Gutierrez Charged with Aggravated Assault and Kidnapping

December 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

A Smithville man who assaulted a woman and locked her inside his home against her will make a court appearance on December 19.

22 year old Ronald Barbosa Gutierrez of East Main Street is charged with kidnapping (false imprisonment) and aggravated assault. He is under a $25,000 bond.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on December 12 a deputy was called to Allen Street, Smithville due to a fight. Upon arrival he spoke to a woman who had a large knot on her forehead and marks on her neck. She reported that Gutierrez had pushed her to the ground, hit her in the head twice with a beer bottle, and tried to choke her as she held her four month old son. Gutierrez then locked her inside the residence and would not let her leave. Gutierrez also started a physical confrontation with the woman’s brother who was at the home.

36 year old Jennie Michelle McDaniel of Hayes Ridge Road, Lancaster is charged with aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, and domestic assault. Her bond totals $15,000 and she will be in court on January 9.

Sheriff Ray said that on December 14 McDaniel forced her way into a residence on Oak Drive and assaulted her husband and another woman. McDaniel struck the woman in the face causing swelling and a bruise under her left eye. McDaniel also tried to choke her husband, struck him in the face, and tried to stab him with a screwdriver and box cutter. He suffered scratches to his neck, red marks on his neck and face, and a small cut on his left palm.

26 year old Chad Stephen Taylor of Cleveland Way, Smithville is cited for possession of methamphetamine. While serving an arrest warrant, an officer found in Taylor’s bedroom a white clear crystal substance believed to be methamphetamine. The meth was in plain view. His court date is January 19.

December 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

As the 2020 elections approach, voters are encouraged to seek accurate information from the appropriate source—local and state election officials.

“It is imperative for everyone to understand that election officials are the verified and trusted sources for election information,” said Dennis Stanley, DeKalb County Administrator of Elections.

“We’ve all heard the stories about outside interference with the 2016 presidential election, and it’s time to remind voters that not all information on Facebook and social media is accurate,” Stanley continued. “If voters will simply seek information from election officials, we can cut down on the misinformation and disinformation that can surround elections.”

“In simple terms, voters are urged to turn to their state and local election officials for election questions—from voter registration to polling locations, voting methods and more,” he added.

In addition, Stanley urged voters to follow WJLE and WJLE.com along with “verified accounts” of the chief state election official on social media for election information, news and updates.

December 15, 2019
By: Dwayne Page

With 10 days left until Christmas Day, Santa made another appearance in DeKalb County on Sunday for the Alexandria Parade.

Grownups and kids gathered along Main Street to catch a glimpse of Santa and all the other attractions.

The parade made its way into town led by Alexandria Police Chief Chris Russell followed by Sheriff Patrick Ray. The Parade also featured  the Grand Marshal’s Mac and Eva Willoughby,  Mr. and Miss DeKalb County Dr. Doug Hooper and Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin, floats, Alexandria Mayor Bennett Armstrong, State Representative Terri Lynn Weaver, Road Supervisor Danny Hale, Assessor of Property Shannon Cantrell, Constable Mark Milam, the DCHS and Watertown high school bands, vintage automobiles, farm tractors, four wheelers and motorcycles, fire trucks, Tennessee Division of Forestry and Smoky the Bear, Smithville- DeKalb Rescue Squad, DeKalb EMS, horseback riders, horse and mule drawn wagons, Santa Claus, and more.

In the floats category, the West Main Baptist Church won for their entry “Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus” .

For best vintage automobiles, Dayton Jameson took 1st place for his 1990 Fox Body Mustang

For ATV’s Junk & Jewels took 1st place and Close & Paschal Realty received 2nd place.

Josee Cripps received 1st place for her “Rockstar” horse entry.

Prizes were given away after the parade.

2019 Alexandria Christmas Parade from dwayne page on Vimeo.