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Second man arrested for flare gun attack
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A second man has been arrested for participating in the theft of a flare gun which was later fired into two DeKalb County homes in December.

Kylan Taylor Leeper, 19, of Lebanon was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 17, for theft of property under $1,000, aggravated arson, and reckless endangerment. His bond is $510,000 and he will make a court appearance on Feb. 1.

Co-conspirator Daniel Lewis Dillard, 20, of Smithville was arrested in December and charged with the same offenses. His bond was more than $1,000,000.

According to Sheriff Patrick Ray, Leeper and Dillard allegedly went to Walmart in Smithville on Saturday, Dec. 2, and stole the flare gun (valued at $47) and took part in firing the gun into a home on Lee Braswell Road Monday, Dec. 4, while two people were home, causing damage to the residence. There apparently were no injuries. They also fired the flare gun into another home on Short Mountain Highway (prior to the Dec. 4 incident), placing the victim (woman) in imminent danger of death or serious bodily injury.

Sprague arrested for vandalism during jail stay

Norman Leo Sprague, 35, of Woodbury is charged with vandalism. His bond is $1,500 and his court date is Thursday, Feb 1.

While incarcerated for another offense at the DeKalb County Jail, Sprague allegedly tore up a mat and blanket and was informed upon his release from jail on Dec. 4 that he had 14 days to pay $110 for the damage. After the deadline he failed to pay for the items and a warrant for vandalism was issued against Sprague.

Prater charged in violation of order of protection

Danny Ray Prater, 32, of Liberty is charged with violation of an order of protection. His bond is $1,500 and his court date is Thursday, Feb. 8.

The sheriff said that on Jan. 1 a deputy was dispatched to a residence on Pumpkin Hollow Road due to an unwanted guest. Upon arrival the officer made contact with Prater at the intersection of the Alexandria to Dismal Road and Pumpkin Hollow Road and stopped to speak with him. Prater admitted to having been at his mother’s residence on Pumpkin Hollow Road to see his son.

A computer check revealed that Prater has an active order of protection against him to keep away from his mother and child at the residence. She is the petitioner and Prater’s son is listed on the order as a protected child.