25-year-old Lyric Martinez was indicted by the Montgomery County Grand Jury on one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The indictment alleges that she possessed a handgun and a shotgun while in possession of a felony amount of marijuana with intent to distribute.
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Adam Drumgoole charged with DUI after crashing Infiniti Coupe
28-year-old Adam Drumgoole was jailed on March 31st after crashing his Infiniti coupe into a guard rail while intoxicated near I-24 and Trenton Rd. Police noticed Adam had slurred speech and was confused when answering questions. He told police that he came from a friend’s house and had four beers about two hours before the incident. Adam agreed to sobriety tests which he performed poorly on, and blew a .128% BAC on a Breathalyzer.
Cheyenne Evilsizer attacks ex-boyfriend at Sudden Service gas station
20-year-old Cheyenne Evilsizer was jailed on March 31st after attacking her ex-boyfriend at a Shell gas station on Riverside Drive. Police spoke with the store manager, who said she tried to break up a fight between Tyzek McCorkle and Evilsizer. Witnesses told police that they saw McCorkle walking away and Evilsizer running up to him, punching and slapping him. The video footage from the gas station surveillance confirmed the witness accounts.
Daniel Richmond attacks girlfriend in Wendy’s drive-thru
45-year-old Daniel Richmond was jailed on April 1st after punching his girlfriend in the head in a Wendy’s drive-thru on Cunningham Lane. Shanie Madrid told police that Richmond got irritated in the drive-thru and asked her to leave, but she refused, so he punched her in the side of her head six times. Police saw Madrid with redness on her head where she was punched. After the incident, Richmond fled the scene, but police located him on Freestone Drive. Richmond told police that Madrid kicked him in the car, and that’s why he punched her. Richmond was determined to be the primary aggressor and placed into custody.
Del Powers pulls a pistol on neighbor during dispute over property line
58-year-old Del Powers was jailed on April 1st for allegedly threatening to shoot his neighbor after an argument about their property line on Sawmill Road. Mr. Powers told police that there had been some dispute about the property line with his neighbor Mr. John Kieselbach. Powers said that his neighbor got into his face and he shoved him back. That’s when Kieselbach punched Powers in the face, knocking him back a few steps. Powers said that his friend Gary Hall was with him, and after getting punched in the face, he gave him his pistol to keep away from him. Mr. Kieselbach told police that Powers pulled out his pistol and told him he was going to shoot him and his son but then gave the pistol to Mr. Hall and said take this before I shoot him and his son. Mr. Kieselbach’s teenage son corroborated his father’s statement.
LeeJerricus Bullock shoves naked girlfriend before she pulls a knife on him
33-year-old LeeJerricus Bullock was jailed on April 1st after shoving his girlfriend around their home on Westfield Court. Police spoke with Stephanie Mejia, who stated that her boyfriend shoved her several times, and she pulled a knife out on him because she was in fear due to a previous assault. She called the police before she left and explained that she couldn’t leave immediately because she was naked at the time of the assault.
Corey Johnson jailed over $16 drywall damage
18-year-old Corey Johnson was jailed on April 2nd after trespassing at a construction site on Center Road. Police responded to a call stating that two people were on the roof of the apartments being built. Johnson was initially issued a trespassing warning for the property; however, after the property manager walked through the building, he found damage to the drywall that wasn’t there before. When police tried to take Johnson into custody, he resisted arrest by locking his arms so he couldn’t be handcuffed. He also kicked the patrol car while he was being placed in the back seat. The property manager estimated the cost of the drywall to be $16.
Corron Wilson pulls gun on girlfriend when he can’t find his phone, per report
21-year-old Corron Wilson was jailed on April 1st after pulling a gun out on his girlfriend when he couldn’t find his phone. Police responded to Royster Lane and spoke with Shakya Harris, who told police that she and her boyfriend argued because he couldn’t find his phone. He then pulled a gun from his pocket and started waving it around, telling Shakya that he would hit her with it if she didn’t give him his phone. Shakya told Wilson she didn’t have his phone, and he pushed her in the chest. Shakya fell to the ground, and Wilson left before the police arrived.
Patrons take keys & gun from Dustin Carter after he falls asleep drunk at a Scooter’s Pub
33-year-old Dustin Carter was Jailed on April 2nd after falling asleep while sitting at the bar at Scooters Pub and being aggressive with staff. Police responded to the pub and spoke with Jason Meadows, a customer who told police Carter fell asleep at the bar, threw up in the bathroom, and then tried to get in his car and leave. The other customers tried to get Carter an Uber ride so he could get home safely, and he became irate when they took his car keys so that he couldn’t drive himself home. Jason noticed that Carter had a Glock 19 on his hip, so he took it, emptied the chamber, and placed it in the back office. When police saw Carter, he was clearly intoxicated, with bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol on his breath.
Toussunt Trammell charged in assault of child over spilled milk & cereal
26-year-old Toussunt Trammell was watching his one-year-old niece at his grandmother’s house on the morning of March 29. The child spilled a bowl of cereal, upsetting Trammell. He reportedly smacked the child twice with excessive force, then grabbed her by both arms, picked her up, and shoved her into the couch. Trammell told police he only ‘lightly smacked’ the child, despite the grandmother being a witness to the assault.
Two jailed after child found unresponsive inside drug house — Brianna Smith & Jonathan Deutschmann
23-year-old Brianna Smith & 31-year-old Jonathan Deutschmann were jailed after a 911 call was placed on March 29th, reporting her child was unresponsive in their bedroom at their home on Edmonson Ferry Road. Medics transported the unresponsive young child to Tennova, and DCS was notified. They consented to a search of the home, where drugs were found in the couple’s bedroom, where they stay with the child, and in the basement, where Deutschmann operates a tattoo studio. Seized items included cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, 2.8 grams of Fentanyl, Oxycodone, marijuana, $2,105 in currency, pipes, rolling papers, grinders, digital scales, burnt foil, and more. The couple was taken into custody, each given a $75,000 bond. There has not been an update on the condition of the child.
Sarah Fuson, daughter of Sheriff, indicted by Grand Jury on aggravated child abuse charges
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Grand Jury returned indictments, charging Sarah Fuson with one count of Aggravated Child Abuse (8 Years Of Age Or Less) and one count of Child Abuse (8 Years Of Age Or Less). She is free on a $25,000 bond…
Pair charged with neglect & exploitation of elderly mother — Anita Lampe & James Lampe
43-year-old Anita Lampe & 41-year-old James Lampe were indicted by a Montgomery County Grand Jury, charging each with a count of aggravated neglect of an elderly or vulnerable adult and financial exploitation of an elderly or vulnerable adult. They were both caregivers for their mother, Myong Lampe, who they are accused of exploiting for more than $10,000 and neglecting, resulting in serious bodily injury.
John Barrs scheduled to appear in court for road rage rampage incident
48-year-old John Barrs is scheduled to appear in court later this month after he went on a road rage rampage last year on I-24. Troopers say in August of 2022, Barrs was driving a black GMC Denali in the left lane and attempted to merge due to an upcoming lane closure for construction when he sideswiped a black Mercedes Benz. Footage from a TDOT truck dash camera shows him impacting the other vehicle and driving alongside the Mercedes until he purposely struck the victim’s car a second time. He caused $12,000 in damage and was charged with felony vandalism and reckless endangerment. He is set to appear in court on April 27.
Topeka Harding jailed after threatening to blow up Tennova Hospital over missed appointment
50-year-old Topeka Harding is charged with felony false reports after threatening to blow up Tennova Hospital last week. Harding arrived for her appointment at the hospital’s registration desk at 3:15 p.m. and was told that she had missed her appointment and would have to contact scheduling for a new appointment time. She yelled and screamed at multiple employees at the registration desk and stated that if she didn’t get a phone call by 4:30 p.m., she would be back to blow up Tennova. Her bond was set at $50,000.
Stan Gaston indicted on two counts of aggravated sexual battery of a child
A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 45-year-old Stan Gaston on two counts of aggravated sexual battery of a victim under the age of 13. The indictment alleges that between July 2021 and July 2022, Gaston had sexual contact with the same victim, who was born in 2013, at least twice.
Ryan Bowie quits Roxy Theatre, demands full pay, retirement, benefits, severance
#BREAKING: In a resignation letter today from embattled Roxy Regional Theatre Director Ryan Bowie, he details reasons he says he must quit, including his professional headshot being displayed “amid convicts.” As he resigns, he makes demands for a lump sum payment of the remainder of his yearly salary, a severance package, full health insurance, and a retirement package…
Verona Sipili charged with punching husband while holding knife during argument
32-year-old Verona Sipili is charged with domestic assault after an altercation with her husband on March 27. Claudius Maybir says the couple had an argument about their living situation when she began to punch him and tried to slap his phone away from him while holding a kitchen knife by her side. He says he was placed in fear for his life by her demeanor and “assaultive behavior.”
Jared Adams charged in assault of roommate over living room furniture
24-year-old Jared Adams is charged with domestic assault after he and his roommate Clevon Corpuz got into an argument over the arrangement of furniture. The victim states Jared grabbed his shirt collar and pushed him, which Jared admitted to. Both parties stated they had prior domestic incidents in Virginia, which were never reported to the police.
Police say Jeremy Rugante was “tweaking” on Wilma Rudolph Blvd at 2 AM
Police say 35-year-old Jeremy Rugante was “tweaking” when they encountered him on Wilma Rudolph Blvd on March 28 just after 2 a.m. He was described as having “tweak” like movements with pinpoint pupils and was sweaty with slurred speech. He was unable to provide an address or arrange for anyone to take him to a safe place, so he was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.