The Smithville Police Department, in an effort to make city streets safer during the holiday season, conducted saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints on Tuesday, December 22nd.
Police say 127 vehicles were stopped on Highway 56 south. Several citations were issued for offenses ranging from speeding to drug charges.
Officer Scott Davis arrested Eula Davis and Mark E. Adams of Murfreesboro during a traffic stop. Davis was charged with driving on a revoked license and simple possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and Adams was charged with possession of schedule II and IV controlled substances. Davis’ vehicle was also seized by the Smithville Police Department.
Meanwhile, Corporal Travis Bryant arrested Santos Acuna of Smithville for driving on a suspended license. Acuna was observed driving a 1998 Ford Explorer with a passenger side head light out. After stopping the vehicle, Officer Bryant discovered that Acuna’s license was suspended.
Corporal Bryant also cited Christopher Myers into court for possession of a schedule IV controlled substance, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving on Morgan Avenue.
K-9 Officer Brad Tatrow, while on patrol, observed a black Chevrolet Cavalier traveling 19 miles per hour above the posted speed limit. Upon stopping the vehicle, Officer Tatrow detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. After performing field sobriety tasks, David Allan Cox was arrested for a first offense of driving under the influence.
These saturated patrols and sobriety checkpoints were funded by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office.
Meanwhile in other city crime news, 30 year old Christopher Shannon Mooneyham of 200 Green Acres Drive was arrested Monday, December 21st for public intoxication. According to the report, Corporal Travis K Bryant was called to the probation office where he was met by Deputy Jody Johnson, Norene Stribler and Heidi Johnson. Officer Bryant was told that Mooneyham was intoxicated and had fallen asleep in the chair. Corporal Bryant woke Mooneyham and began speaking with him. Mooneyham appeared to be disoriented and he stated that he was on medication prescribed by his doctor. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Smithville Police Department. Bond for Mooneyham was set at $1,000 and he will be in General Sessions Court on January 7th.
28 year old Jennifer M Ball of 620 Anderson Ridge Road, Silver Point was arrested Monday for public intoxication. Officer Scott Davis reports that he was dispatched to 223 East Bryant Street in reference to a fight. Upon arrival, he made contact with Ms. Ball. She had an odor of an alcoholic beverage about her breath. Her eyes were bloodshot and watery, her speech was slurred and she was unsteady on her feet. Officer Davis attempted to get her a ride home, however due to her level of intoxication and for her safety, she was placed under arrest for public intoxication. Bond for Ball was set at $1,000 and she will be in General Sessions Court January 7th.
35 year old Leslie Danette Yorke of 1025 Morningside Drive, Cookeville was arrested on Tuesday, December 22nd on a capias out of Putnam County. Corporal Travis K Bryant and Patrolman Matt Holmes went to 830 Luttrell Avenue and made contact with Ms. Yorke. Officers had prior information of a warrant for her arrest. She was taken into custody at that time without incident.
22 year old Virginia Ruth Carrier of 1243 Haley Road was arrested on Wednesday, December 23rd on one count of forgery and four counts of fraudulent use of a credit card. The arrest was made by Detective Jerry Hutchins. Bond for Carrier was set at $12,500 and she will be in General Sessions Court on February 4th.
Any information received that will help Smithville Police solve any criminal offense will be greatly appreciated. All information is confidential.
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