February 28, 2022
By: Dwayne Page
A Florida fugitive has been found in DeKalb County.
45-year-old Robin Lee Lawson, II of a Rock Island address in DeKalb County is charged with being a fugitive from justice. His bond is $60,000 and he will make a court appearance on March 3. Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on February 23 a deputy was called to a residence on Corinth Church Road, Rock Island and spoke with Lawson. After a driver license check, Central dispatch learned that Lawson has active warrants against him from Desoto County, Florida for drug related charges. Florida authorities reported they would extradite Lawson.
27-year-old Callie Marie Donna Combs of East Circle Drive, Liberty is charged with driving under the influence. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court March 17. Sheriff Ray said that on February 22 a deputy was summoned to a traffic accident and discovered that Combs was the operator of a vehicle involved in the crash. Combs was found to be drowsy, and her speech was slow. She also performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. Although Combs submitted to a blood test a search warrant was obtained for a blood draw from her.
27-year-old James Dillan Matthews of Page Drive, Smithville is charged in a December grand jury sealed indictment for theft of property ($2,500 to $10,000) which occurred October 1, 2020. His bond is $25,000 and Matthews’ court date is March 1.
25-year-old Brianna Lea Phillips of Morrison is charged in a December grand jury sealed indictment for two counts of methamphetamine possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Her bond is $75,000 and she will appear for arraignment in DeKalb County Criminal Court March 1.
32-year-old Joshua Hayden Stubblefield of Obie Adcock Road, Smithville is charged with burglary and theft of property. His bond is $85,000 and he will make a court appearance on March 17. Sheriff Ray said that on February 25 Stubblefield broke into and stole a 2000 Toyota Solara.
22-year-old Jesse Glenn Ferrell of Walker Drive, Smithville is charged with public intoxication. His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court March 17. Sheriff Ray said that on February 27 a deputy was summoned to Tabernacle Road after receiving a complaint of an unwanted guest who showed up there under the influence. The officer spotted the suspect, Ferrell walking on Tabernacle Road. Ferrell was unsteady on his feet, and he was unable to answer simple questions regarding why he was walking in the roadway. Ferrell admitted to having been under the influence of alcohol. He was then placed under arrest.
37-year-old John Bryan Pedigo of Lee Homer Road, Smithville is charged with driving on a suspended license. His bond is $1,000 and he will make a court appearance on March 17. Sheriff Ray said that on February 27 a deputy spotted Pedigo operating a green Dodge Ram 1500 on West Broad Street. Knowing that Pedigo did not have a valid driver license, the officer pulled over and arrested him. Pedigo was also cited for the same offense on February 14 by another deputy.