DeKalb Couple Tries to Outrun Law in Stolen Truck

January 22, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

After trying to outrun the law in a stolen truck and then on foot, a DeKalb County couple is facing theft and evading charges.

37 year old Joseph Huff Ray of Belk Road and 21 year old Taylor Nicole Fults of Four Seasons Road will make an appearance in General Sessions Court January 30. Each is charged with theft of property and evading arrest. Bond for each is $15,000.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said the couple was in possession of a Nissan Titan truck which had been stolen recently from someone in the City of Sparta.

Witnesses reported having seen the truck in DeKalb and Warren County since the theft so law enforcement officers had been on the lookout for it.

According to Sheriff Ray, a DeKalb County deputy spotted the truck on January 2 and tried to stop it. But after activating his blue lights, the truck refused to stop and sped up trying to get away. The officer gave chase until the truck went off the road and got stuck in ditch near a field. Both Ray and Fults, who were in the truck, got out and took off running. The two were later captured and charged in the case.

January 22, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The DCHS basketball teams swept visiting Smith County Tuesday night in Smithville. The Lady Tigers won in overtime 59 to 52 while the Tigers claimed an 80 to 54 victory.

The Lady Tigers trailed 7 to 4 after the 1st period but held a 20 to 19 edge by halftime. Smith County was back out front 34 to 33 after the 3rd period but the game was tied at 48 by the end of regulation. The Lady Tigers outscored Smith County 11 to 4 in the overtime period and won 59 to 52.

Emme Colwell scored 16. Kadee Ferrell 12. Gracie Griffin and Summer Crook each with 8. Mya Ruch 6 and Megan Walker, Megan Cantrell, and Hannah Willingham each scored 3.

The Tigers led 15 to 10 after the 1st period, 33 to 22 at halftime, and 57 to 36 after the 3rd period before going on to win 80 to 54.

Evan Jones scored 17, Dakota White 13, Elisha Ramos 12, Brayden Antoniak 9, Luke Jenkins 8, Jordan Young and Dallas Cook each with 7, Kylan Rhea 4, Stetson Agee 2, and Conner Vance 1.

The Tigers have a record of 6-13 (3-4 in the district) while the Lady Tigers are now 10-10 and (3-4 in the district).

The remainder of the 2020 schedule is as follows:
Friday, January 24: York Institute*-Away 6 p.m.
Monday, January 27: Warren County-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.

January 22, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is partnering with Senator Mark Pody to host a Smithville disability resource event for people with disabilities, their families and neighbors, local businesses, educators, and community leaders.

“I asked the Council to co-host this event to help our community connect to disability resources, but also to start conversations about how we can work together to make Smithville a welcoming place for all citizens to live, work, play, and contribute,” Pody said.

“We have so many assets right here in Smithville. Conversations like this can open new doors to opportunity and growth for people with disabilities and for our entire community.”

The event will be on Friday, January 24, 10 a.m. to noon at the DeKalb County Complex UT Room. It is free and open to the public. Snacks will be provided.

Attendees will learn about disability resources and join in conversations with community leaders about how Smithville can continue to grow as an inclusive place for people with disabilities to thrive.

“We are thrilled to have this opportunity to join Senator Pody in Smithville,” Council Public Policy Director Lauren Pearcy said. “Every one of us is connected to disability in some way, and we all benefit from inclusive communities. The Council is here to support Smithville in growing opportunities for citizens with disabilities.”

For more information about the event, contact Lauren Pearcy at lauren.j.pearcy@tn.gov, or 615-741-5019.

About the Council on Developmental Disabilities

The Tennessee Council on Developmental Disabilities is a state agency established to improve disability policies and practice, educate policymakers and the public, and build collaboration to create lasting, positive change for Tennesseans with disabilities and their families. The Council is the only state agency tasked with looking at how all the pieces of our disability system work together, identifying areas of need, and bringing different parts of government and outside groups together to tackle challenges and improve state services. For more information, visit www.tn.gov/cdd or follow us on Twitter (@TNCouncilDD) or Facebook.

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