Sheriff’s Department Nabs Alabama Fugitive

November 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A fugitive from Alabama arrested here will soon be returning there

32 year old Kevin Nathaniel Liles of Red Level, Alabama is charged with being a fugitive from justice. His bond is $75,000 and he will make a court appearance on November 14.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on October 28 a deputy was called to the Lake Motel on Sparta Highway due to a possible domestic and upon arrival spoke with Liles. The officer learned from Central dispatch that Liles was wanted in Houston County, Alabama for failure to appear in court there on a charge of methamphetamine possession. Alabama authorities plan to extradite Liles.

A second arrest was also made in that incident with Liles.

35 year old Kristy Elizabeth Holmes of Sparta Highway, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court November 14.

Sheriff Ray said that upon arrival at the Lake Motel the deputy encountered Holmes in the parking lot. She was yelling, cursing, and unsteady on her feet and she smelled of alcohol. Holmes was placed under arrest.

41 year old Anthony Herbert Walters of Smithville is charged with filing a false report. His bond is $2,500 and he will make a court appearance on November 21.

Sheriff Ray said that on November 3 Walters filed a report with the sheriff’s department pertaining to an aggravated assault involving a weapon. Upon further investigation, detectives learned that the incident had not occurred and when confronted Walters admitted that he made up the story.

24 year old Pedro Silva of Nashville is charged with driving under the influence, possession of a handgun while under the influence, and a second offense of driving on a suspended license. His bond totals $7,500 and he will be in court December 5.

Sheriff Ray said that on November 9 a deputy pulled over a blue Ford Focus crossing the center line of the highway. While speaking with the driver, Silva the officer detected an odor of alcohol on him. Silva performed poorly on field sobriety tasks and although he submitted to implied consent a search warrant was obtained for a sample of his blood. During an inventory search of Silva’s vehicle, a Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9 millimeter gun was found in the center console. A background check also revealed that his driver license were suspended due to an accumulation of convictions from May 30 to November 26, 2014. His license has not been reinstated.

46 year old Freddy Sylvester Stringer of Church Street, Liberty is cited for simple possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine). His court date is November 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on October 27 a deputy was called to a Church Street, Liberty home to assist in a Tennessee Department of Corrections probation and parole search. While conducting the search, officers found inside Stringer’s wallet 0.2 grams of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine in a small baggie.

47 year old Gregory Thomas Watford of Tubbs Street, Liberty is charged with driving under the influence, aggravated assault, vandalism, and reckless endangerment. He was further cited for driving on roadways laned for traffic and violation of implied consent for refusing to submit to a blood test. His bond totals $15,000 and he will make a court appearance on November 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on October 30 a deputy was called to Tubbs Street due to a domestic incident in which the driver of a 2019 Toyota Tacoma (Watford) rammed a black 2009 Dodge Challenger and almost ran over the owner of the Challenger who was standing close by. According to the complainant Watford had driven away but returned only to turn around and leave again. Watford was later pulled over by a deputy for crossing the center line of the highway. The officer noticed that Watford had a strong odor of alcohol on him and he was unsteady on his feet. Watford performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. While speaking with witnesses at the scene, the officer also learned that Watford and his brother had gotten into a physical altercation and that Watford had grabbed a knife from his vehicle and threatened his brother.

November 10, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville, Liberty, and Alexandria are making plans for their annual Christmas Parades.

Sponsored by the Smithville Volunteer Fire Department, this year’s Smithville Christmas parade is set for Saturday, December 7 starting at 4 p.m.  To enter just show up at Smithville Elementary School at 3 p.m.  Entries will enter from Walker Drive to the Smithville Elementary School property. Horses for the parade are to be brought to the Bill Page Ballpark. Antique cars will line up near Food Lion on Bryant Street. No 4 wheelers or motorcycles will be permitted in the parade but side by sides will be allowed with a licensed driver. For more information call Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker at 615-597-4141 or Chamber Director Suzanne Williams.

Meanwhile the Liberty Christmas Parade, sponsored by the Town of Liberty and Liberty State Bank will be Sunday, December 1 starting at 2 p.m. The line-up begins at 1 p.m. at Salem Baptist Church. No pre-registration is needed. Anyone wanting to participate may just show up for the line-up at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be available and prizes will be given away after the parade.

The Alexandria Parade will be Sunday, December 15 at 2 p.m. with the line-up at 1 p.m. on West Main Street. To enter contact at the Alexandria City Hall to fill out an entry form. Call 615-529-2171 for more information.

November 10, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The 2019 Fall Fest Queen is Kenlee Renae Taylor. 

She is the 14 year old daughter of Ken and Cindy Taylor of Smithville. Kenlee succeeds her sister, 19 year old Abigail Hope Taylor, the retiring queen from last year. 

Taylor was also awarded for having the prettiest hair and dress in the pageant held Saturday at the County Complex Auditorium sponsored by the Smithville Business and Professional Women’s Club.  

Mackenzie Leigh Sprague was named 1^st runner-up. She is the 15 year old daughter of Wanda Sprague of Smithville. She was also recognized for prettiest eyes. 

Meanwhile 13 year old Madison Brooke Dawson won the Autumn Sweetheart pageant. 

Dawson is the daughter of Jamie Lyn and Jarred Dawson of Smithville. She also received honors for prettiest hair and dress. 

11 year old Bailey Elizabeth Kidd was 1^st runner-up. She is the daughter of Kelli Bess and Brandon Kidd of Smithville. She was also judged to be most photogenic and to have the prettiest eyes. 

The 2019 Autumn Princess is Baylei Anne Benson, the 8 year old daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson of Smithville. She was also awarded for prettiest eyes and dress. 

Arraya Jenae Taylor, the 7 year old daughter of Angie Taylor of Smithville, was named 1^st runner-up. She also received honors for prettiest hair, most photogenic, and the people’s choice. 

The 2019 Tiny Autumn Miss Queen is Shaniya Bates, the 5 year old daughter of Tom and Chyna Bates of Liberty. 

1^st runner-up in the pageant was Caroline Jewell Estes, the 4 year old daughter of Andy and Emily Estes of Smithville. She was also awarded for prettiest hair. 

2^nd runner-up: Alayna Hendrixson, the 4 year old daughter of Jimmy and Amanda Hendrixson of Smithville. She was also honored for being the most photogenic. 

3^rd runner-up: Nevaeh Renea Anderson, 4 year old daughter of Tori Tate of Smithville. She received the people’s choice award.

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