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TBI Special Agents Investigating Montgomery County Officer-Involved Shooting
At the request of 19th Judicial District Attorney General Robert Nash, TBI special agents continue to investigate the circumstances of a Friday afternoon officer-involved shooting in Montgomery County. Preliminary information indicates the incident happened at approximately 2:20 in the 1300 block of College Street in Clarksville, where a deputy of...
Cheyenne Jenkins jailed after being found drunk at Parkway Place Apartments
19-year-old Cheyenne Jenkins was found intoxicated at the Parkway Place Apartments on July 7th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Jenkins, who had the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her. Jenkins was asked if she had consumed any alcohol, and she admitted that she had. Upon further investigation, officers found that Jenkins was 19 years old. Jenkins was taken into custody for public intoxication and underage drinking.
Austin Bateman assaults police officer after he’s seen dragging his sister into apartment
27-year-old Austin Bateman was involved in a domestic altercation with his sister, Ashley Bateman, while at the Solis Apartments on Needmore Road on July 5th. Officers responded to an assault occurring at the residence. When officers arrived, they could hear a female screaming, “No!” After this, officers proceeded to run upstairs and observed Austin dragging Ashley, his sister, into an apartment by her arm. Officers then instructed Austin to release Ashley, which he did. Austin proceeded to drop Ashley and began charging at the officers while screaming and cursing. Officers then grabbed Bateman by his shirt and placed him on the ground. After this, Bateman got up on his knees and swung at an officer, striking him on the left side of his chin. Bateman was then deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for assault on a first responder and domestic assault.
Soldier Zarria Barton flees traffic stop after speeding on Fort Campbell Boulevard
20-year-old Soldier Zarria Barton was seen speeding in a red Chevy Camaro on Fort Campbell Boulevard at 7:50 a.m. on June 24th. Officers observed her going 67mph and attempted to make a traffic stop, but they lost sight of Barton after she sped off. Through further investigation, officers received Barton’s vehicle tags and called on her for an interview. During the interview, Barton confessed that she was the driver who evaded the traffic stop and recalled the incident for officers. Barton was taken into custody for evading arrest and speeding on July 5th.
Jonathan McConnell deemed too drunk for Mr. Billy’s Bar & Grill
27-year-old Jonathon McConnell was seen publicly intoxicated at Mr. Billy’s Bar & Grill on Lowes Drive on July 4th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with the bar bouncer. The bouncer stated that McConnell was extremely intoxicated and became upset when someone took his phone. McConnell then proceeded to become upset and aggressive towards the bouncers. Officers then deemed McConnell to be a danger to himself and others, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication on July 5th.
The Clarksville Police Department is requesting the public’s help in locating 31-year-old man
Clarksville, TN – According to the police officials, the 31-year-old man, later identified as Brent Copeland, last communicated with his fmaily on July 8th and provided a bus ticket for him to travel to Knox County, TN. Brent boarded a Greyhound bus in Clarksville on July 9th at approximately...
DUI: Leon Ravenell passes out at traffic light on Peachers Mill Road
29-year-old Leon Ravenell was seen asleep at the wheel at a traffic light on Peachers Mill Road on July 4th. Bystanders reported that Ravenell was asleep and parked his car before law enforcement arrived. When officers arrived and contacted Ravenell, they needed to use a sternal rub to wake him. Once awake, Ravenell admitted to drinking alcohol before operating his car. Ravenell agreed to perform sobriety tests but showed several signs of impairment. Ravenell was then taken into custody. An Intoximeter revealed that Ravenwell’s BAC was .115%. Ravenell was later transported to Booking and charged with driving under the influence.
Sartley Yangitelush drunkenly shoots fireworks at buildings on July 4th
26-year-old Sartley Yangitelush was seen intoxicated and shooting fireworks near buildings while at the Stone Terrace apartments on Tracy Lane on July 4th. Officers responded to a report of a man shooting fireworks near buildings. When officers arrived, they spoke with Yangitelush. Officers noticed that Yangitelush had a bag of fireworks in his possession. Officers also saw several empty beer bottles and fireworks debris around him. Yangitelush reeked of alcohol and was observed to be firing fireworks from his hands. When officers spoke with Yangitelush, he claimed he had no identification, so he wrote his name and date of birth down for officers. Yangitelush then told officers he was 25 and stated his birth year was 1997, despite him originally writing down that it was 1996. He then stated that his birth year was 1996 before correcting himself and saying it was 1997 again. Officers then determined Yangitelush to be lying about his age and deemed him too intoxicated. Yangitelush was taken into custody for criminal impersonation and public intoxication.
Derrick Williams vandalizes ex-girlfriend’s property with used cat litter
40-year-old Derrick Williams, an employee of 7 Deuce Social Club, was seen vandalizing his ex-girlfriend, Ms. Cusano’s property at a Verkler Drive Apartment on July 6th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Cusano, who claimed that Williams, her ex-boyfriend, took multiple items from her property. Officers later found the items in a dumpster near the residence. Officers noticed the items were contaminated with used cat litter and other garbage. Based on the statements made and officers finding the property in a nearby dumpster, a warrant was issued. Williams was then found and taken into custody for vandalism on July 7th.
DUI: John Craven swerves between lanes while speeding on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
19-year-old John Craven was seen speeding on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard on July 5th. Officers tailed Craven and observed him crossing the white line several times, so they conducted a traffic stop. When officers interacted with Craven, they noticed multiple signs of intoxication, including the smell of an alcoholic beverage. When asked, Craven confessed that he had six drinks but stated that he had stopped drinking hours prior. Craven agreed to perform sobriety tests and performed poorly. Craven was taken into custody for underage driving under the influence.
Two individuals were rescued from the West Fork River near Broadripple Drive after being pushed into a strainer
Clarksville, TN – According to the Clarksville Fire Rescue officials, Rescue 6, Engine 7, Squad 1, Special Ops Chief, and District 2 from the fire department responded to a call for stranded boaters in distress. Two individuals were rescued from the West Fork River near Broadripple Drive after being...
DUI: Lucian Groves crashes Ram 1500 into light pole on 4th of July
31-year-old Lucian Groves was involved in a car crash on Hankook Road on the 4th of July. When officers arrived, they observed Groves’ silver Ram 1500 crashed into a light pole. Officers then made contact with Groves, who was unresponsive at the wheel. Once Groves was awake, he showed signs of impairment. Officers prompted Groves with field sobriety tests. Groves consented to the tests but performed poorly. During an arrest search of Groves’ vehicle, officers found marijuana. Groves was later transported and charged with driving under the influence and simple possession.
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