Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault Found with Meth and Marijuana

August 7, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

A man arrested at his home last Wednesday on an active warrant for aggravated assault, was found to have methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.

39-year-old Brandon Keith Thomas of South Mountain Street, Smithville is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver; false imprisonment; aggravated assault; possession of drug paraphernalia; and simple possession of a schedule VI drug. He is under a total bond of $39,000 and his court date is August 15.

Chief Deputy Brian Williams said that on July 31 a deputy went to Thomas’ residence and arrested him on an active warrant. A subsequent search of his person incident to arrest produced from his right pocket a baggie with a clear crystal-like substance believed to be methamphetamine which weighed 6.4 grams. Also found during the search were a bag with a green leafy substance thought to be marijuana that weighed 2 grams; and a black metal pipe that Thomas said he used to smoke marijuana.

In the other active warrant against Thomas, Chief Deputy Williams said that on July 24 Thomas and his female victim got into an argument that escalated into a physical altercation during which he allegedly struck the woman several times causing serious bodily injury while displaying a knife. Between the dates of July 23-24, Thomas allegedly used physical force to keep the woman from leaving her residence.

59-year-old Gary Gregory Greene of Evins Mill Road is charged with a second offense of driving under the influence. His bond is $3,500 and he will be in court August 15.

Chief Deputy Williams said that on July 24 a deputy spotted a red Pontiac with the driver’s door open, and a man was passed out behind the steering wheel. The officer approached the automobile to do a welfare check and found the man, Greene passed out and he smelled of alcohol. Green was awakened by the officer who found his eyes to be red and watery. His speech was slurred, and Greene was unsteady on his feet. Greene submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. He had the keys to the vehicle in the seat with him. Greene admitted to having driven from Turtle’s Bar after consuming alcoholic beverages. His first DUI offense was in 2015 at Wilson County.

30-year-old Melinda Beth Murphy of Page Drive, Smithville is charged with forgery and theft of property. Her bond is $10,000 and she will make a court appearance on August 15.

According to Chief Deputy Williams, on July 19 Murphy allegedly stole two checks and forged the victim’s name on them in amounts of $340 and $430 to another person.

The case was investigated by the sheriff’s department criminal investigation unit.

23-year-old Jathan Sebastion Eli Cantrell of Short Mountain Road, McMinnville is charged with driving under the influence. His bond is $2,500 and he will make a court appearance on August 22.

Chief Deputy Williams said that on August 4 a deputy was traveling south on Highway 56 when he spotted a white Chevrolet Silverado leave its lane of travel several times. The officer pulled it over and spoke with the driver, Cantrell who smelled of alcohol and his eyes were red and watery. Cantrell admitted to having consumed six alcoholic beverages prior to driving. He submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.

August 7, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

All those elected to county wide and district offices in the DeKalb County General Election who can attend are to receive their oath of office in a ceremony scheduled for Friday, August 16 at 6 p.m. in the county complex auditorium.

County Mayor Matt Adcock will administer the oath. If you have questions, contact County Mayor Adcock.

The ceremony will be specifically for the following public officials who were elected or re-elected last Thursday, August 1:

Assessor of Property Shannon Cantrell.

Board of Education (5th District) Megan Moore

Board of Education (6th District) Jason Miller.

Constables as follows:

First District: Tyler Cripps

Second District: Danny Adamson

Third District: Travis Bryant

Fourth District: Lane Ball

Fifth District: Mark Milam

Sixth District: Keith Elkins

Seventh District: Jeremy Neal

County Commission: (6th District-Unexpired Term) Andy Pack

County Commission (7th District-Unexpired Term) Mathias Anderson

The terms for each of these offices begins September 1, 2024

August 7, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

New Tennis and Pickleball Courts?

During Monday night’s regular monthly meeting, the Smithville Aldermen adopted a resolution in support of the city’s application for a $750,000 BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant to develop up to six new tennis courts and seven pickleball courts on underutilized areas of the golf course.

“This is a $750,000 grant with no local match,” said Mayor Josh Miller. “I have applied every year since I have been mayor but I have not been able to get it. We are talking about changing the scope of the work this time for six tennis courts and about seven pickleball courts,” he said.

The project is contingent upon the city getting the grant.

Four years ago, the city applied for a BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant to fund a new playground at Greenbrook Park, but it was not approved.

BlueCross BlueShield Healthy Place Grant provides funding to support the development of outdoor recreational spaces that encourage physical activity and community engagement.

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