The man accused of fatally shooting 56-year-old Thomas Dwayne Thomason at a Smithville home last summer is among several others that have been indicted by the DeKalb County Grand Jury last week. A total of 23 were named in regular indictments along with seven in sealed indictments.
Jarrett Manning, 39, of Ferrell Road was indicted for second degree murder in the case that occurred on Saturday, July 22, outside a residence on Kings Court Circle in the Midway Community.
DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Brian Williams reported that Thomason suffered a gunshot wound outside in front of his home and died after being transported by DeKalb EMS from the scene. The shooting was reported to Central Dispatch at 2:12 a.m. (July 22) and a deputy was on the scene within minutes.
Manning was reportedly on the scene at the time of the officer’s arrival. A handgun, believed to have been used in the shooting, was recovered at the scene. No motive has been announced.
Assisting the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department with the investigation were the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, an Investigator of the 13th Judicial District Attorney’s General’s Office, and Assistant DA Greg Strong. The Smithville Police Department helped secure the scene.
Other Grand Jury indictments announced last week include:
Jessica Jo Bates for theft-shoplifting and resisting arrest.
Tommye Lou Bell for possession of a schedule II drug with intent to sell/deliver, possession of a schedule II drug (Fentanyl) with intent to sell/deliver, simple possession of a schedule II drug (Morphine), simple possession of a schedule IV drug (Diazepam), and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Savannah Elizabeth Mae Derrick for possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) with intent to sell/deliver over 26 grams and possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) with intent to sell/deliver over 0.5 grams.
Patsy Lynn Estes for possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) with intent to sell/deliver over 0.5 grams (2 counts), possession of a schedule II drug (cocaine) with intent to sell/deliver under 0.5 grams, possession of a schedule II drug (Fentanyl), possession of a schedule II drug (ANPP), aggravated burglary, and introduction of contraband into a penal facility.
Guadalupe Franz Aguilar-Estrada for statutory rape.
Warren Brandon Glasby for possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) with intent to sell/deliver over 26 grams, possession of a schedule II drug ANPP with intent to sell/deliver (2 counts), unlawful possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, aggravated assault (2 counts), tampering with evidence, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, evading arrest with a vehicle, and reckless endangerment.
Scott Cory Harris for aggravated assault and assault.
Eric James Cox and Howard Robert Mayo, Jr. for possession of a schedule II drug (methamphetamine) with intent to sell/deliver under and over 0.5 grams (separate counts) and possession of a weapon by a convicted felon.
Angel Anne Mager, Christopher Brian Mager, Rebecca Ann Yount (also known as Rebecca Ann Van Dyne) and Jesse Eugene Van Dyne for aggravated child abuse and aggravated assault.
Jarrett Lee Manning for second-degree murder.
Ashley Nicole Mingle for theft of property over $1,000.
Randall Keith Mullins for three counts of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during a dangerous felony, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.
Alex Wayne Murphy for two counts of child abuse and neglect (under 8) and driving under the influence.
Justin Clay Penuel for theft of property over $1,000, theft of property under $1,000 (shoplifting), and Vandalism over $1,000.
Laura Carol Ratliff for driving under the influence and DUI per se.
Matthew James Savage for driving under the influence and DUI per se.
Andy Dale Shelton for aggravated assault (2 counts), vandalism under $1,000, and possession of a prohibited weapon-brass knuckles.
Rachel Lynn Spurlock for driving under the influence and DUI per se.
Dustin Allen Sullivan for aggravated assault, vandalism over $1,000, resisting arrest, and public intoxication.
Four more people were picked up by the Sheriff’s Department on sealed indictments.
Thomas Joseph Baumann, Jr. 78, of Braswell Lane was charged with rape. According to the indictment Baumann, between the dates of April 1 and August 1, 2023 allegedly intentionally and knowingly had sexual contact with a woman knowing that she was mentally defective and a vulnerable adult. Bond for Baumann is $150,000. This case was investigated by the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department.
William Lloyd Wooldridge, 77, was charged with solicitation of a Minor, Sexual Battery, and Indecent Exposure. The indictments against him allege that on or about May 11 to June 1, 2023 Wooldridge knowingly and intentionally exposed himself to and had sexual contact with a 16-year-old minor.
Wooldridge also allegedly by means of electronic communication intentionally requested, persuaded, invited, or attempted to induce the same 16-year-old to engage in inappropriate and illegal conduct on May 26, 2023. His bond is $100,000.
Damion Alexander Dishman, 24, was picked up for Sale and Delivery of a Schedule I drug (Psilocybin or magic mushrooms). His bond is $150,000. According to the indictment, on or about January 9, 2023, Dishman allegedly unlawfully and knowingly sold and delivered a schedule I controlled substance (Psilocybin) in an amount over 0.5 grams. This case was investigated by the Smithville Police Department.
Bradley John Baker, 56, is charged with Sale and Delivery of a Schedule II drug (methamphetamine). His bond is $250,000. The indictment alleges that on or about January 20, 2023 Baker allegedly unlawfully and knowingly sold a schedule II-controlled substance (methamphetamine) in an amount over 0.5 grams. This case was investigated by the Smithville Police Department.
Scott Ferrell of South Tittsworth Road, Smithville, was picked up on a sealed indictment for second-degree murder, and two counts of Schedule II Drugs (Cocaine). His bond is $500,000, and he is to appear in court on December 13.
