Holloway to make a run for the County Commission in 2022

November 16, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

A resident of the 5th district plans to make a bid for a seat on the county commission next year.

Joshua Holloway has announced that he will be a candidate in the May 3, 2022 DeKalb County Republican Primary.

“ I have lived in DeKalb county for over 22 years. I have strong family and Christian values. I would like to serve the 5th district. I would appreciate your support and any input. I want to see our county keep low taxes and see our county grow,” said Holloway

The 2022 county general election is in August

November 16, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

Two charged in an escape attempt more than a year ago have been indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury.

45 year old Byron Ray Wilson is under indictment for escape while 20 year old Hannah Marie Grisham is indicted for permitting or facilitating an escape.

According to Smithville Police at the time, Wilson was taken into custody on June 23, 2020 due to outstanding warrants against him and placed inside a patrol car. While the officer was getting into the driver’s seat to transport Wilson, Grisham opened the passenger door to let Wilson escape. After Wilson was captured, the officer found Grisham hiding in a dryer at the residence of 199 Carter Drive where she was also taken into custody.

They will be arraigned in Criminal Court December 7.

Wilson and Grisham were among several people indicted by the grand jury on the first day of the new term Tuesday, November 16.

Those indicted and their charges are as follows (except for those named in sealed indictments):

David Dewayne Anderson- possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) under 0.5 grams, possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (fentanyl), possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug ( ANPP), and possession of drug paraphernalia

Mark Wayne Beall-criminal impersonation, burglary, theft under $1,000, theft over $10,000, and auto burglary

Jerome Sheldon Bogan-driving under the influence and DUI per se

Randall Madison Bond-vandalism over $2,500

Dana Seborn Cantrell- possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule V drug, simple possession (2 counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) under 0.5 grams

Fred Thomas Dowell, Jr.- driving on a revoked license (6th offense), simple possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine), simple possession of a schedule II drug (cocaine), simple possession of a schedule II drug (fentanyl), and simple possession of a schedule II drug (ANPP)

Benjamin Thomas Duffey-aggravated assault

Casey Laraine Emberton- driving under the influence and DUI per se

Taylor Nicole Fults-theft over $2,500 and evading arrest

Hannah Marie Grisham- permitting or facilitating an escape

Shirley Ann Hardy- possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) over 0.5 grams, and possession of drug paraphernalia

Anthony Emmanuel Hernandez- especially aggravated kidnapping and theft over $2,500

Robert Lewis Judkins- vandalism under $1,000

Dori Leigh Keith- fraudulent use of a credit/debit card

Michael Joseph Lee-aggravated burglary and domestic assault

James Arnold John McKeown, Jr.- possession with intent to sell or deliver over 26 grams of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine), possession with intent to sell or deliver a schedule I drug ( eutylone), and possession with intent to sell or deliver over 0.5 grams of a schedule II drug (cocaine)

Harry Carlson McIntosh-domestic assault, violation of bond conditions, evading arrest, and resisting arrest

Joseph Daniel Morgan-auto burglary and theft under $1,000

Cassandra Renee Reed- driving under the influence (2nd offense), DUI per se, and driving on a revoked license

Jeffery Lynn Sanders- theft under $1,000 (2 counts) and vandalism over $1,000

James Frederick Summers- burglary-auto and theft under $1,000, public intoxication, simple possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine), and simple possession of a schedule IV drug ( alprazolam)

Ashley Dawn Williams-identify theft

Justice Namen Williams- driving under the influence (2nd offense), resisting, driving on a revoked license, and violation of open container

Byron Ray Wilson-escape

Joe Anthony Young- assault and aggravated assault

November 16, 2021
By: Dwayne Page

The annual Angel Tree Project is underway and your support is needed to help make this holiday season merrier for 298 children from 144 families. This is Angel Tree’s 27th year of serving the children of DeKalb County.

“The Angel Trees are located at all bank locations in Smithville and Alexandria,” said spokesperson Laura Stone. “Each Angel represents a child and his or her wish list for Christmas. The process is very simple. Just go to your bank and select an Angel from the tree, shop for your Angel from their wish list and return your gifts to the bank where you picked up your Angel by December 3rd. Make sure your presents are clearly marked with your Angel number. The wish list on the Angel tag is just a suggestion. It is what the child specifically asks for. Sometimes people will buy only what is on there. In some cases they will buy additional things. It’s not necessary that you buy everything on the list. If you have no time to shop, donations are always accepted and appreciated and we will do the shopping for you. This program would not be a success without the continued support of our community pulling together and making Christmas special for these children,” said Stone