Lenoir City Police Det. Kevin Condee wrote in a separate report that Rooks, along with Jessica Jean Nicole Edmondson, 27, were later arrested after an unrelated attempted theft at a Lenoir City store. During an interview, Edmondson admitted to “knowingly and willingly” assisting Rooks with other burglaries and thefts at a Kingston Street residence and later selling the stolen property, which included jewelry, coins, tools and guns, Condee said.

“Affiant discovered that Rooks had burglarized (a man’s) home on at least five occasions, from Nov. 10, 2014 through Dec. 19, 2014,” Condee said, adding that the total value taken from the Kingston Street residence was about $7,600.

“Furthermore, Rooks admitted to burglarizing (the man’s Kingston Street) home on at least three occasions, and that he had stolen property during each burglary,” Condee said. “Pawn shops records indicated that Rooks had actually burglarized (the man’s) home at least five times, with the fifth such burglary occurring on or about Dec. 19, 2014.”

In a separate report, LCPD Officer Brandon Gentry said that Rooks was observed on Dec. 22 removing a television from a Lenoir City retail store and attempting to leave the store without paying for the item, which totaled $348.

Edmondson was charged with theft over $1,000, criminal responsibility for the conduct, possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless endangerment and was held on $16,000 bond.

Rooks was charged with theft under $500, five counts of aggravated burglary, theft over $1,000, burglary, possession of drug paraphernalia and reckless endangerment and held on $54,500 bond.

Pair arrested in dog theft at shelter

A Loudon County pair is facing theft charges after allegedly leaving Loudon County Animal Shelter with a shelter dog without paying for the animal.

LPD Det. Brian Jenkins wrote in his report that in December 2013, Kristopher Lee Phillips, 28, of Lenoir City, and Jennifer Nichole Silvey, 28, of Philadelphia, “knowingly” took possession and control of a small mixed breed dog and left without paying the $86 adoption fee.

“When this happened it was recorded on the shelter’s video surveillance system, but neither Silvey nor Phillips could be identified until 9/9/2014 when the pair returned in the same vehicle and attempted to do the same thing but they were confronted by the staff before they could get away with another animal.”

Phillips and Sislvey were each charged with theft under $500 and released on $1,000 bond.

Parent assaults school official

Loudon County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Jamie Pistole, who also serves as a school resource officer, wrote in his report that he talked with a local school administrator, who said that she had gotten into a physical altercation with a parent at the school. The parent was later identified as Candace Renee Mills. “Ms. Mills was upset over her child having detention at the school and was very upset with (the school official). During the heated discussion, both parties were walking out of the door of the school and that was when Ms. Mills grabbed the upper arm of (the official) and pulled her back into the building which caused (the official) to not be able to get away from Ms. Mills.

“Ms. Mills continued to scream at (the official) and was basically nose to nose and pointing her finger at” the victim, Pistole continued, adding that Mills was later banned from the school.

Mills, 39, Loudon, was charged with assault and released without bond.

Dec. 21

• Tozha Janae Grissom, 18, Loudon, was charged with vandalism/domestic assault and held on $2,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Chance Gray wrote in his report that Grissom was charged with a violation of probation warrant.
   
• Thomas Wesley Hagan, 30, Powell, was charged with driving under the influence and held on $2,500 bond. Responding to a wreck involving an injury, LCPD Officer Jason Arden talked with one of the drivers, Hagan, who allegedly had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and admitted to consuming alcohol before the wreck. Hagan performed poorly on field sobriety tasks.
   
• Antwan Maleek Kennedy, 33, Etowah, was charged with failure to appear-Lenoir City and held without bond.
   
• Jacob Tyler Miller, 19, Kingston, was charged with shoplifting-theft of property and held on $2,000 bond.
   
• Jacob Tyler Smith, 20, Knoxville, was charged with public intoxication and held on $2,000 bond. LCPD Officer Keith Sennett wrote in his report that Smith was with other individuals who were allegedly shoplifting. “While individuals were being investigated defendant was unsteady on his feet and having trouble staying awake,” Sennett said. “Defendant had an odor of alcoholic beverage coming from him.”
   
• Tad Michael Smith, 21, Crossville, was charged with driving under the influence and simple possession/casual exchange and released on $4,000 bond. Dispatched to a call of a reckless driver on Interstate 75, LCSO Deputy Kenny Palmer wrote in his report that the driver, Smith, had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage and red, watery eyes. Smith admitted to allegedly drinking beer and performed poorly on field sobriety tasks, Palmer said. “While inventorying Mr. Smith’s vehicle I found half a smoked marijuana cigarette in the ash tray,” Palmer said.
   
• Harry Brendon Stricker, 33, Lenoir City, was charged with driving on a revoked/suspended license and released on $1,000 bond.
   
• Brandon Lee Thomas, 29, Knoxville, was charged with shoplifting-theft of property and held on $2,000 bond. LCPD Officer Christian Dragon wrote in his report that Thomas was observed concealing USB cords, adapters, chargers and other merchandise while at a Lenoir City retail store. “Event occurred to deprive Walmart of its property cost $319.47,” Dragon said.
   
• Tobias Tuck, 37, Loudon, was charged with contempt of court and released on $1,500 bond.
   
• Melody Leann Wiggins, 35, Loudon, was charged with false reports/statements and released on $5,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Lance Anderson wrote in his report that Wiggins allegedly withheld information about a fugitive’s whereabouts. “Upon search of the residence the fugitive was located in a rear bedroom closet,” Anderson said. “Ms. Wiggins knowingly concealed the fugitive in an attempt to obstruct justice.”

Dec. 22

• Trevor Dwayne McKee, 26, Greenback, was charged with possession of a Schedule VI substance and released on $2,000 bond. LCSO Deputy Chance Gray wrote in his report that McKee was picked up from Sevier County Jail and was arrested for an active violation of probation warrant.
   
• Jeremiah Logan Murr, 23, Lenoir City, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a Schedule II substance and possession of a Schedule IV substance and held on $16,000 bond.

Dec. 23

• John Allen Bivens, 29, Sweetwater, was charged with possession of a Schedule VI and violation of probation and held without bond.
   
• Jona Nicole Campbell, 38, Loudon, was charged with driving under the influence and released on $2,500 bond.
   
• Joseph Ricky Hensley, 56, Loudon, was charged with driving under the influence, possession of a handgun while under the influence, leaving the scene of a wreck with property damage and cite-in-violation of implied consent and released on $6,000 bond. Dispatched to a call of a hit and run accident, LPD Officer Bennie Houser wrote in his report that he later talked with the driver of the vehicle that had fled the scene. “Mr. Hensley went for a loaded weapon when (LPD) Officer (Jonathan) Yates and (LCSO) Deputy (Jamie) Ketner made contact,” Houser said, adding that a 13-year-old was also located in the vehicle. Hensley allegedly was unsteady on his feet, had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. “Mr. Hensley also stated he took Hydrocodone,” Houser said, adding that Hensley refused to complete field sobriety tasks.
   
• Michael Kenneth Jordan, 25, Dandridge, was charged with failure to appear-second offense for driving on a revoked license and driving on a revoked/suspended license and held on $2,000 bond.
   
• Robert James Reeves, 28, Lenoir City, was charged with theft under $500 and released on $1,000 bond.
   
• Julia Mae Short, 23, Oliver Springs, was charged with theft under $500 and released on $2,000 bond.
   
• Melody Faith Spears, 56, Lenoir City, was charged with driving under the influence, simple possession/casual exchange and cite-in-violation of implied consent and released on $5,000 bond. Stopping a vehicle for driving without headlights, LCPD Officer Jason Arden talked with the driver, Spears, who allegedly had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage, slurred speech and bloodshot eyes. Arden continued that Spears had two prior DUI convictions on her record. “Upon arrival at the jail, a quantity of a green leafy substance totaling 5 grams was found on Mrs. Spears’ person,” Arden said.