Family Members Charged with Domestic Assault

July 25, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Two family members, a man and woman have been charged with domestic assault after a physical confrontation between the two on July 15.

18-year-old Brayden Ferrell of Short Mountain Highway and 36-year-old Jennifer Ferrell of South College Street will make a court appearance in August. Brayden is under a $4,500 bond and Jennifer’s bond is $2,500. He will be in court August 8. Her court date is August 3.

Chief Deputy Brian Williams of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department said that on July 15 a deputy was called to 9975 Short Mountain Highway due to a domestic assault complaint and spoke with Brayden and Jennifer and learned that the two of them had allegedly hit and pushed each other during a physical altercation. Jennifer had abrasions and a cut to her leg area as well as a possible broken wrist. Brayden had red marks and blood on his chest area and left arm. Because both sustained injuries, the primary aggressor could not be determined, and each was charged in the case.

44-year-old Rachel Spurlock of West Broad Street, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Her bond is $20,000 and she will be in court August 10. Chief Deputy Williams said that on July 17 a deputy was on patrol when he spotted Spurlock on Bright Hill Road. Knowing that she had an active warrant against her, the deputy placed her in custody. After arriving at the jail, Spurlock underwent a pat down search by a correctional officer during which a small baggie was found in the left side pocket of her shorts containing a white crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine which weighed 1.15 grams.

42-year-old Charles Markum, Jr. of Lonnie Cantrell Road, Smithville is charged with aggravated assault. His bond is $15,000 and he will be in court August 3. Chief Deputy Williams said that on July 14 a deputy was summoned to 1659 Lonnie Cantrell Road due to a report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officer spoke with Markum, the victim, and other witnesses and learned that Markum allegedly assaulted his uncle by hitting him in the facial area and ribs causing lacerations, bruising, swelling, and a broken orbital bone. Markum was determined to have been the primary aggressor.

34-year-old Maranda Smith of Avant Circle is charged with driving on a revoked or suspended license and bringing contraband into a penal institution. Her bond totals $17,500 and she will be in court on August 3. Chief Deputy Williams said that on July 17 a deputy pulled over a gray Dodge Caravan driven by Smith. The officer knew that Smith’s license was revoked, and he confirmed it through a background check with central dispatch. She was then placed in custody. Upon arrival at the sally port of the jail, Smith was asked by correctional officers if she had anything on her. Smith replied that she may have a pipe and other miscellaneous paraphernalia in her bra. She then produced from her bra an empty baggie with white residue. Smith claimed that is all she had and that the pipe must have fallen out. As she entered the jail correctional officers conducted a further search of her and found a baggie of a white powdery substance.

51-year-old Scott Rice is charged with violation of bond conditions. His bond is $5,000 and he will make a court appearance on August 10. Chief Deputy Williams said that on July 18 a deputy was dispatched to Cedar Drive due to a domestic complaint. Upon arrival he spoke with Rice and a woman who stated they had gotten into an argument. The woman said as she tried to call 911 Rice grabbed the phone and wouldn’t let her leave. A background check through central dispatch revealed that Rice was under bond conditions and that this offense violated the terms of those conditions.

33-year-old Zachary Fish of McMinnville is charged with resisting arrest. His bond is $3,500 and he will make a court appearance on August 10. Chief Deputy Williams said that on July 23 an officer had a casual encounter with Fish and asked him his name. Fish gave his name after which the officer learned that Fish had an active warrant against him in Warren County. The deputy later came across Fish again on Fisher Avenue and asked for his date of birth. Fish refused to answer and tried to flee on foot. He was subsequently arrested.

July 24, 2023
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Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee invited Tennesseans to take advantage of back-to-school savings during this weekend’s July 28-30 traditional sales tax holiday.

“Tennessee’s commitment to strong fiscal stewardship has allowed our state to cut taxes and put dollars back in the pockets of hardworking Tennesseans,” said Gov. Bill Lee. “I encourage every Tennessee family to take advantage of back-to-school savings this weekend and thank the General Assembly for partnering to provide direct financial relief for taxpayers.”

This year, the traditional sales tax holiday will suspend state and local sales tax from Friday, July 28 through Sunday, July 30, giving Tennesseans the opportunity to save up to 9.75 percent on back-to-school items, including clothing, school supplies and computers. Tennessee families can learn more here.

https://www.tn.gov/revenue/taxes/sales-and-use-tax/sales-tax-holiday/sth-traditional.html

“I’m pleased to partner with the Governor and General Assembly to deliver back-to-school savings for every Tennessee family,” said Department of Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano. “The Department of Revenue remains committed to responsibly managing the state’s dollars to give Tennessee taxpayers continued savings.”

The traditional sales tax holiday comes in addition to Gov. Lee’s Tennessee Works Tax Act, the largest tax cut in Tennessee history, which includes a three-month grocery tax suspension this August 1 through October 31.

July 22, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

A local man has been charged in a fatal shooting that occurred early this morning (Saturday) outside a residence on Kings Court Circle in the Midway Community.

According to Brian Williams, Chief Deputy of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department, 56-year-old Thomas Dwayne Thomason suffered a gunshot wound outside in front of his home and died after being transported by DeKalb EMS from the scene to Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital. The shooting was reported to Central Dispatch at 2:12 a.m. and a deputy was on the scene within minutes.

39-year-old Jarrett Manning of Ferrell Road, who was also on the scene at the time of the officer’s arrival, is believed to have been responsible for the shooting and has been charged with second degree murder. He is under a $500,000 bond and will make his first appearance in DeKalb County General Sessions Court on August 3.

Chief Deputy Williams said a handgun, believed to have been used in the shooting, has been recovered. No motive has yet been established but the investigation continues, and more charges may be pending.

In a prepared statement, Chief Deputy Williams said” On July 22 at 2:12 a.m. central dispatch received a call of shots fired at Kings Court Circle in Smithville. A deputy arrived within three minutes and noticed a man laying outside on the ground with a gunshot wound. Also, there was the suspect (Manning) who was detained at the time. EMS arrived and transported the victim to Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital where he succumbed to the wound”.

Assisting Sheriff Patrick Ray, detectives and deputies of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department with the investigation are the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, an Investigator of the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s General’s Office, and Assistant DA Greg Strong. The Smithville Police Department helped secure the scene.

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