Man Arrested After Threatening Officers and a Judge

Smithville Police arrested a man twice last week after he allegedly threatened officers and a judge.
48 year old Marty Brent Tallent is charged with aggravated assault and retaliation for past actions. His total bond is $35,000 and he will be in court again May 1.
According to police, Sergeant Travis Bryant and Officer Joey Myers responded to Tallent’s residence to do a welfare check at 3:26 a.m. on Monday, April 13. Upon arrival the officers identified themselves and asked to speak with him. Tallent told the officers he wanted them to leave or he would get his shotgun and use it against them. Tallent then turned off all lights both inside and out and ran back into the house making loud noises causing officers to be in fear for their safety. After Tallent refused all the officers legal commands, a warrant for aggravated assault was taken against him. He was arrested on Wednesday, April 15.
The next day, Thursday April 16 Tallent appeared in General Sessions Court . According to police, Tallent made a threatening remark as Judge Bratten Cook, II increased Tallent’s bond from $10,000 to $25,000 on the aggravated assault charge and suggested Tallent seek legal counsel. Judge Cook noted in the court recordings that Tallent’s actions were to be considered threatening toward the court causing officials to be in fear for their safety.
Corporal Chip Avera arrested 31 year old Johnny Lynn DeVault for Violation of Bond Conditions and Violation of an Order of Protection on Wednesday, April 15. Corporal Avera received information that DeVault was at the residence of the victim who has an active no contact bond condition against him. Another victim was also at the residence who has an Order of Protection against Devault. His bond is $10,000.
Officer Matt Farmer arrested 58 year old Tim Eugene Mullins for aggravated assault on Saturday, April 18. Police reported that Mullins produced a handgun and a stick displaying them in a threatening manner toward another man causing him to fear serious bodily injury or death. Mullins’ bond is $10,000 and he will be in court May 7.
Lieutenant Matt Holmes cited 20 year old Ashley Nichole O’Conner for criminal trespass on Tuesday, April 21. The day before on Monday, April 20 Officer Andy Snow took a trespassing and vandalism report at the Smithville Golf Course. It was reported that on Saturday, April 18 at approximately 8:40pm two people were spotted on video surveillance entering the Smithville Golf Course after hours and staying approximately one hour. As the intruders were leaving, one of them damaged two holes on the practice green. This case remains under investigation and charges are pending against the other person observed on the video. O’Conner will make a court appearance on May 7.
Officer Lance Dillard cited 38 year old Lynda Michelle Neville for theft of merchandise at Dollar General Store on Wednesday, April 22. Upon arrival Officer Dillard spoke with Neville who was found to have items concealed in her purse she had not paid for. Her court date is June 11.
Neville was arrested again on Thursday, April 23 for a second offense of driving under the influence and cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. At approximately 12:33am Officers responded to Mapco Express in reference to a possible DUI. Upon arrival Officer Joey Myers spoke with Neville who had an odor of an alcoholic beverage on her person. Neville’s speech was slurred and she was unstable on her feet. Officer Myers asked Neville to perform sobriety tasks. She performed poorly. A computer check revealed that Neville was convicted of DUI in 2005. Neville was believed to have been operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and she was placed under arrest. A probationary search of the vehicle was performed and glass pipes commonly used with marijuana were found. Her bond is $3,000 and she will be in court on May 14.