According to Sheriff Patrick Ray, a pedestrian was arrested by the DeKalb County Sheriff's Department last Thursday after deputies found him carrying marijuana, rolling papers, and a knife.
David Howard Dixon, 43,  has been charged with unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon, simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance (marijuana), and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. His bonds total $6,000 and his court date is May 12.
 Ray said that a deputy saw Dixon crossing Highway 56 on foot on May 5.
Dixon was allegedly questioned by the deputy after a vehicle had to pull into the turning lane to avoid hitting him.
The deputy reportedly saw a knife in Dixon's back pocket.
As the deputy spoke to him, Dixon allegedly turned toward the officer and grabbed for the knife.
The deputy drew his weapon and ordered Dixon to put up his hands.
Dixon complied, and put the knife back into his pocket.
In addition to the weapon, the deputy reportedly found a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance believed to be marijuana in Dixon’s pocket.
During an inventory of his property, the officer also found  pack of rolling papers in dixon’s wallet.
Meanwhile, Matthew Lee Tinsley was issued cited on May 3 for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Ray reports that a deputy was called to Tinsley's residence by the Department of Children Services.
Upon arrival, the officer spoke to Tinsley and asked him if he had anything illegal in the home.
Tinsley produced some paraphernalia.
Upon a further search, the officer also found multiple needles, straws, gloves, and spoons.
 His court date is set for June 2.
Macario Sente Raymundo, 23, was charged with driving under the influence on May 4, and issued citations for violation of the implied consent law and driving without a license.
According to Ray, a deputy responded to a one-vehicle accident on Highway 56 and found the driver, Raymundo, to have an odor of alcohol about him, and to be very unsteady on his feet.
Raymundo allegedly submitted to several field sobriety tasks and performed poorly.
Authorities say he refused to submit to a blood alcohol test.
His court date is May 19 and his bonds total $1,500.
Zackary Austin Patton of McMinnville, 19, was charged with driving under the influence on May 8.
Ray said that a deputy saw a vehicle on Tiger Drive pull off to the side of the roadway and turn off the lights.
When the deputy stopped to do a welfare check he reported finding Patton, who informed the lawman that he was underage and had been drinking.
Patton explained that he pulled over because he did not feel safe driving.
His bond is $1,500 and he will be in court on June 9th.