The DeKalb County Grand Jury returned indictments against more than 40 people Monday and Tuesday and many others have been named in sealed indictments.
All those indicted will appear for arraignment in DeKalb County Criminal Court Monday, April 16th at 9:00 a.m.
The names of those charged in sealed indictments cannot be released until they are arrested.
Among those indicted are:
Amanda May Hicks- Possession of a schedule II controlled substance for sale and delivery
Art Dawson- Sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance
Vickie Ann Cantrell- Possession of a schedule II controlled substance for sale and delivery, simple possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, and possession of paraphernalia.
Eddie Lattimore- Possession of a schedule II controlled substance for sale and delivery (2 counts), illegal possession of a handgun as a convicted felon, and possession of paraphernalia
Darryl Wayne Cantrell- Aggravated assault and possession of paraphernalia
Calvin Kent Adcock- Burglary (2 counts) and Vandalism over $1,000
Kathyerine Michelle Carr- Sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance, possession of a schedule II controlled substance for sale and delivery (2 counts), possession of a schedule IV controlled substance for sale and delivery, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Andy Joe Certain- Possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, possession of paraphernalia, theft under $500, domestic assault, and telephone harassment
Joshua W. Goff- Sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance and possession of a schedule II controlled substance for sale and delivery
Thomas Jacob Sims- Aggravated burglary and theft over $1,000, and driving while suspended
Steven James Baker- Rape of a child (2 counts) and aggravated sexual battery (3 counts)
Garth L. Cantrell- Attempted first degree murder
Vickie Dornes Marsh- Possession of paraphernalia
Dallas E. Hannah- Simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance, criminal conspiracy, possession of a schedule IV controlled substance for sale or delivery, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor
John T. Prater- Domestic assault
James N. McKissack and Joshua P. Knowles- Aggravated burglary (3 counts), theft over $500, theft under $500 (2 counts), and resisting arrest
Wilburn Estes and Margaret Lack-Attempted arson
David Allen Boss- DUI and violation of the implied consent law
Michael Lynn Vance- Aggravated burglary, burglary of an auto, theft under $500, evading arrest with a motor vehicle, and driving while revoked (2nd offense)
Timothy Wade Ford- Aggravated kidnaping and car jacking
Jimmy B. Martin- DUI 2nd offense and violation of the implied consent law
Richard B. Turner- theft under $500 and public intoxication
Nathaniel K. Murray- DUI 2nd offense and violation of the implied consent law
Roger Tremain Rapp III- Possession of a schedule II controlled substance for sale and delivery, simple possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and possession of a legend drug for sale and delivery
Carlos Garcia- Domestic assault
Larry J. Keaton- Driving on a revoked license (4th offense)
Halton Wayne Hicks- Failure to appear
John Lane Wilson- Domestic assault
Dennis M. McBride- DUI and violation of the implied consent law
Scottie Lenn Baird- Burglary (2 counts), theft over $1,000 (3 counts), and theft under $500
John R. Gentry II and Jeffrey L. Hendrix- Burglary, theft over $500, aggravated burglary, and vandalism over $10,000
Homer A. Petty and Homer Anthony Petty II- Burglary and theft over $1,000
Gary Wayne Adcock- DUI and violation of the implied consent law
James F. Summers, Carrie Young, and Randy A. Caldwell- Aggravated burglary and theft over $1,000 (2 counts)
Clenton Jerome Maples- Worthless check
Charles E. Kirby- DUI and violation of the implied consent law
Lorenzo Hawkins, Jr.- Driving on a revoked license (9th offense)
Joel Torres- No drivers license, violation of the seat belt law, violation of the registration law, and violation of the financial responsibility law
Jiminy Harris- Assault

Smithville Police arrested two persons on drug charges Friday as the result of a call from a concerned citizen .
Chief Thomas Stufano says Smithville Police Investigators working an undercover operation responded to the Walmart parking lot after a citizen called reporting that numerous people were getting in and out of two vans bearing out of state plates. “Upon arrival and contact with the occupants, officers detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from inside one of the vans. Further investigation noted that the occupants had been smoking the substance and were intoxicated as a result. The subjects were arrested and additional drugs were found.”
Stufano says “Smithville Police were advised that the defendants were in the area selling magazines door to door. A check with the city clerk’s office could not provide a valid occupational license for the sales.
Arrested were 23 year old Veronica Ferrer of 3730 South Delsea Drive in Vineland New Jersey and 22 year old Cedric Antoine Sims of 604 North Avon Street in Rockford, Illinois. Both listed their occupation as Sales Managers supervising a crew of approximately 6 people each working in this area.”
The two were charged with Simple Possession of Drugs and transported to the DeKalb County Jail under a $1,500 bond each. The vans were also towed.
In another case, Smithville Officers working an enhanced DUI enforcement detail Sunday night, spotted 31 year old Cristobal Vazquez of 261 Park Drive, Rock Island driving his vehicle in a reckless manner and at a high rate of speed on Highway 56.
Chief Stufano says “Upon stopping the vehicle, officers smelled a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Vazquez’ breath. Standardized sobriety tests confirmed that he was intoxicated. Also present at the scene was a substantial amount of a schedule III & IV narcotics along with some cash. Vazquez was arrested for DUI 2nd Offense and Possession of Schedule III & IV controlled substance for resale. He was transported to the DeKalb County Jail under a $13,000 bond. Vazquez was also ticketed for Violation of the Open Container Law, Unregistered vehicle, No License and No Insurance. The Vazquez’ vehicle was impounded pending forfeiture under the state’s DUI & Drug Law. He admitted to the officers that he was an illegal alien from Mexico working at one of the local nurseries.”
In other news, the Smithville Police Department is stepping up it’s DUI enforcement as summer approaches. High Schools are getting ready to graduate and parties and proms have already been planned. In a planned effort by the Smithville Police and the Tennessee Traffic Safety Council, literature and visual effects are being used to convey a strong public safety message. Parents are encouraged to set workable parameters with their children during party seasons that involve driving a motor vehicle.
Some Prom and Graduation Celebration tips include:
? Make sure your teen has a plan for the evening and that you know the plan.
? If your teen is driving, check the brakes, fluids and tires before they use the vehicle.
? Tell your teen not to drink and drive and lead by example.
? Limit the number of passengers your teen is allowed to transport.
? Take stock of the alcohol in your home.
? If you’re using a limousine service-allow no booze or drugs. Ask parents and passengers to sign a contract allowing the driver to phone the parents if alcohol or drugs are detected.
? Work with the school or a post-prom party host to have food, activities and a safe place for the teens to gather afterwards.
? Communicate with other parents and school officials.
? Insist that your teen and his/her passengers wear a seat belt and again lead by example.
? Parents remember to enforce the rules that you set.
? Teens remember to follow the plans you made with your parents.
Chief Stufano says “the Smithville Police Department commends our merchants and residents for their strong support in keeping our roadways free from Drug and Alcohol abuse. Your reporting of suspicious activity is making a difference!”

13 year old Heather Marie Hughes was chosen from a group of twenty eight girls as the 2007 Junior Miss DeKalb County at Saturday night’s Spring Blossom Pageant, sponsored by the Smithville Women’s Club.
Hughes is the daughter of Shawnn Meadows and Mike Hughes of Smithville.
She succeeds the retiring Junior Miss, Kristen LaCole Smartt, the 13 year old daughter of Paula and Aaron Taylor and Leslie and Diedre Smartt.
Meanwhile, 14 year old Chris Byrd, son of Rhonda Perez and Lee Byrd, was selected from a field of eight boys as the Junior Mister DeKalb County.
Byrd succeeds the retiring Junior Mister, 13 year old Jake Odom, son of Lisa Barnes and Shayne Odom.
First runner-up in the Junior Miss pageant was 14 year old Felicia Marie Ingram, daughter of Mary and Virgilo Verhelio. Second runner-up was 12 year old Victoria Dawn Tatrow, daughter of the late Shanna Tatrow and James and Vicky Funk. Third runner-up was 14 year old Camry Lou Colvert White, daughter of Steve and Lou Ann White. Fourth runner-up was 13 year old Ashlee Michelle Whitehead, daughter of Kenneth and Tina Whitehead. Fifth runner-up was 12 year old Sydney Jay-Ann Robinson, daughter of Charles and Rita Robinson.
14 year old Martha Allen Webb was chosen Miss Congeniality. She is the daughter of Alan and Lora Webb.
First runner-up in the Junior Mister pageant was 13 year old Daniel Young, son of Chris and Ami Fults and Brian and Mary Young.
Justin Allen France was selected as Mister Congeniality. He is the 14 year old son of Danny and Debbie France.

Deering Grace Hendrixson and Triston Bailey Stanley were selected Little Miss and Mister DeKalb County Saturday night at the Spring Blossom Pageant.
Hendrixson, the five year old daughter of Tiffany Hill Hendrixson and Darbie Hendrixson, succeeds the retiring Little Miss, Elizabeth Grace Guinn, the five year old daughter of Kendra and Ricky Guinn.
Stanley, the five year old son of Kym Curtis and Steve Stanley, succeeds the retiring Little Mister, Elijah Thomas Hall, the five year old son of April and Joseph Hall.
First runner-up in the Little Miss pageant was Melanie Odom, the six year old daughter of Tatiana and Shayne Odom. Second runner-up was Abigail Hope Taylor, the six year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor. Third runner-up was Sarah Anne Colwell, the six year old daughter of Trent and Christie Colwell. Fourth runner-up was Madison Elaine Colwell, the six year old daughter of Gabriel and Heather Colwell.
Brittney Lynn Edwards was chosen Miss Manners. She is the four year old daughter of Ricky and Amanda Edwards..
First runner-up in the Little Mister pageant was Malachi Harrison Hall, the four year old son of Joseph and April Hall. He was also named Mister Manners.

Five people were involved in a two vehicle crash Saturday afternoon at the intersection of Highway 96 and U.S. 70 in Liberty.
Trooper Brian Raymond of the Tennessee Highway Patrol says 52 year old Sandra Hudson of Lower Helton Road, Alexandria was in a 2003 Dodge Caravan attempting to turn west on U.S. 70 from Highway 96 when she crossed into the path of an eastbound 1996 Suzuki Rodeo SUV, driven by 21 year old Jessica Tittle of Mill Street, Dowelltown.
Trooper Raymond says Hudson was ejected from the vehicle upon impact. Her husband, who came upon the wreck, put her in the back of his pickup truck and rushed her to DeKalb Community Hospital.
Tittle and her two children, 4 year old Ethan Tittle and 2 year old Anthony Tittle, and her mother-in-law, 39 year old Betty Lott, were taken to the hospital by EMS where they were treated and released.
Trooper Raymond says Hudson was charged with failure to yield the right of way.
Others on the scene rendering assistance were members of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department, and DeKalb and Wilson County EMS.
Meanwhile, a 33 year old Cookeville man escaped serious injury in a traffic accident Friday afternoon on Highway 56 near Puckett’s Point Road.
Trooper Raymond says Jeromy York of Salem Road, Cookeville was traveling north in a 1999 Sterling Dump truck pulling a skidder on a trailer.
Trooper Raymond says as York was rounding a curve, the load shifted and the chain, anchoring the skidder, broke causing it to roll off the trailer. The truck then went out of control and overturned coming to rest on it’s side.
York received minor injuries but was not transported to the hospital by EMS.
Traffic was tied up for several hours with only one lane of travel open most of the time during the investigation and cleanup.
Members of the Tennessee Department of Transportation, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department, and DeKalb EMS were also on the scene rendering assistance.

DeAndre Bass and Kelsey Foutch received the Allen D. Hooper Memorial Most Valuable Player Awards during the annual DeKalb County High School Basketball banquet held Thursday night at Elizabeth Chapel Baptist Church.
The MVP trophies were presented by Chad Kirby of Love-Cantrell Funeral Home. The awards are named in memory of Kirby’s grandfather.
Kirby also presented the Allen D. Hooper Memorial Most Valuable Cheerleader Award to Amber Evans.
Tiger Coach Lynus Martin presented the individual awards to members of his team. This year’s winners are:
Best 6th Man- Hunter Stewart
Most Improved Player- J.J. Herriott
Best Practice Player- Zach Rowland
Smartest Player- John Malone
Hustle Award, Best Athlete, Best Passer, and Best Ball Handler- Travis Woodward
Best Offensive Player, Best Defender, Best Rebounder, Tiger Charge Award, and MVP- DeAndre Bass.
Best Attitude- Thomas Hale
Best Free Throw Shooter- Keith Johnson
The individual Lady Tiger Awards were presented by Coach Amy Tobitt. This year’s winners are:
Best Practice Player and Best Attitude- Victoria Bennett
Best Defender- Kayla Fish
Best Rebounder- Crystal Street
Most Improved Player and Best 6th Man- Lauren Hansard
Hustle Award- Kelsey Foutch
Best Athlete and Best Offensive Player- Katie Herman
MVP-Kelsey Foutch
Cheerleader Coach Walteen Parker presented the individual cheerleading awards. This year’s winners are:
Most Improved- Amanda Ours
Captain Award-Courtney Rhody
Tiger Spirit-Courtney Rhody
MVP- Amber Evans
Dance-Amber Evans
Jump- Lacey Parchman
Stunt: Spot- Lacey Parchman
Stunt:Base- Alison Curtis
Stunt:Flyer- Heather Luna
One year cheerleading awards went to Caroline Carter, Kendra Foutch, and Amanda Ours. Two year awards were presented to Rosemary Apple, Jessica Cook, Alison Curtis, Brittnee Linn, Heather Luna, and Mindy Mofield. Three year awards went to Amber Evans and Lacey Parchman, and a Four Year Award was presented to Courtney Rhody.

Smithville Police Chief Thomas Stufano says the residents and merchants of the City of Smithville are serious about the ill effects of Driving Under the Influence.
In a current campaign Smithville Police in cooperation with the Dekalb County School Board and the Tennessee Governor?s Highway Traffic Safety Office are promoting the ill effects of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) by placing an illustration vehicle involved in a serious accident in the Food Lion parking lot and at DeKalb County High School. This promotion also includes corporate sponsors including DeKalb Tire and Service, Bradley Printing Company, the Movie Gallery and Food Lion.
Chief Stufano says the campaign is to promote safe driving practices specifically DUI and aligns with the annual Dekalb High School graduation and prom festivities in April. Smithville Police have made over (74) DUI arrests in the last year within the city limits and have been awarded a government Traffic Enforcement Grant to cover overtime for extra patrols. He says “The City leadership is committed to the program with the Police Department having recently appointed Officer Mac Judkins as the department?s Traffic Enforcement Officer.”
In the current ?Booze It & Lose It? program administered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Tennessee Governor?s Highway Safety Office, flyers are being distributed advising that:
?A first-time DUI conviction will take your license away for an entire year.In addition, a first-time DUI conviction will put you in the county jail or workhouse for at least 48 hours.
?The average American has a 30% chance of being killed or injured by a drunk driver in his or her lifetime.
?Someone dies from an alcohol-related crash every 33 minutes and someone is injured every two minutes.
?A DUI driver on the average drives their vehicle 80 times a year DUI
Chief Stufano says “Smithville Police are grateful to the residents and merchants of Smithville for their active participation in calling in suspicious activity and drunk driving. It is everyone?s business to help identify those that are senselessly hurting our love ones when they elect to drink and drive.”

The DeKalb County Emergency Management District has been approved for a Homeland Security Grant for 911 Mapping Software.
Brad Mullinax, DeKalb County ECD Director, says “The software will allow us to update and correct map errors on a more frequent basis, assist with the county Reverse 911 system, and assist with many regional projects in the Upper Cumberland Region.”
Mullinax says “Our agency will be able to provide emergency responders with more accurate map of emergency incidents. The grant is 100% funded by the Department of Homeland Security with no local match funds.”
In a letter to Mullinax, Corey Gruber, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Office of Grants and Training for Homeland Security, writes, ” I am pleased to inform you that your application submitted under the fiscal year 2006 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program has been approved. Through CEDAP, your agency will receive the ArcGIS Geographic Information System Software Package.”
“CEDAP provides emergency response agencies with the equipment and technology they need to fulfill their homeland security mission. It is an important component of a larger, coordinated effort to strengthen our Nation’s overall preparedness baseline. CEDAP’s primary focus is to enhance regional response capabilities, mutual aid, and interoperable communications in jurisdictions ineligible to receive assistance under the DHS Urban Areas Security Initiative.”

A 32 year old woman posing as a cookie sales person for the DCHS Cheerleader program has been charged with theft under $500 and driving on a revoked license.
Mary Jo Stanley of Old Blue Springs Road, Smithville may also face a fraud charge for using her food stamp card to buy the cookies from a local grocery store in order to resell them.
Sheriff Patrick Ray says his department received a call Wednesday night from a resident on King Ridge Road, complaining that a woman had come to her house trying to sell cookies as a fundraiser for the DCHS Cheerleader Program to buy uniforms. The resident says she agreed to buy some cookies and got some money from her billfold to pay for them. While the visitor (Stanley) was still in the house, the resident says she received a phone call and turned her back on the woman. After taking the call she turned back around to find that the woman (Stanley) had left the home. When the resident later discovered that some money was missing from her billfold, she called the sheriff’s department with a description of the woman and her vehicle.
A county deputy later pulled over Stanley’s vehicle on the Old Blue Springs Road and subsequently charged her in the case. Some of the victim’ stolen money has also been recovered.
Sheriff Ray says Stanley allegedly went to Smithville Food Store and bought the cookies with her food stamp card, before trying to sell him as a fundraiser. According to Sheriff Ray, the DCHS Cheerleaders are not conducting a cookie fundraiser.
Bond for Stanley is set at $6,000 and she will be in General Sessions Court on the charges March 29th.

Smithville Police are continuing their fight against illegal drug sales in the city with numerous arrests having been made in recent days for Sale and Delivery of Narcotics.
The latest to be arrested include 22 year old Nicky Reese of 150 Kings Court Circle, Smithville; 26 year old Wayne Halton Hicks of 920 South Mountain Street, Smithville; 30 year old Robin Lawson and 24 year old Victoria Lawson, both of 284 Braswell Lane, Smithville. Bond for each is set at $40,000 except Hicks. His bond is $20,000.
Meanwhile, Chief Thomas J. Stufano says Smithville Police also responded to an Adams Street address where a concerned citizen called to report that an apparent drug deal had just occurred and remnants of that activity were in a front yard where small children were playing.
Chief Stufano says “Upon arrival police found a syringe that still had the needle and traces of fresh blood in it lying in the front yard. Also present were neighborhood children curious about the activity. The item was collected and disposed of as bio-hazard material. Biomedical waste can be a health and safety hazard due to the nature of the waste and may contain disease causing germs.”
According to Chief Stufano, “Smithville Police are finding these types of hazardous items throughout the city especially in vacant areas that are frequented by smaller children out playing. Parents and children are strongly encouraged not to handle these types of items and report suspicious activity immediately to safety officials. Police, Fire and Health professionals are trained to properly handle and dispose of bio-hazard material so that these items cannot hurt someone. ”
In another case, Chief Stufano says “On Sunday, March 25th 32 year old David Reyes of 274 Smith Road Smithville was arrested for driving a vehicle with no driver’s license resulting in a motor vehicle accident. Reyes was subsequently arrested and transported to the DeKalb County Jail under a $1,000 bond. Reyes also admitted to being an illegal alien form Mexico.”
Chief Stufano says ” The Smithville Police Department, in cooperation with its state and local counterparts, are committed to the safety and security of our residents and guests. If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhoods, take a stand and call the police! Remember your call could prevent a crime against your family and neighbors. Dial 215-3000 for police response or 911 only if an emergency. “