Two More Persons Arrested on Grand Jury Sealed Indictments

November 17, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Two more persons have been served with sealed indictments handed down by a recent special session of the grand jury after an undercover investigation by the Sheriff’s Department.

18 year old James Edward Anstis of Brush Creek is indicted for theft of property. His bond is $2,000 and he will be arraigned in criminal court on December 11.

46 year old Arthur Bradley Webb of Meridian Drive, Smithville is indicted for two counts of sale and delivery of a schedule VI drug (marijuana). His bond is $25,000 and he will be arraigned December 11.

Meanwhile, 40 year old Ryan Lyons of Barron Bluff Road, Smithville is cited for violation of the light law, no insurance, and simple possession of a schedule II drug (Oxycodone). 25 year old Josie Danielle Culwell of Eagle Creek Road, Smithville is cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Their court date is December 6.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on Tuesday, November 6 a deputy pulled over a vehicle on College Street in Liberty for a light law violation (head light out). The driver, Lyons was found to have two oxycodone pills in a small bottle in his pocket for which he could provide no prescription. Lyons also could not provide proof of insurance.

Culwell was a passenger of the vehicle and while searching her bag, the officer found a purple marijuana grinder and a purple straw both with residue along with a razor and credit card.

25 year old Kacy Renee Davenport of High Street, Alexandria is cited for simple possession of a schedule III drug (subooxone). Sheriff Ray said that on Tuesday, November 6 a deputy made contact with Davenport, who has an active warrant against her, and found her to have one small orange pill believed to be suboxone.

33 year old Michael Andrew Snyders of West Main Street, Smithville is cited simple possession of a schedule VIdrug(marijuana) and schedule IV drug (xanax). His court date is December 6.

Sheriff Ray said that on Thursday, November 8 a detective was called to a store on Highway 70 west, Dowelltown after Snyders had been spotted putting a pair of sunglasses in his pocket trying to conceal them. A search of Snyders’ person turned up 0.61 grams of marijuana which was in a container. Found in his pocket was a glucose test strip bottle containing 21 whole pills and three half pills of Xanax.

November 16, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

The Christmas season is nearly upon us which means it’s almost time to celebrate Christmas on the Square! This 17th annual holiday event will be celebrated on Thursday, December 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM on the Smithville Public Square.

Events and activities include the following:

❖ Courthouse Open House – Stop by to visit the elected county officials and enjoy the refreshments and a festive atmosphere.

❖ A FREE Photo Booth & Christmas DJ Music – Enjoy your favorite holiday music throughout the night plus have a fun, complimentary picture made at the Cosmo Creations Photo Booth located inside the Courthouse & sponsored by the City of Smithville!

❖ Smithville City Hall – Lots of indoor and outdoor Christmas lights & decorations to see as you enjoy cupcakes, cookies, and hot chocolate with city officials and staff.

❖ Chamber Office – Stop by and let your child drop off their letter in Santa’s mailbox. Or, your child can write a letter to Santa that night. The Chamber will have everything you need!

❖ The Smithville First Baptist Church Christmas Choir will begin singing at 5 PM and sing 15 minutes on and 15 minutes off until 7:15 PM on the west side of the Courthouse.

❖ Tree Lighting Ceremony & Flag-Raising – Beginning at 5:35 PM on the west side of the Courthouse, Boy Scout Troop #347 will have a Flag-Raising Ceremony. Then, it’s time to start the countdown for the Lighting of the Downtown Christmas Tree.

❖ Justin-Potter Library – Beginning at 6:15 PM, Santa will be there to hear your child’s wish list and pose for a picture, so be sure to bring your camera. Children will also be able to make a Christmas ornament!

❖ Smithville Electric – The lights will be shining bright at Evins Park’s Open-Air Stage decorated by Smithville Electric employees.

❖ “The Day Before Christmas” cast of characters, from the upcoming play directed by Josh Issac, will be roaming the square.

❖ Downtown Stores’ Beautiful and “Live” Display Window Contest & Christmas Shopping – Many of our downtown windows will have “live” models in their beautifully, decorated windows from 4:30 to 6:00 PM and extended hours for shopping. Take pictures and post your favorites on Facebook. Smithville Mayor Josh Miller is personally donating $250 to the winning store’s favorite charity. There will also be lots of specials making it a great night to pick out wonderful and unique Christmas presents! Participating stores include the following stores and themes: DeKalb County Florist – Frozen, The Vintage Owl on Walnut Street-Charlie Brown, and Old Timers’ Antiques on Walnut – Old Fashion Christmas, Jamie A Boutique – Sugar Plum Fairy Music Box, Button Willow General Store – Home for the Holidays, Fluty’s – The Grinch, Savvy Scrubs – Snowmen, Monogramming by Sherri – Waiting for Santa, D & D Fashions – Elf on the Shelf, The Market on Main. Sponsored by Center Hill Business Association and Smithville Mayor Josh Miller.

❖ Chamber Executive Director Suzanne Williams would like to invite everyone to this enjoyable and heartwarming experience – Christmas on the Square!

November 16, 2018
By: Dwayne Page

Cash Express in conjunction with the Smithville Police Department will be hosting its 3rd annual “Fill the Police Car” event on Black Friday, November 23 from 10 a.m. until 5p.m. at the business location 126 E. Bryant Street.

The police department will provide the vehicle to fill up with food, toys, and coats. This event will also include a bake sale and soup sale. The public is asked to bring new toys, canned food, and winter coats for this collection effort. All the donations will remain in DeKalb County for families in need. Monetary donations will also be accepted along with soups and bake sale items. You may also make monetary donations on Facebook.

Money and toys will go to the Smithville Police Department to be distributed; food will go to a local pantry; and coats and clothes will be donated to the clothes closet. The toy and coat drive will run through December 7 with more than 100 drop box locations in DeKalb County. For questions concerning this event, you may call 615-597-3427.

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