A Dowelltown man who allegedly used a family member’s debit card on five occasions in November has been charged with five counts of fraudulent use of a debit or credit card.
31 year old Ryan Lee Walden of Dale Ridge Road is under a $17,500 bond. He was arrested on January 26.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that Walden allegedly used the debit card of a family member at a local bank to withdraw $500 on November 8 & 9, and $200 on November 11. Two days later, on November 13, Walden allegedly used a family member’s debit card to purchase gas at a convenience store on South Congress Boulevard, Smithville in amounts of $40.03 and $28.00.
Sheriff Ray said these transactions occurred without the family member’s consent.
27 year old Philando Darnell Fullilove of Shady Lane, Alexandria is charged in a Grand Jury sealed indictment with two counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II drug. His bond is $60,000 and he will be arraigned in criminal court on February 3. He was arrested on January 30.
35 year old Aubrey Glenn Rigsby of Bethel Road, Smithville is cited for possession of drug paraphernalia and simple possession of a schedule VI drug (marijuana). Sheriff Ray said that a deputy stopped a vehicle which matched the description of one that left the scene of a fight. The driver, Rigsby was arrested on outstanding warrants unrelated to this incident. While searching the vehicle, the officer found a small pack which contained spoons, needles, and straws along with .035 ounces of marijuana.
34 year old Martha Conger Hale of Charity Street, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence. She was further cited because her vehicle had a headlight out and for violation of the implied consent law. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court March 26. Sheriff Ray said that on January 31 a deputy saw a black jeep driving on Sparta Highway with its headlight out. After stopping the vehicle, the officer spoke with the driver, Hale. Her eyes were bloodshot and she had an odor of alcohol coming from her person. Hale allegedly admitted to drinking during the day. Hale performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. She refused to submit to a blood test. Hale was placed under arrest.
22 year old Joseph Matthew Giles, II. of Jefferson Road, Smithville is charged with theft of property under $500. His bond is $2,500 and he will appear in court February 12. He was arrested on January 31. Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, January 22 Giles allegedly took a PlayStation 2 and games valued at $435 from a residence on Jefferson Road and then tried to sell them through a McMinnville on-line yard sale site for $50. The victim reported that the PlayStation was a family gift that was to remain in the home.
33 year old James Travis Adams of Tims Ways Drive, Lebanon is charged with driving under the influence and three counts of reckless endangerment for having his three children in the vehicle with him. Adams was further issued a citation for driving on roadways laned for traffic. His bond is $6,000 and he will appear in court March 26. Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, February 1 a deputy was patrolling in his cruiser when he saw a red Jeep approaching him in the opposite lane. The Jeep crossed the center line of the highway and almost hit the patrol car head on. The officer turned around, got behind the Jeep, and observed it cross the center line again several times. The deputy stopped the Jeep and spoke with the driver, Adams who had an odor of alcohol on his person. His speech was also slurred. Adams’ daughters ages 10 and 7, and his 6 year old son were passengers in the Jeep with him. Adams, who admitted to drinking, performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He also submitted to a blood test and was placed under arrest. Adams was charged with three counts of reckless endangerment for having his children in the vehicle with him while he was under the influence, putting their lives in danger.
35 year old David Allen Sloan of Tramel Branch Road, Alexandria is charged with driving under the influence. He was further issued a citation for failure to maintain lane of travel and violation of the implied consent law. He will be in court February 26. Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, February 1 a deputy was patrolling on Highway 70 east when he saw a black Nissan swerving in and out of its lane. The officer stopped the car and spoke with the driver, Sloan who had a strong odor of alcohol on his person. His eyes were bloodshot and his speech was slurred. Sloan performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. Sloan refused to submit to a blood test. He admitted to drinking and was placed under arrest.
35 year old Anthony Malcolm Sargent of Meridian Drive, Smithville is charged with possession of a handgun while under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court February 26. Sheriff Ray said that on Monday, February 2 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Meridian Drive due to a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, the officer heard a voice coming from the tree line behind the home. The deputy checked and found Sargent sitting in the tree line. Sargent had a strong odor of alcohol on his person and he was staggering. The officer found an alcoholic beverage and a Raven Arms 25 caliber handgun where Sargent had been sitting. The gun was loaded with four rounds and one in the chamber. Sargent admitted to drinking and he was placed under arrest.
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