Man Arrested After Entering Ex-Wife’s Home Through Window

On March 4, Loudon County Sheriff ’s Office Deputy Nathaniel Reagan responded to a dispatch call linked to a house on Turman Dr., where police got wind of a break-in. By the time police arrived at the scene, the burglar had already fled the scene in a silver Nissan, and police suspected he was heading toward Knox County.

Once Reagan arrived on the scene, he made contact with the complainant, who stated that the assailant, James Kenneth Dearing II, 55, Knoxville, had attempted to first enter her home through the front door. Once the knocking ceased, he approached a window close to the road, where the complainant’s bedroom was.

The complainant went to the front door she saw Dearing peering into her bedroom window and eventually pulled the window out, before stepping into the house through it, knocking over several candles and crosses on the windowsill in the process.

Once inside, she said he pulled out a black, box-cutter knife and began to swing it in her general direction. The complainant stepped back, to which Dearing responded by picking up a nearby mattress and cutting into it with the knife.

It became clear later that the complainant and Dearing were previously married, and there had been a history of domestic abuse during that time.

The victim and the complainant both filled out written statements while officers searched the house and took photographs for evidence.

Cpl. Cody Bengel talked to neighbors who officers believed might have witnessed the crime, with one neighbor (who wished to remain anonymous) claiming that he saw Dearing climb in through the window though was unsure of what was taking place in the house.

While outside, Bengel noticed a black box-cutter, similar to the one described by the victim, about 15 feet from the initial window Dearing entered the house from. While all this was taking place, Deputies Willis and Curtis located the vehicle described to belong to Dearing and used in his escape. They later found that his license was revoked for a DUI.

Officers conducted a felony traffic stop and detained Dearing moments later. He was in the same silver Nissan Sentra initially described, and his mother was in its passenger seat. While being read his Miranda rights, Dearing stated the victim had owed his mother $100, which was he reason for entering the home.

According to Dearing, he decided to climb through the window when his door knocks were not answered and upon opening the window, he reached inside to grab a torch lighter. While doing so, the victim entered the bedroom and they began to argue.

When asked about the knife found outside, he said the box cutter was initially located in his mothers vehicle and must have fallen out at some point during the altercation. He claimed that the cut on the bed was made with another object, a pocketknife with an orange handle. He claimed he tore the bed with his hands.

Dearing’s mother was also asked to provide a written statement.

Dearing was taken into custody by the Loudon County Sheriff ’s Office and charged with aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, driving on a revoked/suspended license, vandalism and held on $105,000 bond.

MARCH 3

Michael Edgar Brown, 63, Lenoir City, was charged with convicted felon in possession of a firearm, maintaining a dwelling where drugs are sold, manufacturing, selling, delivery, resale of schedule I drug, manufacturing, selling, delivery, resale of schedule II drug, manufacturing, selling, delivery, resale of schedule VI drug, manufacturing, selling, delivery, or possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, simple possession/casual exchange, theft of property and was held without bond.

Jennifer Suzzanna Helton, 40, Lenoir City, was charged with convicted felon in possession of firearm, maintaining a dwelling where drugs are sold, manufacturing, delivery, sale or possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, two counts of simple possession/casual exchange, violation of probation and was held without bond.

Ray David Hensley, 60, was charged with contraband in a penal institution, manufacturing, delivery, sale or possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession/ casual exchange and was held without bond.

Michael Edward Nalls, 63, Lenoir City, was charged with two counts of manufacturing, selling, delivery, resale of a schedule II drug, manufacturing, selling, delivery, resale of a schedule VI drug, manufacturing, delivery, sale or possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, two counts of simple possession/casual exchange and was held without bond.

Adam Jack Perkins, 31, Lenoir City, was charged with weekender-convicted serving time, criminal impersonation and held on $2000 bond.

David Lee Queener, 47, Lenoir City, was charged with convicted felon in possession of a firearm, maintaining a dwelling where drugs are sold, manufacturing, delivery, sale or possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, two counts of simple possession/casual exchange and held without bond.

Cheryl Joann Stockton, 57, Lenoir City, was charged with capias-municipal court, two counts of manufacturing, selling, delivery, resale of a schedule II drug, manufacturing, selling, delivery, resale of a schedule VI drug, manufacturing, delivery, sale or possession of meth, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, simple possession/ casual exchange and held without bond.

MARCH 4

James Kenneth Dearing II, 55, Knoxville, was charged with aggravated assault, aggravated burglary, driving on a revoked/suspended license, vandalism and held on $105,000 bond.

Megan Ashley Gardner, 27, Loudon, was charged with two counts of aggravated child abuse and neglect, two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals and was held on $510,000 bond.

Ryan Spencer Gardner, 32, Loudon, was charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals, two counts of child abuse or neglect/edangerment, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest and was held on $515,000 bond.

Billy Jack Lindsey, 51, Knoxville, was charged with capias-criminal court and held without bond.

MARCH 5

Daniel Wayne Capps, 39, Lenoir City, was charged with public intoxication and released on $283 bond.

Joseph Aaron Duggan, 48, Lenoir City, was charged with misuse of the 911 emergency system and released on $1000 bond.

Emily Marie Fairbanks, 35, Madisonville, was charged with resisting arrest, simple possession/ casual exchange, tampering or fabricating with evidence and released on $24,000 bond.

Timothy Vernell Hensley, 61, Loudon, was charged with driving on a revoked license, failure to surrender auto license or registration, financial responsibility law and released on $1000 bond.

Charles David Kirkland, 45, homeless, was charged with public intoxication and released on $1000 bond.

Steven Travis Rhea, 39, Walland, was charged with public intoxication and held without bond.

MARCH 6

Clark Randal Chambers, 32, Kingston, was charged with capias-general sessions and released on $4000 bond.

Christopher Allen Davis, 20, Loudon, was charged with two counts of aggravated assault, kidnapping, aggravated burglary, driving on a revoked/suspended license, vandalism and held on $30,000 bond.

Jose Jesus Martinez Gonzalez, 40, Loudon, was charged with address change required-10 days, display of registration plate, license required and released on $1000 bond.

Stephanie Dawn Nichols, 36, Loudon, was charged with criminal trespass and held on $2500 bond.

Kimberly Jean Phillips, 52, Rockwood, was charged with capias-municipal court and held without bond.

William James Shubert, 34, Lenoir City, was charged with capias-general sessions and held without bond.

Brent Allen Snyder, 42, was charged with criminal trespass and held on $2500 bond.

MARCH 7

Tammy Michelle Messier, 44, Loudon, was charged with criminal trespass and released on $1000 bond.

Angela Deette Randolph, 57, Loudon, was charged with driving under the influence and released on $1500 bond.

Rodrigo Garcia Rodrigues, 48,unknown, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and held without bond.

Denis Sanchez Sales, 20, Tucker, GA., was charged with license required and released on $1000 bond.

Kimberly Darnell Thompson, 46, Dallas, TX., was charged with criminal simulation, forgery, theft of property and held without bond.

MARCH 8

Jason Lynn Burnum, 26, Sweetwater, was charged with violation of probation and held without bond.

Shane Douglas Everett, 50, Lenoir City, was charged with domestic assault, resisting arrest and held on $6000 bond.

Clare Marie Ferguson, 42, Loudon, was charged with two counts of capias-general sessions and held on $14,000 bond.

Justin Lee Hargis, 47, Loudon, was charged with aggravated cruelty to animals, public intoxication, resisting arrest and was released on $7000 bond.

Jonathan Lewis Leab, 28, Rocky Top, was charged with assisting other agency and held without bond.

Jeremy Lynn Patterson, 41,Clinton, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, simple possession/ casual exchange and held without bond.

Joshua Alan Underwood, 38, Lenoir City, was charged with violation of probation and held on $7500 bond.

MARCH 9

Cassandra Lee Belcher, 26, Etowah, was charged with public intoxication, possession of drug paraphernalia, theft of property and held on $6000 bond.

Cindy Gay Carver, 64, Greenback, was charged with capias-municipal court and held without bond.

Kasiah Tashai Gordon, 23, Knoxville, was charged with display of registation plate, financial responsibility law, license required, two counts of simple possession/ casual exchange and was held on $4000 bond.

Alexis Marie Henry, 29, Lenoir City, was charged with child abuse/neglect or endangerment, domestic assault and released on $7500 bond.

Joshua Caleb Hooper,

46, Etowah, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, public intoxication and held on $4000 bond.

Melissa Annette Lee, 57, Loudon, was charged with driving under the influence and held without bond.

Ismael Antonio Lumbi Oporta, 26, was charged with driving on roadways laned for traffic, driving under the influence, financial responsibility law, license required, signing registration-carried in vehicle and held on $2500 bond.