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Man Charged with Aggravated Assault After Threatening Another with Gun

July 11, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

An 18-year-old man is facing an aggravated assault charge after allegedly threatening another man with a gun during a domestic incident.

Brayden Kelley Ferrell of Short Mountain Highway, Smithville is under a $2,500 bond. Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on July 3 a deputy was summoned to Tabernacle Road to meet with an individual concerning an assault which had occurred at a location on Short Mountain Highway. Upon arrival the officer spoke with a man and a woman (alleged victims) who reported they had gone to a residence on Short Mountain Highway looking for their daughter. When they pulled into the driveway, the couple said their daughter’s ex-boyfriend, Ferrell came outside the residence. After the couple got out of their vehicle to talk with him, Ferrell’s father also came outside, and an altercation ensued between him and the male victim. Brayden then allegedly pulled a gun and put it to the male victim’s head causing him to fear serious bodily injury.

52-year-old Vickie Lenae Alvis of Luttrell Avenue, Smithville is charged with resisting arrest. Her bond is $4,000 and she will be in court July 13.

Sheriff Ray said that on June 25 a deputy went to a residence on High Street in Alexandria to serve a warrant on Alvis. When Alvis spotted the officer, she ran through the home and locked herself in a bathroom even though the deputy warned her to stop. As the deputy tried to enter the bathroom, Alvis crawled out the bathroom window. She was later placed under arrest.

18-year-old Pablo Cruz Hernandez of McMinnville is charged with criminal impersonation and underage driving while impaired. His bond totals $4,000 and he will be in court July 20. Sheriff Ray said that on July 3 a deputy was patrolling Bethel Road when he spotted a Beige Ford Freestyle vehicle leave its lane of travel. The officer pulled over the automobile and spoke with the driver, Hernandez who had a strong odor of alcohol on him. His eyes were bloodshot, and he was unsteady on his feet. Several open containers of alcohol were in the vehicle. Hernandez submitted to field sobriety tasks but performed poorly. He admitted to having consumed four beers earlier that night. When speaking with the officer, Hernandez said his date of birth was November 21, 2002. He was taken into custody for DUI and transported to the sheriff’s department for booking. Upon arrival, Hernandez told the officers that his birth date was November 21, 2000 but later admitted to having lied to make the deputies think he was of age. His real date of birth is November 9, 2004.

54-year-old Burnette “Bernie” Jones of Andrew Street, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. He is under a $2,500 bond and his court date is July 20. Sheriff Ray said that on July 4 a deputy was on patrol when he spotted Jones asleep on the ground in the middle of the Taco Bell parking lot. After stopping to awake him, the officer reported that Jones became irate and seemed to be talking out of his head. Jones then began pacing around the parking lot and seemed to be under the influence of narcotics. For the safety of himself and the public, Jones was placed under arrest for public intoxication.

43-year-old Rocky Amon Scarlett of Cookeville is charged with domestic assault. He is under a $2,500 bond and will be in court on July 13. Sheriff Ray said that on May 30 a deputy was summoned to a location on Poplar Street, Smithville due to a domestic assault complaint. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with a woman who said her boyfriend, Scarlett, hit her in the head which left red marks on the left side of her head and forehead. She also had a scratch on the right side of her chin and on her left hand. Scarlett had left the scene before officers arrived. He was arrested later.

46-year-old Terry Lee Wildes of Scott Acres Road, Smithville, was arrested on July 9 for being a fugitive from justice. Sheriff Ray said that on this day a deputy spotted a vehicle on Allen Ferry Road failing to maintain its lane of travel. After stopping the automobile, the deputy spoke with a passenger, Wildes, and after a background check through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) officers learned Wildes had a warrant against him out of Louisa County, Virginia. Authorities there reported they would seek extradition of Wildes for a third offense of a felony assault on a family member and two counts of fleeing from a law enforcement officer.




Kenlee Renae Taylor is the 2023 DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair (View Video Clip Here)

July 10, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

18-year-old Kenlee Renae Taylor is the 2023 DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair.

(View WJLE DeKalb County Fair Photo Gallery at link below)

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Taylor, daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville won the crown Monday evening during the annual pageant held on opening night of the DeKalb County Fair in Alexandria. There were six contestants. Taylor was also named Most Photogenic.

Kenlee succeeds the retiring Fairest of the Fair, Addison Jean Puckett, the 19-year-old daughter of Jimmy and Anita Puckett of Smithville.

First runner-up in the Fairest of the Fair event was Allyson Roxanne Fuller, the 17-year-old daughter of Anthony and Amanda Fuller of Smithville.

Second runner-up was Alexis Grace Atnip, 20-year-old daughter of Veronica and Gary Johnson of Smithville.

The title of Miss Congeniality went to18 year old Elizabeth Carlene Gaines, daughter of Beverly Anderson of Smithville.

Other contestants were 19-year-old Mackenzie Leigh Sprague, daughter of Wanda Sprague and Wendell Bradford of Smithville and 18-year-old Caitlin Elisabeth Washer, daughter of Charlise Washer and John and Karey Washer of Smithville.

Meanwhile 39-year-old Amanda Joy Ford of Smithville was crowned the 2023 Miss Fair Queen of the DeKalb County Fair for contestants ages 21-54.

The Tuesday night schedule at the Fair is as follows:

Tuesday, July 11th:
Little Mister (4-6)-Lions Pavilion – 6:00 p.m.
Little Miss (4-6)- Lions Pavilion – following
Mrs. Fair Queen (21 to 54)- Lions Pavilion – following
Miss Senior Fair Queen (55 & up)- Lions Pavilion – following
Corn Hole Tournament- Ag Center – 7:00 p.m.
ATV/Motorcycle Racing- TC McMillen Arena 7:00 p.m.
Body Boutique by Bee-Lions Pavilion– 8:00 pm
Three Parts Grace – Lions Pavilion- 8:30 pm.
Open Poultry Show (All Week)- Barn
Cash Drawing- Lions Pavilion – 9:30 p.m

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Ansley Faith Cantrell Crowned Junior Fair Princess (View Video Clip Here)

July 10, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The 2023 Junior Fair Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Ansley Faith Cantrell

(View WJLE DeKalb County Fair Photo Gallery at link below)

https://www.wjle.com/dekalb-county-fair/

The 16-year-old daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell of Smithville was among fifteen young ladies ages 13-16 who competed for the crown Monday night at the DeKalb County Fair.

She succeeds the retiring Junior Fair Princess, Allyson Roxanne Fuller, the 17-year-old daughter of Anthony and Amanda Fuller of Smithville.

The first runner-up was Ellie Caroline Ray, 13-year-old daughter of Shayne and Kandi Ray of Alexandria.

Second runner-up was Karah Jo Ford of Smithville, 13-year-old daughter of Hector O’Roscoe and Amanda Ford.

Deanna Marie Agee was named Most Photogenic. She is the 15-year-old daughter of David and Dama Agee of Smithville. Agee was also in the top ten.

The title of Miss Congeniality went to McKenna Reece Miller of Dowelltown, 15-year-old daughter of Charles and Christen Cox and David and Casey Miller. She was also in the top ten.

Other contestants in the top ten were 15 year old Cali Beth Agee, daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Agee of Smithville; 14 year old Kaylyn Isabelle Prichard, daughter of Andy and Chrissy Prichard of Liberty; 13 year old Brileigh Nicole Bullard, daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard of Smithville; 15 year old Averie Nicole McMinn, daughter of Nathan McMinn and Amanda and Jake Franklin of Smithville; and 14 year old Kenadee Rose Prichard, daughter of Luke and Jodee Prichard of Alexandria.

 

Remaining contestants were 16-year-old Keara McKinsey Milligan, daughter of Josh and Cyndi Milligan of Smithville; 13-year-old Savannah Faith Stibil, daughter of John and Glenda Stibil of Smithville; 16-year-old Jasmen Chapman, daughter of Debbie Miller and Jamie Chapman of Smithville; 14-year-old Ellabeth Jane Ferrell, daughter of Steven and Amy Ferrell of Smithville; and 13-year-old Brianna Madison Washer, daughter of Charlise Washer and John and Karey Washer of Smithville.




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