Three Arrested on Alcohol Related Charges After Pickup Truck Crash

February 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Three people were arrested on alcohol related charges last week after being involved in a pickup truck crash on Ferrell Road.

21 year old Chase Lee Turner of AB Frazier Road, Smithville is charged with driving under the influence while 23 year old Johnnie Wayne Horton and 23 year old Amanda Dawn Shaffer both of Students Home Road, Smithville are each charged with public intoxication. Turner’s bond is $2,000 and he will make a court appearance on April 18. Bond for  Horton and Shaffer is $1,500  each and their court  date is February 21.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on February 4 a deputy was dispatched to Ferrell Road due to a possible wreck. Upon arrival he saw three people, Horton, Shaffer, and Turner walking in the roadway. All three were very unsteady on their feet and had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from their persons.

Turner admitted to having driven the pickup truck involved in the wreck.  He refused to submit to field sobriety tasks.

February 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has filed more charges against a Liberty man who was arrested last month in a rash of October burglaries, thefts, and vandalisms at Liberty Mini Storage. Seven victims were impacted by the crimes.

49 year old Randall Eugene Tittle of Tubb Street, Liberty is charged in the latest case with one count of burglary and theft. His bond is $25,000 and his court date is February 21.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on October 15, 2018 Tittle broke into a storage building at Liberty Mini-Storage and stole a black Huskee tool box and tools valued at $15,000. The case was investigated by a sheriff’s department detective. Some of the tools have been recovered.

Altogether, Tittle faces three counts of vandalism, six counts of burglary, and six counts of theft.

All the other crimes also occurred on October 15 as follows:

*Tittle cut two locks off the doors at Liberty Mini Storage valued at $20.

*Tittle cut two locks off the doors of a storage building and entered. He stole from the victim multiple items such as gas top stove, air conditioner, generator, and NASCAR Christmas collector items, all valued at $7,600.

*Tittle cut one lock off the doors of a storage building and entered. He stole from the victim multiple items such as 2 window air conditioner units, two tents, plastic totes, etc, all valued at $832.

*Tittle entered a storage building and stole from his victim multiple items such as an Oak dining room set, pool table, pool sticks, etc. all valued at $1750.

* Tittle entered a storage building and stole from his victim multiple items such as Maytag washer, 60 inch TV, miscellaneous tools, and two saddles, all valued at $1875.

* Tittle entered a storage building and took from his victim two Honda generators, coin proof sets, a pair of binoculars, and a Honda gas tank all valued at $3,575.

February 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Mike Corn, the head baseball coach of the Columbia State Community College Chargers will be the guest speaker at the DCHS baseball chili supper on Monday, March 4 starting at 6 p.m. at the DeKalb County Community Complex. Tickets are $8.00 per person or $25 per family. You may purchase tickets from any DCHS baseball player or at the door the night of the supper.

Corn is serving as only the fourth head baseball coach in Columbia State’ s rich baseball history that includes six trips to the NJCAA World Series.

Corn came to Columbia State Community College from the UT-Knoxville where he served as director of baseball operations during the 2008/2009 season. Corn joined the baseball program at UT-Knoxville in August of 2008. His primary responsibilities at Tennessee included managing all baseball camps, oversight of student managers, serving as an academic liaison to the Thornton Athletics Student Life Center and assisting with on-campus recruiting.

Prior to his position with the UT-Knoxville, Corn had spent the previous nine seasons as an assistant coach at Tusculum College in Greeneville, Tenn. He mentored the varsity infielders and also assisted with the outfielders. In addition, Corn monitored the team’s academic progress and served as recruiting coordinator during his last two years with the Pioneers. Corn acted as head coach of Tusculum’ s junior varsity baseball team during his last seven seasons.

His nine-year tenure at Tusculum saw the program post eight consecutive winning seasons, four straight 40-win campaigns, three South Atlantic Conference championships, two SAC Tournament titles and four trips to the NCAA Division II Tournament. In Corn’ s last four seasons in Greeneville, the Pioneers went 175-60-1. Tusculum turned in a sterling 50-14 record in 2007. The 50 wins remain a school and conference record and included a record 23-game winning streak. The Pioneers finished the 2007 season ranked 18th nationally and were one of only seven teams in the nation with 50 wins.

Corn’s time at Tusculum saw the program produce seven All-Americans, 13 All-Region honorees and 41 All-Conference selections. Included among that list are three South Atlantic Conference Players of the Year, two SAC Pitchers of the Year, two SAC Freshmen of the Year and one SAC Male Athlete of the Year. Additionally, 32 Pioneers garnered SAC All-Tournament distinction, including a pair who garnered MVP honors.

The Erwin, Tenn., native received his Bachelor’s Degree in Fitness Programming from Coker College in 1998. Corn played collegiately at Columbia State and Coker College. Corn has been an active member of the American Baseball Coaches Association for 12 years. Corn enjoys hunting and spending time with family and friends in his free time.

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