Nashville Couple and Four Month Old Twins Escape Injury in Car Crash

February 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A Nashville couple and twin infants (boy and girl) escaped injury in a one car crash Sunday night on Highway 70 east (Sligo Hill) on the Smithville side.

24 year old Ashly Vaul was driving west in a 2004 Chevrolet Aveo when the car started to hydroplane in the rain and went off the road into a ditch coming to rest on its side. 26 year old Logan Cochrane and two-four month old infants were passengers.

DeKalb EMS was at the scene and checked out the infants but they did not have to be transported to the hospital. The adults refused transport to the hospital.

Members of the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department and DeKalb Volunteer Fire Department were also on the scene.

February 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The fugitive the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department spent much of the day looking for Sunday is now facing five felony charges and he will make a court appearance on February 28.

34 year old George Forrest Brown of Reading, Michigan is charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, evading arrest, fugitive from justice, reckless endangerment, and aggravated burglary. His bond totals $235,000.

The charges are as follows:

*Aggravated Burglary: On February 17, Brown broke into a residence on Happy Trail Lane, Smithville with the intent to commit a felony.

*Reckless Endangerment: On February 17, Brown fled after having received a signal from law enforcement to stop. Brown evaded for several miles in an extremely reckless manner placing his 9 year old passenger (son) in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.

*Fugitive from Justice: On February 17, Brown was found to be in DeKalb County. He has multiple active warrants with full extradition from the state of Michigan.

*Evading Arrest: On February 17, Brown fled after having received a signal from law enforcement to stop. He evaded for several miles in an extremely reckless manner placing a 9 year old passenger in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.

*Possession of a weapon by a felon: On February 17, Brown did unlawfully possess a firearm and he has been convicted of a felony offense. A pistole was found in the car he had wrecked on Puckett’s Point Road.

33 year old Joshua Lynn McCowan of Lavergne Street, Alexandria is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance March 7.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on February 16 a deputy was notified that a man was at the Dollar General Store in Alexandria highly intoxicated. Upon arrival,  the officer spoke with the man McCowan and noticed that he was very unsteady on his feet and he could barely stand. His speech was also slurred. McCowan said he was planning to walk to Lebanon and admitted to having consumed Suboxone. McCowan was placed under arrest for his safety and that of the public.

40 year old Billy Wayne Scott of McMinnville Highway, Smithville is cited for simple possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) (0.1 gram)

Sheriff Ray said that on February 12, a deputy received a call about two suspicious persons at a boat ramp and upon arrival found one of them, Scott with two baggies containing a residue of a crystal like substance believed to be methamphetamine in his pocket. Scott’s court date is set for February 28.

Seagate Crystal Reports Feb19 (pdf)

February 18, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada (R-Franklin) appointed State Representative Clark Boyd (R-Lebanon) to the State Workforce Development Board.

The State Workforce Development Board provides leadership and guidance to Tennessee’s Workforce Development System. The vision of the Workforce Board is to increase the competitive position of Tennessee businesses and attract new businesses through the development of a highly skilled workforce.

“Businesses from around the world are coming to Tennessee based upon our business-friendly environment and skilled workforce,” said Speaker Casada. “Representative Boyd’s background and leadership as Chairman of the Consumer and Human Resources Committee will serve the board well as they work to attract new businesses and continue to develop a world-class workforce.”

“I am honored that Speaker Casada has appointed me to serve on the Workforce Development Board,” said Representative Boyd. “Tennessee’s business climate has grown in large part because of our highly skilled workforce. I look forward to working with my colleagues to develop the next generation of workers and help attract new businesses and industries to our state.”

BACKGROUND

• Representative Clark Boyd represents House District 46.
• He is the chairman of the Consumer and Human Resources Committee.
• Representative Boyd is also a member of Calendar & Rules Committee, Select Committee on Rules, and the Commerce Committee.
• He is also a member of the Consumer Subcommittee, Employee Affairs Subcommittee, and the Utilities Subcommittee.

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