Grand Jury to Meet November 16

October 12, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

The next term of the DeKalb County Grand Jury will meet on Monday, November 16th, 2020, pursuant to T.C.A. 40-12-105.

“It is the duty of your grand jurors to investigate any public offense which they know or have reason to believe has been committed and which is triable or indictable in the county. Any person having knowledge or proof that an offense has been committed may apply to testify before the grand jury subject to the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated 40-12-105. The foreman in this county
is presently Ms. Katherine Pack, 1 Public Square, Room 201, Smithville, Tennessee, 37166,” said Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin.

“The grand jury will next meet on Monday, the 16th day of November, 2020, at 9:00 a.m.. You may be prosecuted for perjury for any oral or written statement which you make under oath to the
grand jury, when you know the statement to be false, and when the statement touches on a matter material to the point in question,” said Martin

October 12, 2020
By: Dwayne Page

A Lebanon woman has been charged with identity theft.

36 year old Ashley Dawn Williams is under a $1,500 bond and her court date is October 29.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on March 1 Williams used the name and social security number of another person in order to open an account with Xfinity for herself. She admitted to having committed the crime.

The case was investigated by a Sheriff’s Department Detective.

22 year old Cito Santiago Garcia of Teakwood Circle, Rock Island is charged with driving under the influence. He was also cited for violation of implied consent and possession of a schedule II drug (oxycodone). His bond is $2,500 and he will be in court October 28.

Sheriff Ray said that on October 6 a deputy responded to a reckless driver call on McMinnville Highway. The deputy arrived on the scene where a Sheriff’s Department Detective had already pulled over the vehicle. The deputy spoke with the driver, Garcia who appeared to be under the influence. He submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. Garcia refused to give a sample for a blood alcohol test. During the investigation officers found a blue round tablet believed to be oxycodone.

October 12, 2020
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The Upper Cumberland Development District (UCDD) continues to add to its skilled staff. Recently, UCDD hired Kim England to serve as a Response Coordinator to assist with COVID-19 recovery efforts; serving as a point of contact between city and county mayors, local governments, and UCDD’s Economic and Community Development (ECD) and Small Business Development Center (SBDC) teams.

“More specifically, my role is to work with each of our mayors individually and support their
efforts as we strengthen the response, resiliency, and recovery efforts within these communities,”
England explained.

“Coming from an administrative role with a local county government, I have seen first-hand how
information swarms in from every direction,” England added. “Citizens look to their government
officials for reliable information, guidance, and leadership.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how individuals conduct business and has deeply affected
small businesses, schools, senior centers, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and
communities as a whole. Among these challenges is the continuous, evolving list of protocols,
financial assistance opportunities, and a continuous need for support and information.

“I understand that pressure on public officials to act is enormous, and in a fast-moving crisis, it can be a challenge to gain clarity amid the chaos of the pandemic,” said England. “As COVID-19
Recovery Coordinator, I am eager to support officials across the Upper Cumberland in their
efforts to develop strategies that will enhance recovery and economic resilience.

England will be providing COVID-19-related updates, updates on Executive Orders, and other
related announcements to city and county mayors as they become available. She can be contacted by calling (931) 432-4111 or via email at kengland@ucdd.org.

About the Upper Cumberland Development District: The Upper Cumberland Development
District provides regional planning and assistance to the 14-county Upper Cumberland region to
promote economic growth and community enhancement. Find UCDD on the web at www.ucdd.org and at facebook.com/UCDDconnect.

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