A Cannon County man who tried to run over a woman in her own yard was arrested recently for reckless endangerment. According to Cannon County Sheriff’s Department Reports, Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Colwell was dispatched to a residence on Hollow Springs Road in reference to a male subject driving a blue Ford Expedition through the complainants yard trying to run her over. Upon arrival, Deputy Colwell made contact with the victim Regina Maynard, who stated that when her friend Cory Spry, arrived at her residence, Blake Welch got in his vehicle and began acting belligerent, driving through the yard and chasing Mr. Spry’s vehicle. Ms. Maynard also stated that Mr. Welch almost ran over her with his vehicle while standing in the yard within just a couple feet of his path. Deputy Colwell went to speak with Mr. Welch. Welch stated that he though Mr. Spry had taken his gun that he left at this residence and that he got upset and began to chase Mr. Spry. Mr. Welch stated that he did drive erratically through the yard and in the process struck a tree and a black Dodge Durango belonging to Ms. Maynard. Statements were taken from others in reference to the incident. Mr. Welch was taken into custody and transported to the Cannon County Jail for booking. Mr. Welch was charged with reckless endangerment and two counts of vandalism. He is scheduled to answer to the charges March 1st in Cannon County General Sessions Court.
