Man Caught Driving Drunk with Kids in his Car

April 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A drunk driver with two small children in his car was pulled over by a deputy Sunday and charged with reckless endangerment, driving on a revoked license, and a second offense of driving under the influence

37 year old Ricardo Carabeo of Vaughn Lane, Smithville is under a $7,500 bond and he will make a court appearance April 25.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on April 7 a deputy spotted a small maroon colored car failing to maintain its lane of travel. He stopped the vehicle and spoke with the driver, Carabeo who had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on his person. Carabeo had two small children in the car with him. He performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. A computer check through central dispatch revealed that his driver license were revoked for a DUI earlier this year.

22 year old Jesus Antonio Rosas and Guldino Lazano are charged with public intoxication. Rosas’ bond is $1,500 while Lazana is under a $2,500 bond. Both will make a court appearance April 25.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 7 a deputy was dispatched to Sparta Highway on a report of a black truck which had run off the roadway. Upon arrival the officer found Rosas and Lazano who was very unsteady on their feet and both smelled of alcohol. As Rosas was being placed under arrest, Lazano became argumentative and pushed the deputy. Both Rosas and Lazano were taken into custody for their safety and that of the public.

39 year old James Cary Hicks, Jr. of Holmes Creek Road, Smithville is charged with filing a false report. His bond is $2,500 and he will make a court appearance April 18.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 1 a deputy went to Hicks’ residence to serve a warrant on a woman there. Upon arrival the officer knocked on the door and Hicks answered. The deputy inquired about the woman but Hicks said she was not there but was down the road at a friend’s house. While waiting nearby for the woman to return, the officer later saw her coming out of Hicks’ home.

43 year old Amanda Kay Roberts of Church Street, Alexandria is charged with violation of bond conditions. She is under a $2,500 bond and her court date is April 18.

Sheriff Ray said that on April 1 a deputy went to Roberts’ home to place her under arrest due to active warrants against her. Upon arrival the officer found another woman in the residence with Roberts in violation of active bond conditions to stay away from each other.

April 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

The 2019 DCHS Tiger Football schedule has been released

The season kicks off on Friday, August 23 at Warren County followed by another road game at Upperman on August 30. The home opener will be September 6 against Stone Memorial.

All games start at 7:00 p.m. All opponents are the same as last year but the home and away games are reversed this year

WJLE will have LIVE coverage each week.

The DCHS 2019 Football Schedule is as follows:

REGION OPPONENTS (*)
August 23: Warren County- McMinnville 7 p.m.
August 30: Upperman-Baxter 7 p.m.
September 6: Stone Memorial*-Smithville 7 p.m.
September 13: Watertown-Watertown 7 p.m.
September 20: Grundy County- Smithville 7 p.m.
September 27: Cannon County (Homecoming)-Smithville 7 p.m.
October 4: Livingston Academy*-Livingston 7 p.m.
October 11: Smith County-Smithville 7 p.m.
October 18: Macon County*-Smithville 7 p.m.
October 25: BYE WEEK
November 1: Cumberland County* Crossville 7 p.m.

April 11, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

Edgar Evins State Park will host the 13th Annual Celebration of Spring and Easter Egg Hunt Saturday April 13th with activities and vendors from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Peninsula.

(View Video of Edgar Evins State Park Ranger Lee Chadwell promoting upcoming events at the park)

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The event begins at 9:00 a.m. with Ranger-Led Wildflower Hikes and continues with music and entertainment throughout the day.  Don’t miss the wildlife demonstrations, Cannon Arts Dance Studio performance, pontoon boat rides, face painters, and craft vendors. Make plans to visit the food vendors and enjoy a picnic on the grounds. Be sure to stop by the office and climb the tower that overlooks the park and lake. The Grand finale will be the Easter Egg Hunt at 2:00 p.m.

Check out the Edgar Evins State Park Facebook page for a complete schedule of events, or visit the website at https://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/edgar-evins.

This event is possible with help from volunteers from the Friends of Edgar Evins State Park.

SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO SLIGHT CHANGES)

Ranger Led Wildflower Hikes, (9a.m. & 1p.m.) Highland Rim Nature Trail, next to office

Entertainment –  On or near the Peninsula stage

• 10:00 – 10:30 – Birds of Prey presented by a Park Ranger
• 10:30 – 11:15 – Cannon Arts Dance Studio, ballet & Maypole, then all ages, everyone, join in on the Bunny Hop!
• 11:30 – 12:30 – Bob Tarter’s Animals from NHECM
• 12:30 P.M. – 1:45 P.M. – Music
• 2:00 P.M. – Easter Egg Hunt

Pontoon Boats Rides – as scheduled from 12 Noon to 4 P.M.,  a 45-60 minutes boat ride.  Courtesy Boat Dock, next to the Peninsula

• REQUIRES ADVANCE SIGN-UP AT BOAT REGISTRATION TABLE WITH $5 CASH PER PERSON PAYMENT and A TIME STICKER ON THE BRACELET, The time on the sticker is the time the BOAT leaves the dock.
• If you decide to not go on the boat ride please let the registration person know ASAP so others may ride. No refunds will be given with less than a one hour notice.
• Children must be over age 3 years old and accompanied by an adult.