Department activity as of 10/14/2022

A Smithville man is in trouble with the law in two counties for allegedly hiding or harboring a 17-year-old runaway girl from Putnam County.

19-year-old Devon W. Yokeum of 274 Bluebird Trail, Smithville is under a $4,500 bond on the local charge.

On Saturday, October 8, a DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department deputy went to Yokeum’s residence at 274 Blue Bird Trail, Smithville to look for a runaway juvenile. After knocking on the door and getting no answer, the deputy pinged Yokeum’s phone which was in the area of the home. The runaway juvenile’s phone had last pinged in the area of the same house the night before (October 7). The Assistant District Attorney Genreral was contacted and advised that the deputies had circumstances to make entry. The DeKalb County deputy, Chief Deputy and an officer of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department made entry. Yokeum came down the stairs and he was placed under arrest. The Chief Deputy and the Putnam County officer went upstairs and found the juvenile hiding inside a mattress.

According to the arrest warrant, Yokeum had knowledge that the 17-year-old girl was a runaway and he refused to come to the door of his residence at 274 Blue Bird Trail, Smithville. After making entry into the home, officers found Yokeum and the 17-year-old who was in an upstairs bedroom hiding inside a mattress.

Yokeum is reportedly facing charges in Putnam County from the same incident in which he is alleged to have kidnapped the girl.

A report in the Herald-Citizen of Cookeville quotes arrest warrants stating that “the victim went to a movie with Yokeum”.

“[The victim] asked to be taken to her own vehicle to enable her to return home,” the warrant said. “[Yokeum] refused to do as requested and instead took the victim to his residence in DeKalb County.”

The warrants indicate that statements made by both the victim and Yokeum revealed that the victim had been held against her will. He had “hollowed out the bottom side of a mattress and [hid] her there until local law enforcement arrived looking for the victim.”

“Warrants do not reveal how long the victim was allegedly held against her will,” the report stated.

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Department activity as of 07/06/2022

A tip has led to an arrest and the recovery of a stolen truck and farm equipment

34-year-old Zackery Wade Lay of Antioch Road, Smithville is charged with theft of property over $60,000. His bond is $25,000 and he will make a court appearance on July 21.

On July 1 a deputy received a tip about the theft and where the stolen property could be found at a residence on Ferrell Road. He went there and found a 2017 Ford F-250, a 2017 Diamond gooseneck trailer, a New Holland tractor, and a Woods brand batwing bush hog all reported stolen earlier in the day by the property owner. Lay was in possession of the property.

A Murfreesboro woman trying to evade arrest is in even more trouble with the law after a high-speed pursuit resulting in a crash.

29-year-old Brandi Nicole Warren of Murfreesboro is charged with evading arrest and reckless endangerment. Her bond is $40,000 and she will be in court on July 14.

On June 28 a deputy spotted a silver Honda Civic, driven by Warren, swerving into oncoming traffic. He initiated a pursuit to get the car stopped but the driver, Warren continued for another four miles traveling at speeds of 100 plus miles per hour before crashing. During the pursuit, Warren crossed into the path of oncoming traffic nearly hitting two other automobiles. After being taken into custody Warren said she made it appear she was going to hit another car hoping the deputy would terminate the pursuit because she had warrants against her from Rutherford County and didn’t want to get arrested.

48-year-old Ginger Elaine Moore of Cookeville Highway Smithville is charged with domestic assault. Her bond is $3,500 and she will be in court on July 21. She was also cited for simple possession of a schedule II & III drug.

On July 1 a deputy was summoned to investigate an assault in which the victim reported that her daughter, Moore had twice slapped her across the face leaving a red mark on her left cheek which was bleeding. A bottle containing 2.2 grams of methamphetamine and half a buprenorphine pill was also found in Moore’s purse.

65-year-old Fred Thomas Dowell of Sliger Road, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver and fabricating or tampering with evidence. His bond is $60,000 and he will make a court appearance on August 4. He was further cited for driving on a revoked license and for running a stop sign at Tiger Drive and Allen Ferry Road

On July 3 a deputy pulled over a silver Mercedes SUV and during the investigation, central dispatch advised the officer that the driver, Dowell had a warrant against him. After the deputy asked him to step out of the vehicle, Dowell tried to hide a folded-up piece of paper which held a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine.

33-year-old Colver Cruz Fuentes of Portland is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance on July 21. He was further cited for no driver’s license, violation of the open container law, driving on roadways laned for travel, and violation of implied consent

On July 2 a deputy pulled over the driver of a black Nissan Altima on Nashville Highway for swerving outside his travel lane several times. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle and on the driver, Fuentes. He also spotted an open container of Modelo in the cup holder. Fuentes admitted to having been drinking before driving. Fuentes was asked to step out of the vehicle and found to be unsteady on his feet. He submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks but refused to give a blood sample.

Department activity as of 06/14/2022

A man wanted in Florida was arrested during a traffic stop here Sunday.

24-year-old Jeremy Edward Sester is charged with being a fugitive from justice. His bond is $75,000 and his court date is June 23. On June 12 a deputy pulled over a vehicle driven by Sester. A background check of his license revealed that he was wanted in Monroe County, Florida on a violation of probation warrant.

39-year-old Jenny Elizabeth Murphy of Lonnie Cantrell Road, Smithville is charged with violation of bond conditions. Her bond on this charge is $2,500 and she will be in court on June 16. On June 6 a deputy was dispatched to Dry Creek Road to do a welfare check on a woman spotted walking down the road. The officer came across the woman, Murphy, and a man at the Dry Creek swimming hole. A background check through the National Crime Information Center revealed that Murphy was under active bond conditions to keep away from this man.

38-year-old Tabatha Marie Batey of McMinnville is charged with fraudulent use of a credit card. Her bond is $7,500 and she will be in court on June 23. From February 28 to March 14 Batey used someone else’s debit/credit card taking the amount of $3,613.

35-year-old Jason Alexander Sturdivant of Page Drive, Smithville is charged with resisting stop, frisk, halt search or arrest. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court on June 23. On June 12 a deputy went to a residence on Page Drive to serve Wilson County warrants on Sturdivant. Upon arrival, Sturdivant tried to flee on foot but he was captured.

Department activity as of 05/24/2022

A man accused of harassing and demanding oral sex from a teenager has been charged with aggravated stalking.

42-year-old Jessie Comer Harris of Possum Hollow Road, Dowelltown is under a $10,000 bond and he will make a court appearance on May 26.

On May 15 Harris showed up several times at the residence of his 17-year-old victim demanding oral sex. Law enforcement officers were notified each time. Meanwhile on May 14 officers were summoned to DeKalb Market due to Harris harassing the same victim at that location. The victim told officers that the harassment from Harris had been occurring for two weeks.

A man and his girlfriend were arrested earlier this month after they were found with methamphetamine and marijuana.

48-year-old Charles Edward White, Jr. of Johnson’s Chapel Road and 34-year-old Tiffany Jeanette Ford of South Carter Street, Sparta are each charged with possession of methamphetamine and marijuana with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Bond for each is $250,000 and they will make a court appearance on May 26.

On May 12 a search warrant was executed at White’s home and found inside the residence where White and Ford were present was an estimated 18.42 grams of methamphetamine along with various baggies and other paraphernalia. Under the hood of a vehicle outside the home was an estimated 33.1 grams of marijuana.

51-year-old Tisha Elaine Burns of Miller Road, Smithville is charged with being a fugitive from justice. Her bond is $50,000 and she will be in court May 26.

On May 14 a deputy made contact with Burns at a location on Dry Creek Road. A background check through central dispatch revealed that Burns was wanted in York County, Virginia for probation violation.

50 year old Christopher Bryan Pack, Sr. of Oak Place Drive, Smithville is charged with evading arrest. His bond is $2,000 and he will be in court May 26.

On May 7 during an incident call investigation at a local business, a deputy spoke with Pack who gave his name and a false date of birth. After providing the information, Pack went into the store and fled on foot out the back door. Pack had an active warrant for his arrest for failure to appear and that is believed to be his reason for trying to flee.

44-year-old Herman Floyd Wilson, Jr. of Rock Island is charged with violation of a temporary order of protection and bond conditions. His bond is $7,000 and he will make a court appearance June 2.

On May 16 a deputy was summoned to the Ragland Bottom Recreation area due to a possible domestic incident. Upon arrival the officer spoke to all parties and also learned through an NCIC background check that Wilson was under bond conditions and a temporary order of protection to keep away from a woman and man with whom he was in the presence of at this location.

36-year-old Eric James Cox of Oakley Road, Liberty is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $1,000 and he will make a court appearance June 9.

On May 22 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Toad Road where a man (Cox) came onto the property and began beating on the door, trying to get into the house. He was also yelling and cursing. Upon arrival the officer found Cox standing in the driveway. He was heavily intoxicated and irate.

Department activity as of 03/14/2022

A man caught with methamphetamine and a stolen handgun will make a court appearance on the charges next month.

49-year-old William Oscar Meadows of Big Rock Road, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver; possession of a firearm during a felony; theft of property; violation of an order of protection; and tampering with evidence. His bond is $98,000 and he will make a court appearance April 18.

On March 8 a deputy pulled over a silver F-150 Ford for driving on a closed roadway and spoke with the driver, Meadows. After being asked by the officer to step out of the vehicle to be read his citations, Meadows pulled from his pocket a clear glass pipe and threw it on the ground causing it to break. The deputy then placed Meadows in handcuffs and conducted a pat-down search of his person. Inside his pocket was a container that held a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine which weighed 9 grams. Meadows also admitted to having a firearm under the driver’s seat of the truck. A loaded Ruger LCP 9-millimeter handgun was recovered from the vehicle. Central dispatch learned through NCIC (National Crime Information Center) that the gun was reported stolen in Jackson County. Meadows, who is also under an active order of protection, was determined to be in violation of the order by having the handgun in his possession.

50-year-old David Eugene Driver of Arrowhead Drive, Smithville is charged with a 7th offense of driving on a revoked or suspended license. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court on March 24. On March 9 a deputy was patrolling Pea Ridge Road when he spotted Driver operating a silver Dodge Dakota. Knowing that Driver’s license was revoked, the officer pulled over the vehicle, and Driver was placed under arrest.

22-year-old Brian Allen Dayton of Kings Court, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver; criminal impersonation; and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond is $20,000.

On March 11 members of the sheriff’s department executed a search warrant at Dayton’s residence where Dayton admitted to having methamphetamine in the room with him. Found inside the room was 0.82 grams of a crystal-like substance believed to be meth along with baggies, pipes, digital scales, and other drug paraphernalia. When first confronted, Dayton told the officers that his name was Jerico Green but later confirmed his real identity after being shown his driver’s license photo and information.

24-year-old Zachary Allen Thomas of East Main Street, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while under the influence. His bond is $5,000 and he will be in court on April 7. On March 11 after receiving a call about a reckless driver in a green Dodge Ram pickup, a deputy spotted the vehicle and pulled it over. The officer found that the driver, Thomas smelled of alcohol. As he exited the truck, a loaded 380 pistol fell out of Thomas’ lap onto the ground. Thomas submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He was then placed under arrest.

31-year-old Jerry Donald Cantrell of Adcock Cemetery Road, Smithville is charged with violation of an order of protection. He is under a $5,000 bond and will be in court on March 24. On March 11 a deputy arrested Cantrell after he was found at the residence of someone, he was supposed to stay away from under conditions of the protection order.

37-year-old Antonio Juan Munoz-Hernandez of Adcock Cemetery Road is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on April 7. On March 13 while patrolling on Sparta Highway, a deputy spotted a white Lincoln car off the roadway in a ditch. Hernandez was in the driver’s seat. After stopping and removing Hernandez from the vehicle, the officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from Hernandez’s person and that he was very unsteady on his feet. Due to a language barrier, a Smithville Police officer came to the scene and had Hernandez submit to field sobriety tasks. Hernandez could not complete the tasks due to his level of intoxication. Officers learned that Hernandez’s vehicle had earlier sideswiped another automobile traveling on Sparta Highway.

Department activity as of 01/04/2022

A Smithville man is charged with vandalism for spray painting a message on the side of a church building and leaving another message on the front door.

36-year-old Matthew Dewayne Griffith of Short Mountain Road, Smithville will make a court appearance on January 13 for vandalism over $1,000 and driving on a revoked or suspended license. His bond is $15,000.

An investigation revealed that on August 18, Griffith vandalized a church on Old Snow Hill Road by spray painting “Stop Loaning Your Church Out” on the side of the building. A note was also left on the door which stated, “Be A Real Shame to Lose Your Church Because of Terrorists”. The total amount to repair the vandalism was $1,010.

Griffith was arrested on December 22 when a detective spotted him driving a vehicle on Nashville Highway at E.H. Haas Road knowing that Griffith’s license was suspended.

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A 44-year-old man is facing a rash of burglary and theft charges and will make a court appearance January 13. Byron Ray Wilson’s bond on all charges totals $217,500.

Wilson’s first encounter with the Sheriff’s Department last month occurred on December 13 when a deputy spotted Wilson and tried to arrest him. Wilson had been indicted by the Grand Jury on charges of escape and theft of property (2,500-$10,000)

While in route to a call for service a deputy spotted a vehicle with a man driving who appeared to be Wilson. Knowing that Wilson was wanted on felony warrants, the officer turned around to stop the vehicle, but it fled. The deputy caught up with the automobile at a residence on Smith Road, but Wilson jumped from the vehicle and fled on foot. While conducting a registration check, the officer learned that the vehicle, a Chevrolet Caprice, was stolen in Putnam County.

Eleven days later, on December 24 another deputy was on Old Mill Hill Road when he spotted a black and blue Can Am Maverick Side by Side matching the description of one reported stolen. When the Side by Side turned onto New Home Road the deputy activated his emergency lights and began a short pursuit as the Side by Side tried to flee traveling at speeds exceeding 67 miles per hour. After an investigation, the officer determined that Wilson had been driving the Side by Side.

In addition to the grand jury indictment, Wilson’s charges include the following:

*Aggravated Burglary: On December 20 Wilson broke into a residence on Shady Drive.

*Auto Burglary and Theft of Property over $10,000: On December 23 Wilson stole a 2021 Can Am Maverick Side By Side valued at $28,000. It was stolen from a location on Big Hurricane Road.

*Theft of Property: On December 23 Wilson stole several items from a truck on Big Hurricane Road including an iPhone7, USB link, Shop Vac among other things with a total value of $1,464.

*Burglary and Theft of Property: On December 21 Wilson stole a 2011 Chevrolet E25 van valued at $10,000. It was stolen from a location on Short Mountain Highway.

*Theft of Property: On December 25 Wilson stole 2 Mechanic Choice wrenches and a roll of shop towels with a total value of $17.50. They were stolen from a location on Short Mountain Highway.

*Burglary of outbuilding, Auto Burglary, and Theft of Property: On December 25 Wilson tried to steal a 1998 GMC 3500 which held toolboxes, and air compressor and a welder with a total value of $15,000. This occurred at a location on Short Mountain Highway.

*Auto Burglary: On December 23 Wilson broke into a 2018 International Box Truck.

Department activity as of 12/14/2021

A man has a date with a judge after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend last week.

25-year-old Zachary Jacob Poss of The Loop Circle, Smithville, is charged with domestic assault. He is under a $2,500 bond and his court date is January 6. On December 6, a deputy was summoned to The Loop Circle due to an unwanted guest. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with a woman who said that she and her boyfriend, Poss, had begun arguing about a phone which turned physical. The woman said Poss pulled her off the bed and struck her in the mouth resulting in a cut on her arm, on the inside of her mouth, and on her bottom lip.

50-year-old Richard Brandon Turner of Fisher Avenue, Smithville, is charged with violation of bond conditions. On December 6 a deputy went to a residence on Fisher Avenue to serve active warrants against Turner who was at the back door of the home highly intoxicated. An NCIC background check confirmed active bond conditions between Turner and the occupant of the residence. Under those bond conditions Turner was supposed to stay away from the home and the protected person.

36-year-old Michael Frederick Teachout of Walker Drive, Smithville, is charged with violation of an order of protection. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court January 13. On December 7 Teachout knowingly violated an order of protection against him by being with a woman he was to keep away from on Luttrell Avenue in Smithville. Teachout was previously arrested on November 9 for the same offense.

46-year-old Tamara Nichole Smith of Memphis is charged driving under the influence. She was also cited for a light law violation, no insurance, misuse of registration, and driving while suspended. She is under a $2,500 bond and her court date is set for January 6. On December 11 a deputy spotted a vehicle on West Broad Street with no headlights or taillights. After stopping the vehicle, the deputy spoke with the driver, Smith, whose speech was slurred, and she was unsteady on her feet. Smith submitted to but performed poorly on standardized field sobriety tests.

Department activity as of 12/07/2021

A DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department undercover drug investigation over a two-year period has resulted in grand jury sealed indictments against several defendants. Most of the charges involved the illegal sale of Methamphetamine, Fentanyl, Heroin and other drugs.

Sixteen of the defendants have been arrested and will be arraigned in DeKalb County Criminal Court Tuesday, December 7

We presented these drug cases a few weeks ago to the grand jury which were made in 2020 and 2021. We wanted to take them before the grand jury earlier in the year but were unable to because of the COVID-19 protocols.

I want to give special recognition to our detectives for their hard work in coordinating the investigation of these controlled drug buys.

The defendants rounded up to date and their charges are as follows:

*31-year-old Casey Neville Belcher of Toad Road, Dowelltown- Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver (4 counts). Bond-$100,000.

*54-year-old Dana Seborn Cantrell of Jennings Lane, Smithville- Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver (2 counts). Bond- $100,000

*36-year-old Ronald Joshua Carter of Carter Drive, Smithville- Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver (2 counts) in 2021 and theft of property in 2020.

*41-year-old Tawanna Ann Evans of Kingsport Circle, Smithville- Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams (2 counts each) in December 2020: Bond- $75,000

*53-year-old Dickie Ray Bain of Petty Road, Smithville and Tawanna Ann Evans- Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) over .5 grams in December 2020: Bond $75,000 each.

*Fred Thomas Dowell of Village Place Smithville- Possession with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams of Methamphetamine and Possession with intent to sell or deliver Fentanyl in February 2021; Possession with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams of Methamphetamine; Possession with intent to sell or deliver Heroin; Possession with intent to sell or deliver Fentanyl and Possession with intent to sell or deliver Acteylfentanyl in December 2020: Bond-$200,000.

*23-year-old Harley Paige Johnson of Williams Lane Alexandria—Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Amphetamine) in October 2020: Bond-$75,000.

*30-year-old William Richard Denton of Williams Lane, Alexandria- Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Amphetamine) in December 2020: Bond-$75,000

*26-year-old Christopher Keith Lane Derrick of Toad Road, Dowelltown-Sale and delivery of a Schedule III drug (Buprenorphine) in February 2021 (2 counts each): Bond-$60,000

*25-year-old Trever Wayne Jenkins of Page Drive, Smithville- Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Fentanyl) in January 2021: Bond-$150,000

*36-year-old Jonathan David Thomas of Nashville Highway, Liberty- Sale and delivery of a Schedule I drug (Heroin) and Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Fentanyl) in August 2020: Bond-$65,000.

*29-year-old Nathaniel Dylan Tippens of Park Avenue, Smithville- Sale and delivery of a Schedule IV drug (Alprazolam) in February 2021: Bond $50,000

*28-year-old Brandon Tylor Mulac of Crossville- Possession with intent to sell/deliver a Schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) over 300 grams and Possession with intent to sell/deliver a Schedule II drug (Fentanyl) in April 2021; Possession with intent to sell or deliver over 26 grams of a Schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) and Evading Arrest in May 2021: Bond $250,000.

*40-year-old Jimmy Lee Herman of McMinnville-Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams (2 counts each) in September & October 2020. Bond-$75,000

*25-year-old Caleb Lee McGhee of Murfreesboro- Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams (2 counts each) in January & February 2021. Bond $75,000

*46-year-old Steven Ellis Anderson of Cecil Hale Road, Smithville- Sale and delivery of a Schedule II drug (Methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams and Sale and delivery of a Schedule III drug (Buprenorphine) in April 2021. Bond-$75,000.

(Separate Indictment not part of the drug investigation)18-year-old Triveon Jaontrez Crutcher of Locust Street, Alexandria-aggravated assault in October 2021: Bond-$30,000

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A Signal Mountain man is accused of raping a 10-year-old child twice over a three-year period.

44-year-old Jackie Darrell Ervin was named in a sealed indictment for rape of a child (2 counts) and continuous sexual abuse of a child. His bond is $150,000 and his arraignment date is December 7.

The indictment alleges that on September 15th, 2014, and again on May 1, 2017, Ervin had sex with a 10-year-old child and that between October 1, 2014, and April 30, 2017, Ervin engaged in three or more incidents of sexual abuse of the same child.

Department activity as of 08/03/2021

A man arrested on a grand jury sealed indictment for sale and delivery of methamphetamine has been caught trying to smuggle cocaine into the jail.

44 year old Jermaine Derperise McCoy is under a $25,000 bond for introduction of contraband into a penal institution and he will make a court appearance on that charge September 30.

McCoy and a co-defendant, 25 year old Katie Leigh Mooneyham McCoy were named in sealed indictments by the grand jury last month for sale and delivery of over 0.5 grams of methamphetamine. The incident occurred on February 18.

While being booked into the jail on July 20, Jermaine McCoy was found to be in possession of 10 grams of a white powdery substance believed to be cocaine. He initially tried to conceal it but later turned it over to the officers.

Both McCoy’s were arraigned in criminal court on the meth charges Monday, August 2. Their bond for that offense was $50,000 each.

63 year old Marty Paul Neal of Tabernacle Road, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence, aggravated assault, and possession of a handgun while under the influence. His bond totals $24,500 and he will make a court appearance August 5.

On July 22 a deputy was summoned to a residence on Tabernacle Road where an unwanted guest had a gun and was threatening the victim but before the officer could get there the man, Neal left on a motor bike. The deputy stopped Neal on Short Mountain Highway and found him to be under the influence.. The officer searched Neal and found a Taurus 9 millimeter handgun in his right pocket. Neal admitted that there had been a physical altercation between himself and another man at the Tabernacle Road residence. The victim claimed that Neal drew a handgun and pointed it at him during the incident. Neal admitted to having the weapon and drinking alcohol during the altercation. Neal submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.

26 year old Matthew Adam Cubbins of Aaron Webb Road, Smithville is charged with domestic assault and forgery. His bond is $11,000 and he will make a court appearance on August 5.

On June 30 Cubbins cornered a woman in a bathroom of the residence before grabbing her arms and refusing to leave. On the same day Cubbins passed information as being an official medical document from Cheer Mental Health. Staff at the center were shown the document and stated it was not authentic.

31 year old Cameron Renee Page of Pine Orchard Road, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on August 12.

On July 29 a deputy was alerted to a reckless driver who had struck a trash can and a small tree in the City of Smithville. The officer caught up with the suspect, Page on Bright Hill Road. Page’s eyes were glossy and his speech was slurred. He submitted to field sobriety tasks but performed poorly.

44 year old Byron Ray Wilson of Shelbyville is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court August 19.

On July 31 a deputy was dispatched to the area of Big Hurricane Road where a suspicious man was stumbling and walking his bicycle in the middle of the roadway. Upon arrival the officer spoke with the man, Wilson who was very unsteady on his feet and his speech was incoherent. Wilson said he had taken what he thought was Suboxone a few days prior and thought he was coming down from the influence of it . He was placed under arrest.

37 year old Curtis Armstrong Fox of Walker Creek Road, Alexandria is charged with domestic assault. He is under a $3,500 bond and his court date is August 26.

On August 1 Fox assaulted his girlfriend by striking her in the face several times. A deputy was called to a residence on Walker Creek Road to investigate a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival he spoke with a woman who had blood on her face and clothing and knots and bruising to her facial area. Fox had scratches on his arms which appeared to be defensive wounds from the altercation. Both of them had been drinking prior to the altercation.

Department activity as of 07/2/2021

A man is facing a contraband charge after tossing a cigarette to an inmate during court.

21 year old Robert Stephen Derrick of Toad Road, Dowelltown under a $7,500 bond on a charge of contraband in a penal institution. He also has a failure to appear warrant against him for an earlier offense of leaving a treatment facility before being discharged. His bond is $7,500 on the contraband charge and he will be in court July 29. Derrick is being held without bond for the failure to appear and will answer to that warrant in court on August 23.

On July 15 while in the General Sessions courtroom, Derrick was observed throwing something to a DeKalb County inmate who was also present in the courtroom. It was found to be a tobacco cigarette intended for a prisoner at the jail.

A Woodbury man will be in court this week after being arrested for breaking into a building on Sparta Highway in May.

21 year old Nicholas Miles Herlong of Woodbury is charged with burglary and vandalism. His bond totals $12,500 and his court date is July 29.

On May 15 Herlong broke out several windows before entering the building but was later caught within one mile of the scene by law enforcement. Herlong was bleeding heavily from his arms upon his arrest and blood stains were found in the building he is charged with breaking into.

28 year old Dalton Grady Moore of Cookeville is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court July 29.

On July 13 a deputy spotted a gold Toyota traveling west on West Broad Street leaving its lane of travel several times. He conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, Moore who was fidgety and appeared to be under the influence. Moore submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He also refused to give a blood sample so a search warrant was obtained for a blood draw from him. Moore admitted to having used marijuana prior to getting behind the wheel to drive.

24 year old Braxton Kain Bennett of Smith Road, Smithville is charged with assault. His bond is $4,500 and he will make a court appearance September 30.

On July 7 Bennett, while incarcerated in the DeKalb County Jail was observed on surveillance camera getting into a physical altercation with another inmate inside the jail annex cell. Bennett slammed the other inmate to the floor resulting in an injury to the back of his head. Bennett then struck the victim in the face once with his right hand. The injured inmate was transported to the emergency room of the hospital for treatment.

46 year old Kevin Donald Bogle of Fuston Hollow Road, Alexandria is charged with simple possession of a schedule I drug. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court August 5.

On July 16 a deputy was on Allen Ferry Road when he spotted Bogle operating a jeep knowing that he did not have a valid driver license. The officer stopped the vehicle and spoke with Bogle who admitted that he had syringes in the jeep. Prior to his arrest, Bogle was searched and found in his left pocket was a white waxy substance believed to be Heroin.

30 year old Jerry Wayne Perry of King Ridge Road, Dowelltown is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $2,500 and he will make a court appearance August 12.

On July 17 a deputy received a phone call about a stranded motorist on Cookeville Highway past Big Hurricane Road. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Perry, the motorist. Perry said he had driven the vehicle from the Shell station at Silver Point to this location. Perry had a strong odor of alcohol on him and his speech was slurred. He also admitted to having consumed a shot of moonshine twenty minutes prior to the officer’s arrival. Perry submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He was then placed in custody.