The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department has made arrests in recent burglaries.

Thirty five year -old Michael Pierre Rose of Yulonda Drive, Smithville is charged with theft of property under $1,000, vandalism and two counts of aggravated burglary. His bond is $15,000 and he will be in court December 5

Sheriff Patrick Ray said that on November 19 Rose broke into a residence on Yulonda Hills Road and stole a camera, DVR, and monitor system along with Classic Red King tobacco sleeves and a bag of tobacco with a total value of $124. He also destroyed a window to the home during the burglary causing $150 in damage. The following day, November 20 Rose broke into a camper on Yulonda Hills Road.

Fifty year-old Jimmy Wayne Hollingsworth of Kingsport Circle, Smithville is charged with burglary and theft of property. His bond is $10,000 and he will make a court appearance on December 5.

Sheriff Ray said that on October 29 a detective received a report from the victim that her 2002 silver Dodge Dakota had been stolen. Later in the day, the truck was located in McMinnville by an off duty officer. Hollingsworth was found to be in possession of the truck and he admitted to taking it.

Thirty four year-old Lesley Lauren Dunaway is charged with public intoxication. Her bond is $1,500 and she will be in court December 19.

Sheriff Ray said that on November 25 a deputy responded to a call on Sparta Highway of a suspicious person. Upon arrival the officer spotted Dunaway walking in the middle of the highway. He stopped and spoke with Dunaway and detected that she had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on her person. She was very unsteady on her feet and was very argumentative. Dunaway was placed under arrest for her safety and that of the public.