway, the nine year old daughter of Julianna Gassaway and Kelly Gassaway of Smithville; and Elizabeth Gaines, the eight year old daughter of Beverly Anderson of Smithville.
The remaining contestants were Jazmine Wagner, the eight year old daughter of Tim and Wendy Wagner; Cienna Annise Cole, the seven year old daughter of Chaundra Jones and grandmother Cheryl Jones of Smithville; and Katherine Ann Vickers, the seven year old daughter of Jonathan and Crystal Vickers of Smithville.
TOP PHOTO: Carlee Elizabeth West
SECOND PHOTO FROM TOP:Alexis Rigsby,Allyson Roxanne Fuller,Carlee Elizabeth West, Annabella Eleni Dakas, Kyleigh Breanne Hill
THIRD PHOTO FROM TOP: Kyleigh Breanne Hill, Alexis Rigsby, Katherine Dell Gassaway
BOTTOM PHOTO: Miss Sweetheart Jasmen Chapman