DCHS Senior Charged with Sexual Battery of Female Student at School

October 1, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

An 18 year old senior at DeKalb County High School has been charged with sexual battery after he allegedly grabbed the butt of a female student and slid his hand up her shirt at school.

18 year old Billy Ray Young of Green Hill Road, Smithville is under a $5,000 bond and he will make a court appearance on October 11.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Thursday, September 27 the School Resource Officer at DCHS was notified by two high school students that Young had grabbed the butt of a female juvenile without her consent. The SRO officer spoke with the girl who confirmed that the incident had occurred. According to the girl, Young came up behind her in the cafeteria and asked if he made her feel uncomfortable.  When she declined to respond Young allegedly grabbed her butt and slid his hand up her shirt.

The SRO reviewed the school’s video surveillance and confirmed that the incident had taken place.

Young was placed under arrest at school and taken to the jail.

October 1, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Parents, children, and local businesses are invited to join the City of Smithville and the Police Department’s “Trick or Treat Halloween Downtown” Wednesday, October 31 from noon until 5:00 p.m.

Some offices in the DeKalb County Courthouse, Smithville City Hall, Smithville Police Department, Justin Potter Library, and participating businesses downtown will have candy and special treats for the children.

Look for the stores and offices with a picture of an orange pumpkin on their windows. Maps will soon be available at the police department and Justin Potter Library to show parents which businesses will be taking part in the event.

For more information call Beth Adcock at the Smithville Police Department at 615-597-8210 extension 1 or check out the police department’s face book page soon for details at  https://www.facebook.com/SmithvillePoliceDepartment.

This event is sponsored by the Smithville Police Department and the Smithville City Hall.

Meanwhile, the Smithville-DeKalb County Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a “Best Costume Contest” for downtown businesses and offices. Take pictures with your phone and send them to Suzanne Williams at 615-464-7760 by 1:00 p.m. on October 31. First, second, and third place winners will be presented a “Halloween on the Square Best Costume Award”, media recognition, and bragging rights.

The Smithville Volunteer Fire Department will have special treats for children Wednesday, October 31 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Stop by for candy and a tour of the Smithville Fire Hall and the fire trucks. Meet with Smithville Fire Chief Charlie Parker and the Smithville Fire Department Volunteers.

October 1, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

A Dowelltown man is facing charges of aggravated criminal trespassing and vandalism.

Christopher Daniel Gibbs is under a $7,000 bond.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on August 26 Gibbs returned to the property of a residence on Blue Springs Road even after being warned earlier by the owner to keep away. While there, Gibbs allegedly pried open the locked back door of the home causing damage to the point that the owner could no longer secure the door.

28 year old Eddie Jacob Maynard of West Main Street, Alexandria is charged with domestic assault. His bond is $4,500.

Sheriff Ray said that on September 19 a deputy responded to West Main Street, Alexandria due to a domestic altercation. Upon arrival the officer spoke to a woman who reported that her son’s father, Maynard awoke irritated thinking she had his phone. Maynard grabbed her hair and pulled her outside. The woman produced a clump of hair she claims Maynard pulled from her head and she had red marks on her chest from the altercation. Maynard was placed under arrest.

57 year old Donald Gene Rigsby of Bethel Road, Smithville is charged with a second offense of driving under the influence. Rigsby’s bond is $20,000 and his court date is October 4.

Sheriff Ray said that on September 17 a deputy responded to Banks Pisgah Road where a man was observed passed out behind the steering wheel of a car. Upon arrival the officer awoke the man, Rigsby. He had a strong odor of alcohol on his person. His speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet. Rigsby submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He was arrested for a prior DUI offense on July 25, 2018.

40 year old Candy Nicole Redmon of McMinnville Highway, Smithville is charged with domestic assault. She is under a $3,500 bond.

Sheriff Ray said that on September 10 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on McMinnville Highway due to a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officer spoke to a woman who stated that her daughter, Redmon had gotten into an argument with her and then grabbed her right arm causing bodily harm.

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