Randolph County Sheriff’s report, May 11-25: Roanoke man says he was grazed in the back of the head by gunfire

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A Roanoke man reported he was grazed in the back of the head by a bullet while in the yard of a residence on County Road 65 in the Broughton community Saturday, May 16. The victim stated he had parked on the side of the road and was walking toward the house when the suspect retrieved a pistol from a vehicle and began firing. The victim reported he believed four shots were fired and that he ran back to his vehicle.

A second victim stated the suspect struck her on the right side of the head with the pistol, causing her ear to bleed. She said when she attempted to run into the house, the suspect fired in her direction. A white Ford truck parked in the yard was also struck by gunfire.

House fire

Rock Stand, Tin Shop, A&M and Wedowee volunteer fire departments responded to a structure fire on Highway 431 Thursday, May 14, in which a house was fully engulfed. A vehicle and side-by-side parked nearby were also damaged. The fire is believed to have originated in the laundry room. According to reports the house had just one occupant who able to safely leave the home without injury.

Lost woman found

A Lineville woman who had been missing in the woods for approximately 12 to 16 hours was located safely new New Hope West Church on County Road 968 May 23. She and several friends had been riding dirt roads when their truck became stuck. The woman became separated from the group while attempting to wave down help. She was evaluated by Southern Ambulance Transport and later taken to a friend’s residence.

Other Incidents

May 10 – County Road 82, Morrison’s Crossroads

Prescription medications were reported missing from a residence.

May 11 – County Road 495, Liberty Grove

A resident reported a white Chevrolet 4×4 truck traveling up and down the road, spinning tires and throwing gravel. The gravel reportedly struck the complainant’s residence and vehicles, causing damage.

May 12 – Lakeview Drive, Wedowee

Unauthorized use of a truck was reported after multiple requests for its return were ignored.

May 15 – County Road 263, Foster’s Crossroads

Unauthorized use of a vehicle was reported.

May 22 – County Road 37, Graham

A Georgia Bulldog outfit, new glasses and a Nike outfit were reported stolen. A suspect was named.

May 22 – County Road 17, near Paran

A property owner reported five of his neighbor’s cows have been in his pasture for more than a month. The complainant stated he has contacted the owner several times and wants the cattle removed.

May 22 – County Road 17, near Wehadkee

An excavator caught fire while working near a burn pit. No injuries were reported.

Sheriff’s arrests

• Tracy Marie Kimbrell, 26, of Heflin — violation of protection order — May 11

• Jonathan Caleb “JC” Carson, 53, of Wadley — failure to appear in court (child support) — May 12

• Joshua Lee Hartman, 26, of Roanoke — probation violation — May 12

• Tabatha Gail King, 60, of Wedowee — drug court sanction — May 12

• Paul Sam Wiggins, 46, of Graham — two counts of third-degree domestic violence — May 13

• Charlie Frank Burdette, 55, of Roanoke — failure to appear in court (second-degree assault) — May 14

• Joseph Christopher Poore, 41, of Heflin — obscuring the identity of a vehicle and possession of a short-barreled shotgun — May 14

• Santerio Dushawn Potts, 34, of Lanett — failure to appear in court (first-degree theft of property, second-degree theft of property, two counts of third-degree theft of property and eight counts of third-degree possession of a forged instrument) — May 14

• Shayla Paige Brown, 34, of Newell — fourth-degree theft of property — May 15

This arrest is connected to a shoplifting incident at Dollar General.

• Christopher Shane Whitman, 40, of Newell — fourth-degree theft of property — May 15

This arrest is connected to a shoplifting incident at Dollar General.

• Joshua Jay Mitchell, 42, of Roanoke — failure to appear in court (first-degree possession of marijuana, attempting to elude law enforcement and public intoxication) — May 15

• Dana Lee Akins, 49, of Heflin — failure to appear in court (manufacturing a controlled substance, trafficking, possession of drug paraphernalia, child support and two counts of attempting to elude law enforcement) — May 16

• Elora Ariel Baldwin, 34, of Woodland — third-degree domestic violence — May 16

• Henry Marion Watkins, 75, of Roanoke — drug court sanction — May 16

• Charles Brent McClendon, 51, of Roanoke — fugitive from justice in Marion County, Florida — May 16

• Larry Tremian Hardnett, 52, of Roanoke — Community Corrections Program violation — May 17

• Tant Richardson, 60, of Villa Rica, Georgia — failure to appear in court (operating a boat without a fire extinguisher) — May 17

• Jesse Lee Green, 46, of Woodland — third-degree theft — May 18

Green is accused of stealing 20 two-by-fours from a pallet yard on County Road 512.

• Denise Hope, 55, of Woodland — financial exploitation of the elderly and 10 counts of fraudulent use of a credit card — May 18

• Weyman Matthew McDaniel, 51, of Roanoke — failure to appear in court (possession of pornographic material involving minors) — May 18

• Misty Lynn Adams, 47, of Westville, Florida — failure to appear in court (first-degree assault) — May 19

• Chad Chambers, 39, of Newell — failure to appear in court (harassment) — May 19

• Kimberlee Heard, 30, of Roanoke — third-degree criminal mischief — May 19

Heard is accused of pouring Dr Pepper and Skittles into the gas tank of a vehicle on County Road 91 on May 18.

• Wendell Derell Hendricks, 44, of Roanoke — failure to appear in court (illegal possession of a credit card, possession of a controlled substance, second-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and child support) — May 20

• Tasheka Deanna “Shay” Knight, 25, of Wedowee — failure to appear in court (resisting arrest, fourth-degree theft of property and DUI) — May 20

• Antonio Lamont Reese, 36, of Auburn — failure to appear in court (first-degree theft of property) — May 20

• Lukea William Brown, 22, of Roanoke — DUI, possession of a controlled substance, second-degree criminal mischief, third-degree criminal mischief and harassing communications — May 21

• William Devon Dean, 20, of Roanoke — possession of marijuana — May 21

• Nikki Brea Muse, 41, of Bowdon, Georgia — fugitive from justice in Carroll County, Georgia — May 23

• Robert Anthony Smith, 52, of Roanoke — failure to appear in court (third-degree domestic violence [harassment], third-degree domestic violence [assault] and speeding) — May 23

• Keven Lee Gurley, 25, of Roanoke — second-degree possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled substance

Please remember that all individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.