Smithville Police Make Drug Arrest During Traffic Stop

May 30, 2024
By: Dwayne Page

Smithville Police made an arrest and confiscated drugs after a recent traffic stop.

48-year-old Robert Dwayne Moore of Hawkins Drive is charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) and a schedule IV drug, driving in possession of meth; simple possession of schedule II & IV drugs, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Smithville Police Chief Mark Collins said that on May 16, an officer while on patrol stopped a vehicle on Earl Avenue. While speaking with the driver, Moore the officer noticed signs of impairment and a strong odor of marijuana. During a subsequent probable cause search, the officer found four bags of a crystal-like substance that weighed 6.09 grams, one bag containing 14 yellow pills, two bags of crushed pills, and a bag containing a green leafy substance along with scales and a grinder with white residue. Moore is under a $17,500 bond.

41-year-old Caleb Lyn Cook of Mount Juliet is charged with driving under the influence and cited for speeding and violation of the implied consent law. Chief Collins said that on May 11 an officer pulled over Cook for speeding on East Broad Street, traveling 64 miles per hour in a 40-mph zone. While speaking with him, the officer noticed that Cook’s speech was slurred, his eyes watery, and he smelled of alcohol. Cook allegedly admitted to having consumed several alcoholic beverages. Cook submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. A warrant was obtained for a blood sample after Cook refused to consent under the state’s implied consent law. Cook is under a $3,500 bond.

40-year-old Roxanna Landis is charged with public intoxication. According to Chief Collins, police were summoned to the Dairy Queen on May 10 where a woman was found passed out. An officer arrived and spoke with the woman, Landis after she awoke. She smelled of alcohol. Landis told the officer that she had consumed beer along with her medication (Suboxone). Landis, who became unable to remain awake, was transported to the emergency room of the hospital by DeKalb EMS due to her level of intoxication. Her bond is $1,500.

36-year-old Manuel Andres of Ray Billings Road, Smithville is charged with public intoxication and burglary. Chief Collins said that on May 15 police received an alarm call at 432 East Broad Street and upon arrival found the business closed but the front door open. While clearing the building, an officer found Andres inside and he smelled of alcohol. Andres was taken into custody. His bond is $5,000.

51-year-old Jennifer McQuiddy is charged with driving under the influence. According to Chief Collins, police were summoned to a single car accident on Fisher Avenue May 11 and found that the vehicle had crashed into a fence at Greenbrook Park. As an officer was speaking with the driver, McQuiddy, he noticed that her speech was slurred, that she was unsteady on her feet, and she smelled of alcohol. McQuiddy submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. Her bond was set at $3,500.

30-year-old Richard Norrod is charged with public intoxication and criminal trespassing. Chief Collins said that on May 12 while on patrol an officer spotted Norrod at the Park and Wash Laundromat from where he had previously been warned to keep away. The officer stopped and confronted Norrod who appeared to be paranoid, and he was acting in an erratic manner. Norrod told the officer that he had taken something that someone had given him. Norrod was taken into custody. His bond was set at $3,000.

49-year-old Jason Cripps is charged with public intoxication. Chief Collins said that on May 18 an officer was summoned to Food Lion where a man was spotted trying to get into several vehicles. He seemed to be intoxicated. Upon arrival the officer confronted the man, Cripps who was unsteady on his feet and his speech was slurred. Cripps said he had taken some medication earlier. Bond was set at $2,000.

36-year-old John D. Anderson is charged with theft of property. According to Chief Collins, police were called to investigate a theft at Walmart on May 19 and identified Anderson as a suspect. A warrant was later obtained for his arrest, and he was taken into custody.

55-year-old Michael Vance is charged with aggravated assault. Chief Collins said that on May 24 police were called to the storage units on Bright Hill Road where a fight was in progress. Upon arrival, officers observed two men physically fighting. According to police one of the men, Vance had hit the other with a large stick which caused a deep gash on the side of his face requiring medical attention. Police determined that Vance was the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody. Bond for Vance was set at $7,500 and he will be in court June 13.

32-year-old Sonny Smith is charged with domestic assault. Chief Collins said that on May 29 police were dispatched to an unwanted guest call on Wade Street. Upon arrival officers observed Smith throwing items on top of the roof of the home. According to police, the complainant was afraid of Smith and had hidden in a bedroom awaiting their arrival. The officers were shown things that Smith had thrown and knocked over throughout the inside of the residence. He was taken into custody and his bond was set at $5,000. Smith’s court date is June 13.

39-year-old Mark Johnson is charged with public intoxication. Chief Collins said that on May 28 an officer was summoned to the area of Foster Road in response to several 911 calls. Upon arrival he spoke with the caller, Johnson who was intoxicated, acting erratically, and appeared to be delusional. Johnson was taken into custody and his bond was set at $2,500. Johnson’s court date is June 13.

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