Taking a Bite out of Crime

July 5, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Taking A Bite Out Of Crime?

A man trying to evade arrest by threatening to sic biting dogs one two sheriff’s deputies was subsequently taking into custody.

28-year-old Andrew Mason Williams of Baxter is charged with assault on a first responder and resisting, stop, halt, frisk or arrest. His bond is $11,000 and he will be in court on July 13.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on June 22, two sheriff’s department officers went to an address on Sunny Point Road concerning a wanted individual and learned from someone there that two dogs in the residence were aggressive and would bite on command. After one of the officers knocked on the door of the home, Williams answered and stepped outside. When the deputy informed Williams that there was an active warrant against him out of Wilson County, he turned to go back inside the home and warned the officers that his dogs would bite them if they followed him inside. The officers were able to place Williams in custody after using necessary force including the deployment of a taser.

Meanwhile, a Woodbury man has some explaining to do after being charged with criminal impersonation and theft of property over $10,000.

25-year-old Ethan Joe Kelly Sargent was arrested June 12 and is under a $40,000 bond. The crimes occurred on March 6 & 7.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on March 6 a deputy pulled over a black GMC Yukon on Nashville Highway just past DeKalb Market. The officer asked the passenger for identification, but he was unable to provide it. The man identified himself as Ethan Smith and gave his date of birth as October 1, 2008. The deputy later discovered after further investigation, that the man was really Ethan Joe Kelly Sargent and that his date of birth is October 1, 1997. For lying to the officer about his identity, Sargent was charged with criminal impersonation.

The next day Sargent was spotted on a stolen motorcycle and later charged with theft. According to Sheriff Ray, Sargent went to a residence on Midway Road March 7 and stole a 2002 Harley-Davidson soft tail motorcycle, valued at $15,000. Sargent was observed on video surveillance with the motorcycle at Fiddlers’ Market on Sparta Highway in DeKalb County.

26-year-old Isaiah Curtis Sutherland of Lebanon is charged with being a fugitive from justice warrant. He is under a $50,000 bond. Sheriff Ray said that on June 22, Sutherland was found to be wanted out of the state of Wisconsin. A DeKalb Sheriff’s Department Correctional officer contacted authorities in Marathon County, Wisconsin to confirm extradition. Sutherland is wanted for failure to appear on burglary and criminal damage to property charges in Wisconsin. Sutherland will be extradited to Wisconsin.

55-year-old Lisa Taylor Chancy of Sparta Highway, Smithville, is charged with domestic assault. Her bond is $10,000 and she will appear in court on July 6. Sheriff Ray said that on June 19, a deputy was summoned to a residence on Sparta Highway due to a domestic complaint. Upon arrival the deputy spoke with a man who said that he and his wife, Lisa, had gotten into a verbal argument that turned physical. According to Chancy’s husband, Lisa picked up a full Twisted Tea can and hit him on top of his head, scratched his neck, tried to poke him in the eye. The officer found that the man had scratch marks on the left side of his neck and that his shirt and hair were wet from the drink.

20-year-old Cobe Keelan Ray Cantrell is charged with two counts of aggravated assault and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bond totals $11,500 bond and he will appear in court on July 6. Sheriff Ray said that on June 22 two deputies went to a residence on West Main Street in Smithville to serve an active warrant on Cantrell. As one of the deputies knocked on the front door, the other officer went to the opposite side of the home watching other exits and spotted Cantrell trying to flee through a basement exterior door, but he could not see Cantrell’s hands. The officer then ordered Cantrell to show his hands as he drew his Taser. While approaching, the deputy spotted Cantrell with a handgun in his right hand partially hidden in his pocket. The officer ordered Cantrell to put his hands in the air and then on his head, as he put away his taser away and pulled his service weapon. The other deputy then came around the house and also commanded Cantrell to surrender. At that point Cantrell raised his hands to his head and one of the officer’s retrieved a .38 caliber revolver from Cantrell’s right front pocket. The gun displayed no serial or model number because it had been altered. A subsequent search turned up a homemade pipe with a crystal-like substance used for illegal narcotics.

46-year-old Scott Cory Harris of Possum Hollow Road, Dowelltown, is charged with aggravated assault and assault. He is under a $15,000 bond and he will be in court July 13. Sheriff Ray said that on June 24 a deputy was called to a residence on Old Snow Hill Road due to a disturbance complaint. Upon arrival, the deputy spoke with two people who said that Harris had grabbed one of them around the neck trying to strangle him. During the altercation, Harris allegedly told both persons that he was going to kill them. Both victims, a man and woman, wrote statements about the incident.

July 5, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

The Tennessee Department of Transportation has announced that a resurfacing project is underway on State routes 53, 96, and 141 in DeKalb County.

In a recent media release, TDOT announced that the contractor has been on site performing preparation work and resurfacing operations are scheduled to begin July 5. During this work, the contractor will have one lane shut down and flaggers will be present to control traffic through the work zone. Motorists are encouraged to use caution through the work zone and to be prepared to stop.

The contractor is Asphalt Paving Systems, Inc.

Meanwhile Twin K. Construction continues grading activities throughout the project. Temporary lane closures and/or periodic traffic stoppages will be necessary for construction activities. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while traveling through the work zone and be aware of construction personnel. The contractor will also have S.R. 26 traffic shifted in both directions near Old S.R. 53 at L.M. 4.21 to 4.36.

July 4, 2023
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The Board of Directors & Committee Members of the Smithville Fiddlers’ Jamboree & Craft Festival would like to express their sincere gratitude to the city government, county government, and first responders for their assistance and cooperation during the event.

The event, which took place on June 30th – July 1st was a success thanks to the support and guidance of the city and county officials, who helped secure the necessary resources for the event. The event organizer also appreciates the professionalism and dedication of Charlie Parker with Emergency Management, Hoyte Hale and all the first responders, who ensured the safety and well-being of the attendees and staff.

The Board also acknowledges the help of Mayor Matt Adcock, Smithville Police Chief Mark Collins, Sheriff Patrick Ray, Steven Ferrell and all the trustees who helped set up and tear down the event, especially in the early morning hours of Sunday. Mayor Josh Miller, Kevin Robinson, and the entire Sanitation Department for always having the city back to normal by Sunday morning.

“Well, I always say it takes a village and the village showed up,” said President Kim Luton. “With all the severe weather that took place, we also want to thank Cumberland Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, Refuge Church, City Hall, and DeKalb County Courthouse for opening their doors to the public for shelter. The First Baptist Church also hosted a breakfast for all the Crafters early Saturday morning which was very much appreciated.”

The event, which aimed to highlight Appalachian style crafts, dance, and music, attracted a total of 452 participants – an increase from 288 in 2022 as well as 198 Craft Booths – majority handmade. The Smithville Jamboree Board and Committee is proud to have contributed to the community and looks forward to 2024. Volunteers are desperately needed. If you are interested, please call 615-597-8500 or email smithvillejamboree@gmail.com.

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