Convicted Felon Arrested on Burglary, Theft, Illegal Weapon Possession, and Drug Charges

May 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A convicted felon has been arrested on several burglary, theft, illegal weapon possession, and drug charges.

36 year old Ryan Lee Walden of Dale Ridge Road is charged with burglary, three counts of aggravated burglary, two counts of theft, possession of burglary tools, possession of methamphetamine, and felony possession of a weapon. His bond totals $70,000 and he will make a court appearance August 8.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said Walden is charged with breaking into a residence on Old Highway 53, Liberty on April 28. A week later on May 5, Walden returned to the residence and broke in twice. On at least one occasion he used a crowbar to gain entry to the home. While there Walden also broke into a 2012 Chevy Cruze on the property.

During the burglaries, Walden stole a Skil Warrior Plus Drill, Hyper Tough Tire Inflator, 600 Battery Pack Power Station, Taurus Judge 45 caliber handgun, 50 inch Vizio TV, 3 crossbows, portable generator, several fishing poles, and documents with a total value of $3,100.

On May 7 Chief Deputy Robert Patrick spotted Walden in a red Dodge Ram and pulled him over on Oak Street in Smithville knowing there were outstanding warrants against Walden.

After receiving consent to search, Officer Patrick found in the passenger seat of the vehicle a stolen Taurus Judge 45 caliber handgun, which was loaded. Under the driver’s seat was a loaded 9 millimeter handgun. Walden was also found with 1.4 grams of a white crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine along with a loaded syringe and 10 unused syringes. Walden is a convicted felon for a 2013 aggravated burglary and a 2005 schedule III drug offense.

The case was investigated by sheriff’s department detectives.

May 11, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

Billie Robinson celebrated her 100th birthday in a special way Sunday.

In spite of the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, relatives and friends including her church family found a way to make the celebration for Mrs. Robinson, a resident at the Webb House Retirement Center, one to remember.

Members of the New Life United Pentecostal Church organized a parade to pass by the center as Mrs Robinson, wearing her mask, sat on the front porch waving to each one in the long procession who drove through for the big surprise. Family members stood nearby at a safe distance to share in the special moment with Billie who was surrounded by balloons and signs which read “I am 100 today” and “100 strong Granny Billie. Happy Birthday. Love”.

“I never thought of reaching 100. My advice to anybody especially as you get older is don’t go in the house and sit down and do nothing. Keep busy. Don’t give up,” said Mrs. Robinson.

A video interview with Mrs. Robinson produced prior to the celebration by the New Life United Pentecostal Church is shared here

May 10, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

After earlier announcing that drive through COVID-19 assessment days were being reduced from five to three days a week, the DeKalb County Health Department now says the testing will continue at five days per week but at different times on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Assessments will continue to be conducted on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9am-3pm. but on Tuesdays and Thursdays the testing will be done only from 1 to 3 p.m.

Anyone, with or without COVID-19 symptoms who has concerns, is invited to receive testing for COVID-19. This testing will be provided at no cost to participants, and those who come for testing can remain in their vehicles throughout the process of collecting their samples.

Nurses and/or National Guard medics will collect nasal swabs from those who want to be tested, and test results may be available within 72 hours after the samples arrive at the lab, depending on lab volume.

DeKalb County’s number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has climbed to 28.

As of Monday, May 11, the Tennessee Department of Health reported that 903 people had been tested with 875 negative results and 28 positive. There have been no deaths in DeKalb County from the virus and 16 of the 28 persons tested positive have recovered.

At 28 cases, DeKalb County ranks 4th highest in the Upper Cumberland region behind Putnam with 178, Cumberland 84, and Macon 59. Other counties in the region with COVID-19 cases are Smith 24, White 16, Overton 14, Cannon 13, Warren 12,  Jackson 10, Clay 6, Fentress 6, Van Buren 2, and Pickett 1.

Meanwhile the health department has reusable face masks for anyone needing them but please call in advance at 615-597-7599 to let them know how many people in your immediate family need a mask. Upon your arrival the health department staff will bring the masks to your car. Please do not come inside the health department to get your mask for the protection of the public and staff.

Tennessee’s Coronavirus Public Information Lines are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., CDT daily at 833-556-2476 or 877-857-2945.

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