December 31, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
An Auburntown man is facing several charges after being pulled over by Alexandria Police on suspicion of drunk driving.
19 year old Luke Michael McDearmon is charged with DUI , under age consumption, simple possession , possession of a prohibited weapon, open container , speeding , and financial responsibility. Bond for McDearmon is $11,500.
McDearmon was arrested on Friday, December 27 after Alexandria Police received a called of a possible drunk driver on Nashville Highway. An officer spotted the vehicle traveling at 60 miles per hour in a 45 mile per hour zone on Nashville Highway and he saw it cross the center line several times. The officer stopped the automobile and spoke with the driver, McDearmon. He also detected the smell of an intoxicant and marijuana. After McDearmon submitted to and performed unsatisfactory on field sobriety tasks he was placed into custody. A baggie of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana was found on McDearmon and he had a sawed off .410 gauge shotgun in the cab of the vehicle and a 12 gauge shotgun in the bed of the truck. McDearmon was transported to the DeKalb County Jail for booking.
52 year old Stevie Randal Reeder of Alexandria is charged with public intoxication and resisting arrest. His bond is $5,000.
Reeder was arrested on Saturday, December 28 after Alexandria Police were called to the area of Lavern Street where a man was yelling at others and trying to start a fight.
Upon arrival the officer confronted the man, Reeder who had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. Reeder’s eyes were blood shot and his speech was slurred. As he was being placed into custody, Reeder tried to run away from the officer and had to be forcibly taken to the ground. While on the ground, Reeder still tried to pull away from the officer. Reeder was placed into custody and transported to the Jail for booking.