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Linda Alvarez booked after refusing to leave AJ’s Bar
64-year-old Linda Marie Alvarez caused a disturbance at AJ’s Bar on Dover late July 2nd. The bartender, Jennifer Lockhart, alerted the authorities. Lockhart told police she asked Alvarez to leave, but Alvarez refused. Alvarez then continued causing problems inside the establishment. Alvarez was then taken into custody for criminal trespass.
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Police ask for help locating 31-year-old Clarksville man
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating a 31-year-old man, Brent Copeland. His family last spoke to him on July 8 and paid for a bus ticket to get him to Knox County, Tennessee. According to CPD spokesperson Scott Beaubien, Copeland boarded a Greyhound bus in Clarksville on July 9 at approximately 9 p.m. to Nashville, but he did not board the connecting bus.
Christopher Wix destroys girlfriend’s phone after she confronts him for talking to minor
30-year-old Christopher David Wix had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Harley Eden, at their Samuel Drive residence on July 2nd. Eden told responding officers that she confronted Wix about him allegedly talking to a minor, which sparked an argument. Then, she informed him that she had proof of the interactions on her phone. Eden advised that she had left the room and that when she returned, her phone had been damaged. Her phone was valued at $120. Wix was then taken into custody for vandalism.
Teneka Jones arrested after punching sleeping woman in the face
25-year-old Teneka Jones was seen assaulting Katelyn Richardson at her Market Street apartment on June 16th. Officers spoke with Richardson, who reported that Jones had entered the bedroom she was sleeping in as she slept. Richardson informed officers that while she was sleeping, Jones had gotten on top of her and punched her in the face several times. Once officers arrived, Jones was no longer there, so a warrant was issued for her arrest. Jones was later taken into custody for assault on July 3rd.
Armand Ali makes multiple false reports after hitting two mailboxes & fleeing the scene
49-year-old Armand Ali was caught after making several false reports to officers on July 1st. On February 16th, officers visited an Eagles Nest Lane residence and spoke with Ali. He claimed that when he woke up, his car’s left side was destroyed. Officers were able to find probable cause for Ali striking two mailboxes earlier in the morning and fleeing the scene. This led to Ali being arrested that day. On May 17th, Ali requested to make changes to a report. Officers observed Ali appearing to coerce a witness to alter statements regarding his arrest on February 16th. Ali then informed officers that he needed to make a formal complaint that the arresting officers, on February 16th, broke his arm. After reviewing the camera footage, officers found this claim to be false. The footage showed that Ali had dropped something upon the officers’ arrival and made a scowl. When officers asked about Ali’s arm, he told them that his arm was hurt and swollen but made no more complaints about his arm.
Daryl Blas assaults officer after telling them he planned to end his life
37-year-old Daryl Blas was reported as a suicidal individual at Senseney Dr at 1:17 a.m. on July 3rd. When officers arrived and spoke to Blas, he expressed that he was feeling suicidal and had a plan to end his life. The officers’ next course of action was to take Blas to the hospital for a mental evaluation. However, after a long conversation with Blas, he repeatedly stated that he was unwilling to go to the hospital. Officers attempted to put handcuffs on Blas, but he tensed up and pulled his arms away. After multiple attempts, officers took Blas to the ground and then handcuffed him. While Blas was being transported to a patrol car, he kneed an officer in the thigh and tried to do it again. Blas was then taken to booking, where he was charged with assault against a first responder and resisting arrest.
Jaylin Ayer speeds down Fort Campbell Boulevard at 69 mph on revoked license
27-year-old Jaylin Ayer was caught speeding and driving on a suspended license near Ringgold Fine Wine & Spirits on Fort Campbell Boulevard on July 2nd. While stationary at the Park-it Market on Fort Campbell Boulevard, officers observed a motorcycle traveling above the speed limit. Officers observed the motorcycle driving at 69 mph and conducted a traffic stop. The motorcycle was parked in the Ringgold Fine Wine & Spirits parking lot, and officers contacted Ayer. Upon speaking with Ayer, they noticed that he had a revoked driver’s license, which has been revoked since January 25th, 2023. Officers also noticed that Ayer had more than two failure to appear in court charges within the last two years. Officers deemed that he would likely not appear in court again. Ayer was then taken into custody for driving on a suspended license and speeding.
DUI: Chelsea Wheeler crashes into ditch after three beers
34-year-old Chelsea Elizabeth Wheeler, a Home Depot employee, crashed her vehicle into a ditch near Denny Road and Ashland City Road at 10:40 p.m. on July 2nd. When officers arrived, they observed Wheeler standing outside of her car. When they approached her, they noticed she reeked of alcohol and had red, watery eyes before she admitted to having three beers. Wheeler consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly. After Wheeler was informed of implied consent, she provided a breath sample, resulting in 0.122 BAC%. Officers later discovered Wheeler had a suspended license and then detained her for the occurrence. Wheeler was taken into custody for driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license.
Rafael Garduza-Salinas refuses to tell police his name while stumbling down Crossland Avenue
34-year-old Rafael Garduza-Salinas was seen publicly intoxicated and stumbling near an intersection on Crossland Avenue and Kelly Lane on July 2nd. While officers were driving on Crossland Avenue, they noticed Salinas walking and stumbling on the side of the road. They then turned around and spoke with Salinas. However, Salinas refused to give officers his name. While speaking with Salinas, officers could also smell the strong odor of alcohol coming from him. Officers then continued asking Salinas for his name. Despite this, Salinas refused to give officers his information again. Due to his level of intoxication, officers deemed he was a danger to himself, and he was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Daniel Stevenson caught with meth pipe after being booked on active warrant
44-year-old Daniel Tannier Stevenson was observed in traffic on Providence Boulevard with an active warrant for traffic offenses around 10:10 p.m. on July 2nd. Officers noticed this and detained him for the occurrence. During a subsequent search, they found a burnt glass pipe with residue commonly associated with methamphetamine ingestion. Stevenson was taken into custody for unlawful drug paraphernalia, no license, no insurance, and no registration.
Police arrest Elkton woman for endangerment after reported shooting
Hopkinsville Police arrested 40-year-old Kimberly Harrell of Elkton for wanton endangerment after she reportedly fired a gun toward a person’s house following an altercation on Saturday. According to a report from police, a man who reportedly threw cans of food at Harrell’s car resulting in damages to the car’s...
Davon Kelley barely able to stand after taking fentanyl near West Knollwood Circle apartments
25-year-old Davon Alexander Kelley showed signs of impairment near the West Knollwood Circle apartments on July 2nd. When officers arrived, they noticed he could barely stand. Officers noted that Kelley appeared as if he were about to fall asleep or pass out while talking with them. At one point, during their interaction, he started drooling. Officers attempted to find him a place to stay but could not, so they detained him for his safety. Then, officers searched him and located a powdery substance, later identified as fentanyl. Kelley was taken into custody for simple possession and public intoxication.
Corina Garcia pushes mother during argument
28-year-old Corina Garcia was involved in a domestic altercation with her mother, Jessica Reeves, at their Power Street residence on June 22nd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Reeves, who stated that while she and Garcia were arguing, Garcia pushed her to the ground. Reeves had abrasions on her arm caused by the fall that officers observed was consistent with her statement of being pushed. Garcia was not at the residence when officers arrived, and officers were unable to contact her, so a warrant was issued. Garcia was later found and taken into custody for domestic assault on July 2nd.
Tristin Wilkins grabs girlfriend by hair after confronting her for cheating
25-year-old Tristan Smith-Wilkins was caught after he was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Ashley Wilkins, while at their Old Highway residence on July 4th. Officers spoke with Ashley, who claimed that Tristan intentionally grabbed her hair. On June 21st, Ashley and Tristan had gotten into an argument over Tristan finding messages on her phone, which upset Tristan and made him accuse her of being unfaithful, causing Tristan to grab Ashley’s hair. Ashley informed officers that to escape the situation, she hid in her bedroom so he could not harm her. Officers later spoke with Grace Campbell, a witness who lives at the residence. She stated that on that day, while she was listening through a closed door, she heard Tristan apologizing to Ashley for abusing her. After this, Campbell claims to have witnessed Tristan become angry during another argument with Ashley in which he grabbed her forearm and pulled her to the bedroom while Ashley was saying, “No, Stop.” Campbell also told officers that the incident had occurred about a month ago. Based on the statements, officers deemed Tristan the primary aggressor, and a warrant was issued. Tristan was later found and taken into custody for Domestic assault and False imprisonment on July 4th.
DUI: Travis Stansberry swerves between lanes after ingesting Fentanyl
39-year-old Travis Stansberry was seen swerving lanes in a black Chevy Silverado near Guthrie Highway and Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on July 3rd. While looking for the vehicle, officers spotted it at a gas pump at Twice Daily on Alfred Thun Road. When officers made contact with Stansberry, he couldn’t stand or sit still and appeared to be twitching. Stansberry was asked to perform sobriety tests, consented, and performed poorly on them. Stansberry was then taken into custody. A search of Stansberry’s car revealed an empty Bahama Mama and Mike’s hard lemonade can inside the truck. Officers also found a folded piece of paper that contained fentanyl, two small bags with five pills of Buprenorphine Hydrochloride, and a black bag with two glass pipes with burn marks and residue. Stansberry was taken into custody for simple possession, unlawful drug paraphernalia, DUI, and implied consent violation.
The mother, grandmother of a man who died of a fentanyl overdose charged in his death
The mother and grandmother of a 21-year-old man who died of a fentanyl overdose have been charged in his death. The Pennyrile Narcotics Task Force in early June responded to a residence on Williams Hill Road in Elkton and found Jordan Moorefield deceased. Further investigation by the medical examiner’s showed he died from a fentanyl overdose, according to WKDZ.com.
Wyatt Vaneman drunkenly fights man on Walnut Street after drinking 6 beers
19-year-old Wyatt Vaneman was seen publicly intoxicated and fighting a man on Walnut Street on July 2nd. While officers were on Walnut Street, they noticed Vaneman, who seemed to be involved in a physical altercation with another man in the middle of the road. Officers noticed Vaneman was unsteady on his feet and also reeked of alcohol. Vaneman admitted to officers that he had drunk six beers. Vaneman was then taken into custody for public intoxication and unlawful distribution.
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