Lee gets four-year sentence for attempted aggravated burglary

February 22, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A man who allegedly forced his way into a residence more than a year ago was sentenced in DeKalb County Criminal Court Friday, February 18.

31-year-old Michael Joseph Lee entered a plea to attempted aggravated burglary and received a sentence of four years to serve but he received jail credit for 259 days served.

Judge Wesley Bray presided.

Smithville Police Officer Travis Bryant made the arrest on November 17, 2020.

According to the warrant at the time, “On November 17, 2020, at approximately 9:30 a.m. I was dispatched to a possible burglary. Upon arrival I did observe Michael Lee on the side porch where he kicked in the door and forced his way into the home which was inhabited at the time by 4 people. I did follow him into the residence and took him into custody in the kitchen. During the arrest he was belligerent and making threats. Damage to the residence is estimated at 500.00”.

45-year-old Rickey Lee Tisdale entered a plea by criminal information to possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) under 0.5 grams and received a six-year sentence all suspended to supervised probation. He was fined $2,000 and must undergo an alcohol and drug assessment and follow the recommended treatment. Tisdale was given jail credit of 88 days.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Monday, November 22, 2021, officers spotted a vehicle driven by a man, later identified as Tisdale, not wearing a seatbelt. The automobile pulled up to a residence where officers were going to serve a warrant. The deputies confronted Tisdale knowing he did not have a valid driver license. Tisdale admitted that he had been driving without a license and that he had just received a citation for the offense a week earlier. Tisdale also had a prior conviction for driving while suspended. Deputies conducted a search and found a Crown Royal bag with a digital scale containing residue, a metal container that held two Clonazepam pills, tin foil in a baggie, and a marijuana cigarette. The vehicle was towed and an inventory search turned up a magnetic box from under the driver seat that held several baggies of a powdery clumpy substance believed to be heroin along with a baggie containing a crystal-like substance thought to be methamphetamine. Also found were more baggies and other drug paraphernalia along with a Hi-Point pistol which was between the driver seat and center console. The total weight of the heroin was 4.12 grams while the methamphetamine weighed 2.86 grams.

47-year-old Michael Richmond entered a plea by criminal information to possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams and received an eight-year sentence all suspended to supervised probation. He was fined $2,000. Richmond was given jail credit of 63 days.

Sheriff Ray said that on December 17 Richmond was found at an address on East Broad Street where he had been residing since December 11 but as a sex offender, he had not reported his move there to the sheriff’s department within the time requirements of the state’s sex offender rules. Richmond also had on him an estimated 1.5 grams of a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine wrapped in several pieces of paper and baggies.

27-year-old Devin Duke entered a plea to possession of a schedule II drug (cocaine) over 0.5 grams and received an eight-year sentence all suspended to supervised probation. He was fined $2,000. Duke was given jail credit of 83 days.

Smithville Police Officer Colt Stewart made the arrest on November 24, 2021.

According to the warrant at the time, “On November 24, 2021, I responded to Alexander Street. As Devin Duke was receiving care from EMS, I walked up to a room and could see in plain view a large bag of a white powdery substance laying on a table next to his bedroom door. A further search of the room turned up a scale and baggies commonly used in the sale and delivery of narcotics. The bag of white powder weighed approximately 10 grams”.

36-year-old Casey La Raine Emberton entered a plea to driving under the influence and received a sentence of 11 months and 29 days all suspended except 48 hours to serve. She was fined $350 and will lose her driver license for one year. Emberton must complete the Alcohol Safety Education Program and attend the MADD Victim Impact Panel.

26-year-old David Joe Parrott entered a plea to driving under the influence and received a sentence of 11 months and 29 days all suspended except 48 hours to serve. He was fined $350.

February 22, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Several students from DeKalb County High School recently placed in the FBLA Regional Competitions.

2022 Regional Winners are as follows:

Agribusiness – Luke Magness – 5th place

Business Calculations – Dexton Emberton – 9th place

Business Law – Cooper Brown – 3rd place, Jacob Hendrix – 4th place

Entrepreneurship – Isaac Knowles, Nathaniel Crook, Grayson Hendrix – 1st place

Health Care Administration – Maleah Ruch – 8th place, Abby Cross – 9th place

Hospitality and Event Management – Addison Kyle, Chloe Lawson, Caley Taylor – 2nd place

Human Resource Management – Garrison Randolph – 5th place

Insurance and Risk Management – Emily Young – 4th place

International Business – Jacey Hatfield, Aniston Farler, Aly Griffith – 1st place

Intro. To Business Communication – Madeline Martin – 1st place, Annabella Dakas – 5th place

Intro. To Business Procedures – Emily Robinson – 1st place, Hannah Keith – 5th place, Alison Poss – 6th place

Intro. To Event Planning – Carson Vincent, Luke Midgett, Brayden Summers – 2nd place

Intro . to Financial Math – Ty Webb – 8th place

Intro. To Parliamentary Procedure – Bryan Ramirez – 5th place

Job Interview – Christina Howard – 4th place

Journalism – Jade Mabe – 3rd place, Camryn Branin – 7th place

Organizational Leadership – Ella Vanvranken – 4th place
Ella Hendrixson – 5th place
Ally Fuller – 8th place
Cadee Griffith – 10th place

Sports & Entertainment Management – Brayden Tubbs, Cesar Gaspar, Kyle Miller – 2nd place Ari White, Briz Trapp, Trace Hamilton – 3rd place Makayla Scales, Dawson Bandy, Courtney London – 6th

Supply Chain Management – Olivia Davenport – 4th place

February 22, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

It’s time to pay your 2021 county property taxes!

The deadline for payment is February 28, 2022 before any interest becomes due on March 1, 2022. If you choose to mail in your tax payment, it must be postmarked on or prior to February 28, 2022 to avoid any accrued interest.

The DeKalb County Trustee’s office offers up to 6 different options to pay your property taxes:

*Come in person to the office to pay

*Mail in your payment

*Pay online @ www.tennesseetrustee.org, then select DeKalb and follow the instructions to the next screens. The Vendor BIS (Business Information Systems) accepts Visa, Discover, MasterCard, or American Express-The Vendor convenience fee of 2.75% on the total tax bill will apply and fees are subject to change for using credit/debit cards. Also, a $2.75 fee will be assessed on an e-check payment of any amount.

* A QR (Quick Response Code) is also on your notice to access the website with your I-phone, smartphone, etc @ www.tennesseetrustee.org.

* Dropbox located on the outside of the building at the County Complex (County Offices Section) for your convenience after hours or on weekends.

*Partial Payments are accepted and you the taxpayer sets the amount to pay until full payment is made.

The Trustee’s office is also accepting applications for the Property Tax Relief Program through April 5, 2022. If you would like to inquire more about a possible tax relief for property taxes, come by the Trustee’s office in the County Complex at 732 S Congress Boulevard-Room 103, Smithville or call 615-597-5176.

Eligibility for Property Tax Relief:

*The State of Tennessee offers qualified property owners tax relief on property taxes. This program was implemented in 1973 and has a few changes every year. At this time, DeKalb County has 412 applicants on the program for 2021. As a property owner for 2021, you can qualify for Tax Relief if:

( A.) Your DeKalb County home is your primary residence, ( B.) You are 65 years old (or older) on or before December 31, 2020, (C.) Under 65 years of age with a total and permanent disability per the SSA or another qualifying agency, and (D.) The 2020 Annual Income of all living owners on the deed and their spouses DID NOT exceed $31,190. If the State of Tennessee qualifies you for Tax Relief, then you can receive a rebate up to $126 for 2021. You must pay your 2021 tax bill IN FULL to start the application process.

* Also, the State of Tennessee offers TAX RELIEF to Disabled Veterans and the surviving spouses of a disabled veteran. You must provide proof from the Veteran’s Administration that you have a total and permanent disability rating that was service connected. You and your spouse will NOT have to report any income to apply as a disabled veteran or the widow or widower of a disabled veteran. If the State of Tennessee qualifies you as a disabled veteran or the surviving spouse of a disabled veteran, then you can receive a rebate up to $757 for 2021.

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