The Newport Plain Talk

POLICE

Theft reported

Amy Ottinger, 21, 1218 Garner Road, Newport, reported the theft of several items Friday from her 2000 Ford Mustang while it was parked at Family Inn. According to Sgt. Jerry Shelton, Ottinger said someone entered her vehicle by way of a damaged door and took a Jensen TV/DVD player combo, two Quality 12" speakers, and a 1600 watt amplifier with a total estimated value of $1300.

Alleged assault

Patrolman Stephen Higginbotham responded to a reported assault on Saturday. According to Higginbotham, Kenny McMahan, 56, 416 Viewmont Circle, said that while he was at Parkway Inn, a man and a woman knocked on his door and wanted "money to buy some dope." Higginbotham's report states that when McMahan told them he had no money, the man assaulted him and the couple left. Afterwards, according to Higginbotham, McMahan noticed that his car keys, a shirt, and a cap were missing. There are two suspects in the incident.

Domestic assault/vandalism

Patrolman Jason Smith answered a call to 337 Graham Street on Saturday. Upon his arrival, Kathy Collier, 26, told him that her boyfriend had kicked open her front door and entered the dwelling, arguing and yelling. Then, according to Smith, Collier said the boyfriend grabbed her arm and choked her. Smith's report states that red marks were noticeable on Collier's arms and neck and that damage to the door was visible. Smith advised Collier on the process to obtain an order of protection.

Theft under $500

The theft of $300 was reported to Newport Patrolman Jason Smith on Saturday by Tenisha Leshea Ray, 17, 511 Carnation Way. According to Smith, Ray said that after visiting a friend, she noticed the money missing from her purse. Two suspects are named in the report.

Ellison arrested

Brandi Ellison, 29, 1268 Moon Glow Way, was charged with violation of probation by Patrolman Stephen Higginbotham on Friday.

SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

Multiple charges filed

Sgt. Armondo Fontes filed several charges against Danny D. Antrican, 51, 1331 Slop Creek Road, Morristown, on Friday. According to Fontes, officers were dispatched to a residence on O'Neil Road concerned an intoxicated male causing problems. Upon their arrival, they found Antrican sitting behind the wheel of a 1993 Ford Ranger. Upon further investigation, they discovered that Antrican has nine prior DUI charges since 1977. Antrican was charged with 10th offense DUI, violation of open container law, 4th offense driving on revoked license, disorderly conduct, and violation of implied consent law.

Sutton charged

Hollis Sutton, 47, 522 Breeze Way, Newport, was charged with failure to appear in Cocke County Sessions Court on March 14, 2008, by Sgt. Tony Whitten on Saturday.

Theft over $1,000

Charles Robert Prevost, 41, 325 Hun Way, Newport, faces a charge of theft over $1,000 following his arrest by Detective Brian Murr on Friday. According to Murr's report, Prevost was charged with the theft of a 1991 Chrysler New Yorker, owned by Vonda Turner, on April 11.

ACCIDENTS

Parking lot mishap

On Friday, according to Sgt. Jerry Shelton, two vehicles collided on Hwy. 321 at the O'Reilly's Auto Parts parking lot. According to Shelton, the accident occurred when Henry Reus, 44, 7088 Armory Road, Newport, driving a 1992 Honda Accord, attempted to enter the parking lot and pulled into the path of a 2003 Ford Expedition driven by Melinda Lowasser, 30, 2689 Doe Branch Road, Marshall, North Carolina, as Lowasser attempted to exit the parking lot. Reus was cited for driving on a suspended license.

Another parking lot mishap

On Saturday, Sgt. Jerry Shelton responded to a two-vehicle collision on Hwy. 25/70. According to Shelton, the accident occurred when a 1994 Chevrolet Camaro, operated by Lisa D. Vick, 25, 647 North Hwy. 340, Parrottsville, attempted to enter Hwy. 25/70 from a parking lot, was struck by a 2004 Honda Element, driven by Hubert E. Lichlyter, 87, 2630 Indian Creek Road, Dandridge, as Lichlyter started to enter the parking lot.

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