Man found with 40 grams of pot, paraphernalia

A teen is being held at Loudon County Jail for possessing more than 40 grams of marijuana that officers found while serving an active warrant.

Lenoir City Police Inv. Brad Brown wrote in his report that while placing Rashondey Quintez Dawson, 19, of Lenoir City, under arrest April 16, he could see in plain view drug paraphernalia in the home, which allegedly belonged to the teen. Brown added that the home had a smell of burnt marijuana.

“A search of the room identified to be Dawson’s bedroom revealed two clear plastic Ziplock bags of a green leafy plant material suspected to be marijuana weighing approximately 15.7 grams and 25.2 grams,” Brown said. “A set of digital weighing scales was also found along with $1,082 in small U.S. bills.”

Dawson was charged with manufacture/sell/possession of a Schedule VI substance, manufacture/sell/delivery/resale of a Schedule VI substance and violation of probation and held on $17,000 bond.

Two jailed for counterfeit bills

A Cosby pair are being held at Loudon County Jail after using counterfeit money at a Lenoir City retail store.

LCPD Det. Kevin Condee wrote in his report that Chasity Lynn Evans and Mark Anthony Evans passed counterfeit $100 bills on multiple occasions.

“On two different occasions, (Chasity) Evans purchased merchandise using counterfeit $100 bills and subsequently received change for the difference,” Condee said. “Evans’ codefendant Mark Evans stated to affiant that he and the defendant knew the money was counterfeit and that they were trying to get rid of it.”

Chasity Lynn Evans, 19, Cosby, was charged with two counts of criminal simulation and held on $20,000 bond. Mark Anthony Evans, 34, Cosby, was charged with four counts of criminal simulation and held on $40,000 bond.

April 16

Kayla Hope Abercrombie, 27, Lenoir City, was charged with theft under $500 and released on $2,000 bond. LCPD Officer Nick Halsey wrote in his report that Abercrombie was seen at a Lenoir City retail store concealing merchandise without paying for the items, which totaled over $100.
Darryl Lee Foley, 36, Kingston, was charged with violation of probation and released on $2,000 bond.
Erskine Andy Hunt, 35, Sweetwater, was charged with theft of property-$1,000-$10,000 and released on $3,000 bond.
Jason Roberts, 27, Lenoir City, was charged with theft up to $500/forgery and theft of property $500-$1,000 forgery and released on $6,000 bond.
Michael Damon Watkins, 35, homeless, was charged with public intoxication and held on $283 bond. Responding to a traffic crash on Ashe Avenue, LCPD Officer Brandon Gentry wrote in his report that Watkins was standing in the roadway and had an odor of an alcoholic beverage and was unsteady on his feet.

April 17

Edward Charles Baker, 49, Loudon, was charged with driving under the influence, driving on a revoked/suspended license and simple possession/casual exchange and held on $5,000 bond. Tennessee Highway Patrol Trooper Eric Miller wrote in his report that Baker had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and had in his right front pocket a marijuana cigarette. Baker could not perform field sobriety tasks as instructed.
Christopher Steven Dailey, 32, Loudon, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and released on $1,000 bond.
Antwan Maleek Kennedy, 33, Etowah, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and released on $2,000 bond.
Michael Lee Lane, 34, Knoxville, was charged with two counts of violation of probation and held without bond.
Samuel Arble McCall, 34, Greenback, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and released on $1,000 bond. Stopping a vehicle for the occupants not wearing seat belts, Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Cody Fritts wrote in his report that the driver had a revoked license. “After taking Mr. McCall into custody a small blue pill bottle was found in his right jean pocket. One pill was white with the imprint G76 identified as Oxymorphone,” Fritts said. “The other pills was a blue round pill with the imprint 224 identified as Oxycodone.”
Nicolas Brandon Turner, 26, homeless, was charged with public intoxication and held on $283 bond. Dispatched to a residence in reference to a suspicious person, LCPD Officer Bruce Padgett wrote in his report that Turner had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, was unsteady on his feet and had slurred speech.
Lisa Jane Ward, 38, Lenoir City, was charged with violation of probation on theft and released on $1,000 bond.
Florence Gail Williams, 53, Loudon, was charged with driving under the influence and released on $1,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Ben Everett wrote in his report that Williams had slurred speech and told the deputy that she had taken her morning medication but could not remember what she had taken. Williams performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
Brian Keith Wolfenbarger, 54, Kingston, was charged with simple possession/casual exchange and possession of drug paraphernalia and released on $5,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Kenny Palmer wrote in his report that during a search of Wolfenbarger’s vehicle, he found several containers of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. “While searching Mr. Wolfenbarger I located a pipe commonly used for smoking marijuana inside his shirt pocket,” Palmer said. “The total weight of the marijuana seized was approximately 13 grams.”

April 18

Michael Raymond Alexander, 27, Madisonville, was charged with driving on a revoked license and released on $1,500 bond.
Frederick Phillip Cope, 51, Knoxville, was charged with public intoxication and released on $1,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Charlie Huskin wrote in his report that he talked with a man who alleged that Cope, who had been dropped off at a Hickory Creek Road residence three hours prior, was drunk and being belligerent. “Mr. Cope broke (the man’s) glasses during this three-hour period. (The man) stated that he gave Mr. Cope several opportunities to call someone to come pick him up but was unable to get a valid phone number from him,” Huskin said.
Michael Lance Courtney, 45, Lenoir City, was charged with driving under the influence and violation of implied consent and released on $2,000 bond. Stopping a motorcycle for speeding 60 mph in a 35 mph zone, LCSO Deputy Kenny Palmer wrote in his report that the driver, Courtney, had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, performed poorly on field sobriety tasks and refused implied consent. “Mr. Courtney was also cited for speeding and no insurance,” Palmer said.
Jonah Ryan Jillson, 28, Lenoir City, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and released on $1,000 bond. Stopping a vehicle for merging into traffic without yielding to other vehicles on the roadway, Loudon Police Officer Brandon Nix wrote in his report that Jillson had a revoked license.
Jackie Eugene Lee, 53, Lenoir City, was charged with public intoxication and held on $1,000 bond. Dispatched to the Ferry Street boat dock in reference to a possible intoxicated individual, LPD Officer Brandon Nix wrote in his report that Lee had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, stated to the officer that he had drank several 24-ounce beers, had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and had trouble standing.
James Edward Mcwilliams, 56, Lenoir City, was charged with simple possession and driving on a revoked license and released on $2,000 bond. Stopping a driver for not wearing a seat belt, LCSO Deputy Cody Fritts wrote in his report that Mcwilliams had a revoked driver’s license and a bag of a green, leafy substance believed to be marijuana under his seat and another bag in the ash tray. “Mr. Mcwilliams also had a marijuana pipe in the floorboard of his truck. After Mr. Mcwilliams was placed under arrest another bag of marijuana was found in his left pocket,” Fritts said.
Brandy Leigh Montoya, 32, Arden, N.C., was charged with driving under the influence-first offense and released on $3,000 bond. Dispatched to a call of a domestic incident on Interstate 40 where a male had grabbed a female by the hair at a gas station and threw her into the vehicle, THP Trooper Eric Miller wrote in his report that the female was driving the vehicle and struck a truck as it fled the scene. The vehicle was later stopped on Interstate 40 and both occupants told law enforcement that no fight had ensued from their argument, Miller said. The trooper further said that the female driver, Montoya, showed signs of impairment and performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
Kendra Daye Sellers, 25, Walland, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and released on $1,000 bond.
Joshua Adam Young, 27, Greenback, was charged with driving under the influence and released on $2,000 bond. Dispatched to a call of a reckless driver on Interstate 75 traveling southbound at speeds between 30 and 60 mph, LCSO Deputy Brandon Burley wrote in his report that Young had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, red, watery eyes and had difficulty maintaining a conversation. Young performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.

April 19

James Ryan Ericson, 30, Lenoir City, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and held without bond. Stopping a vehicle on Highway 11 that had a headlight out, LCSO Deputy Billy Lewis wrote in his report that the driver, Ericson, had a suspended license. “James had a copy of a citation in his possession from Lenoir City Police Department for driving on a suspended driver’s license,” Lewis said.
Brandy Michelle Hampton, 28, Harriman, was charged with violation of probation on DUI and released without bond.
Zachary Dennis Hearon, 18, Ten Mile, was charged with evading arrest, driving on a suspended license and two counts of assisting other agency-warrants and held on $12,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Cody Fritts wrote in his report that Hearon had a warrant for his arrest out of Knox County for theft and another out of Anderson County for violation of pre-trial release. In a separate report, LPD Officer Josh Workman wrote that Hearon, who had a suspended license, was stopped for speeding on Highway 72 but sped off during the traffic stop.
Richard Gordon McIntosh, 34, homeless, was charged with domestic assault, manufacture/sell/possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia and released on $8,000 bond. Dispatched to a possible domestic incident at a motel in Loudon, LPD Officer Marty Ward found a man involved in the argument walking down the street. “... Mr. McIntosh advised me he had a small bag of weed in his right front pocket in the shorts he was wearing under the long pants he had on. Mr. McIntosh also had a marijuana pipe in the same pocket,” Ward said.
Natasha Lynn Ramsey, 22, Vonore, was charged with possession of a handgun while under the influence and public intoxication and released on $3,000 bond.
Rachel Jean Webb, 39, Lenoir City, was charged with theft of property and released on $5,000 bond.

April 20

Christopher Dewayne Johnson, 21, Loudon, was charged with criminal court capias-theft of property and forgery and held on $10,000 bond.

Knoxville woman jailed for shoplifting, found with pills

A 51-year-old Knoxville woman is facing multiple charges after she was initially found by police shoplifting from a Lenoir City retail store.

The woman is now facing theft charges and drug possession charges after law enforcement found multiple prescription pills on her.

Lenoir City Police Officer Brandon Gentry wrote in his report that Nena Jo Osornio was arrested for theft at a Lenoir City retail store and was found with several pills.

“Upon arresting her I found three Suboxone strips, four Vyvanse pills and two Zolpidem pills,” Gentry said. “Ms. Osornio could not provide a prescription for any of those medications.”

Osornio was charged with theft under $500, two counts of simple possession of a Schedule II substance and simple possession of a Schedule IV substance and held without bond.

April 20

Lewis James Brewster, 74, Lenoir City, was charged with aggravated assault and domestic assault and released on $6,000 bond.
Thomas Austin Childress, 18, Lenoir City, was charged with domestic assault and false imprisonment and released on $2,000 bond.
Charles Derek Dawson, 34, Loudon, was charged with assisting other agency and released without bond. Stopping a vehicle for failing to maintain its lane on Interstate 75, Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Cpl. Brandon Dixon wrote in his report that the driver, Dawson, had a revoked license and a warrant out of Washington County.
Christopher Dewayne Johnson, 21, Loudon, was charged with criminal court capias-theft of property and forgery and held on $10,000 bond.
Stefanie Leeann Reagan, 38, Kingston, was charged with five counts of theft of property out of a Loudon County grand jury and held on $9,000 bond.

April 21

Brady Lee Ghorley, 26, Tellico Plains, was charged with a Monroe County warrant and held without bond.
James Scott Huff, 51, Loudon, was charged with failure to appear on theft up to $500 and criminal trespassing and held without bond.
Mark Allen McCullough, 29, Walland, was charged with violation of probation and released without bond.
Tommy Heath Richardson, 36, Lenoir City, was charged with driving under the influence and held on $3,000 bond. Dispatched to a gas station in reference to an intoxicated man, LCPD Officer Brandon Gentry wrote in his report that the man was identified as Richardson, who allegedly had slurred speech, droopy eyes and performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
Earl Ray Tinnel III, 37, Sweetwater, was charged with contempt of court and held without bond.
Jason Ray West, 34, Philadelphia, was charged with theft-$1,000-$10,000 and held on $9,000 bond.

April 22

Kaylee Ann Glisson, 28, Lenoir City, was charged with driving under the influence and violation of implied consent and released on $2,500 bond. Dispatched to Williams Ferry Road in reference to a wreck in which a vehicle had flipped onto its side, LCSO Deputy Ben Everett wrote in his report that the driver, Glisson, had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, and she performed poorly on field sobriety tasks. “Ms. Glisson was asked to lift her head up and a white powdery substance was in her nose,” Everett said. “Ms. Glisson did state that she had snorted some clonopin.”
Krystal Mae/Lena Hixson, 28, Lenoir City, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and five counts of possession of legend drugs and released on $1,500 bond.
Jason Albert Lewis, 28, Oliver Springs, was charged with theft of property and released on $2,000 bond. LCPD Officer Christian Dragon wrote in his report that Lewis was observed taking more than $100 worth of merchandise from a Lenoir City retail store without paying for the items.
Shaunette Delynn Moore, 28, Philadelphia, was charged with an attachment-juvenile court and released on $500 bond.
Edward Norman Olsen, 22, Lenoir City, was charged with driving under the influence, driving on a revoked/suspended license and cite-in violation of implied consent and released on $3,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Craig Brewer wrote in his report that Olsen had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage. Olsen also had a suspended license and performed poorly on field sobriety tasks, Brewer said. “On searching the vehicle after a (sic) alert from Sgt. Michael Watkins K9 partner found a half full Corona beer,” Brewer said.
Jeremy Dewayne Pruitt, 29, Maryville, was charged with assault and domestic assault and released on $3,000 bond.
Nicholas Joseph Rokisky, 21, Lenoir City, was charged with Schedule II drug violations and driving under the influence and released on $5,000 bond.
Shane Edward Snyder, 31, Loudon, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and held on $2,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Kevin Dailey wrote in his report that Snyder had a revoked license for driving under the influence.
Shannon Kent Taylor, 35, Caryville, was charged with driving under the influence and held on $2,000 bond.

April 23

Amanda Demille Lee, 25, Oak Ridge, was charged with driving under the influence and released on $2,500 bond. Responding to a wreck on Interstate 75 southbound, LCSO Deputy Billy Lewis talked with the driver, Lee, who said that she had a beer at a bar in Knoxville and had been taking phentramine. Lee performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
Jessica Nicole Sanchez, 27, Sweetwater, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and held on $4,000 bond.
Ricky Shea Smith, 52, Lenoir City, was charged with violation of sex offender registry and held on $3,000 bond.