Two Commerce men arrested on drug charges

Dale Wayne Presley, 35, 160 Trout Lane, was charged with three counts of possession of Schedule II drugs, possession of a firearm or knife, drugs to be kept in original container, open container and DUI.

A passenger in the vehicle, Dallas Lee Presley, 43, 90 Atlanta Avenue, Commerce, was charged with possession of marijuana (less than an ounce), possession of a firearm or knife while trying to commit crimes, parole violation (original charge: VGCSA), possession of arms by a convicted felon and first offender probation and open container in vehicle.

According to the incident report, during the traffic check, the officer noticed an odor of alcohol coming from inside the vehicle. After being asked to search the vehicle, the driver informed the deputy that there was a pistol in the glove box. During a pat down search, several pills identified as hydrocodone and oxycodone were found on Dale Pressley. A marijuana cigarette was found under the carpet on the passenger side where Dallas Presley was sitting. Two open cans of Bud Light beer were found in the center console.

In another incident, five people were arrested after a deputy stopped to confront a man who walked in front of his patrol car on Thomas Road.

Thomas Lamar Carter, 23, 174 Pauldoe Circle, Athens, was charged with pedestrian under the influence, pedestrian darting in/out of traffic, obstruction and disorderly conduct after he walked out into traffic and cursed at the officer. He and three other officers then arrested four other suspects who were at the scene. They were:

•Jazimon Monique Simms, 17, 132 Parkview Place, Apt. 132, Athens, use of “fighting words” obscene and vulgar language and obstruction of an officer.

•Jabbaris Lamar Brown, 24, 193 Firewood Court, Athens, use of “fighting words,” obscene and vulgar language, phone call and obstruction of an officer.

•Fernando Joaquin Patterson, 28, 5494 Joe-Em-Down Road, Danielsville, obstruction of an officer and use of “fighting words” obscene and vulgar language, phone call.

•Tywanna Lashay Wilson, 26, 77 Thomas Road, Hull, use of “fighting words” obscene and vulgar language and obstruction of an officer.

Others arrested by law enforcement officials last week included:

•Tyrus Letron Allen, 25, P. O. Box 158, Colbert, criminal trespass and simple assault FVA.


•Gaven Edgar Arza, 21, 1000 Lakeside Drive, 204 A, Athens, possession of marijuana less than an ounce and giving false information or false name to a police officer. (Dept. of Natural Resources)

•Douglas Bruce Benton, Jr., 26, 720 Holloway Road, Danielsville, hold for California.

•Sharon Jane Coon, 46, 133 Beverly Lane, Hull, bench warrant (original charges: two counts of theft by taking).

•Bernard Wendell Cooper, 42, 148 Freeman Circle, Colbert, probation violation (original charge: burglary).

•Jerry William Cooper, 57, 703 Alberta Drive, Colbert, two counts of probation violation (original charges: VGCSA).

•Cora Ann Englin, 57, 55 Oakwood Run, Winterville, probation violation (original charge: bad check).

•Ivan Aguilar Jimenez, 24, 241 Grady drive, Lot 10, Hull, simple battery FVA.

•David Wayne Miller, 33, 145 Vine Street, Athens, probation violation (original charge: possession of methamphetamine).

•Nicholas Steven Selk, 25, 7526 Dunbar Road, Crossville, TN, theft by receiving stolen property and operating a motor vehicle chop shop, articles removed, altered vehicle.

•Gage Zoe Smith, 17, 641 Piedmont Road, Hull, simple assault and terroristic threats and acts.

•Michael Wayne Washam, 32, 550 Hammet Road, Warrenton, GA, three counts of forgery in the first degree, parole violation, theft by receiving stolen property and identity fraud.

•Anthony Lee Whidby, 28, 820 Shiloh Fort Lamar Road, Danielsville, bench warrant (original charge: public drunkenness).

•Jackie Deion Williams, 21, 1596 Glenn Carrie Road, Hull, bench warrant (original charges: possession of methamphetamine, suspended license, etc.).

•Michael David Wyrick, 43, 100 Woodbridge Road, Commerce, driving while license withdrawn.

•Dustin Jay Barker, 35, 1727 Foote McClellan Road, Colbert, DUI/first offense and driving while license suspended.

•Jerry Eugene Brock, 62, Hwy. 172, Bowman, possession of marijuana, DUI/marijuana and driving without a license.

•Frederick O’Neil Brooks, 34, 1793 David’s Home Church Road, Comer, fleeing or attempting to elude, reckless driving, driving on wrong side of road, failure to drive within a single lane and speeding.

•Opal Regina Brown, 43, 1207 Old Hartwell Road, Elberton, DUI/first offense and failure to drive within a single lane.

•Curtis Matthew Coleman, 18, 106 Hannah Drive, Colbert, stalking, criminal trespass, terroristic threats and acts and disorderly conduct.

•Darrell Cutrer, Jr., 20, 83 Old Church Road, Athens, two counts of obstruction of an officer, bench warrant, possession, manufacture, of cocaine with intent to distribute, possession of tools for the commission of a crime and tampering with evidence.

•Yasheika Natasha Davenport, 27, 599 Farm Road, Colbert, simple battery and criminal trespass.

•Michael Blane Dove, 46, 1790 McGee Road, Lavonia, DUI, too fast for conditions and driving in violation of limited permit.

•Odis Darren Epps, 39, 3951 Hwy. 106 North, Danielsville, DUI and failure to drive within a single lane.

•Helidoro Hernandez, 48, 2455 Barton Road, Bowman, driving without a license.

•Debbie Ruth Hitchcock, 40, 572 Willis Glenn Road, Hull, disorderly conduct.

•Alexandria Elizabeth John, 21, 334 Barnes Circle, Commerce, DUI. (GSP)


•Jose Manuel Lozano, 34, 258 North Eades Road, Carlton, failure to drive within a single lane, driving without a license and DUI. (Comer PD)

•Lois Renee Maddox, 30, 242 Morningside Way, Canon, four counts of identity fraud, five counts of forgery in the first degree and one count of theft by receiving stolen property.

•Christopher Thomas McCloskey, 17, 1550 Daniel Park Drive, Dacula, DUI (first offense) and sale of alcohol to a minor.

•Benny Lee Minish, 30, 146 Sherwood Lot 148, Danielsville, driving while license withdrawn.

•David Wesley Norris, 23, 237 Wildcat Bridge Road, Royston, two counts of burglary and one count of theft by taking.

•Pamela Jean Romandeluna, 46, 2165 Hwy. 326, Carnesville, bench warrant.

•Darren Michael Scoggins, 37, 6184 Hwy. 98 West, Commerce, no insurance and driving while tag is suspended.

•Kathy Ann Shore, 40, 353 Gilmore Road, Union, SC, burglary.

•Russell Korey Smith, 23, 3784 Hwy. 29 North, Danielsville, driving while license withdrawn.

•James Kevin Trotochaud, 51, 245 Nacoochee Avenue, Athens, obstruction of an officer (misdemeanor), obstruction of an officer (felony) and disorderly conduct.

•Billy Dean Vickers, Jr., 46, 29 Easy Street, Hull, hold for Jackson County.