Another theft charge has been filed against a Smithville man already facing numerous burglary and theft offenses since July.
24 year old Ryan Davis Taylor of Holmes Creek Road, Smithville is charged in this case with theft of property under $1,000. His bond is $3,500 and his court date is November 2. Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on August 8, Taylor took a Rough Rider 22 caliber single action revolver valued at $500
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A man accused of assaulting a woman during an argument and then stealing her car will make a court appearance on November 2.
27 year old Randy James Wheeler of Chapman Hollow Drive, Dowelltown is charged with aggravated assault and theft of property over $1,000. He is under a $13,000 bond.
Sheriff Ray said that on September 16 a deputy was dispatched to Jack Hudson Road in reference to a physical domestic which had just occurred. Upon arrival, the officer spoke to the victim who said that she and Wheeler had gotten into an argument because she refused to perform a sexual act for him. Wheeler demanded the keys to her car but she refused. He then pulled her from the car and threw her to the ground, kicked her in the back, and stomped her head onto the ground. He then got in the car and sped off leaving her on the ground.
Justin Keith Tatum of Lebanon is charged with a second offense of driving while license revoked. His bond is $3,000 and his court date is November 2.
Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, October 16 a deputy was dispatched to Lancaster Road due to a one vehicle accident. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Tatum, the driver who said that he may have struck something in the roadway causing his automobile to slide into the ditch. A computer check revealed that Tatum’s license were revoked on November 2, 2011 for a second offense of driving under the influence. Tatum had also been charged with a first offense of driving on a revoked license in Macon County on May 25, 2015. The revocations remain active.
31 year old Tamara Michelle Dodson of Obie Adcock Road, Smithville is charged with vandalism. Her bond is $5,000 and court date is November 9.
Sheriff Ray said that on September 27 a deputy was dispatched to Obie Adcock Road for a possible domestic incident. While the officer was enroute, central dispatch advised him that according to the complainant, Dodson began beating on the storm door and front door after being locked out of the residence causing damage to the doors as well as to the siding on the house beside the front door. The complainant also reported that Dodson broke windows to the house trying to gain entry and that she caused damage to the front fender and bumper of a car parked at the residence. The total damage was estimated at $1,400.
29 year old Matthew Brandon Coffman of Sparta is charged with public intoxication. He is under a $1,500 bond and will make a court appearance on November 16.
Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, October 19 a deputy was dispatched to the area of Sligo bridge due to a man being in the roadway and trying to jump onto vehicles passing by. Upon arrival the officer spotted the man, Coffman running toward him, screaming and waving his arms. He had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on him and his speech was slurred. He was also very unsteady on his feet. Coffman was placed under arrest.
39 year old Christopher Shaun Tomlin of Curtis Avenue, Alexandria is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $3,500 and his court date is November 16.
Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, October 22 a deputy was called to a residence on Curtis Avenue in Alexandria in reference to a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Tomlin’s wife and step-son who said that Tomlin forced his way into their home. During an argument, the step-son intervened to keep Tomlin from assaulting his mother (Tomlin’s wife). Tomlin then assaulted his step-son causing him to suffer a bloody nose and mouth.