Liberty Man Arrested After Running from the Law

March 8, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

After being where he wasn’t wanted, a Liberty man is in even more trouble after lying to a deputy and running from the law.

24 year old Andrew Thomas Ellis of Liberty is charged with evading arrest and criminal impersonation. His bond is $5,000 and he will make a court appearance March 14.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on June 17, 2018 a deputy was dispatched to Hogfoot Road due to an unwanted guest complaint. Upon arrival he spoke with Ellis who was on a motorcycle. Ellis identified himself as Joshua Scott. After the officer asked Ellis to get off the motorcycle Ellis sped away on the bike. The officer learned of Ellis’ true identify after a further investigation. Ellis has had a previous arrest for evading arrest.

30 year old Bryan Allen Cunningham of Magness Road, Smithville is charged with violation of the sex offender law. His bond is $5,000 and he will make a court appearance March 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on February 26 Cunningham was found to be living at a residence on Sparta Highway with a woman and her small child since mid-January. But this is not the address he has posted on the Tennessee Sex Offender registry.

31 year old Ronald Eugene Welden, Jr. of McMinnville and 18 year old Kimberly Leigh Anaya are charged with public intoxication. They are each under a $1,500 bond and they will make a court appearance on March 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on February 27 a deputy spotted Welden and Anaya near Antioch Road. Both seemed to be disoriented with glassy eyes and were unsteady on their feet. They appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance.  Both were placed in custody for their safety and that of the public.

Jason Lamonte Hemphill of Arkansas is charged with being a fugitive from justice. His bond is $75,000 and he will make a court appearance on March 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on March 2 a deputy conducted a traffic stop on Cookeville Highway and spoke with the driver, Hemphill. A computer check through NCIC (National Crime Information Center) revealed that Hemphill is wanted in Hamilton County, Indiana for a felony 6^th degree offense for possession of methamphetamine. Indiana authorities plan to seek extradition of Hemphill.

March 7, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

WJLE is beginning a new “Pet of the Week” segment to feature a lovable critter at the DeKalb Animal Shelter that needs a good home.

This week’s “Pet of the Week”, is actually two!

“We are happy to introduce Sugar and Sonny! They are beagle mixed siblings, and a bonded pair,” said Megan Moore, Director of the Shelter.

“We are looking for a special home for these two, because they must stay together. They are six to seven years old, calm, well mannered, and very loving. They weigh approximately thirty to forty pounds each and are both fixed. They both have sweet personalities and would make someone a pair of wonderful companions. We sure love them and are hopeful with your help we can find them a perfect home,” said Moore.

Sugar and Sonny’s adoption fee is forty dollars.

For more information on Sugar and Sonny please call the DeKalb Animal Coalition Shelter or if you are interested in giving them their forever home, come by the shelter and pick up an adoption application. You must fill out an application and meet with shelter employees to be considered to adopt.

The phone number is 615-597-1363.

The shelter is open Thursday and Friday from noon until 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until noon.

March 7, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The DeKalb County Complex will be a busy place this spring with several events and activities.

Director Josh Isaac said the Grand Opening for a new karate program called Apex NINJUTSU will be March 18 for kids and adults and if you register the first night  at 5 p.m. you can participate free for a week. The classes will be offered featuring instructor Bo Nugent.

Meanwhile a Special Friends Chair Fit Class is starting March 19 at 5 p.m.. Special needs sixth graders though adults can participate free. The instructor is Leaann Altizer.

Another big event set for May 4 is “The Spring Thing” which will feature games, blowups, music, and more. Its all free!

Visit the DeKalb County Community Center Facebook Page to learn more.

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