WAYNESBORO, Tenn.

Tennessee man faces arson charges

An Iron City man has been charged with arson in connection with a fire that destroyed a hay barn.

Kevin Bart Roberson, 44, 8799 Middle Butler Road, Iron City, has been charged with felony arson, the Wayne County Sheriffs Office said.

The charge is a Class C felony punishable by three to 15 years in jail and a fine of up to $10,000.

Sheriff Ric Wilson said Roberson is accused of burning a barn near the intersection of Middle Butler and Barnett Branch roads in the Cedar Grove community the night of Aug. 4.

The sheriff said 100 rolls of hay, valued at $70 each, were being stored in the barn.

From all indications, this was done in retaliation, Wilson said. The barn belonged to a man who had recently purchased the property, including the house where Roberson was living, and (Roberson) was being evicted.

Wilson said tips from residents of the community helped provide information in the case.

Roberson was being held Friday in the Wayne County Jail without bond.

WAYNESBORO, Tenn.

Lauderdale woman guilty of meth sales

Authorities said a Lauderdale County woman faces up to 36 years in prison after being found guilty of selling methamphetamine.

Wayne County Sheriff Ric Wilson said it took a Wayne County Circuit Court jury 29 minutes to convict Joanna Brewer, 50, 2534 Lauderdale 8, Florence, on three counts of selling methamphetamine.

The charge is a Class B felony and each count carries a penalty of eight to 12 years in prison.

We had been trying to work cases on her for years, Wilson said. We had been getting information of her but couldnt get enough for a case. Finally, things fell together, and we were able to start tracking her over the course of the last couple of years.

The chief said that during that time, Brewer was moving a lot of methamphetamine. And with the jurys quick work, they were sending a loud and clear message that the people of Wayne County are sick of these drug dealers.

Authorities said Brewer also has pending drug-related cases in Lauderdale County, Ala.

She is scheduled to be sentenced in Wayne County in September. She is being held in the Wayne County Jail on bail totaling $60,000.

SHEFFIELD

Accident suspect found dead at home

A former Sheffield Junior High School guidance counselor charged with the death of a Mississippi woman died Thursday evening at his residence.

Authorities said James Norris Pharr, 65, was found outside his residence on Alabama Court, Sheffield. His death was not the result of foul play, police said.

Tupelo, Miss., police said Pharr was arrested July 31 and charged with DUI death. He was accused of being under the influence when he was involved in an automobile accident that killed a 32-year-old Blue Springs, Miss., woman.

RUSSELLVILLE

Man faces assault in stabbing incident

Police said a local man has been charged in connection with a stabbing.

Jerry Alan Scott, 52, 606 Gandy St., Russellville, has been charged with second-degree assault.

Russellville Police Chief Chris Hargett said he was arrested Friday in connection with a fight that took place between 11:30 p.m. and midnight Thursday.

Apparently, there was an altercation between Scott and a 28-year-old man, at (Scotts residence), said Russellville Lt. Scotty Lowery. Reports indicate the victim was a distant relative of Scotts.

Lowery said that during the altercation, the younger man was stabbed with some type of knife in the upper shoulder area of his right arm.

The victim was treated at Russellville Hospital.

Scott was being held Friday in the Russellville City Jail without bail.

REPORTS

Florence police

Theft: A knife and $145 in electronics were taken from a residence in the 3100 block of Roberson Boulevard.

Theft: More than $450 in cash was taken from a residence in the 1400 block of Carver Heights.

Criminal mischief: A garage door and facing were damaged at a residence in the 3800 block of Huntsville Road.

Burglary: A digital camera, Xbox 360 game console, four wireless remotes, two wired remotes, two Xbox coolers, an iPod and two knives were taken from a residence in the 1600 block of Mockingbird Court.

Unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle: An electric jack hammer, two saws, 18-volt drill, impact drill and miscellaneous tools were taken from a pickup parked in the 100 block of Underwood Drive.

Unlawful breaking and entering a motor vehicle: Two bolt cutters, a voltage meter, two 20-pound coils of copper wire and a meter base were taken from a truck parked in the 4000 block of Julian Street.

Theft: A guitar was taken from a residence in the 1300 block of North Pine Street.

Property damage: A car hauler was damaged while parked at the intersection of Thompson Street and Colorado Avenue.

Criminal mischief: A window was damaged at a residence in the 100 block of Indiana Avenue.

Property damage: A solar message board sign was damaged on Florence Boulevard.

Lauderdale sheriff

Burglary: $850 in cigarettes, $25 in chewing tobacco, a case of coffee, coffee creamer and $25 worth of lighters were taken from a business on Lauderdale 14, Waterloo.

Theft: A license plate was taken from a pickup parked in the 100 block of Lauderdale 11, Florence.

Theft: Six tires, a CB radio, socket set, two rolls of copper wire and a set of welding leads were taken from a residence on Cloverdale Road in Florence.

Theft: A cedar chest, stereo, china, door, carpet, plywood, six boxes of tile, sealant, clarinet, sewing machine, chairs, a recliner, fishing rod and tackle box were taken from a residence in the 300 block of Lauderdale 558, Rogersville.

Theft: A welder, generator, air compressor and two weed trimmers were taken from a residence on Lauderdale 8, Florence.

Criminal mischief: A window was damaged at a residence in the 200 block of Montclair Drive, Killen.

Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle: A 1998 white Buick LaSabre was taken from a residence in the 200 block of Kelley Avenue, Rogersville.

Theft: A cell phone and 14 bottles of medicine were taken from a residence in the 1600 block of Lauderdale 53, Rogersville.

Theft: A drivers license, Medicare card, Social Security card, 30 prescription drugs and a purse were taken from a residence in the 300 block of Lauderdale 457, Florence.

Theft: A cell phone was taken from a business in the 3800 block of Florence Boulevard, Florence.

Theft Two gold 24-inch necklaces and three bank checks were taken from a residence in the 2100 block of Lauderdale 76, Rogersville.