News
October 4, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
The annual DeKalb Health Fair will be held Friday, October 5 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. under the big tent at the Family Medical Center, 302 North Congress Boulevard, Smithville.
WJLE will be broadcasting LIVE from 10:30 a.m. until almost noon.
Free activities will be available for people with Medicare. Enjoy refreshments, health screenings, games and fun, and no-obligation prize drawings.
Meet and greet the local health teams including the Family Medical Center Team and the Cigna-HealthSpring team. Ask questions and get helpful health information.
The health fair is presented by Cigna-HealthSpring, Family Medical Center, Wilson Bank & Trust, and DeKalb Senior Centers.
Let’s get together to celebrate health!
Morris Faces Charges in Two Year old Vehicle Burglary
October 4, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A man believed to be responsible for breaking into a truck almost two years ago has been arrested in the case.
47 year old Stanley William Morris, Jr. of Oak Street, Smithville is charged with vandalism, burglary, and theft of property. His bond is $10,000 and he will make a court appearance on October 11
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on November 9, 2016 Morris and another person broke into a 1998 Nissan Frontier. Entry was made by breaking out the glass window. A machete and a fold up chair were stolen from the truck.
The case was investigated by a Sheriff’s Department Detective.
53 year old Tony Lee Petty, Sr. of Poplar Place, Smithville is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $3,500 and he will make a court appearance on October 18.
Sheriff Ray said that on September 30 a deputy responded to a residence on Lincoln Street concerning a domestic incident that occurred on Poplar Place. Upon arrival the victim reported that she and her boyfriend, Petty had gotten into an argument and that Petty had hit her in the face causing swelling, a black eye, and a busted nose. She said he also threw her into a wall. Petty was placed under arrest.
37 year old Julian Guerrero Soto of Meridian Drive, Smithville is charged with a 2nd offense of driving under the influence. His bond is $3,000 and he will make a court appearance on October 11.
Sheriff Ray said that on September 29 a deputy was patrolling on Sparta Highway when he noticed a red truck failing to maintain his lane of travel. The truck crossed the center yellow line several times. The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke to the driver, Soto. He had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person and his eyes were red and watery. Soto was unsteady on his feet and he performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
Motor Vehicle Crash into Home Results in DUI Arrest
October 4, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
A drunk driver involved in a motor vehicle crash into a Dowelltown home has been charged with driving under the influence.
23 year old Tanner Logan Glass of Nolensville is under a $1,500 bond and his court date is October 11.
Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on September 29 a deputy was dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on Village Square at Dowelltown. Upon arrival the officer observed that the vehicle had struck a house. He also saw that the driver, Glass was unconscious behind the steering wheel. Glass was awakened and confronted about the crash. Glass had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. He was unsteady on his feet and unaware of his location. He performed poorly on field sobriety tasks and was taken into custody.
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