Cantrell Charged by Smithville Police with Simple Possession

Smithville Police took warrants against Johnny Cantrell on Wednesday, May 5th charging him with two counts of simple possession.
K-9 Officer Bradley Tatrow was called to 318 Bell Street to check on a man who had called 911 saying that he was on drugs and felt like he was going to die. Officer Tatrow and Sergeant Randy King made contact with Cantrell who told them that he and a friend were smoking some marijuana and he thought that it was laced with something. Mr. Cantrell was complaining of pain and had very slurred speech. The officers asked him if there was anymore marijuana in the house. Cantrell told them that there was some in the drawer and he pointed to an end table next to the couch. Upon opening the drawer, Officer Tatrow found and recovered a small baggie of a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana. He also confiscated a small baggie of a white powdery substance believed to be methamphetamine that was in plain sight on top of the end table. Cantrell was transported by DeKalb EMS to the emergency room of DeKalb Community Hospital where he received medical treatment. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department served the warrants upon Mr. Cantrell’s release from the hospital.
28 year old Derek A Daniels of 4635 East Richmond Shop Road, Lebanon was arrested on Saturday, May 1st for a fourth offense of driving on a suspended license. Officer David Phillips pulled over Daniels for speeding and a check of his driver license revealed them to be suspended for failure to satisfy a citation multiple times. Daniels’ bond is $2,500 and his court date is May 12th.
25 year old Ellissa Howard of 306 Jackson Street was arrested on Saturday, May 1st for domestic violence. Officer Scott Davis was called to the residence and saw Howard assault two family members. He pulled Ms. Howard off one of the victims, put her in his patrol car, and later arrested her. Howard’s bond is $2,500 and her court date is May 13th.
46 year old Paul Green Cantrell and 35 year old Tonya Michelle Cantrell both of 523 Riley Avenue were arrested on Monday, May 3rd by Officer Matt Farmer and K-9 Officer Bradley Tatrow. Officer Farmer received a phone call from County Deputy Jody Johnson informing him that Paul Cantrell was coming into the city driving on a suspended license and that he was operating a black Charger. Officer Farmer met Cantrell at the intersection of South College Street and West Bryant Street. Cantrell passed him and continued on to the corner of Oak Street and West Broad Street where he got out of his vehicle and met Tonya Cantrell. When asked why he was driving since he had received a citation earlier, Mr. Cantrell became belligerent and uncooperative. Tonya Cantrell, standing between Officer Farmer and Mr. Cantrell, began yelling and saying that he (Officer Farmer) was not going to talk to Mr. Cantrell nor take him into custody. Mrs. Cantrell was asked to move back several times but she refused. After Officer Farmer placed Cantrell under arrest and began escorting him to the patrol car, Mrs. Cantrell kicked Officer Farmer in the back of his upper left leg knocking him into Mr. Cantrell. Officer Farmer requested back up and K-9 Officer Tatrow responded to the scene where he was informed by Officer Farmer that Mrs. Cantrell was to be arrested for assault. Officer Tatrow advised Mrs. Cantrell that she was under arrest for assault and as he tried to place her left wrist in the handcuffs she jerked away from him violently and began yelling. At that point, Officer Tatrow placed her in an arm bar restraint while trying to affect her arrest. Mrs. Cantrell was charged with resisting arrest. Bond for Paul Cantrell is $1,000. Mrs. Cantrell’s bond is $2,000. They will be in General Sessions Court on May 20th.
20 year old Antonio Santimanez of 225 East Bryant Street was arrested on Thursday, May 6th for domestic assault. Corporal Travis Bryant made the arrest. The victim stated that her boyfriend, Santimanez, tied her up and struck her several times in the face causing her nose to bleed. She also had marks on her arms and forehead from the assault. Bond for Santimanez is $2,500 and his court date is May 20th.
Meanwhile, anyone having information on the following offenses is asked to contact the Smithville Police Department at 597-8210 or the Tip Line at 464-6046.
On Sunday, May 2nd Ross Peterson reported that he had a .380 Walther pistol stolen out from under the passenger seat of his vehicle while at Town Edge Apartments on Kendra Drive.
Also on Sunday, May 2nd, Connie Armour reported that someone had taken her Snapper push mower from her yard at 425 Jackson Street
Any information received that will help the Smithville Police solve any criminal offense will be greatly appreciated. All information is confidential.