The Newport Plain Talk

Sheriff

Heeled

Friday, Dep. Randall Hartsell filled out an incident report made by Margaret Johnson, no age given, Appleseed Way, concerning a dog biting her 11-year-old son. According to the report, Johnson stated her son was walking through their neighbor’s yard to get on the school bus when a dog bit him between his ankle and knee. Johnson told Hartsell this is the second time her son has been bitten.

$2,500 in wiring stolen from home

Friday, Dep. Steve Johnson filled out an incident report made by Ray Massey, 309 Cosby Highway, concerning the vandalism of a home located at 3915 Cosby Highway that is owned by Donna Costa, 62, 13 Star Wheel Lane, Hilton Head Island, S.C. According to the report, the home had been broken into between Wednesday and Friday. The only thing reported stolen from the home was $2,500 in wiring.

Van’s window shot out

Friday, Dep. Steve Johnson filled out an incident report made by Debbie Rayneri, 52, 2203 Dark Hollow Road, concerning the vandalism of her 1994 Dodge van. According to the report, Rayneri stated she left her home around 6 p.m. and returned at 8 p.m. A neighbor reportedly came to her home and said Rayneri’s van’s window was shattered. The rear hatchback window of the van appeared to have been shot. The estimated value of the shattered window is $500.

Telephone cable vandalized

Friday, Dep. Alton Cureton filled out an offense report made by the AT&T Company concerning a telephone cable that had been cut on the Old Fifteenth Road in Del Rio. The estimated cost of the cut line is $1,500.

Theft, extortion charges

Friday, Dep. David Parton arrested Shannon Lee Baker, 28, 145 Columbia Way, Parrottsville, on charges of theft over $10,000 and extortion.

Police

Durango used for punching bag

Friday, Lt. Ronnie Landers filled out an incident report made by Ashley Hayes, 22, 174 Fair St., Newport, concerning the vandalism of her 1999 Dodge Durango. According to the report, Hayes stated she was at River Ridge Apartments picking up her children from their father who allegedly punched and kicked her vehicle. The estimated cost of the damaged Durango is $2,500.

Public intoxication charges

Friday, Patrolman Donald Coakley arrested Ralph J. Talton, 80, 1675 Winter Road, Parrottsville, on charges of public intoxication.

Violation of probation charges

Friday, Patrolman Ricky Parton arrested Kim Hopkins, 39, 675 City View Drive, Newport, on charges of violation of probation.

Debit card missing, $400 spent

Thursday, Patrolwoman Donna Hopkins filled out an incident report made by Kelly Saylor, 18, 315 Dyke St., Newport, concerning the theft of her debit card. According to the report, Saylor told Hopkins she noticed her debit card was missing. She was unable to say how long it had been missing but contacted her bank where she was informed the card had been used to make $400 worth of purchases at Golden Dynasty, McDonald’s and Murphy Gas. Saylor was advised to obtain a bank statement. No suspect information is available at this time.

Accord and Escape collide

Friday, Lt. Ronnie Landers was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident in row No. 8 of the Wal-Mart parking lot. According to the report, Susan Gass, 50, 1820 Indian Creek Road, Dandridge and Allison Jo Messer, 37, 123 Brookstone Road, Parrottsville, were both backing their vehicles from opposite sides of the aisle when they collided. Gass’s 2005 Ford Escape and Messer’s 2008 Honda Accord were both struck. Messer told Landers she didn’t back across the centerline of the aisle. Both drivers said they didn’t see one another.

Caravan struck by Saturn

Friday, Patrolman Derek Wright was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on Broadway. According to the report, Megan B. Toney, 22, 4057 Willow Way, Morristown, was traveling west on Highway 25/70 in a 2002 Saturn SL1 when he struck the rear of a 1992 Dodge Caravan driven by Richard E. Houvener Jr., 57, 335 Alex St., Newport.

Mirror clips panel

Friday, Patrolman Derek Wright was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on West Highway 25/70. According to the report, Joan S. Rutherford, 73, 1711 E. Highway 25/70, Dandridge, was turning her 1997 Dodge Intrepid left toward Fred’s Discount while Patricia B. Moore, 64, 3166 Big Creek Road, Hartford, was turning her 2006 Chevrolet Impala toward the Krystal’s parking lot. Rutherford’s mirror struck the right rear quarter-panel of Moore’s vehicle.

Intrepid rear-ended

Friday, Patrolman David Smith was dispatched to a two-vehicle accident on the Cosby Highway. According to the report, Kathy E. Carter, 48, 1272 Sweetwater Road, Newport, stopped the 2002 Dodge Intrepid she was driving for a red traffic light near the intersection of Riverview Street. Marilyn M. France, 33, 1650 Appian Way Road, Bybee, was traveling the same direction in her 2008 Nissan Sentra and failed to stop in time to avoid striking the rear of Carter’s vehicle.

Three-vehicle collision

Friday, Sgt. Scott Lamb was dispatched to a three-vehicle pile up at the junction of North and Robinson Streets. According to the report, Jared L. Manning, 25, 117 Country View Way, Newport, was traveling south on North Street when he stopped his 1984 Dodge Ram for traffic. Bobbie L. Price, 16, 2125 Parrottsville, traveling behind Manning in her 2002 Ford Taurus, slowed her vehicle also. As Price was slowing for Manning, the rear of her Taurus was struck by a 2001 Dodge driven by Matthew G. Winter, 18, 1040 Old Greeneville Highway, Parrottsville. Price’s vehicle was pushed by Winter’s into the rear of Manning’s Dodge.

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