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Smithville PD Stays Busy with Arrests - Smithville Review
WEBPublished: Sep 10, 2024, 10:44 AM. The Smithville Police Department has had a busy few weeks, making several arrests including those for DUI, assault and vandalism. According to Police Chief Mark Collins, Jonathan Wann, 34, of Smithville was arrested for trespassing and vandalism on Aug. 17, 2024.
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HERE TODAY; GONE TOMORROW? - Smithville Review
WEBJul 30, 2024 — In DeKalb County, Tennessee today, there are only a few immunization arguments or appointments; only a few fevers, headaches, nausea, vomiting, or lethargy; minimal missed school days or employment dates; a few endless hours waiting in the doctor’s or ER offices; a minimum of fear of hospitalizations or dying; and not being scared to death from media reporting.
Martinez Sentenced to 40 years - Smithville Review
WEBAug 27, 2024 — The man accused of killing his girlfriend with a hammer on September 21, 2022, was sentenced in DeKalb County Criminal Court last Monday. Simon Rodriguez Martinez, 36, who was charged with first-degree murder for the horrific crime that claimed the life of 39-year-old Yuri Guerra, pleaded guilty to the lesser offense of second-degree murder and received a 40-year sentence to serve at 100 percent.
Commission Tackles Property Tax Hike - Smithville Review
WEBJun 25, 2024 — Wheel Tax, and Bond Issue. Commissioners voting in favor of removing the 10-cent tax increase and adding the $370,000 in sales tax funding to schools were Glynn Merriman, Mathias Anderson, Andy Pack, Daniel Cripps, Susannah Cripps, Jeff Barnes, Tony (Cully) Culwell, Myron Rhody, Sabrina Farler, …
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Local Officials Remember 9-11 - Smithville Review
WEBSep 17, 2024 — Local minister, Larry Green, then led the assembled crowd in prayer saying, “Right after 9-11 there was an outpouring to God. When we face tragedy whether it’s in our lives or as a nation, God is the one we can turn to. Every person in all those losses that day, almost 3,000, God was with them and their families.
Arrest Made After Bomb Threat - Smithville Review
WEB3 days ago — Updated: Sep 24, 2024, 9:02 AM. Published: Oct 1, 2024, 9:14 AM. The Smithville Police Department made an arrest last week after a bomb threat was made against the DeKalb County Courthouse. Authorities say that 39-year-old Matthew Dewayne Griffith of Bright Hill Road, Smithville, was arrested for filing a false report.
Smithville Board Rejects Change to Beer Ordinance
WEBSep 17, 2024 — The Smithville Board of Mayor and Aldermen rejected an amendment to the city’s beer ordinance last week, which would have changed the 400-foot distance requirement from a business to a church or school. Aldermen voted 3 to 2 against amending the city beer ordinance at their meeting on Monday, September 9.