29-year-old Cauis Brantley is charged with felony aggravated domestic assault after police documented several injuries to his wife, Raven Bunton, during a domestic violence call to their home. She says Caius slapped her in the face with an open hand, then threw her onto the bed and wrapped both hands around her throat until she shouldn’t breathe.
Month: March 2022
Jimmie Brent Theal charged with destroying girlfriend’s iPhone during an argument
Cassidy Glover says she and her boyfriend, 36-year-old Jimmie Brent Theal were having an argument about their relationship when he threw her iPhone, destroying it. He was charged with vandalism and transported to booking.
DUI: Kayla Keen charged after driving off the road into a field with open cans of alcohol in her car
24-year-old Michaela “Kayla” Keen was jailed and charged with DUI this week after a Sheriff’s Deputy found her standing outside her car that had gone off the roadway and into a field on Dotsonville Road. Keen admitted to drinking, and officers located two open cans of alcohol in the vehicle. She is free on a $3,000 bond.
Financial Advisor Robert Kennedy charged in theft of $10K cash from girlfriend, Heidi Blessing
52-year-old Clarksville Financial Advisor Robert Kennedy was jailed in Nashville Tuesday, charged with felony theft. Court records allege he stole $10,000 in cash from his girlfriend, Heidi Blessing, which she had recently withdrawn from the bank for an upcoming surgery. The lovers had been celebrating Robert’s birthday at her apartment and were reportedly intoxicated when they got into an argument. She placed the cash inside a gold makeup bag that night and says he absconded with the cash the next morning. Police say security cameras show no one else entering or exiting the residence during the time the cash disappeared. Robert Kennedy is the son of Reber and Opal Kennedy, of Clarksville.
Andrew Huy Nguyen pleads guilty to tax evasion via Call it Pho & Venus Nails Spa businesses
Clarksville business owner Andrew Huy Nguyen, 54, today pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to a single count of tax evasion, announced U.S. Attorney Mark Wildasin for the Middle District of Tennessee. As the owner of Call it Pho restaurant, and Venus Nails Spa, both located in Clarksville, he admitted responsibility for a tax loss of more than $428,000.
Victoria Bertke charged with DUI & handgun possession after 6 mimosas
30-year-old Victoria “Tori Leigh” Bertke crashed her silver Ford Escape into the rear end of a gold Toyota Camry just after 8 p.m. Sunday after drinking 6 mimosas at a friend’s house. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and blew a 0.155% BAC on a breathalyzer. Bertke was convicted of a prior DUI in 2019. She is free on a $20,000 bond.
Woman charged in assault of her child’s father — Jariah Stanovic arrested
Clarksville Police responded to an apartment on Ringgold Court to find the front door open and a commotion taking place inside. They observed18-year-old Jariah Stanovic balling up her fists and standing over Justin Dawson, who was in a chair holding their five-month-old child. Dawson also told police she had hit him, pulled his hair, and he provided police with a video of Stanovic yelling and attempting to pry the child out of his arms.
DUI: Donna Wilford crashes car into building on Warfield Blvd
45-year-old Donna Wilford crashed her vehicle into a building at 327 Warfield Blvd on March 19th just after 7 p.m. Officer Clint Sutton responded to find her with slow, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was charged with DUI. Wilford was previously convicted of DUI 3rd Offense in March of 2018.
CLOSED: Miss Ashley’s Tearoom ordered to close by State Department of Health
#BREAKING: A Clarksville restaurant that has been operating illegally in Stacey Steetman’s 10th Ward for nearly a year was closed today by order of the State on Friday afternoon. The restaurant, which was operated by Anissa Finney-Gold under the name “Miss Ashley’s Tearoom” was in a nondescript residential home, in the middle of a neighborhood, with 100% residential zoning on the property. The residential kitchen, which functioned as a commercial kitchen selling to-go orders for pick-up/curbside, DoorDash, GrubHub, and other delivery services had never been inspected by the state, as it’s illegal to have a commercial kitchen in those conditions.
Conditions which some delivery drivers reported as being “filled with pets”, primarily cats. According to state, county, and city records, there was no business or tax license on file, and no tax was being paid to the government, despite it being collected by the business. Multiple agencies have now confirmed open investigations into the operations of the business. #developing
William Rye charged with assault of girlfriend, yet again
20-year-old William Rye is charged with the domestic assault after his girlfriend, Naomi Southers, after she told police he became upset and “swept a bunch of items off the top of the dresser with his arm”. She says he then balled up his fists in front of his face and took what she described as a “fighting stance” and threatened to punch her, placing her in fear. There is an extensive history of related domestic violence.
Malik Scott charged in multiple assaults of girlfriend, Madison Gerkin, months after it reportedly happened.
Madison Gerkin called police on March 14th to report that her 19-year-old boyfriend, Malik Isaiah Scott, had assaulted her multiple times last year between August 20th and December 31st, 2021. She detailed being pushed over the foot of her bed, having a sweater ripped off her body, being strangled until she lost consciousness, and multiple other incidents she says occurred during those five months last year. Scott is charged with felony domestic assault… details in the story.
Thomas Auston Wilcox charged in assault of girlfriend
18-year-old Thomas Auston Wilcox is charged with assaulting his 17-year-old girlfriend after police say the two were in a vehicle when he hit her in the face multiple times with his hand. During an interview, he admitted to the assault, and the victim sustained bruises to the right side of her eye, the inside of her lips, and scratches on her arm.
Haley Gentry charged with marijuana possession after Clarksville traffic stop
28-year-old Haley Gentry was driving on a suspended license when she was stopped in front of the Trap Market on Ft. Campbell Blvd Saturday. During the traffic stop, CPD Officer Logan Oakley noted he could smell the distinct odor of the devil’s lettuce emitting from her vehicle, and she replied of course he could smell it, as her friends had smoked in the vehicle earlier. Oakley then searched the Nissan Pathfind and located 4.6 grams (including the packaging) of the lovely leafy goodness and proudly charged her with possession of marijuana, even conducting a “field test” of the substance.
Kenneth Brooks charged after stabbing roommate’s bedroom door when he won’t come out
20-year-old Kenneth Brooks is charged with the aggravated domestic assault of their roommate, Taylor Callis after another roommate, James Cox, called 911 to report the two were fighting. Brooks reportedly came home drunk and began to yell at Callis, and swung at him. Brooks then reportedly grabbed a knife from the kitchen and beat on Callis’ bedroom door and stabbed through the door with the knife. Callis remained in his room until officers arrived on scene and determined it was safe for him to come out.
Woman who exposed her inbox is arrested with men, gun, & marijuana after a police chase — KeAundrea Stovall
22-year-old KeAundrea Stovall was a front-seat passenger in a vehicle driven by Fort Campbell Soldier Daniel Benefield on March 10th, which a deputy stopped after he says he noticed a tag light that wasn’t properly working. As Mr. Benefield stepped out of the vehicle to speak to the deputy, the back-seat passenger jumped into the driver’s seat and took officers on a chase for over eight miles. Before eventually coming to a stop, a gun was tossed out of the vehicle, and once the vehicle was searched, 43 grams of marijuana was found under the driver’s seat and another 6 grams in the trunk. No occupants would claim any of the items, so they were all charged.
If the name KeAundrea Stovall sounds familiar, it might be because she went viral on Valentine’s day after posting screenshots of her social media inboxes, showing hundreds of messages from local men, many of whom were not exactly single, leaving their significant others not exactly happy when they woke up on the day of love. She since removed the post, however, Clarksville Today saved a copy at the time, and has republished a sampling below.
Kayla Anise Whitted assaults her husband with her fist and a kitchen chair during dispute
30-year-old Kayla Whitted was jailed Saturday after assaulting her husband, Fornondo Whitted. He says the two were in an argument over their relationship when she punched him in the face, resulting in him restraining her in a bear hug to prevent further assault and injury to himself. He then hug-walked her to the door so the argument to de-escalate the situation. She had other plans, and as he retreated to the other side of the kitchen table she ripped a shelf off the wall onto the kitchen table and broke a glass, which she was was so she didn’t attack him again. She then pushed a chair up against him, and Fornondo pushed it back, and she picked it up and assaulted him with it.
Justin Corey McDaniel charged with assault of girlfriend after drinking Mike’s Hard Lemonades
36-year-old Justin McDaniel reportedly drank 2 Mike’s Hard Lemonades prior to grabbing his girlfriend by her arms inside a garage on Twin River Road and yanking her out of a vehicle in which she was sitting. Once she was on the ground, she says McDaniel got on top of her, grabbed her wrist, and threw a bucket at her before fleeing inside the house with her phone and keys. When she attempted to call police, he hid her keys and phone and attempted to prevent her from leaving. McDaniel says he was the victim as she came into the garage mad and attempted to hurt him.
#931BikeLife causing chaos in Clarksville again — Kalin Marshall arrested, Jaylon Rodney WANTED
A group of four-wheelers and dirtbikes performing stunts and driving recklessly across Clarksville has resulted in the arrest of one driver, Kalin Marshall, who is now free on a $50,000 bond, and a warrant being issued for the arrest of Jaylon Rodney, with a $20,000 bond attached. The two are both a part of the larger #931BikeLife group which performs stunts on public roadways in Clarksville and recently fled from police.
Noel Elorfi charged with public intoxication in downtown Clarksville
Clarksville Police received a complaint about 27-year-old Noel Elorfi walking in front of Hookah 21 just before 1 a.m. Friday. They caught up with her nearby, where she was sitting on the sidewalk. Officers attempted to get her a sober ride home, as she was too intoxicated to care for herself, however, she became belligerent and uncooperative.
Dorothy Elliott charged with punching her father, who refused to give her a cigarette
25-year-old Dorothy Elliott is jailed on a $1,000 bond after police say she forced her father’s bedroom door open and demanded him to give her a cigarette. Her father, Arllie Elliott, told her to leave his bedroom multiple times, however, she refused. He recorded the interaction on his phone, which shows her then pushing him onto the bed and punching him. When interviewed, she wasn’t aware there was a recording and claimed that she never assaulted her father.
