Watson Charged with Assaulting Her Mother

By: Dwayne Page

A woman accused of assaulting her mother last summer will answer to the charge in court next month.

38 year old Chasity Phillips Watson of Antioch Road, Smithville is charged with aggravated assault. Her bond is $4,500 and she will make a court appearance May 6.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on August 17, 2020 a deputy was summoned to a physical domestic complaint on Short Mountain Highway. Upon arrival he spoke with a woman who said that she and her daughter, Watson, got into an argument over money and that Watson hit her in the face causing a small cut. Watson then grabbed a wooden handle kitchen knife off a table and started toward her mother.

31 year old Kayla Marie Evans of Highland Street, Smithville is cited for violation of the light law, possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Her court date is May 6.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 19 a vehicle, driven by Evans, was stopped due to an inoperable brake light on Short Mountain Road. She consented to a search which revealed a small amount of methamphetamine that weighed 2.75 grams and a syringe.

39 year old Brandon Caldwell of Cove Hollow Road, Dowelltown is cited for no driver license, driving on roadways laned for travel, simple possession of a schedule II drug (morphine), and drug paraphernalia. His court date is May 6.

According to Sheriff Ray, a deputy pulled over a vehicle, driven by Caldwell at McMinnville Highway and Keltonburg Road for swerving out of his lane several times. Caldwell had no license. Found in the automobile was a spoon containing residue, two broken glass pipes, and a blue green pill believed to be morphine.

52 year old Cynthia Denise Thomas of Bradyville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. She was further cited for no driver license, no insurance, and misuse of registration. Her bond is $10,000 and she will make a court appearance on May 13.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 20 a deputy was patrolling the area of Short Mountain Highway when he spotted a gold colored Grand Prix, requested a registration background check through central dispatch, and learned that the registration displayed was for a green Honda car. The officer pulled over the car, which was driven by Thomas. After obtaining consent to search the vehicle, the deputy found on the driver’s seat a cigarette case which held three separate plastic baggies containing a white crystal substance. Thomas said the items found by the officer belonged to her. She was placed in custody.

43 year old Harry Carlson McIntosh of Old Bildad Road, Smithville is charged with domestic assault, evading arrest, resist stop frisk or halt, and violation of an order of protection. He is being held without bond. His court date is May 6.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 21 deputies were called to a residence on Old Bildad Road due to a 911 hang up. Upon arrival the officers spoke with a woman who said she had active bond conditions against McIntosh to keep away from her but that he was inside the home. According to the woman, McIntosh struck her in the face and head with his fist. Deputies found McIntosh barricaded inside the bedroom but he fled out a back door before they could arrest him. The deputies gave chase and ordered McIntosh to stop but he refused. He was subsequently caught and placed in custody.

41 year old James Robert Upchurch of Estes Street, Smithville is charged with theft of property under $1,000 and criminal trespassing. He is under a $2,000 bond and his court date is May 13.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 23 Upchurch stole a Trail Camera valued at $500 while trespassing on the victim’s Cookeville Highway property. Upchurch was found in possession of the camera. The property had several posted no trespassing signs.

32 year old Allen Robert Lester of Students Home Road, Smithville is charged with failure to report an accident. His bond is 2,000 and he will make a court appearance May 13.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 24 Lester was involved in an accident on Yulanda Hills Road in which he struck and damaged a mailbox but failed to stop. Lester was found later and when confronted told the deputy that he didn’t remember hitting anything but admitted he might have. Pieces of a car side mirror were found at the scene which matched damage to Lester’s vehicle.

37 year old Jacob Owen Lackey of East Bryant Street, Smithville is charged with violation of an order of protection. His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court May 6.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 25 a deputy was patrolling the area of Cookeville Highway and Riley Avenue when he spotted a maroon colored car approaching a stop sign at the intersection before coming to an abrupt stop. When the driver spotted the patrol car he put his automobile in reverse and began backing up in the middle of the roadway before turning into the Village Market parking lot. A passenger, Lackey quickly opened the car door and left it open as he got out and then entered the store with a woman who followed behind him. Due to their suspicious behavior the deputy confronted the man and woman as they came out of the store and asked for their identification. A background check through central dispatch revealed that Lackey was under an order of protection to keep away from the woman he was with at Village Market. Lackey was then placed under arrest.

April 27, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Health Department announced today it is offering walk-in options for individuals to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments are still available but not required.

The DeKalb County Fairgrounds is open 9:00 am- 3:00 pm Monday through Friday for COVID-19 vaccine administration. For questions, individuals can call the DeKalb County Health Department hotline at 615-597-7599

Tennesseans age 16 and up are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccine can schedule an appointment at vaccinate.tn.gov, visit the DeKalb County Fairgrounds for a walk-in appointment, or search vaccinefinder.org to find a local vaccine provider.

The mission of the Tennessee Department of Health is to protect, promote and improve the health and prosperity of people in Tennessee. Learn more about TDH services and programs at www.tn.gov/health.

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April 27, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

After a month of indecision on the terms of an agreement, the County Commission Monday night voted 11 to 2 to lease the Cherry Hill Community Center for five years with three additional five year renewable options up to twenty years. That is basically what the tenant, Jason Carver, owner of JBeez Water Craft (dba) Canoe the Caney, had requested in the first place.

If Carver exercises all his lease options, the county stands to gain $156,000 over twenty years without any costs for maintenance of the facility. The county currently gets no revenue from the property and bears all expense of upkeep.

Those voting in favor were Commissioners Shaee Flatt, Julie Young, Sabrina Farler, Myron Rhody, Jenny Trapp, Janice Fish Stewart, Dr. Scott Little, Anita Puckett, Matt Adcock, Jeff Barnes, and Beth Pafford.

Commissioners Bruce Malone and Jerry Adcock voted no.

Under the terms, Carver will lease the Cherry Hill Community Center for five years and pay the county $500 per month ($6,000 per year). After the first five years, Carver may lease the facility for an additional five years at $600 per month ($7,200 per year). If he chooses, Carver can go another five years for $700 per month ($8,400 per year), and in the final five year term, Carver may lease the property for $800 per month ($9,600 per year).

Carver, who plans to renovate the building, will also be responsible for maintaining the HVAC, roof and septic system and all general upkeep of the building and grounds including walls, floors, ceilings, parking areas, driveways, sidewalk, landscaping, etc. and carry liability insurance on the property.

During Monday night’s meeting and prior to the vote, Carver addressed the county commission asking for a lease with renewable options up to twenty years saying he wanted to recoup his investment in the property which could be up to $50,000 over time. In return, Carver said the county will be getting tax revenue in addition to the lease payments from the property.

“We are excited about the opportunity to bring something to DeKalb County that will generate tax revenue and something that everyone here can benefit from and enjoy but we (tenant) will have to make capital investments in the property. We are looking at an HVAC system that has to be completely replaced. Its in very poor condition. I have had an HVAC contractor come in and look at it. We are looking at probably about $8,000 to replace that. We are also looking at an extensive amount of plumbing that will have to be reworked and just a lot of costs that go into the property. When we get into something like this and we put in a lot of money we are looking for an opportunity to recover our costs. We want to come in and do it right. We want to bring in tax money and impress the community. We want to bring something of value with that community center. I feel like we need a little bit more time and if you would give us the honor of considering that (lease with three renewable options) I think it would help us a lot to invest the kind of money to do this right and bring something of value to the community. We were looking at a five year term with three renewable terms to give us twenty years,” said Carver.

Because of the calendar, Carver said his initial plans for this year will look different from his longer range vision.

“If we come into this property we are right at the beginning of our season right now so we don’t have time to really develop it at this point. We will use it for some meeting spaces, as a training facility for staff or something like that this season. Its probably next year before we could really put together any working plans for it. We’re thinking we’ll eventually bring in some food service and maybe some barbeque but whatever we do you will love it because we will do it right. It will be something the community will benefit from and you will be proud of it,” said Carver.

Commissioner Jerry Adcock voted against the deal saying a potential twenty year lease was too long and ties the county’s hands should there someday be a prospective buyer for the property.

“Some of the commissioners are concerned that this lease gives you (Carver) all the options and does not give the county any options. You get all the sugar and candy and we get to sit and watch you eat if you go past ten years. A business may want to buy that piece of land. I really feel the three options without giving us anything is too much. I could go (support) ten years but I think maybe sometime between now and ten years all of us need to get together and work out terms for the next five years even ten years down the line”, said Adcock.

Commissioner Bruce Malone also opposed the lease saying he needed more time to study it. Malone also asked for the tenant to provide a business plan for the property.

“I would like to see something in writing from him on what kind of commitment he is willing to put into it financially. Its just good business,” said Malone.

Commissioner Shaee Flatt said he thought the deal with Carver would be good for the county.

“If he is going to put that type of capital in it he will make it much more valuable than the county would and is currently therefore I see it as advantageous to the county to pursue this option,” said Flatt.

Commissioner Little moved that the commission approve the lease as presented with renewable extension options up to twenty years. Commissioner Rhody offered a second to the motion. It was adopted 11 to 2.

The lease takes effect May 1, 2021.

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