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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....
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.
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.
Clarksville Conversations: VK Integrated Systems on weapons tech idea that became local business | PODCAST
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – VK Integrated Systems develops and manufactures cutting-edge situational awareness systems, weapon systems and energetics in Clarksville. This week on Clarksville Conversations, President/CEO Vasilios Kapogianis and CFO Matthew A. To sat down with Charlie Koon to explain how they first developed their technology for handheld weapons systems and how they started their business 10 years ago.
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.
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.
Austin Peay State University Governors men’s basketball heading to Spain
CLARKSVILLE, TN – For the first time since 2012, Austin Peay State University’s basketball team is hitting the international stage, as it travels to Spain for a trio of exhibition contests, Aug. 4-12. The Governors will play two teams in Barcelona and one in Madrid with the three opponents being announced at a later date.
Ricky Riggs steals $2,522 worth of portable A/C Units from Lowe’s
32-year-old Ricky Riggs was apprehended for theft from two different Lowe’s stores between June 8th and July 9th. On July 10th, Shawn Worley, a loss prevention officer at Lowe’s, reported to the authorities that on June 8th, Riggs had stolen from the store. Worley alleged that Riggs had entered the Lowe’s on Lowes Drive, selected a portable Hisense A/C unit valued at $480, and left through the main exit without paying.
MISSING JUVENILE ALERT: Police seek help finding runaway 17-year-old girl
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile. Dasiyah Barker, 17, was last seen on July 24 at her residence on Mallory Drive. She is 5-foot-4, weighs approximately 120 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes, CPD said.
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.
Tax freeze applications now open for Montgomery County senior residents
CLARKSVILLE, TN – The Montgomery County Trustee’s Office will accept tax freeze applications through the April 5, 2025, deadline. This year, Montgomery County Commissioners approved an increased income limit of $60,000 per household. To be considered for the program, supporting documents must be submitted before the deadline date and applicants must be at least 65 years old by December 31, 2024.
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.
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.
Tennessee back to school sales tax holiday weekend begins
(The Center Square) – Tennessee’s back to school tax sales tax holiday on clothing, school supplies and computers began Friday and runs through Sunday. The holiday applies to clothing items priced less than $100 but not including jewelry and hand bags as well as school and art supplies less than $100 and personal use computers costing less than $1,500. The sales tax holiday does not apply to items used for...
Road Construction and Lane Closures 7-26-31-2024
July 25 – 31, 2024. The resurfacing on I-24 from W of Trough Springs Rd to Robertson Co Line. Nightly, 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., There will be alternating lane closures EB and WB for scoring the shoulders, installing pavement markings, and placing Thermoplastic (MM 11-17). RUTHERFORD COUNTY...
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