Rigsby Gets 10 Year Sentence on Probation for Burglary and Theft

April 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A McMinnville woman arrested for breaking into a residence in the Jefferson Community in January and stealing almost $29,000 worth of items including a truck was sentenced in DeKalb County Criminal Court today (Monday).

25 year old Lara Cheyenne Rigsby entered a plea to aggravated burglary and theft over $10,000. She received a 6 year sentence for the burglary and 4 years in the theft case to run consecutively for a total of 10 years suspended to supervised probation after serving 90 days. Rigsby must make restitution to the victim. She was given jail credit of 42 days.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on January 13, Rigsby broke into a home on Jefferson Road and stole a Kenmore electric range, Maytag washer and dryer, a mini-fridge, a 32 inch Samsung TV, a Dell computer, a Brothers sewing machine, leather rocker recliners, vases, wood art, a John Deere riding mower, 2007 Nissan Frontier, mantle clock, 22 caliber Smith & Wesson pistol, leather gun case, an electric tile saw, weedeater, leaf blower, air compressor, nail gun and other miscellaneous items totaling $28, 839 in value.

While committing the crimes, Rigsby also damaged the 2007 Nissan Frontier, an Acorn stair lift, stair rail, small vanity, picture frames, painted glass panel, door jam, and two walls. The total amount of the damages came to $5,882.

The case was investigated by Sheriff’s Department Detectives and some of the items including the truck were recovered.

Meanwhile, a Walling man who stole an ATV four wheeler in February and caused some damage in the process was sentenced today (Monday).

22 year old Timothy Tyler McWhirter entered a plea to theft of property over $2,500 and received a 4 year TDOC sentence on probation. He must make restitution of $2,500 to the victim. McWhirter was given jail credit of 35 days.

Sheriff Ray said that on February 8 McWhirter stole from a residence on Four Seasons Road a 2017 Honda Recon 680 and drove it through a fence while leaving the property. McWhirter’s actions destroyed the fence and damaged the ATV’s ignition lock. He also spray painted the frame of the ATV. Total damage came to $12,000.

The case was investigated by a Sheriff’s Department Detective.

54 year old Vincent Rodolphus Helser entered a plea to sale of methamphetamine over 0.5 grams. He received a 9 year TDOC sentence on probation as a range II offender after serving 180 days in the county jail. He was fined $2,000. The term is to run concurrently with a General Sessions Court sentence he is currently serving. Helser was given jail credit of 153 days and he must make restitution of $770 to the sheriff’s department.

April 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A suspected drunk driver believed responsible for a head on crash Sunday night on South Congress Boulevard is facing DUI and vehicular assault charges after he gets out of the hospital.

38 year old James Christopher Vaughn was taken by DeKalb EMS to Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital and then airlifted to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

According to Smithville Police, Vaughn was driving north on South Congress Boulevard in a Chevy Cobalt when he crossed into the southbound lane and struck a Mercedes SUV driven by Billy Blevins near the intersection of Congress and Bryant Street. Bessie Blevins was a passenger.

After impact, Vaughn’s car came to rest in the center of the road and burst into flames. The SUV stopped in the grass on the west side of Congress Boulevard.

Vaughn, though seriously injured in the crash, was not believed to have suffered any burns. He apparently got out of his car before it caught fire. Before going to the hospital, Vaughn submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. Vaughn’s speech was slurred and he was unsteady on his feet. He also had a strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. Vaughn agreed to a blood test.

Bessie Blevins was injured and taken by EMS to the hospital. Mr. Belvins went to the hospital by private vehicle.

The Smithville Volunteer Fire Department was also on the scene.

The crash was investigated by Smithville Police Sergeant Travis Bryant

April 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A deputy had to chase down a man on foot after he tried to avoid being arrested.

26 year old Nathaniel Dylan Tippens of Morgan Drive Smithville is charged with resisting stop, frisk, halt, arrest. His bond is $7,500 and he will make a court appearance on April 11.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on March 27 a deputy approached Tippens on College Street in Liberty to serve active warrants against him. When told he would have to go to jail, Tippens ran from the deputy trying to get away. The deputy gave chase for about 100 yards before catching up with Tippens and placing him in custody.

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