A man and woman suspected of dealing in methamphetamine were arrested last week after the Sheriff’s Department conducted a search at their residence on Cecil Hale Road.

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53 year old David Sandlin, Jr. and 53 year old Angela Louise Howell of 153 Cecil Hale Road are each charged with the manufacture, sale, or delivery of methamphetamine. Howell is under a $50,000 bond and will make a court appearance on June 14. Sandlin’s bond is $25,000 and he will be in court on June 7.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that a search warrant was obtained on Wednesday May 23 and was served at the residence of Sandlin and Howell by himself along with sheriff’s department detectives and deputies.

According to Sheriff Ray, Sandlin was in possession of 7.4 grams of methamphetamine and hypodermic needles and scales were also found in his bedroom. Sandlin admitted that the needles were intended for illegal drug use.

Howell was in possession of 17.3 grams of methamphetamine packaged in three separate baggies. She was also in possession of digital scales, plastic baggies, and other drug related items. Howell admitted to selling methamphetamine.

37 year old Michael Chad Owens of Shady Drive, Smithville is cited for simple possession of methamphetamine. His court date is June 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, May 15 a deputy went to a residence on Earl Avenue to serve a warrant on Owens. Upon entering the home, the officer detected a strong odor of marijuana. After obtaining consent to search, the deputy found a blue container which held a small amount of methamphetamine. Owens said it belonged to him.

36 year old Willie Ray Murphy of West Bryant Street, Smithville is charged with resisting stop, frisk, halt, or search. His bond is $4,500 and his court date is June 7.

Sheriff Ray said that on Sunday, May 20 a deputy was dispatched to Toad Road in response to a call of “shots fired”. Upon arrival, the officer encountered Murphy, who came out of a camper on the property. After being asked by the officer to show his hands, Murphy replied “why”? When the officer ordered Murphy a second time to show his hands, Murphy responded “Okay man, okay” and then turned and fled on foot. He was later arrested.

32 year old Joshua Joel Bain of Jacobs Pillar Road, Smithville is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $3,500. He also has a failure to appear warrant against him. Bain’s bond for that is $1,000. His court date is June 7.

Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, May 24 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Jacobs Pillar Road due to a possible domestic between a father and son. Upon arrival, the officer spoke with Bain and another person who had been in an altercation. Bain struck his victim in the face causing multiple knots and a cut above the victim’s eye. Bain was placed under arrest.

Tenth grader Stephanie J. Atnip won “Best of Show” while Emily Johnson and Ella Kirksey from the Pre-K to 1st grade Division tied for the “People’s Choice Award” in the DeKalb Schools Art Exhibit held Saturday at the County Complex. The annual event was sponsored by the Smithville Study Club. Walteen Parker is the President of the club. Susan Hinton is the Art Chairman.

Students from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade participated in the art exhibit.

Meanwhile taking 1st place in the category of Original Painting was 7th grader Briley Werpinisky.

This year’s art exhibit featured entries from winners named at each school as follows:

*Division 1- Pre-Kindergarten to 1st Grade:
1st Place-Cora Cox, Homeroom, Mrs. Ferguson Smithville Elementary; Art Teacher: Ms. Carol Tripp
2nd Place- Andrew Cathey
3rd Place-Lucas Winchester
4th Place-Grant Slager
Honorable Mention: Giana Paulsen

*Division 2- 2nd & 3rd grades
1st Place-Eva Aimino, DeKalb West Elementary, 3rd Grade; Art teacher: Mrs. Ria Baker
2nd Place-Delia Willingham
3rd Place-Edwardo Ramierez
4th Place-Summer Garrett
Honorable Mention-Dusty Vanatta

*Division 3- 4th & 5th grades
1st Place-Daniel Stiffler, Northside Elementary– Homeroom, Mr. Odom; Art teacher- Ms. Carol Tripp
2nd Place-Raylie Cowan
3rd Place-Addyson Swisher
4th Place-Kylee Savage
Honorable Mention- Sarah Fuson

*Division 4- 6th – 8th grades
1st Place-Shanti Liu, DeKalb Middle School, 8th grade
2nd Place-Zoi Hale
3rd Place-Faith Tripp
4th Place-Alex Mareno
Honorable Mention: Johnatha Littleton
Special Merit Awards: Brayden Carter, Tess Barton, and Jana Liebl

*Division 5- 9th-12th grades
1st Place- Malone Fletcher, DeKalb County High School; Art teacher- Mrs. Walteen Parker
2nd Place-Kayley Padilla
3rd Place-Myla Diligard
4th Place-Allie Beshearse
Honorable Mention: Ariana Keith

The Tennessee Highway Patrol investigated a rear end collision Friday at the intersection of South Congress Boulevard and East Bryant Street.

Trooper Bobby Johnson of the THP said 27 year old Ashley Singleton of McMinnville was north on Congress Boulevard in a 2005 Chevy TrailBlazer when she failed to stop and rear ended a 2008 Dodge Ram Tennessee Department of Transportation pickup truck, driven by 30 year old Jarrod Bonar of Lascassas.

Bonar had slowed due to other traffic which had stopped at the traffic light.

Neither Bonar or Singleton were injured.

Singleton’s daughters, ages 10 and 8 were passengers with her. One of them was taken by private vehicle for medical treatment at a local clinic.

Singleton was cited for failure to exercise due care.