Man arrested after showing up drunk at neighbor’s home with a gun

October 24, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A man who showed up drunk at his neighbor’s home with a gun is facing several charges.

70 year old Patrick J. Striplin of 816 Anthony Avenue was arrested on October 9 for two counts of aggravated assault , public intoxication, and possession of a handgun while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance.

Police were called to a home on Odom Street where the residents reported that a neighbor, Striplin ,came to their home pointing a gun because he was upset with them. While speaking with Striplin about the incident, the officer noticed that he was unsteady on his feet, that he was belligerent, and had an odor of alcohol on his breath. Striplin was then taken into custody. Bond for Stripling is $22,500 and his court date is October 31.

19 year old Jordan Ronald Briesmeister of 221 Adams Street was arrested on October 5 for violation of an order of protection. While on routine patrol, police spotted Briesmeister at a residence where he was not supposed to be due to an active order of protection against him from Cannon County. Police learned that the woman who sought the order was at the residence of her own accord and both she and Briesmeister knew that the order was still in effect. Bond for Briesmeister is $2,500 and his court date is October 24.

24 year old Samuel Blake Hunter of Cookeville was arrested on October 7 for two counts of criminal simulation and vandalism. According to police, Hunter tried to cash 2 counterfeit checks on Foutch Industries at Disco Tienda Latina. Hunter  produced the checks on a laptop computer and printed them so that they appeared to have a value in order to defraud the victim. Hunter also broke the glass of the front door of the business causing approximately $500 in damages. Bond for Hunter is $13,500 and his court date is October 24.

55 year old Francis Damian Straughn of Dover was arrested for public intoxication on October 8. Straughn was found outside a residence taking out his frustration on the homeowner’s backyard fence. Straughn was belligerent, unsteady on his feet, his speech was slurred, and his behavior erratic. Police learned that that he had been kicked out of the half way house on October 5 and had taken meth at about the same time. Bond for Straughn is $2,500 and his court date is October 24

21 year old Patrick Gray Gassaway of 160 Clear Creek Road was arrested for criminal impersonation on October 19. Police pulled over a motorist for a traffic violation and spoke with the passenger who identified himself as Cory Wright from Illinois. Upon checking with dispatch, the officer learned that the person by that name didn’t exist. A further investigation revealed that the passenger was in fact Gassaway and that he used the Cory Wright name fearing that his probation in a previous sentence would be violated if police knew his real name. Bond for Gassaway is $3,500 and his court date is October 24.

32 year old Christopher Eugene Layne of 836 Bright Hill Road was arrested on October 9 for being a fugitive from justice. After police learned that Layne was in DeKalb County his name was checked through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and the State of Georgia responded with a confirmation. Georgia authorities were then contacted and they requested a hold be placed on Layne for outstanding charges against him in a June, 14 2019 Georgia felony theft case. Bond for Layne is $50,000 and his court date is October 24.

36 year old Jaquantez Shermont Pearson of McMinnville was arrested for violation of an order of protection on October 12. Police were informed that Pearson was at the Bell Street residence of the person who sought the order which is a violation. Upon arrival the officer saw both Pearson and the petitioner together in the residence and Pearson was then taken into custody. Pearson’s bond is $3,500 and his court date is October 31.

28 year old Robert A. Judkins of 400 Judkins Lane was cited on October 12 for theft of services. Judkins went to Patti’s Restaurant where he placed an order, ate the meal served to him, and then left without paying. His court date is October 31.

42 year old Jose Gregory Diaz of 624 South Mountain Street was arrested on October 12 for DUI and cited for financial responsibility and failure to maintain lane of travel. While traveling east on West Bryant Street, an officer spotted a silver Chevy Impala make a left turn onto South College Street. As the vehicle traveled down the road the officer noticed the car leave its lane of travel three times. The car then turned onto Oak Street where the officer pulled it over. The driver, Diaz was found to have slurred speech. He was unsteady on his feet and he had a strong odor of alcohol on his person. Diaz performed poorly on all field sobriety tasks and he couldn’t provide proof of insurance. Diaz was then taken into custody and a search warrant was obtained for a blood sample from him. Bond for Diaz is $2,000 and his court date is October 24.

25 year old David Tyler Hutchins of Liberty was arrested on October 17 for public intoxication and he was cited for simple possession of a schedule II drug. Police were called to Wal-Mart on suspicion of possible drug use in the restroom. According to employees, a man, identified as Hutchins, had been disturbing customers and was observed using a tourniquet and needle. As the officer confronted Hutchins, he became belligerent, acting wildly, and he refused to identify himself. Hutchins was also unsteady on his feet and he appeared to be slightly disoriented. His bond is $2,000 and he will make a court appearance on November 7.

31 year old Dustin Matthew Brewer of 816 Gentry Avenue was arrested on October 19 for public intoxication, criminal trespassing, and two counts of vandalism. Police were called to a residence on Forest Avenue due to a burglary in progress and upon arrival found Brewer underneath the house. While speaking with him, the officer concluded that Brewer was under the influence of a controlled substance. He was then taken into custody for his safety and that of the public. While on the premises, Brewer kicked out vents on the side of the house and after being placed in the patrol car, Brewer kicked out the back passenger side window. Bond for Brewer is $8,500 and his court date is November 7.

October 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball season gets underway next month as the Tigers and Lady Tigers travel to Van Buren County on Tuesday, November 19 for the kickoff of Hall of Fame week and they will host Pickett County on Saturday, November 23. Action each night starts with the girls game at 6 p.m.

The 2019-20 DCHS Basketball Schedule is as follows:

(*) Denotes District Games

Tuesday, November 19: Van Buren County (Hall of Fame)- Away 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 23: Pickett County (Hall of Fame)- Home 6 p.m.
Monday, November 25: Warren County-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26: White County-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, November 29: Red Boiling Springs-Home 6 p.m.

Friday, December 6: York Institute*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10: Livingston Academy*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, December 13: Watertown*- Away 6 p.m.
Saturday, December 14: Cookeville- Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, December 17: Warren County-Away 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 19: Watertown Boys Christmas Tournament- 8:30 p.m.
Friday, December 20: Watertown Boys Christmas Tournament- Watertown TBA
Saturday, December 21: Watertown Boys Christmas Tournament-Watertown TBA

Friday, December 27: Daytona Beach Shootout (Girls)-Daytona Beach, Florida TBA

Saturday, December 28: Daytona Beach Shootout (Girls)-Daytona Beach, Florida TBA
Monday, December 30: Daytona Beach Shootout (Girls)-Daytona Beach, Florida TBA

Saturday, January 4: Cookeville- Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 7: White County- Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 10: Cannon County*-Home 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 14: Upperman*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, January 17: Macon County*-Home 6 p.m.
Saturday, January 18: Red Boiling Springs- Away 6 p.m.

Tuesday, January 21: Smith County*-Home 6 p.m.
Friday, January 24: York Institute*-Away 6 p.m.
Tuesday, January 28: Livingston Academy*-Away 6 p.m.
Friday, January 31: Watertown*-Home 6 p.m.

Tuesday, February 4: Cannon County- Away 6 p.m.
Friday, February 7: Upperman- Home 6 p.m..
Tuesday, February 11: Macon County*-Away 6 p.m.
Thursday, February 13: Smith County*-Away 6 p.m.

October 23, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Health Department will have a walk-in flu clinic on Friday, October 25 from 8 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Protect yourself and others from the flu by getting your flu shot.

Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP received her annual flu shot today at the Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro.

The flu vaccine prevents millions of flu-related illnesses and doctors’ visits each year and is the first and most important step in preventing the flu.

‘’We unfortunately see flu-related deaths almost every flu season in Tennessee, and one death is too many,’’ said Tennessee Department of Health Commissioner Lisa Piercey, MD, MBA, FAAP. ‘’The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is predicting an early flu season this year, so it’s extremely important to get a flu shot now before the flu begins to spread in communities across our state.’’

The Tennessee Department of Health and the CDC recommend a yearly flu vaccine for everyone aged six months and older. It’s especially important for pregnant women to get flu shots to protect themselves and their unborn children, as flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women.

‘’When you get a flu vaccine you’re not just protecting yourself from the flu, you’re also protecting your family, friends and others around you,’’ said Tennessee Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program Medical Director Michelle Fiscus, MD, FAAP. ‘’Getting a flu vaccine greatly reduces your chance of developing serious illness from the flu.’’

Flu vaccine is available now across the state from a variety of providers including county health departments, medical clinics and pharmacies. For a list of a local health departments near you, go to www.tn.gov/health/health-program-areas/localdepartments.html.

Another way to help prevent the spread of flu and other winter viruses is to practice good health habits including frequent hand washing with soapy water or use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and covering coughs and sneezes with a sleeve or tissue. People who are sick should stay home to recover and prevent spreading illness to co-workers, friends and others. For more information about preventing and treating influenza, visit www.cdc.gov/flu/consumer/index.html.

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