Twenty-three people indicted by Grand Jury

November 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Twenty-three people were indicted by the new term of the DeKalb County Grand Jury Monday, November 14 along with one sealed indictment.

Those indicted will appear for arraignment in DeKalb County Criminal Court on December 6.

The following persons indicted and their charges are as follows:

Angela Lynn Ayers-possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II (methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams

Tabatha Marie Batey-fraudulent use of a Credit or Debit Card over $1,000

Christopher Joe Bogle-theft of services over $2,500

Mark Enik Childs- driving under the influence

Casandra Kay George- false report

Steven Blake Goad- driving under the influence (3rd offense) and possession of a prohibited weapon

Deviyon Quawnyah Johnson-Griffin- forgery, theft of property over $1,000, criminal simulation

Daniel Derrick Hill- violation of an order of protection (3 counts)

Tyler Blake Hollingsworth-possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule I (Fluorofentanyl) and possession of drug paraphernalia

Cassidy Renee Judkins-theft of property-shoplifting

Molly Sue Lawrence- theft of services over $1,000

Brandon Matthew Lee-aggravated assault (2 counts)

David Brian Martin-possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule VI drug (marijuana)

Melisha Renea Martin- possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule I (Papa-Fluorofentanyl), possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine)

Simon Rodriguez Martinez-first degree murder

Jonathan Lee Pedigo- child abuse (2 counts)

Jackie Marie Ray- driving under the influence

Carlos Restrepo-rape of a child (2 charges)

Aubrey Glenn Rigsby- evading arrest

Haley Jada Sosa- driving under the influence and possession of drug paraphernalia

Lacy Lee West- driving under the influence (4th offense), DUI per se, driving on a revoked license (2nd offense), and violation of an order of protection.

Markus Anthony Williams-domestic assault

Candice Denise Walker-driving under the influence

November 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

Special “Adopt A Pet” discounts are being offered this week at the DeKalb Animal Shelter.

A Veterans Day Adopt-A-Thon, which began on Friday, November 11, continues through Saturday, November 19 hosted by the DeKalb Animal Shelter and the “Friends Of” organization.

Dog adoptions are $50 each and $30 each for cats and that includes all their vaccinations, micro-chipping, blood work, etc.

With so many little critters, the only problem you may have is which one to choose.

Here’s a suggestion! How about “Sherlock”, the WJLE/DeKalb Animal Shelter featured “Pet of the Week”.

“We call him Sherlock, as in Sherlock Holmes, because he was found on Holmes Creek Road just abandoned all by himself in the middle of the road,” said Shelter Director Emmaly Bennett. “This sweet boy is about five months old. He has been neutered and is up to date on everything. Sherlock has the sweetest personality. He just wants to be in your lap. Sherlock loves kids, other cats, and he loves to play. He is an all around good house cat. If you are interested in adopting him from now until Saturday, November 19 his adoption fee is only $30. Thanks to our Friends Of organization for reducing that fee during our Veteran’s Day Adopt-A-Thon. Sherlock will make a wonderful addition to your home,” said Bennett.

“Visit our website at https://www.dekalbanimalsheltertn.com/ to see Sherlock’s picture, fill out an adoption application and we will call you to come in and meet him,” said Bennett.

The shelter is open Monday-Friday from 8 to 4 and Saturday from 8 to 12 at 186 Transfer Station Road.

November 14, 2022
By: Dwayne Page

A father has been charged with aggravated assault after allegedly trying to choke his young son.

38-year-old Dusten Ryan O’Conner of Allen Bend Road, Smithville is under a $30,000 bond and he will be in court December 1.

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on October 30 the child reported to staff at school that his father, O’Conner had choked him the night before until he passed out. O’Conner was interviewed and confirmed that he had strangled his son and that the child went limp. The incident was also witnessed by the child’s mother.

When a detective spoke with the child he noted and photographed a mark on the boy’s neck which appeared to be where a fingernail could have dug into his throat.