City Begins Fire Hydrant Flushing

November 6, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The City of Smithville has contracted with Rogers hydrant service to flush fire hydrants. The project began Monday, November 5th and will continue for the next two weeks from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

“Although the water is safe to use, consumers are urged to run cold water taps in their homes or businesses for a few minutes before drinking or doing laundry to clear any discoloration in the water while this hydrant flushing operation is underway,” said Kevin Robinson, City Public Works Director during Monday night’s meeting of the Mayor and Aldermen.

The annual flushing of water mains via fire hydrants is a standard maintenance process that improves water quality at the tap by removing accumulated minerals, sediment and tuberculation in the lines (a buildup common in iron pipes that reduces its ability to transmit water). This also helps identify hydrants in need of repair.

The flushing process can cause low water pressure and frequently disturbs the accumulated minerals and sediment in the water mains. The quick release of water from a hydrant causes them to dissolve and temporarily discolor the water delivered to homes and businesses.

The fire hydrant flushing only affects the City of Smithville and its water customers.

Meanwhile Robinson said a metal cover has been placed over a water main on Broad Street at the intersection with Mountain Street. “That’s where we repaired a water main and I am trying to negotiate with the state as to how they want to repair it. The way they want to repair it is not feasible for the city. I have talked with the state and they are trying to come up with another solution,” said Robinson.

November 6, 2018
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Saint Thomas DeKalb Supports DeKalb Health Adventure for 2019

DeKalb County has received a Community Benefit Grant in the amount of $12,000 to continue the DeKalb Community Health Adventure for 2019. The Health Adventure provides DeKalb County residents with free healthy opportunities for all ages, with no costs to participate. Past activities have included yoga, special needs exercise classes, nutrition classes, family martial arts, art classes, healthy cooking classes, CrossFit and Kids CrossFit Camp, Tai Chi, Personal Health Coaches, and other healthy activities and program partners. The goal of the program is to promote healthy activities for families to try together while removing financial and emotional barriers of any kind.

Photo: (Pictured from left to right) Norene Puckett / Recovery Court, Lisa Cripps / DeKalb Prevention Coalition, Shan Williams / Saint Thomas Health, and Tim Stribling / DeKalb County Mayor

November 5, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Ten more defendants have been rounded up by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department since the first wave of 14 who were picked up last week from an undercover investigation.

The DeKalb County Grand Jury met in special session last Monday, October 29 and returned sealed indictments in several drug and theft cases along with a statutory rape investigation by the Sheriff’s Department. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation also presented two drug cases to the Grand Jury.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said the indictments were the result of an undercover drug operation which started in February. The drug buys included marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, morphine, roxicodone, xanax, oxycodone, and suboxone. Four vehicles have also been seized as a result of the investigation.

The latest to be served with indictments and their charges are as follows:

*29 year old Travis Eric Patterson of Toad Road, Dowelltown: possession of marijuana (6 ounces) for resale, possession of a schedule II drug (15 grams of methamphetamine), simple possession of a schedule IV drug (xanax), and possession of a firearm by a felon (6 counts- six weapons). His bond on these charges totals $150,000 and his arraignment date is December 11. These offenses stem from search warrant served at his home June 20, 2018.

*41 year old Dana Michelle Taylor of Prater Road, Smithville: two counts of sale and delivery of a schedule III drug (suboxone). Her bond is $25,000 and will be arraigned December 11.

*22 year old Jacob Fisher Murphy of Payton Lane, Smithville: sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine). His bond is $50,000 and arraignment will be December 11.

*36 year old Willie Ray Murphy of West Bryant Street, Smithville: two counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) and four counts of violation of the drug free zone. Murphy’s bond is $75,000 and his arraignment is December 11.

*24 year old Jesse Ray Herman of Meadowbrook Drive, Smithville: two counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) and four counts of violation of the drug free zone. Herman’s bond is $85,000 and his arraignment is December 11.

*33 year old Cody Lee Crips of Village Place, Smithville: sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) and two counts of violation of the drug free zone. Crips’ bond is $75,000 and his arraignment is December 11.

*38 year old Hani Mohamad (BJ) Ittayem: sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine). TBI case. His bond is $50,000 and he will be arraigned December 11.

*42 year old Chad Wilson Johnson of Midway Road, Smithville: sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) and two counts of violation of the drug free zone. Johnson’s bond is $75,000 and his arraignment is December 11.

*22 year old Aaron Jeffery Jones of Mullican Street, McMinnville: two counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) and four counts of violation of the drug free zone. Jones’ bond is $75,000 and his arraignment is December 11.

*26 year old Nathaniel Dylan Tippens of Morgan Drive Smithville: two counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) and two counts of Drug Free Zone. His bond is $50,000 and he will be arraigned December 11.

Others served with indictments last week and previously reported on WJLE include the following:

*57 year old Jimmy (TONY) Anthony Davis of Seven Springs Road indicted for 2 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (roxicodone); 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule IV controlled substance (xanax); and 4 counts of a drug free zone. His bond is $100,000. He will be arraigned in criminal court on December 11.

*18 year old Robert Stephen Derrick of Toad Road, Dowelltown indicted for 2 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana). His bond is $10,000. He will be arraigned December 11.

*53 year old Vincent Rodolphus Helser of Old Snow Hill Road Dowelltown indicted for 3 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine) and 2 counts of a drug free zone. He is under a $75,000 bond and will be arraigned December 11.

*53 year old Angela Louise Howell of Cecil Hale Road, Smithville is indicted for 4 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine) from drug buys and 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine) on a search warrant the Sheriff’s Department executed on May 23, 2018 at Howell’s residence on Cecil Hale Road. Her bond is $200,000 and she will be arraigned December 11.

*40 year old Jessica Renee Owen of Twilla Lane, Smithville is indicted for 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (roxicodone) and 2 counts of a drug free zone. She is under a $75,000 bond and will be arraigned December 11.

*42 year old Tyrone Dewayne Owens of Shady Drive, Smithville is indicted for 2 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine). His bond is $50,000 and he will be arraigned December 11.

*66 year old Judy Ann Phillips of V.L. Wilson Loop, Smithville indicted for 2 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (morphine) and 4 counts of a drug free zone. Her bond is $50,000 and she will be arraigned December 11.

*39 year old Laurie Anne Southard of Circle Drive, Dowelltown is indicted for 2 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule IV controlled substance (xanax) . She is under a $25,000.00 bond and will be arraigned December 11.

*27 year old Damon Lee West of Laverne Street, Alexandria is indicted for 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine) and 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (oxycodone) . His bond is $50,000 and he will be arraigned December 11.

*29 year old Travis Eric Patterson of Toad Road, Dowelltown is indicted for 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (cocaine); 3 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (methamphetamine); 1 count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon; 1 count of burglary; 1 count of theft of property; and 1 count of vandalism. His bond is $350,000 and he will be arraigned December 11.

*35 year old James Skyler Miller of South 25th Street New Castle Indiana is indicted for 2 counts of statutory rape. He allegedly had sex with a 16 year old in May and July 2017. Miller was 33 years old at that time. He is a registered sex offender in Indiana.

*60 year old Richard Lee Franklin of Winter Drive, Dowelltown is indicted for 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule III controlled substance (suboxone) . He is under a $25,000 bond and will be arraigned December 11.

*66 year old Melvin Leon Crips Sr. of Village Place, Smithville is indicted for 1 count of sale and delivery of a schedule II controlled substance (roxicodone) and 2 counts of a drug free zone. His bond is $75,000 and he will be arraigned December 11.

*25 year old Resha Nicole Martin of Kings Court Circle, Smithville is indicted for 2 counts of sale and delivery of a schedule III controlled substance (suboxone). Her bond is $25,000 and she will be arraigned in criminal court December 11.

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