Motorist found with Meth during traffic stop

February 12, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

A motorist was found with methamphetamine during a traffic stop earlier this month.

55-year-old Curtis Lee Adams of Midway Road, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. His bond is $25,000 and he will be in court February 22.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on February 3 a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a red Ford car for failure to maintain its lane of travel. The officer asked the driver, Adams to step out of the vehicle and during a pat down search, the deputy found on him a clear baggie with a crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine which weighed 3.64 grams.

53-year-old Johnny Darrell Murphy of Andrew Street, Smithville is charged with two counts of domestic assault. His bond is $8,000 and he will be in court February 22.

Sheriff Ray said that on February 6 Murphy allegedly struck his girlfriend causing injury to her right ear and right elbow. On the same date, Murphy is alleged to have struck his daughter across the right side of her face, knocking her glasses off and causing redness to her face.

43-year-old Christie Dawn Bouldin of Sparta is charged with public intoxication and resisting stop, frisk, halt, arrest, or search. She is under a $5,500 bond and her court date is February 22.

Sheriff Ray said that on February 7 a deputy was summoned to Holmes Creek Road due to a possible domestic incident and spoke with Bouldin who was acting erratically, talking out of her head, and she appeared to be under the influence. After a brief foot pursuit, the officer ordered Bouldin to get on the ground, but she resisted and then jumped in the lake and swam to the other side. The officer walked around to that side of the lake and subsequently placed Bouldin in custody, although she continued to resist.

32-year-old Joshua Alan Tipton of Kings Court, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $2,000 and he will make a court appearance February 22.

Sheriff Ray said that on February 7 a deputy was dispatched to Dearman Street to perform a welfare check on a man spotted sitting on the side of the road wearing no shirt. Upon arrival the officer found the man, Tipton and observed that he could not stand still. His eyes were dilated, and he could not engage the officer in conversation. He was thought to be under the influence of narcotics.

41-year-old Justin Keith Liggett of Pumpkin Hollow Road, Dowelltown is charged with violation of an order of protection. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court February 29.

Sheriff Ray said that on February 8 a deputy arrested Liggett for violation of an order of protection after he was found to be at a home on Parkway Drive with the person he was ordered to keep away from.

February 12, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

The Tennessee General Assembly is poised to pay tribute to a DeKalb County High School basketball standout.

State Representative Michael Hale has introduced a House Joint Resolution to honor Conner Close of the DCHS boys basketball program for his entry to the prestigious 1,000-point club at the school.

The Senior Tiger scored his 1,000th high school career point against Smith County in Smithville on December 12, 2023.

The resolution states as follows:

“WHEREAS it is fitting that the members of this General Assembly should recognize those incredibly successful student athletes who have attained significant milestones in their careers; and

WHEREAS, Conner Close, a senior student and basketball player at DeKalb County High School (DCHS), is one such legendary athlete; and

WHEREAS Mr. Close scored his 1,000th career point for the DCHS Tigers in the school’s resounding win over Smith County High School in Smithville on December 12, 2023;

and WHEREAS, in the leadup to the game, Conner Close needed only five points to gain entry to the prestigious DCHS 1,000-point club; less than three minutes into the game, he had done it—scoring the first five points of the contest and etching his name forever in the annals of Tiger basketball history; and

WHEREAS the game was stopped momentarily with 5:42 left in the first period to mark the accomplishment; Coach Joey Agee presented Conner Close a 1,000th point game ball as fellow players, family, friends, and fans gave him a standing ovation; and

WHEREAS Mr. Close finished the night with 15 points and a total of 1,010 for his high school career as the Tigers defeated the Owls 66 to 56; and

WHEREAS, Conner Close has now claimed his rightful place among the most elite basketball players in DeKalb County High School history; and

WHEREAS Mr. Close exemplifies the spirit, determination, and perseverance for which Tennesseans are notable, and he is richly deserving of our approbation on this special occasion; now, therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEENTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF TENNESSEE, THE SENATE CONCURRING, that we honor and congratulate Conner Close of DeKalb County High School on scoring his 1,000th point in varsity basketball and wish him all the best in his future endeavors, both on and off the court”.

February 11, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Madison Brooke Dawson of Smithville was crowned queen of Saturday’s Valentine Pageant in the 16- to 18-year-old age category. The event, hosted by the Smithville Review, was held at the DeKalb County Complex Auditorium.

Dawson, a senior at DCHS, is the 17-year-old daughter of Jamie and Jarred Dawson.

The pageants featured DeKalb County girls from ages birth to 18 years of age and still in school.

Meanwhile Kenli Faith Fish of Smithville won the crown in the 13–15-year-old category. She is the 13-year-old daughter of Tiffany Pedigo and Cody Fish. Kenli is a 7th grader at DeKalb Middle School. Fish was judged to have the prettiest eyes, hair, and attire, and was named Most Photogenic.

Runners-up in this category were 1st-Karah Jo Ford of Smithville, 13-year-old daughter of Amanda Ford and Hector O’Roscoe; and 2nd Ellabeth Jane Ferrell of Smithville, 14-year-old daughter of Steven Ferrell and Amy Ferrell. Karah Jo Ford was judged to have the prettiest smile.

11-year-old Arraya Jenae Taylor of Smithville and 5th grader at Northside Elementary School claimed the crown in the category for 10–12-year-old girls. She is the daughter of Angie Taylor.

Capturing the crown in the 7–9-year-old division was Rosellen Arleth Garrido of Smithville. She is the 7-year-old daughter of Lorena Juarez and Enrique Garrido. Rosellen is a 2nd grader at Smithville Elementary School.

Runners-up in this category were 1st- Stella Grace Adcock of Smithville, 9-year-old daughter of Byron and Paige Adcock; and 2nd- Alexis Shepherd of Dowelltown, 9-year-old daughter of Donald and Misty Shepherd. Alexis Shepherd was also awarded for prettiest smile and Stella Adcock received the award for prettiest eyes, hair, and attire.

Anna Lee Brelje of Alexandria was crowned queen in the 4–6-year-old category. She is the 5-year-old daughter of Andy and Whitney Brelje. Anna Lee is a pre-school student at Outreach Pre-School.

Runners-up in this division were 1st-Annabelle Bowen of Liberty, 4-year-old daughter of Jacob and Kayla Bowen; and 2nd- Briar Kilgore of Smithville, 5-year-old daughter of Clay and Mariah Kilgore. Annabelle Bowen was judged to have the prettiest eyes.

Meanwhile, Blakely Faith Moore of Smithville, 4-year-old daughter of Scotty and Emily Moore was judged to have the prettiest smile while Serenity Carmen Tiner of Smithville, 5-year-old daughter of Billy and Stephanie Tiner was deemed to have the prettiest attire. Elizabeth Mary Sue Gammons of Smithville was awarded for prettiest hair and for being Most Photogenic. Gammons is the 5-year-old daughter of Amanda Ford.

The winner of the age 25- 48-month category was Elsie Pearl Paschal of Alexandria, the 28-month-old daughter of Justin and Makagan Paschal. Elsie was also judged to have the prettiest attire.

Runners-up in this event were 1st- Sophie Grace Torres of Smithville, 3-year-old daughter of Jose Torres and Brooke Bain; and 2nd-Ruby Soto Perez of Smithville, 3-year-old daughter of Macrina Perez Martinez. Sophie Grace Torres was judged to have the prettiest hair while Ruby Soto Perez was awarded for prettiest smile.

The prettiest eyes honor went to Sydney Ann Barrett of Dowelltown, 2-year-old daughter of Stephen and Vickey Barrett while Taylor Elizabeth Bias of Smithville received the award for Most Photogenic. Bias is the 3-year-old daughter of Jennifer Pyles and Brandon Bias.

Lilly Tuttle of Smithville was crowned queen of the 13-24 month age group. She is the 18-month-old daughter of Trevor and Jacqueline Tuttle. She was also awarded for prettiest smile.

Berkley Era Lee Pettit of DeKalb County won the crown in the 7-12 month old category. She is the 10-month-old daughter of Zach and Taya Pettit. She was also awarded for prettiest eyes.

The winner of the age 1 day to 6-month division was Aniyah Karentyn Loraine Banks of Smithville. She is the 5-month-old daughter of Mackenzie Castorena and Carlos Banks. She was also awarded for prettiest smile, eyes, hair, and attire.

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