NEWS RELEASE
Man and K-9 worked in concert to locate and take a “Frequent Flier” vehicle burglar
into custody.
On November 30, 2011, around 3:45 pm, officers responded to the scene of a
vehicle burglary that had just occurred in the parking lot of 1823 Madison
Street. A witness inside of a business saw a man open an unlocked car door
and take items from the vehicle. When the witness went outside, the man saw
her and took off running. She got into a truck with a coworker of hers and
tried to follow the suspect to see where he was running. She lost sight of
him after he ran through some yards on Valley Road and Merritt Drive. K-9
Officer Joey Scruggs and his dog Solo were called to the scene in an effort
to track down the burglar. The K-9 tracked the suspect from the burglarized
vehicle to a house at 1734 Merritt Drive where contact was made with
JAMES DERRICK COOK. The stolen property was found inside and through
an investigation by Detective Nathan Vanatta,COOK was linked to the
vehicle burglary. There was also drug paraphernalia found inside
of the residence
JAMES DERRICK COOK Photo (w/m, dob: 6-29-88, Given address: 1734 Merritt Drive, Clarksville)
was charged with:BURGLARY and UNLAWFUL DRUG PARAPHERNALIA; BOND: $5,250.
COOK has an extremely lengthy history involving THEFT (VEHICLE BURGLARY,
THEFT OF PROPERTY), IDENTITY THEFT, AND VIOLATIONS OF PROBATION.
COOK IS CURRENTLY ON STATE’S PROBATION FOR BURGLARY AND IDENTITY THEFT.
NEWS RELEASE
On November 26, 2011, a 18 year old man got more than he bargained for after
convincing a woman from “Facebook” to meet him for sex. Little did he realize
the information had been passed on to the woman’s boyfriend who now wanted
to “talk” to the 18 year old. After the 18 year old met the woman, they
drove to a parking lot in the 1600 Block of Ft Campbell Blvd. The woman
then got out of the vehicle. The 18 year old was parked in the lot using
his phone when the driver side door was opened and a man started punching
him in the face and arms. While fighting with one man, the other doors
were opened and two other men started punching him. Sometime during the
attack, an item was produced and the victim was told by one of the attackers
not to make him use it. The victim believed the item to be a handgun.
The four men took an IPod, cell phone, and $20 from the victim and fled
from the scene. An investigation into the Aggravated Robbery by Detective
Eric Ewing developedLARRY GREEN JR, ANTWON MITCHELL, MATTHEW BURCH, and
JERMAINE COOPER JR as suspects in robbery. During interviews with the
suspects, he determined they all had been present, participated, and
a BB gun had been displayed during the robbery.
On December 1, 2011, LARRY ANTONIO JAMAR GREEN JR Photo (B/M, DOB:1/9/92,
GIVEN ADDRESS: 370 Peabody Dr), ANTWON LAMAR MITCHELL Photo (B/M, DOB: 11/3/87,
GIVEN ADDRESS: 376 S. Lancaster Rd) , MATTHEW GREGORY BURCH Photo (B/M, DOB: 4/6/93,
GIVEN ADDRESS: 307 Lafayette Rd), and JERMAINE COOPER JR Photo (B/M, DOB: 8/2/92,
GIVEN ADDRESS: 1631 S. Jordan Dr) were all booked into Montgomery County Jail
and charged with: AGGRAVATED ROBBERY, BOND: $5,000.
NEWS RELEASE
Three new officers will be sworn-in by Ben Griffin,
Commission of Finance, Dec 1, 2011, 8:30 am, Mayor’s
Conference Room. The new officers are:
Adam Post
Jordan Parnell
Justin Steward
NEWS RELEASE
Deer crashes continue to rise. In 2010, we had a total of 139 crashes.
2011 has now surpassed that number and we are up to 140 deer crashes with 13
of those being injury crashes. On November 29, around 8 am, Brian Fraley, 26,
was driving a 2009 Jeep Laredo south on Ft Campbell Blvd near Concord Drive when
a deer crossing the roadway attempted to jump over the vehicle. The deer’s leg
hit the driver’s side mirror and then crashed into the windshield, continued over
the roof, and came to rest well over 100 feet from the original point of impact.
The driver had some facial lacerations and cuts to his hands and was treated by
EMS at the scene. The vehicle had to be towed from the scene .
Detective Ronald Parrish, CPD, was behind the Jeep Laredo and saw the crash occur.
Officer Brian Mayes was the lead investigator.
Photos by CPD-Detective Ronald Parrish.
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NEWS RELEASE
Clarksville Police Department officers were out, November 23, 25, 26, and 27, in an
effort to improve traffic safety and reduce crashes. November 23, officers were on
Wilma Rudolph Blvd focusing on aggressive, distracted driving, traffic, and seatbelt
violations. November 25, commonly referred to as “Black Friday”, officers expanded
the scope of their enforcement to include the area around St Bethlehem. Officers
performed saturation and DUI patrols, partially funded by the Governor’s Highway
Safety Office, throughout the City of Clarksville on November 26, 10:00 pm – November 27,
4:00 am. Their primary purpose was to detect and apprehend impaired drivers
through aggressive traffic enforcement.
The results from the three days of heightened traffic enforcement are:
DUI – 4
Equipment-7
Revoked/Suspended License-3
Improper Passing-3
Improper Turns-4
Insurance-30
Seat Belt-12
Child Restraint-1
Following Too Closely-6
Light Law-15
Other Driver License Violations-16
Speeding-116
Traffic Signals – 9
Tint-3
Failure to Use Reasonable Care-7
Registration – 19
Failure to Yield-3
Move Over Law-4
Other Violations-5(Implied Consent-1, Unlawful Carrying of a Deadly Weapon-1,
Open Container-1, Simple Possession-1, Fugitive from Justice-1)
TOTAL NUMBER OF STOPS-194
CITY CHARGES-240, STATE CHARGES-27=TOTAL CHARGES-267
NEWS RELEASE
On November 27, 2011, around 9:30 pm, 911 received an odd call about a suspicious person
inside of Walgreens, 1954 Madison Street. The caller said a man inside of Walgreens
appeared to be wearing some sort of facial make up to alter his appearance, wearing
all black clothing, hanging around the pharmacy, went outside to smoke, was watching
people, and then reentered the store. When Officers Dana Prins and William Becker
arrived, they found the “suspicious person” seated in a chair near the pharmacy.
He was wearing all black clothing, including a ski cap, and gloves. The suspect
had on two different color face paints on his face; one of the face paints was
used to draw on a goatee. When he was asked about the use of facial paint, he
became defensive and very nervous. He had no identification in his possession
and was unwilling to give his name to the officers. Shortly after that, he told
officers there was a BB gun in his waistband. The BB gun looked like a real handgun
and had no markings to indicate it was not a real firearm. When he was pressed for
his name and date of birth, he gave officers false information. Later, he recanted
and finally provided his real name and date of birth. As officers continued the
investigation, the suspect was evasive and provided several conflicting stories.
BLAKE ANTHONY AGUIRRE (W/M, DOB: 2/13/84, Given Address: HOMELESS/3453 Carrothers Parkway,
Franklin, TN) was booked into Montgomery County Jail and charged with:
CRIMINAL ATTEMPT AGGRAVATED ROBBERY and CRIMINAL IMPERSONATION; BOND: $30,000)
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NEWS RELEASE
Around 11 am this morning, a driver on Riverside Drive called 911 and said they saw a
vehicle overturned on the river bank at Crossland and Riverside Drive. Officers arrived
on scene and found a 1999 Dodge Durango upside down on the river bank. There was no one
inside of the vehicle. Officers contacted the owner of the vehicle, Ryan D Truett, of
Lavinia, TN, who told them he thought the vehicle had been repossessed and the last time
he saw it was November 25th in Milan, TN. The vehicle was not reported stolen, and at
this point in time, officers do not know how the vehicle ended upside down on the river
bank. It took three hours to remove the overturned vehicle from the river bank.
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NEWS RELEASE
Around 1:15 am this morning, officers responded to a call about a van being inside of
a church. When officers arrived on scene, they found a Ford Astro van lodged inside
one of the walls of the GALILEAN CHURCH, 130 SOUTH 10TH STREET. The driver was
still inside of the vehicle when officers arrived, obviously intoxicated, and
had to be physically removed from the vehicle. HERBERT EARL MINOR’s had driven
the vehicle off the roadway near 9th and Franklin Street, drove over three curbs,
and then ran the vehicle into the inside of the Galilean Church.
Due to Minor’s level of intoxication, he was taken by patrol car to Gateway Medical
Center. After HERBERT EARL MINOR (DOB:11/16/83) is released from the hospital,
he will have warrants served on him for DUI (second offense) and Implied Consent.
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Photo by CPD Officer Joshua Swaffer-Inside of church after the van was removed by a tow truck
NEWS RELEASE
Imagine a 19 year old woman's surprise when she found a hand grenade inside of a bag while
she was cleaning and moving items around in the store where she works.
On November 23, 2011, around 4 pm, in the 2700 Block of Wilma Rudolph Blvd, 19 year
old Nellee Moore was cleaning and reorganizing shelving in the store where she works.
She picked up a mesh type bag off of one of the shelves and it felt very heavy.
When she looked inside, much to her surprise, she found a hand grenade.
It shocked her at first, but then she thought it may be fake.
After consulting with a coworker, they started to evacuate customers
from the store, Nellee carried the bag with the hand grenade outside
to the back of the business, and 911 was called. When Police, EMS,
and Fire Rescue arrived the area was cordoned off, adjoining stores
evacuated, and the MCSO Bomb Squad was called. The MCSO Bomb Squad arrived,
inspected, and x-rayed the grenade. They found it to be an inert grenade
body and determined that it was not dangerous. Stores returned to normal
operation around 5:30 pm.
Photos by CPD-Jim Knoll
Photo MCSO, Sgt John Stone (in suite) and Deputy Mike King with Capt Randy Ellis (FD)
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Photo Sgt Stone with Officer Coz Minetos and Sgt Mark Wojnarek
Photo Deputy King looking at the xray
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NEWS RELEASE
On November 23, 2011, around 5:45 am, Andrew Upchurch, 28, of Ashland City was driving a
1977 Chevy pickup north on Ashland City, looked down to set down a cup of tea, and as
he reached he pulled on the steering wheel with the opposite hand, drove off the roadway
near Kimsey Drive, hit an old utility pole, continued down an embankment where the
vehicle finally came to rest. Traffic on the bypass was disrupted for a little
over an hour
Andrew Upchurch had minor injuries and was treated at the scene by EMS.
No charges were filed.
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NEWS RELEASE
Clarksville Police Department will be out in force in an effort to improve traffic
safety and reduce crashes. November 23, officers will be on Wilma Rudolph Blvd
focusing on aggressive, distracted driving, traffic, and seatbelts violations.
November 25, commonly referred to as “Black Friday”, officers will expand the
scope of their enforcement to include the area around St Bethlehem
There will be additional Clarksville Police officers performing saturation and
DUI patrols, partially funded by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office, throughout
the City of Clarksville November 26, 10:00 pm – November 27, 4:00 am. The primary
purpose of the patrols is to detect and apprehend impaired drivers through
aggressive traffic enforcement.
NEWS RELEASE
A traffic stop on a bicycle with a light law violation leads to the arrest of a man for
theft. On November 20, 2011, around 8:30 pm, Officer Dominic Sacco stopped Bernard
Thomas Nelson, a man well known to law enforcement, in the area of North Second for
a light law violation. During the stop, Nelson was found in possession of previously
reported stolen property. The property taken was from two different victims and
reported as being taken, November 12, 2011, from a church located on Franklin Street.
The amount of property taken was valued over $500.
BERNARD THOMAS NELSON Photo (B/M, DOB: 7-25-58, Given Address: Homeless) was taken into
custody and booked into Montgomery County Jail for THEFT (FELONY); BOND: $1,000.
NELSON has an extensive criminal history for Theft, Domestic, and Alcohol Related
offenses.
The lead investigator is Detective Chris Nolder.
NEWS RELEASE
Details about an overnight shooting are sketchy and inconsistent.
Around 12:30 am this morning, Police responded to area of Vanleer Street
in reference to a shooting which already occurred. The male victim in
his 20s told officers, he was visiting a relative, went outside to his
vehicle parked on Vanleer Street, was approached by two men that called
him by a name which was not his, and then started shooting at him.
One round hit him in the buttocks which traveled downward shattering
the femur. The victim was taken to a Nashville hospital by ambulance
and is in stable condition.
The investigation is ongoing.
NEWS RELEASE - More Cops More Stops Information
NEWS RELEASE
November 18, around 5:45 am, Police and Fire Rescue responded to a vehicle
fire at 307 Chapel Street. The owner of the vehicle, Linda Anderson, was
awakened by the sound of the vehicle’s horn going off. She looked outside
and saw her Nissan Sentra on fire. The vehicle had not been driven for two
days and the cause of the fire is unknown.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
On November 18, 2011, Officers Jeff Danault, Mark Wilson, and Nathan Lee were presented
with The Lifesaving Award at a ceremony held at Police Headquarters. The Lifesaving
Award is given to officers whose actions saved or extended the life of another person.
The Lifesaving Award was presented to the officers for their actions on September 3,
2011 when they responded to a shots fired call at 801 Providence Blvd and found a
man that had been hit by gunfire. He was bleeding from both legs due to gunshot
wounds; the left leg was bleeding severely. The officers on scene believed the
man had sustained an injury to the femoral artery and, if he was going to survive,
something more than applying pressure needed to be done. The officers worked
in concert to apply tourniquets to both legs to stop the bleeding.
A manufactured tourniquet was used on one leg and an officer’s belt
was used on the other. A medic that arrived on scene confirmed the
tourniquets were applied correctly and the blood flow was stemmed or stopped.
The three officers, Mark Wilson, Jeff Danault, and Nathan Lee went above and
beyond to prevent a loss of life. In recognition of their actions, they were
all presented with the Lifesaving Award.
Photos by CPD-Jim Knoll
Photo Deputy Chief Mike Parr, Officer Mark Wilson, Officer Jeff Danault,
Officer Nathan Lee, and Chief Al Ansley—Chief reading the award citation
Photo Chief presenting the Lifesaving Award to Officer Nathan Lee
Photo Chief presenting awards
Photo Officers Wilson, Danault, and Lee with their medals
Photo Mayor McMillan with award recipients and Officer Danault’s daughter, Bella
Photo Councilwoman Kaye Jones with award recipients
NEWS RELEASE
JOHN BRICE WILLIAMS, 28 has been indicted and booked into Montgomery County Jail
on 10 counts of Aggravated Statutory Rape. The charges stem from an investigation
from an anonymous tip that alleged WILLIAMS was having sexual relations with a
female that was over 10 years younger than him. An investigation by Detective
Debra Kolofsky substantiated the allegations.
WILLIAMS was already a registered sex offender and on 4 years probation for an
AGGRAVATED STATUTORY RAPE which involved a female under the age of 13.
He was placed on probation, September 2008.
JOHN BRICE WILLIAMS Photo (W/M, DOB: 2/20/83, Given Address: 819 Central Ave)
is being held on a $20,000 Bond ($10,000 for the Aggravated Statutory
Rape Charges, $10,000 for the Violation of Probation).
MEDIA ADVISORY
On November 18, 2011, 7 am, 135 Commerce Street (Police Headquarters) three officers
will each be presented with Lifesaving Award. The Lifesaving Award is given to
officers whose actions saved or extended the life of another person.
The Lifesaving award is being presented to officers for their actions on September
3, 2011 when they responded to a shots fired call at 801 Providence Blvd and found
a man that had been hit by gunfire. He was bleeding from both legs due to gunshot
wounds; the left leg was bleeding severely. The officers on scene believed the
man had sustained an injury to the femoral artery and, if he was going to survive,
something more than applying pressure needed to be done. The officers worked in
concert to apply tourniquets to both legs to stop the bleeding. A manufactured
tourniquet was used on one leg and an officer’s belt was used on the other.
A medic that arrived on scene confirmed the tourniquets were applied correctly
and the blood flow was stemmed or stopped.
The three officers, Mark Wilson, Jeff Denault, and Nathan Lee went above and
beyond to prevent a loss of life. In recognition of their actions, they will
all be presented with the Lifesaving Award.
The media is invited to attend.
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE
On November 15, 2011, a 17 old male juvenile has been charged with AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
for a shooting in Summit Heights which occurred on November 5, 2011. A 38 year old
man sustained a gunshot wound to his upper left chest while sitting on the front
porch of a Summit Heights residence. From information gathered during the investigation,
the 17 year old was seen with a pistol in his hand shooting at an unknown vehicle.
The 38 year old man was then seen falling to the ground and grabbing his chest.
The 17 year old was identified through a yearbook photo as the person shooting
the handgun. He was taken in custody and transported to a juvenile holding facility.
NEWS RELEASE
On November 5, 2011, around 4:15 pm, responded to Summit Heights about a man being shot.
When officers arrived, they found a 38 year old man laying on the ground near the
18 Building, with a gunshot wound to the upper body. From information gathered
by officers at the scene, a male behind the 3 Building was seen shooting at a
vehicle driving at a high rate of speed through Summit Heights. The vehicle
may have been hit by one of the gunshots. At this point in the investigation,
it appears the shooting victim may have been hit by one of the rounds shot at
the fleeing vehicle. The man with the handgun fled from the scene before
officers arrived.
The gunshot victim was taken by ambulance to Gateway and then transferred to
Vanderbilt where he underwent surgery and is in stable condition.
Anyone with information, call 931-645-8477.
There is no additional information.
MEDIA ADVISORY
We just wanted to make the public aware, there is a Text Scam going around. Please advise the public. The message which is being sent is: The text says: “F&M B alert and to call 2097325659”.
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
We are looking for assistance identifying suspects involved in a robbery of an
individual which took place November 11, 2011, around 8:30 pm. A 32 year old male
was supposed to meet a female that he had originally met a few days earlier named
“COOKIE”, in front of 232 Pin Oak drive. When he arrived three males jumped out of
a PT cruiser with guns, pistol whipped him, robbed him of almost $3,000 in cash and
jewelry, fired a round from a gun and fled from the area. Officers spotted the
vehicle traveling south on Wilma Rudolph Blvd, got behind the vehicle, pursued it
to the area of Lincoln and Vanleer Street where the suspects jumped out of the vehicle.
The PT Cruiser was a rental vehicle and the woman who had rented it, TAMETHA NUNN Photo
attempted to report the vehicle as stolen shortly after the suspects jumped out of
the vehicle. It did not take long for Detective Rodney Lifsey to determine the
vehicle had not been stolen as reported. TAMETHA NUNN, 27, 52 LADD ST was charged
with FALSE REPORT.
The investigation has not lead Police to the identity of the male robbery suspects or “COOKIE”.
“COOKIE” is described as a B/F, red hair, glasses, thin build, late teens/early 20s.
Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPSLINE, 931-645-8477.
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE
We are looking for assistance identifying suspects involved in a robbery of
an individual which took place November 11, 2011, around 8:30 pm. A 32 year old
male was supposed to meet a female that he had originally met a few days earlier
named “COOKIE”, in front of 232 Pin Oak drive. When he arrived three males jumped
out of a PT cruiser with guns, pistol whipped him, robbed him of almost $3,000
in cash and jewelry, fired a round from a gun and fled from the area. Officers
spotted the vehicle traveling south on Wilma Rudolph Blvd, got behind the vehicle,
pursued it to the area of Lincoln and Vanleer Street where the suspects jumped
out of the vehicle.
The PT Cruiser was a rental vehicle and the woman who had rented it, TAMETHA NUNN
attempted to report the vehicle as stolen shortly after the suspects jumped out
of the vehicle. It did not take long for Detective Rodney Lifsey to determine
the vehicle had not been stolen as reported. TAMETHA NUNN, 27, 52 LADD ST was
charged with FALSE REPORT.
The investigation has not lead Police to the identity of the male robbery suspects
or “COOKIE”.
“COOKIE” is described as a B/F, red hair, glasses, thin build, late teens/early 20s.
Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPSLINE, 931-645-8477.
NEWS RELEASE
On November 12, 2011, around 9 pm, officers were called to the scene of a vehicle
crash at 425 Greenwood Avenue in which a 97 GMC Jimmy crashed into the front of the
building. When officers arrived on scene, the 17 year old driver and 18 year old
passenger were inside of the vehicle and unresponsive. The doors were locked, so
the officers banged on the windows in an effort to gain a response from the occupants.
Officers did see the driver open his eyes, but then closed them and made no effort
to open the vehicle door. While the officers were trying to get into the locked
vehicle, it caught on fire. Officer Christina Harris used her baton to break out
the driver side window, which woke the occupants up and enabled the officers to
move them to safety. Officers extinguished the fire with portable extinguishers.
When questioned about the crash, the 17 year old driver told Officer Harris that
he and the passenger purchased Pyara (Synthetic drug) from an Oak Grove, Ky
store and that he was “high” and “stoned”. Both were transported to
Gateway for minor injuries and the juvenile was cited for DUI.
Photos taken by CPD Officer-Tom Tranberg
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NEWS RELEASE
I thought this photo might be of interest or, if for nothing else, a filler.
One of our officers (Coz Minetos) took this photo this morning. The Outback
Steakhouse sign had a little encounter with the wind and lost. Our officers
were out there for a few hours, 9:08 am - 11:30 am, until a crane out of
Kentucky could arrive to staighten it out.
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NEWS RELEASE
On November 9, 2011, Officer Teddy Burns was dispatched to Gateway Emergency Room about
a man with a gunshot wound to his left foot. The victim, MONTAVIUS HARRIS, told the officer
that he was walking out of an apartment on University Avenue, was carrying a handgun in his
waistband, dropped it on the ground, and the firearm discharged one round into his left foot
shattering some bones. During an investigation into the shooting, Detective Vince Duke
found out, Harris was not supposed to be in possession of a firearm due to previous drug
charge convictions in May 2011. The handgun was recovered during the course of the
investigation.
After being discharged from the hospital, MONTAVIUS DEANTRE HARRIS Photo (B/M, DOB: 11-24-90,
Given Address: 520 Hietts Ln, Clarksville, TN) was booked into Montgomery County Jail and
charged withUNLAWFUL CARRYING OR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON and had a previous
VANDALISM
warrant served ; BOND: $5,000.
NEWS RELEASE
After sending out the deer avoidance tips, it seems like the deer wanted to
prove a point--no matter what we send out, they are going to be part of vehicle crashes.
There were 11 deer related crashes between 11/9/11-6 pm – 11/10/11-9:30 am.
The crashes happened at locations all over town, but the largest concentration
was on Martin Luther King Blvd (Highway 76) which had three. Eight of the
11 crashes occurred between 6 pm – 9 pm.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND STAY AWARE!
NEWS RELEASE
Around 2:18 am, two men, 24 and 29 years old, were shot in the parking lot of Cutters Bar
and Grill, 1148 College Street. The 29 year old was shot in the buttocks and 24 year old
was shot in the lower abdomen. Police arrived on the scene within minutes of the 911
call, but both victims were already on the way to the Gateway in a privately owned vehicle.
After their arrival at Gateway, both were transferred to Vanderbilt; the 29 year old was
stable and transported by ambulance and the 24 year old was considered Critical and
transported by Lifeflight.
When officers arrived on scene, vehicles and patrons of the business were hurriedly
leaving the parking, so there was not too much information readily available to
investigators as to the circumstances behind the shooting. We know the shooting
occurred in the lot and multiple rounds were fired, but beyond that, there is very
little information to release. The crime scene is being processed and witnesses are
being sought or interviewed.
From the last information we received, both of the shooting victims are supposed to
be treated and released from the hospital today.
The lead investigator is Detective Vincent Duke. Anyone with information can call
the TIPSLINE, 931-645-8477.
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NEWS RELEASE
On October 28, 2011, a warrant was taken out for MICHAEL DONTAE MASSEY for
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY (release attached). As the investigation progressed,
three warrants were taken out for SHEMIAH J. MASSEY. SHEMIAH MASSEY’s vehicle
and husband, Michael Massey, were identified as participating in the robbery of
a 48 year old man. When SHEMIAH MASSEY was questioned about the location of
the vehicle and husband on the day of the crime, she told the detective that
she had not seen her husband for several months and had loaned her vehicle to
a friend. It was determined the vehicle was never loaned to the friend and
the information provided to the detective was an attempt to create an alibi
for MICHAEL MASSEY. Additionally, during a search of SHEMIAH MASSEY’s
residence, marijuana and drug paraphernalia were located inside of the house.
SHEMIAH J. MASSEY, Photo (B/F, DOB: 10/28/88, Given Address: 208 Caldwell Lane) has
three warrants on file: FALSE REPORT (FELONY), DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, and SIMPLE POSSESSION).
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NEWS RELEASE
On November 7, 2011, around 11:15 am, Officer Trevor Knight responded to a
shoplifter call inside a store at Governors Square Mall, 2801 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
He was told by the loss prevention officer that a woman with a small child took
items from the store and when he showed his credentials and attempted to apprehend
her she fled from the store. The woman got into a car, did not secure the child,
estimated to be 3 – 5 years old, in a safety restraint, put the car in reverse almost
hitting a witness, sped off, and ran a red light as she entered Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
The loss prevention officer was able to get the vehicle tag information as the woman
left the scene. Officer Knight ran the tag information and was able to identify the
vehicle driver and owner as LESLIE DENISE CROCKETT OF Clarksville. There were several
taken warrants taken out for CROCKETT.
LESLIE DENISE CROCKETT Photo (B/F, DOB: 5/21/1978) has FELONY RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT,
THREE THEFT WARRANTS (two were taken out yesterday, one was already on file),
CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT, and DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE.
The vehicle CROCKETT was in: 1986 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE, blue (a lot of rust),
TN Tag 571 XMC.
Officers attempted to serve the warrants, but CROCKETT no longer lives at the
last known address.
NEWS INFORMATION
We are already well into that time of year when deer crashes are on the rise.
Hunting season has also opened so the crashes are likely to increase even more.
From Jan 1 – Oct 31, 2011, we had 110 deer related crashes. During the same time
frame in 2010, there were 75 deer related crashes. In the entirety of 2010,
there were 139 deer related crashed..
We offer the following hints to avoid collisions with deer:
October through December are peak periods for deer related traffic accidents
Stay aware, awake, and be alert at all times.
Pay attention to deer warning signs – drive with caution.
Higher risk periods are from sunset to midnight and then shortly before
and after sunrise
When there is no oncoming traffic, use high beams; it will help
illuminate the deer’s eyes closer to the roadway. It will allow
you more time to react.
If you see a deer on the road, dim your headlights, since it may
make startle the deer and they will freeze in position rather than move.
Wear seatbelts. They are your best defense in a collision.
If a crash is inevitable, stay in your lane and don’t swerve, brake firmly,
hold onto the steering wheel, and bring the vehicle to a controlled stop.
Do not touch or go near the injured animal.
If you swerve to avoid a collision, try to maintain control of your vehicle.
You could easily end up in oncoming lane of traffic or a ditch.
Also if you make a sudden stop, it may result in another vehicle colliding with you.
The higher the speed of the roadway, the longer it will take you react.
So be especially aware on the interstate.
If there is one deer, there are usually more to follow. Be prepared for
multiple deer to cross in front of your vehicle.
Motorcyclists need to be especially vigilant for deer and should reduce
speed to allow for more reaction time. Wear protective gear.
If riding in a group spread out so if one rider hits a deer,
they will reduce the chances of taking out other riders.
NEWS RELEASE
On November 7, around 6:40 am, AIMEE SLATER, 30, driving a 2008 Hyundai Elantra,
pulled onto the parking lot of the Shell Sudden Service, 2654 Wilma Rudolph Blvd,
drove around the corner of the building, tried to stop after pulling into a parking
slot, and the brakes failed. The vehicle crashed through the glass and came to rest
inside of the building. There were no injuries sustained by driver or anyone inside
of the business.
No citations were issued.
The lead investigator is Officer Coz Minetos.
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NEWS RELEASE
On November 6, 2011, around 10:30 pm, officers responded to 944 Granny White Rd after 911
received several calls about a man, Jerry Hamilton, that had posted several videos/comments
on Facebook threatening to harm himself. Additionally, Jerry Hamilton had an active
Conditional Order of Release prohibiting him from being at 944 Granny White Rd.
When Officers Gregory Rosencrants and Jeffrey Jackson were attempting to make entry
to the back door to take Hamilton into custody, he came out of a room with knives
taped to his hands, ran at the officers, and threatened them. He made many threats
that he was going to kill law enforcement. Officers exited the residence, at
which time, Hamilton barricaded himself inside of the house. The house was
surrounded and Crisis Negotiators and the Tactical Unit were called to the scene.
Hamilton was contacted several times on the phone, but disconnected each time
after a brief dialogue. Negotiators repeatedly attempted to contact him via
telephone and public address system, but received no further response from Hamilton.
Since negotiating attempts proved futile, the Tactical Unit deployed chemical
irritants into the house, forcing Hamilton to exit, and enabling officers to
take him into custody around 2 am, November 7th.
JERRY JOSEPH HAMILTON Photo was booked into Montgomery County Jail and charged
with TWO COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED ASSAULT and VIOLATION OF
CONDITIONAL ORDER OF RELEASE; BOND: $6,000.
NEWS RELEASE
A man who was released from jail and placed on Community Corrections, July 5, 2011,
for 5 years after serving time for Robbery, has now been charged with RAPE.
On November 4, 2011, around 5:45 am officers were called to a Peachers Mill Rd
business in reference to a woman being assaulted. A 38 year old woman told officers
that she was walking in the area of Providence Blvd when she accepted a ride from a man,
later identified as Kevin George Jones, driving a Chevy Tahoe, TN tag, 481 XLK.
They discussed trading sex for money. When they did not come to an agreement,
the woman tried to exit the vehicle, but found that the passenger side door handle
did not function. The man pulled into a parking lot and told the woman she was
going to have the sex with him. The woman became afraid at this point and relented.
Jones forced the woman to have sex with him without her consent and struck her in
the face several times. The man forced the woman back into the vehicle, took her
to Trice’s Landing boat dock, and backed down so the rear of the Tahoe was in the water.
He told the victim to exit the vehicle and put her on her knees in the water.
He forced her to have sex, grabbing her by the hair, and striking her at times.
Jones then forced her head under the water to the point where she thought
she was going to drown. When the rape was completed, he drove to a business
on the 1500 Block of Ft Campbell Blvd, ordered her to remain naked and stay
in the vehicle. The woman took this opportunity to escape, wearing a coat
she grabbed as she fled. She flagged down a car which took her to another
store where she was able to contact Police.
KEVIN GEORGE JONES Photo 1(B/M, DOB: 1/17/80, Given Address: 3320 Greenspoint Drive) was
booked into Montgomery County Jail and charged with: RAPE; BOND: $250,000.
The lead investigator is Detective Nick Newman.
NEWS RELEASE
On November 3, 2011, around 8:15 pm, officers were called to the scene of a robbery
of a business in the 1300 Block of Ft Campbell Blvd. Two men entered the store with masks,
assaulted and robbed the 32 year old clerk. When the robbers fled from the scene, they
dropped a stun gun and handgun at the scene.
Officers and Sheriff’s Deputies arrived on scene and started to comb the area looking
for the suspects. MCSO’s K-9 Officer, Deputy Kelly Potter, located one of the suspect’s,
MELVIN BANKS hiding behind an air conditioner at a house in the area. Banks was
taken into custody. After Banks was taken into custody, officers took on the task
of piecing the details of the robbery together.
From interviewing the victim and video surveillance, officers determined two masked
men entered the business, one was brandishing a stun gun and demanded money. A fight
ensued and the clerk was shocked with a stun gun and punched several times.
The clerk was able to break free from the attacker and run out the front door
of the business. But, the clerk was caught and one of the suspects attempted
to drag him back into the business. An undisclosed amount of money was taken
from the clerk and the robbers fled from the scene. Shortly after that,
Deputy Potter located Banks. Detective Ewing interviewed Banks and determined
he was the man with the stun gun and the restrained the clerk so his accomplice
could take the money. Banks was also carrying the handgun, but lost it while
fighting with the clerk. The subsequent investigation led Police to
DEVION STANFORD, a current store employee. He admitted to plotting to
rob his employer and entering into the store wearing a mask and gloves
with another individual with the purpose of taking money. The last
piece of the puzzle was put in place after investigators were able
to ascertain that another man, DONALD RAINS, drove the two masked men
to and from the store so they could steal the money in exchange for compensation.
MELVIN LEON BANKS JR (B/M, DOB: 3/17/81, Given Address: 276 S. Lancaster Rd, Clarksville)
was charged with AGGRAVATED ROBBERY AND AGGRAVATED KIDNAPPING; BOND: $ 50,000
DEVION PATRICK DE;JOHN STANFORD (B/M, DOB: 2/26/91, Given Address: 235
Lancaster Rd, Clarksville) was charged with AGGRAVATED ROBBERY; BOND: $25,000
DONALD L. RAINS JR (W/M, DOB: 1/18/86, 376 S. Lancaster Rd, Clarksville) was
charged with AGGRAVATED ROBBERY; BOND: $ 10,000
The lead investigator is Detective Eric Ewing.
Booking photos were not available at the time of the release.
NEWS RELEASE
In an effort to reduce accidents and crime that occur along the US 41A corridor,
from Boot Hill to State Line Rd, all units within the Clarksville Police
Department joined forces for a special operation targeting traffic offenders
on October 28 and November 2, 2 pm-10 pm. The majority of the 30 plus
officers were from on-duty resources throughout the department.
The primary goals were to target traffic offenses most likely to
cause accidents, conduct drug interdiction, and develop leads/suspects
within the areas identified through crime and traffic statistics.
The operation also served as a lead in to the Targeted Community Crime
Reduction Program Grant--Operation Defiance. The Police Department
will have an official kick-off and announcement for the program in
the near future.
During the special operation time frame, there was only one minor accident.
The average amount of accidents along the 41A corridor is usually around
10-15 per day.
DUI – 1
Equipment/Light Violations-12
Revoked/Suspended License-27
Improper Passing-4
Improper Turns-9
Insurance-140
Drugs-3
Seat Belt-47
Following Too Closely-25
Light Law-78
Other Driver License Violations-30
Speeding-286
Traffic Signals – 60
Tint-17
Failure to Use Reasonable Care-12
Reckless Driving-1
Registration – 71
Failure to Yield-7
Speeding in School Zones-11
Move Over Law-6
Loud Music-2
Other Violations(Texting-2, School Bus-2, Warrants on File-2,
Implied Consent-1, Unlawful Carrying of a Deadly Weapon, Driving
Across Private Property to Avoid Signal-8, Failure to Signal-2)
TOTAL NUMBER OF STOPS-816
CITY CHARGES-759, STATE CHARGES-109=TOTAL CHARGES-868
TOTAL CUSTODIAL ARRESTS-17
Photos by CPD-Jim Knoll
Briefing for special operation - Photo 1 Photo 2
Detective Tracy Woodruff checking radio traffic - Photo
Officer Teresa Bryden on a traffic stop - Photo
UPDATED NEWS RELEASE
On November 3, 2011, around 9:30 am, TYLER HODGES BROWN turned himself
into a Montgomery County Sheriff’s Deputy and was booked into the Montgomery
County Jail.
We appreciate the media’s assistance in getting the word out on Brown.
NEWS RELEASE
On October 31, 2011, around 10:32 pm, 911 received a call from a female
about a fight on “E” Street that was in progress, then told the call taker
“never mind, it’s over” and hung up. The call taker was unable to contact
anyone after trying to call back, so they sent an officer to do
a “welfare check”. When Officer James Howard arrived, much to
his surprise, he found two men injured and covered in blood on
the ground. Initially, both were taken to the hospital by
ambulance, but later, one was transferred to Vanderbilt by
Lifeflight in critical condition due to the seriousness of
his injuries. An investigation by Detective Chris Nolder,
determined the victim, John Davie Scott, 47 and the suspect,
Ray Charles Nelson, 47 were roommates and got into a verbal
altercation at 407 E Street which turned physical. Nelson
struck Scott in the face with a bottle causing lacerations to
the face, damage to an artery and heavy blood loss. Scott, in
turn, fought back and caused injuries to Nelson’s mouth and head.
Witnesses at the scene were not forthcoming and it was difficult
to establish the facts and circumstances behind the altercation.
Also, the both combatants had been drinking.
RAY CHARLES NELSON Photo(B/M, DOB: 2/11/64, Given Address: 407 E. Street,
Clarksville, TN) was treated and released from the hospital and booked
into Montgomery County Jail for: CRIMINAL ATTEMPT HOMICIDE and had a
Domestic Assault warrant served. BOND: $501,000.
John Davie Scott underwent surgery and we have not received an
updated status.
The lead investigator is Detective Chris Nolder.