Suspected Drunk Driver Responsible for Head On Crash

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.

April 1, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Health Department/Community Health Center is offering Free Chronic Disease Self- Management Workshops April 16 through May 21.

The Living Well with Chronic Conditions Program is conducted by two leaders certified by Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program Master Trainers. Participants are encouraged to actively contribute to the sessions and work together to find solutions and set healthy goals. Classes will be held each Tuesday from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the DeKalb County Health Department/Community Health Center.

Living Well With Chronic Conditions is a 6-week workshop series designed to help community members understand and manage their chronic conditions effectively. If you or anyone you care for has a chronic condition, we welcome you to this series which is designed to address issues including:

•Managing your symptoms
•Fighting fatigue and pain
•Helping to establish better nutrition and exercise choices in your life
•Building confidence
•Managing side effects and stress and learning to relax
•Managing medications
•Lessening your anger and frustration
•Communicating better with your doctor, family, and friends
•Getting more out of your life

For more information, or to sign up for the program, please contact Megan Akins, the Outreach and Enrollment Worker at the DeKalb County Health Department, at 615-597-7599.

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