Three Arrested in Sheriff’s Department Drug Bust

September 11, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Three people were arrested in a drug bust by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department last week.

20-year-old Ja’merrin Jameze Turner of Lebanon, 27-year-old Zachary Jacob Poss of the Loop Circle, and 25-year-old Courtney Brooke Shrum of the Loop Circle are each charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to manufacture, sell, or deliver. Each is under a $10,000 bond and their court date is September 21.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on September 7 a detective and other members of the sheriff’s department executed a search warrant at 200 the Loop Circle, Smithville. During the search, officers found 23 white pills believed to be Gabapentin, a small amount of a green leafy substance thought to be marijuana, numerous baggies, and other baggies with a crystal-like substance and powder residue, scales, pipes, syringes, and other drug paraphernalia.

21-year-old Jordan Lee Golden of Old West Point Road is charged with criminal simulation and theft of property. His bond is $8,500 and his court date is September 12.

Sheriff Ray said that on August 7, Golden took a Glock model 22-.40 caliber handgun valued at $700 from a location on Old West Point Road without the owner’s consent. On the same day and location, Golden passed 7 counterfeit $100 bills for a total of $700 to the owner of the stolen gun to purchase it. Golden was arrested on September 1.

34-year-old Jonathan Paul Bynum of Smithville Highway, Silver Point is charged with vandalism, aggravated burglary, and theft of property. His bond is $20,000 and he will be in court September 21.

Sheriff Ray said that on August 30 Bynum broke into a home by forcing open the back door causing damage. Once inside the home, Bynum took a purse and left. He also damaged at 2007 Saab convertible by breaking out the windshield, damaging the gear shift, and backing the vehicle into a tree.

56-year-old Buddy Gene Williams of Academy Avenue, Alexandria is charged with violation of an order of protection. He is under a $5,000 bond.

Sheriff Ray said that on August 31 Williams called the workplace of a woman who he was ordered to keep away from. Williams allegedly called the business and asked to speak to someone in the produce department where the victim worked. She picked up the phone and discovered that Williams was on the line. Williams continued talking to the victim for several minutes after he realized it was her.

38-year-old Mark Emory Johnson of South College Street, Smithville is charged with burglary and theft of property. His bond is $1,500 and he will make a court appearance September 14.

Sheriff Ray said that on September 4 Johnson broke into an outbuilding on Page Drive, Smithville and stole a welder valued at $243.

44-year-old Ricky Allen Ashford II of East Main Street, Liberty is charged with driving on a suspended license. He is under a $1,500 bond and his court date is September 21.

Sheriff Ray said that on September 7 a deputy spotted Ashford driving on Midway Road knowing that Ashford’s license was suspended. The officer pulled over the vehicle and confirmed through central dispatch that Ashford’s driver license was suspended. He had been cited the previous day for the same offense by the Smithville Police Department.

41-year-old Jennifer Kaylene Carter of Wolf Creek Road is charged with DUI and violation of the implied consent law. Her court date is September 28, and her bond is $3,500.

Sheriff Ray said that on September 9 a deputy was summoned to Cookeville Highway due to a report of a reckless driver. Upon arrival the officer spotted a White Toyota Tacoma and noticed that the automobile failed to maintain its lane of travel. He pulled over the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Carter whose speech was slurred, and her eyes were watery. Both Carter and her vehicle smelled of alcohol. She submitted to but performed poorly on field sobriety tasks, and she refused to give a blood sample for chemical testing.

54-year-old Shawn Christian Barr of Calhoun Street, Smithville is charged with theft of property. His bond is $8,000 and he will be in court September 28.

Sheriff Ray said that on July 6 Barr went to Toad Road and stole a 16-foot dove tail trailer valued at $4,000.

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