In his latest report on city crime news, Captain Steven Leffew of the Smithville Police Department reports that 38 year old Jason Billy Lackey was arrested for domestic assault on July 25. According to Police, the victim approached Sergeant Brad Tatrow on the public square to report that she had been assaulted. The victim’s head and ear appeared to be red and swollen. Sergeant Tatrow was informed that Lackey had struck her in the head after a verbal argument turned physical. Upon investigation it was determined that Lackey was the primary aggressor and he was arrested for domestic assault. His bond is $2,500.
25 year old Christopher Brock Tatrow was arrested for violating an order of protection on July 26. Officer Lance Dillard was called to a residence concerning this matter and spoke with Tatrow who was inside the home. The victim who resides there was determined to have an active order of protection against Tatrow which placed him in violation. His bond is $2,500.
37 year old Holly Suzanne Woodside was arrested for disorderly conduct on July 27. Sergeant Travis Bryant made the arrest after witnessing Woodside cussing others as she stepped out into the public area of Center Hill Village Apartments. After being advised to calm down, Woodside became more belligerent with law enforcement. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court on August 20.
42 year old Regina C Valdez was arrested for DUI and cited for violation of implied consent on August 2. Officer Lance Dillard observed a vehicle traveling on East Broad Street crossing over the center line without properly functioning tail lights. He initiated a traffic stop and spoke with Valdez who had a strong odor of alcohol on her person. Valdez performed poorly on sobriety tasks. Her speech was slurred and she was unsteady on her feet. Valdez refused to submit to a blood test. Her bond is $1,500 and her court date is September 10.
40 year old Misty Dawn Bush was arrested on August 5 for a second offense of DUI and driving on a revoked license. She was also cited for simple possession and violation of implied consent. According to the warrant Sergeant Brad Tatrow was called to the Wal-Mart parking lot in reference to someone passed out in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Upon arrival Sergeant Tatrow found Bush passed out with the key in the ignition. He awoke Bush. She appeared to be intoxicated and unaware of her surroundings. Her speech was slurred and her movements were slow. Bush performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. Her driving history revealed a previous DUI conviction in DeKalb County in 2013. Bush was also found to be in possession of a metal vial containing a pill believed to be Oxycodone for which she had no prescription. Bush refused to submit to a blood test. Her bond is $4,500 and she will be in court on August 27.
24 year old Hillary Elizabeth Knowles was cited for shoplifting on August 6. Officer Lance Dillard responded to McDonald’s in reference to a theft which had occurred at Mapco minutes before. He initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle, driven by Knowles, that matched the description given by Central Dispatch in regard to the theft. Upon speaking with Knowles he discovered that she had taken a 12 ounce beer from Mapco without paying for it. Her court date is September 24.
35 year old Abigail Vogel was arrested on August 7 for public intoxication and cited for simple possession. Sergeant Travis Bryant was dispatched to Wal-Mart in reference to an intoxicated person. Upon arrival he spoke with Vogel who was unsteady on her feet. Her speech was slurred and she appeared to be trying to fall asleep while pushing a shopping cart. Due to her safety, she was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest revealed a Suboxone strip in her possession for which she had no prescription. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court on August 20.
42 year old Carl Bryant Henry was arrested on August 9 for DUI. Sergeant Travis Bryant stopped Henry for speeding and he exited the vehicle as Sergeant Bryant approached. Henry was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred. Henry performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance on September 3.
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