Donald Wells, the father of missing child Summer Wells, will serve six months in jail in segregation with no possibility of work release or the ability to reduce his sentence on a jail work crew, according to Sheriff Ronnie Lawson.
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He was also ordered to attend a DUI class, serve 88 hours of community service, and pay $1,248 in fines and fees.
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At the time of his DUI arrest Wells was on probation in Hawkins County Sessions Court stemming from a conviction of possession of a handgun while under the influence.
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The reason for Don Wells’ probation
He was arrested at his home on Oct. 14, 2020, and charged with domestic assault, possession of a handgun while intoxicated and unlawful possession of a weapon after he reportedly came home intoxicated and found a male at home with his wife.
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In January the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office responded to an alcohol fueled domestic complaint at the residence of Donald and Candus Wells.
No charges were filed and both were referred to the clerk of courts office for private prosecution.
Donald Wells will serve 180 days in segregation with no chance for work release
When you look at the long term involvement both DW and CB have with alcohol and DV the prognosis for a healthy recovery for either of them looks pretty dim IMO. Hopefully Don's stay in jail will encourage Candus to seek help.
I mostly feel sad for the kids and what they've seen in the home. MOO.
