Drunk driver found with marijuana and weapons during Alexandria traffic stop

December 31, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

An Auburntown man is facing several charges after being pulled over by Alexandria Police on suspicion of drunk driving.

19 year old Luke Michael McDearmon is charged with DUI , under age consumption, simple possession , possession of a prohibited weapon, open container , speeding , and financial responsibility. Bond for McDearmon is $11,500.

McDearmon was arrested on Friday, December 27 after Alexandria Police received a called of a possible drunk driver on Nashville Highway. An officer spotted the vehicle traveling at 60 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone on Nashville Highway and he saw it cross the center line several times. The officer stopped the automobile and spoke with the driver, McDearmon. He also detected the smell of an intoxicant and marijuana. After McDearmon submitted to and performed unsatisfactory on field sobriety tasks he was placed into custody. A baggie of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana was found on McDearmon and he had a sawed off .410 gauge shotgun in the cab of the vehicle and a 12 gauge shotgun in the bed of the truck. McDearmon was transported to the DeKalb County Jail for booking.

52 year old Stevie Randal Reeder of Alexandria is charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest. His bond is $5,000.

Reeder was arrested on Saturday, December 28 after Alexandria Police were called to the area of Lavern Street where a man was yelling at others and trying to start a fight.

Upon arrival the officer confronted the man, Reeder who had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. Reeder’s eyes were blood shot and his speech was slurred. As he was being placed into custody, Reeder tried to run away from the officer and had to be forcibly taken to the ground. While on the ground, Reeder still tried to pull away from the officer. Reeder was placed into custody and transported to the Jail for booking.

December 30, 2019
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During the Tennessee Farm Bureau Federation’s 98th annual convention at Franklin’s Cool Springs Marriott, DeKalb County Farm Bureau was recognized for reaching the highest standards possible in membership, programs and teamwork.

The Pinnacle Partnership Award is the highest recognition a county Farm Bureau may receive. It is evidenced by the cooperation between volunteer leaders, agents and staff. DeKalb County Farm Bureau is to be commended for their hard work and well-earned success over the past year.

DeKalb County Farm Bureau was recognized onstage with the Pinnacle Partnership Award for their exemplary records over the past year. They received a plaque with the bronze Pinnacle Partnership medallion.

(PHOTO): TN Farm Bureau President Jeff Aiken (far right) is shown presenting the award to Gloria Pinegar, Farm Bureau Secretary (far left); Bart Lay, Agency Manager; Leigh Fuson, YF&R Chair; Cathy Officer, Farm Bureau Women’s Chair; Mack Harney, III, County Farm Bureau President.

Tennessee Farm Bureau is the largest Farm Bureau in the nation with a membership more than 675,000 and is a farm organization whose goal is to develop, foster, promote and protect programs for the general welfare, including economic, social, educational and political well-being of farm people of the great state of Tennessee.

December 29, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

An elderly man was airlifted after a two car crash Thursday at the intersection of Highways 70 and 96 in Liberty.

78 year old Edward Tarpley of Alexandria was transported from the scene by DeKalb EMS to a helicopter landing zone at DeKalb West School. He was airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital.

According to Trooper Chris Meness of the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Tarpley was driving north on Highway 96 in a 2017 Nissan Altima when he failed to stop at the intersection and struck a 2013 Infinity, driven by 28 year old Cody Tennyson of Murfreesboro who was east on Highway 70. After impact, the Altima came to rest in the intersection while the Infinity went off the side of Highway 70 into the grass facing east.

Tennyson was not seriously injured but he was taken to Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital by DeKalb EMS.

Trooper Meness said Tennyson was cited for registration violation due to expired tags. Charges are pending against Tarpley.

Three other people were involved in a separate wreck on Thursday at the intersection of Highway 146 and Tabernacle Road.

Trooper Meness said 64 year old Carl Fenton of Michigan was traveling north on Highway 146 in a 2005 Dodge pickup and was trying to turn left onto Tabernacle Road when the truck was hit by a 2012 Chevy Malibu, driven by 20 year old Maci Arnold who was south on Highway 146. According to Trooper Meness, Arnold swerved and applied her brakes trying to avoid the collision.

Fenton was not injured and neither was his wife 59 year old Patricia Fenton, who was a passenger with him. Arnold, was treated at the scene by EMS for a minor burn from her airbag deployment. She was also cited for not wearing her seatbelt.

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