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CRIME & SAFETY
Ka’Bari Carr assaults multiple officers in courthouse after they discover out-of-state warrant
20-year-old Ka’Bari Ja-Quez Carr had an altercation with officers at the courthouse in downtown Clarksville on July 11th. Officers were informed of Carr’s location outside the courtroom after confirming he had an outstanding warrant from another state for his arrest. Upon learning this, officers tried to detain him.
Karina Lorge speeds down Dover Road at 100 mph, tells police she was “just having fun with friends”
19-year-old Karina Lorge was observed driving recklessly and speeding with a minor in the car near Dover Road on July 6th. Officers began following Lorge and another vehicle on Lylewood Road and noticed they were traveling at 81 mph in a 40-mph zone. While on Dover Road, Lorge and the other vehicle reached speeds of 100 mph in a 65-mph zone. Additionally, officers saw a passenger in Lorge’s vehicle hanging out of the window, with more than 50% of her body outside the vehicle. The officers then activated their emergency equipment and conducted a stop. The passenger was identified as a 16 year old juvenile. Lorge claimed she was “just having fun with friends.” Lorge was then taken into custody for reckless endangerment and reckless driving.
Northwest High School teacher Sophia Elvilus resists arrest after ignoring officers during traffic stop
24-year-old Northwest High School Spanish teacher Sophia Elvilus was seen in a light blue Honda CRV with a broken brake light on Shanee Terrace on July 11th. When officers conducted a traffic stop and made contact with Elvilus, she expressed that she knew the law and that she was not detained. Elvilus put her hands in her pocket and refused to comply with the officers’ orders. Elvilus then walked toward her car’s driver seat after officers told her to stay out of it.
Rahemn Price stops traffic while chasing woman’s car because he wants to be her boyfriend
25-year-old Rahemn Price was involved in a domestic altercation with Taylor Williams, on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on July 7th. Williams contacted law enforcement, telling them Price was following her car and was determined to be her boyfriend. Williams stated that after an argument with Price, she left the house, and he started chasing her. While Price followed Williams, he stopped traffic, exited his car, and banged on Williams’ driver’s side window to get inside. Williams stated Price also threw something at her car. Williams told officers that Price’s actions made her fear for her safety. When officers spoke with Price, he confessed that his actions were aggressive. Price was deemed the primary aggressor and then taken into custody for domestic assault.
Christopher Moss punches wife in face multiple times during altercation
49-year-old Christopher Moss was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Marketha Mosley, while in a parked vehicle at their Washington Street residence on July 8th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Mosley, who claimed that Moss had assaulted her. Mosley informed officers that she and Moss were sitting in a parked vehicle at the residence, talking about relationship issues. Mosley stated this made Moss angry, causing him to punch Mosley in the face multiple times. After this, Mosley proceeded to exit the vehicle and told Moss she was going to call 911. Moss proceeded to pin her against the car and attempt to grab her phone.
Georgia Higley indicted by Grand Jury for shooting weapon into woman’s car
A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 25-year-old Georgia Higley for reckless endangerment and vandalism. The indictment alleges that on or near the date of March 24th, 2023, Higley knowingly and unlawfully shot a weapon into Claudia Colbert’s vehicle, causing $10,000 in damages and placing Colbert in fear for her life.
Omar Stewart allegedly touches & kisses woman without consent at Wyatt Johnson Toyota
43-year-old Omar Stewart was allegedly seen assaulting Bethany Barrs at the Wyatt Johnson Toyota dealership on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on June 25th. Barrs told police that when she was at the dealership shooting a video, Stewart approached her from behind and placed his hands on her lower back. Stewart then allegedly ran his hand up her back and into her hair. Once Barrs moved away from him, he pulled her back to him and attempted to kiss her. Barrs stated she pulled away from him again to avoid the kiss. However, Stewart was allegedly still able to kiss her on her neck. Barrs informed authorities that she had never met with Stewart before the incident and that the contact was unwanted. Omar Stewart was later taken into custody and charged with assault on July 8th.
Asonte Steele jailed after violating conditions of release by drinking alcohol
27-year-old Asonte Steele was seen violating her conditions of release by drinking alcohol on July 11th. Offices were responding to a call regarding a potential domestic altercation in progress and made contact with Steele when they arrived. While speaking with Steele, officers noticed the smell of alcohol coming from her....
Yesmin Castro assaults ex-girlfriend, tries to take her phone after accusing her of cheating
46-year-old Yesmin Castro was involved in a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Laura Mendez, at her Clearview Drive residence on July 11th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Mendez, who claimed that Castro, her ex-boyfriend and father to her children, had suspected her of cheating. Mendez claimed that Castro came to her home and tried to take her phone away from her.
Attempted murder suspect out of Clarksville who missed court taken into custody
(UPDATE: July 24 at 2:45 p.m.) -- Attempted murder suspect out of Clarksville Kwamey Sykes reported to General Sessions Court Wednesday morning and was taken into custody, police report. --- CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) -- A Midstate teen accused of attempted murder didn't show up to his court date last week.
Jason Edwards shoots gun during argument with brother-in-law’s family
50-year-old Jason Edwards was involved in a domestic dispute with his brother-in-law, Barry Batson, at his Mcwhorter Road residence on July 11th. When officers arrived, they observed a .45 pistol holstered on Edwards’ waist, which was secured by law enforcement. Once officers made contact with Barry and his wife, Sandy Batson, she told them she and Edwards got into an argument when she tried waking him up. Sandy’s daughter got involved during the argument, which led to Edwards getting enraged and yelling. Sandy’s daughter then called her father and told him about the confrontation between her and Edwards.
Brayden “Bray2K” Collins of Diamond Crew assaults his girlfriend after taking her phone
21-year-old Brayden “Bray2K” Collins of Diamond Crew was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Cristi Britt, while at his Indian Creek Road residence on July 8th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Britt and noticed minor cuts on her leg. Britt informed officers that she and Collins had verbally argued in the car on the way to her house. She alleges the altercation began when Collins forcibly took her phone. Britt stated when she attempted to retrieve it, Collins shoved her in the face. Officers then approached Collins, who also had a noticeable cut on his leg. Collins also told officers that he and Britt were arguing inside the car. Collins was then deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault. Collins has a history of multiple charges, including but not limited to underage driving while impaired (DWI), resisting arrest, violation of probation, and failure to exercise due care.
DUI: Michael Watkins crashes car on South Riverside Drive, insists he only had two drinks
46-year-old Michael Watkins was involved in a single-vehicle car crash at South Riverside Drive on July 10th. When officers made contact with Watkins, he stated that while he was driving, a tractor-trailer hit him and drove away. During officers’ interaction with Watkins, they observed that he had a strong smell of alcohol coming from him. When Watkins was asked about it, he admitted that he had drunk alcohol eight hours before he drove. Watkins insisted that he only had two drinks. Watkins agreed to perform sobriety tests and performed poorly. Watkins was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
East Ridge Police Officer Released from Hospital after being Struck during Police Pursuit that began in Marion County
On the evening of July 1, 2024, the Tennessee Highway Patrol began a police pursuit in Marion County on I-24 eastbound shortly before 9 p.m., with Marion County deputies assisting. The vehicle was identified as being stolen. The pursuit traveled through Chattanooga and onto I-75 where East Ridge Officer Alan...
Kerry Brown charged after hiding handgun from police
21-year-old Kerry Brown was caught with a firearm at his Prewitt Lane residence on July 8th. When officers arrived at his home after a reckless endangerment call, they came into contact with Brown. Brown admitted that he removed the firearm and shell casings from the scene before they arrived. Further investigation revealed Brown pled guilty to a felony vehicle theft charge on December 2nd, 2022. A semi-automatic .380 caliber handgun was recovered from where Brown stated he stashed the gun. Brown was taken into custody for being a felon in possession of a firearm and tampering with evidence.
Calvin Gentry slaps girlfriend for asking him to move over in bed
26-year-old Calvin Gentry had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Anijae Browder, at their Lafayette Road apartment on July 11th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Browder, who stated she was in bed with Gentry when she asked him to move over. However, Gentry refused, so she gathered her belongings to sleep upstairs.
The Clarksville Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old teen
Clarksville, TN – According to the statement, the 15-year-old boy, later identified as Kenyon Perkins, is a Black male, ran away from a residence on Paradise Hill Rd. on July 23, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m. He is described as being 5’11” tall, weighing around 165 lbs, with short...
DUI: Kandy Bradley swerves between lanes after drinking at The Thirsty Goat
52-year-old Kandy Bradley was observed driving recklessly near The Thirsty Goat on Highway 41A South on July 5th. Officers noticed the vehicle approaching the red light at McAdoo Creek and Highway 41A S then stopping. When the light turned green, officers observed Bradley’s vehicle quickly speeding off and driving at a high rate of speed in the number 2 lane. Bradley’s vehicle then activated their turn signal near Quail Hollow Road. The vehicle then turned right onto Quail Hollow, briefly entering the opposite travel lane before returning to the correct lane. Officers initiated a traffic stop and detected a strong smell of alcohol coming from Bradley upon making contact with her. When asked, Bradley admitted to officers that she had consumed two alcoholic drinks at The Thirsty Goat before leaving. Bradley was then asked to perform a sobriety test, which she agreed to. However, she performed poorly and showed numerous indicators of intoxication. Bradley was subsequently taken into custody for improper lane use and DUI.
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