Tony Cross named TWRA, District 31 Officer of the Year

August 19, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

DeKalb County Wildlife Officer Tony Cross, has been named Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency, District 31 Officer of the Year. This prestigious title is awarded to officers who excel in teamwork, public outreach, innovation, attitude, leadership and achievements.

Cross started with the agency in 1988 as a fisheries technician. In 1992 he became a TWRA boating officer on Dale Hollow and later that fall, Van Buren County Wildlife Officer. Cross moved to DeKalb County in 1997. Officer Cross is well known and respected in his county and beyond. Cross partners with many civic and sportsman’s groups on and off duty. He also actively partners with the DeKalb County Sherriff’s Office and offers assistance whenever possible.

Officer Cross is an esteemed member of Law Enforcement District 31 and assists with multiple outreach programs, including utilizing his carpentry skills at the newly remodeled Warren County Fair building. Cross provides outreach programs for thousands each year and oversees the Pea Ridge Free Fishing Day program. Cross also joins a weekly radio program with WJLE in Smithville, where he keeps the public informed about upcoming events and programs within the Agency. Furthermore, Cross teaches Hunter and Boater Education classes and has come into contact with hundreds of students throughout the years.

Sergeant Brandon Geesling shared, “Cross’s insight, expertise and leadership skills are sought after and respected by other officers. He has an unbelievable work ethic. Despite his exemplary information and education efforts throughout the district, he accomplishes an exhausting amount of law enforcement work.” Cross came in contact with over 600 registered vessels and paddle crafts this year. Cross also checked hundreds of anglers and hunters, resulting in over 40 citations and warnings.

Captain Roy Cannon shared, “Wildlife Officer Tony Cross is synonymous with teamwork. He is the first to volunteer for any project or detail that any officer in the district might have.” Cross has helped with multiple enforcement details throughout the region, helping catch spotlighting and road hunting violators. Cannon continued, “Cross has always been respected for his work ethic and eagerness to help those around him”.

Cross was selected to serve the agency in its new Chaplain program. In this prestigious role, he is responsible for serving and helping other officers in times of great loss or emotional trauma. Cross also attends funerals of retired officers and gives comfort to grieving friends and family members. His servant attitude and genuine concern for others makes him a valuable asset to this program.

When asked what he enjoyed about his occupation Cross responded, “I enjoy serving the public and upholding the TWRA mission,” stated Cross. “I enjoy the diversity of our law enforcement efforts and working with amazing people. They are not just my coworkers, but they’re my friends.”

Find more about wildlife officers, the chaplains program and other enforcement programs at tnwildlife.org.

August 19, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Members of the Smithville Police Department brought home the championship in the First Responders Division of the Cameron Miller Benefit Softball Tournament held Saturday in McMinnville.

The team went undefeated beating the Warren County EMS team 21-13, Warren County Sheriff’s Department 15-4, and the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department 21-9 before knocking off the Warren County Sheriff’s Department again 17-16 to claim the tournament championship.

Representing the SPD team were (pictured): Sergeant Lance Dillard, Officer Brandon Donnell, Officer Kendall Parker, Logan Cornelius, Officer Andy Snow, Officer Tyler Patterson, Chaplain Dwayne Cornelius, Lieutenant Matt Holmes, Officer Lane Ball, Clint Johnson, and Officer Will Judkins. Not pictured: Officer Colt Stewart.

“We were very proud to have been part of this tournament. These officers gave up their Saturday for a good cause and represented the Smithville Police Department well,” said Smithville Police Chief Mark Collins.

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August 19, 2019
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The DeKalb County Republican Party will be hosting a FREE BBQ at the DeKalb County Complex on Thursday, August 29, 2019, from 6:00PM-7:30PM. All Dekalb County residents are invited to come and share in fellowship and hear from Scott Golden, the Chairman of the Tennessee Republican Party. Other Federal, State, and Local Republican Officeholders will be in attendance and recognized. Free BBQ, fixins, and drinks will be available for all in attendance.

“It is a big deal to have the Chairman of the State Republican Party come to DeKalb County,” GOP Chair Dustin Estes said. “Scott is a true grassroots leader and under his watch, Tennessee has continued to elect supermajorities in the State Legislature as well as other key State and Federal Offices. We are excited to share with him the successes we are having right here in DeKalb County!”

There will also be limited amounts of Trump 2020 campaign stickers available. Again, this is a free, family-oriented event and open to all residents of DeKalb County. For more information, go to our Facebook Page at DeKalb County Republican Party.

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