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Green Sentenced for Reckless Endangerment in Injury Crash
February 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A man who left the scene on foot after being involved in a two vehicle crash on Saturday, September 16, 2017 was sentenced Friday in criminal court.
44 year old Robin Clark Green of Sparta entered a plea by criminal information to reckless endangerment and received a two year TDOC sentence to serve. He was given jail credit from September 22, 2017 to February 23, 2018.
Green was originally charged with reckless endangerment, leaving the scene of an injury crash, driving while license revoked, improper passing, and failing to exercise due care.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the crash occurred at 9:26 p.m. on Highway 70 east (Sparta Highway) near Howard Redmon Road as Green, driving a 1994 Nissan Xterra east on U.S. 70, crossed into the westbound lane to pass another vehicle on a double yellow line. 30 year old Juan Delgado of Smithville, who was traveling west on Highway 70 in a 1998 Toyota Tacoma, swerved to avoid a collision but Green’s vehicle hit the Tacoma in the left front. Delgado’s truck then traveled off the right side of the roadway and struck a ditch where it came to its final rest. Green’s Xterra traveled off the left side of the roadway and struck a ditch and then a fence before coming to its final rest in a field.
After the crash, Green fled the scene on foot. He had three passengers in the vehicle with him, 39 year old Angela Atnip, 22 year old Zachary Walker, and 42 year old Barry Atnip all of Smithville. Both Angela and Barry Atnip were transported by ground ambulance to St. Thomas DeKalb Hospital while Walker was airlifted to Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga.
Delgado was not injured but he was cited for no drivers license and failing to provide proof of financial responsibility.
Trooper Jason Cobble was the investigating officer.
Vaden Enters Plea in Sex Case
February 25, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A 19 year old Gordonsville man, indicted for statutory rape of a 14 year old girl, entered a plea to the lesser offense of attempted statutory rape Friday in DeKalb County Criminal Court.
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Jacory Watson Vaden received a sentence of 11 months and 29 days subject to judicial diversion. Vaden will be on supervised probation and he is under a restraining order to keep away from the victim.
The indictment against Vaden alleged that “on or about the 7th day of July, 2017 in DeKalb County, Vaden did intentionally, knowingly or recklessly engage in sexual penetration of (14 year old girl) and the defendant (Vaden) is at least four years older than her, constituting the offense of statutory rape.
The Smithville Police Department investigated the case against Vaden.
Advanced Master Beef Producer Planned
February 23, 2018
By: Johnny Barnes
DeKalb, Cannon, and Warren County Extension will once again be offering Advanced Master Beef Producers’ (AMBP) classes for those who participated in the original or advanced classes or for newcomers who wish to participate in the Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP) cost-share in the future. This program is also an excellent opportunity for those that wish to learn more about raising beef cattle.
The classes will be held March 13, 15, 20, and 22 and will begin at 6:30 PM each night. The classes on March 13 and 15 will be held at the Centertown Community Center, the March 20 class will be held at the Warren County Livestock Market, and the final class on March 22 will be held at the Warren Farmers Co-op. As a reminder, University of Tennessee Extension provides programs in agriculture and natural resources, 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences, and resource development with University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture and county governments cooperating. UT Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. Topics will include: Reproduction, Genetics, Herd Health, Quality Assurance, Grading, Market Outlook, Forages, and Weed Management.
The topics will be covered by various Extension Specialists and Industry Experts from across the state. The cost of the course will be $75 for those with current Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) certification which will include materials and refreshments. If you do not have a current BQA certification, that will be covered during the March 15 class. You can stop by the DeKalb County Extension office at 722 South Congress Blvd., Smithville to register or call Johnny Barnes at 615-597-4945 for more information.
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