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October 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
Double your pleasure, double your fun!
If there is anything that could be better than owning one kitten, it would be having two
Meet “Darbin” and “Sherlock”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pets of the Week”
“Both of these sweet babies were found abandoned. They are not siblings but they have taken up with each other and they are best friends. We would love to see them adopted together but its not the end of the world if you are just looking for one kitten. However, they do love each other and other cats. They are about four months old. They have had their first kitten booster with flea prevention on board and they will be neutered before they leave the shelter. They are super playful and super happy little kittens so if that is what you are looking for their adoption fee is only $40,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett
“Visit our website at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ to see their pictures, fill out an adoption application and we will call you to come in and meet them,” said Bennett.
The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road.
Jones Arrested After Breaking into Vehicles at Car Lot and Trying to Steal Bobcat and Caterpillar Bucket
October 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A man who allegedly broke into four vehicles and tried to steal a 2012 Bobcat T-750 and Caterpillar bucket from a local automotive dealer has been charged with four counts of burglary and one count of theft of property over $1,000. He is also charged with violation of an order of protection in a separate case.
53-year-old Burnette Bernie Jones of 600 East Broad Street, Smithville will be in General Sessions Court on the charges October 13. His bond on these charges totals $150,000.
The incident occurred Sunday, October 2.
According to the complaint, Jones was observed on the auto dealer’s surveillance camera entering and driving a 2012 Bobcat T-750 in the back of the business. Jones was also observed trying to strap down a Caterpillar bucket to the 2012 Bobcat T-750. The total value of the 2012 Bobcat T-750 and Caterpillar bucket is $54,500.
While at the same business, Jones allegedly broke into a 2004 Black Nissan Maximum, a 2014 Black Chevrolet Silverado, a 2003 Red Chevrolet Tahoe, and 2008 Black Chrysler Sebring all parked at the car lot with the intent to deprive the owners of their belongings within these vehicles.
Meanwhile in the case of the order of protection violation, the complaint states that “on October 2 at about 1:45 p.m. Jones did go to the hotel room of the protected party and beat his fist on her door yelling and placing her in fear. There were several witnesses to this incident. Furthermore, Jones had also had several incidents of indirect communication with this woman prior to this incident. Jones was arrested and booked into the DeKalb County Jail for violation of an order of protection.
Child Abuse Charges Brought Against Smithville Man
October 4, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A 36-year-old man is facing child abuse charges after allegedly assaulting his own children.
Jonathan Lee Pedigo of Frazier Street, Smithville will be in General Sessions Court October 13 on charges of child abuse and aggravated child abuse. His bond totals $50,000.
The incident occurred on Saturday, October 1 at the Pedigo residence.
The complaint states as follows: “On Saturday, October 1, I Officer King was dispatched to the address of 524 Frazier Street for possible child abuse that was currently in progress. Upon my arrival, I made contact with the parties involved and began attempting to determine what had occurred. During my investigation, it was determined through witness statements that Jonathan Pedigo struck his 8-year-old child in the head numerous times with his hand. One of his daughters then attempted to leave the residence because she was scared. It was then that Pedigo grabbed his 12-year-old daughter in an attempt to keep her from leaving the residence. Pedigo was then placed under arrest for aggravated child abuse and child abuse.”
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