24-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Kenneth McCormack was jailed on April 9th after taking off on the police when they tried to pull him over for speeding on his motorcycle. An officer saw McCormack going 67 mph on Dover Road at 2:40 a.m. When the officer turned on his lights and siren, McCormack sped off trying to avoid being pulled over. The Officer turned off his emergency equipment and saw McCormack pull into Mr. Billy’s Bar and go inside. The officer followed and was able to identify McCormack by his clothing. He would not give the officer his Driver’s License, but he was able to be identified by cross-referencing from a prior incident on his motorcycle within the city.
Month: April 2023
Soldier Fanoula Fanoula drunkenly assaults employee of troubled Electric Cowboy bar
27-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Fanoula Fanoula was in a fight with an employee of the troubled Electric Cowboy bar just before 1 a.m. on April 16. Clarksville police arrived to find Fanoula still screaming and highly intoxicated. He had assaulted an employee and refused to calm down. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Corey Wiist found passed out from Fentanyl at gas pump in Clarksville
33-year-old Corey Wiist was jailed on April 9th after falling asleep behind the wheel of his truck at the Marathon Gas Station on Ashland City Road. Police responded to pump four and banged on the driver’s side window several times to wake Wiist up. When he finally woke, his eyes were glossy, and he had pinpoint pupils. Officers asked to search his truck and if there was anything illegal inside, to which he stated, “There shouldn’t be.” While other officers were searching his vehicle, He agreed to sobriety testing and performed satisfactorily.
Fentanyl wrapped in tin foil was found in the center console, along with two cut straws with residue. It was later discovered that Wiist had no active driver’s license, as it was revoked in 2017. He was then arrested, and more fentanyl was found, this time wrapped in lottery tickets in his wallet. Mr. Wisst admitted to the substances being fentanyl and using it earlier that morning.
Andrea Puga steals her husband’s phone, punches him, tears his clothing
20-year-old Andrea Puga was jailed on April 8th after attacking her husband at their home on Malibu Drive. Police spoke with Brandon Worthy, who said he and his wife argued because they had taken each other’s phone. It became physical when Andrea pushed him onto the couch and tore his hoodie and pants pocket. Brandon told police that his wife started punching him in the stomach until he could get her off of him and leave the apartment.
Steven Ritter charged with pushing girlfriend off porch during argument
37-year-old Steven Ritter was jailed on April 7th after reportedly pushing his girlfriend off the porch of his home on Dave Drive. Police responded to an anonymous call from a neighbor about two people “screaming and yelling” in the front yard. Police spoke with Rachell Barrett, who was getting ready to drive away. She said that she and her boyfriend were going through a breakup and got into an argument. The argument escalated when Ritter intentionally pushed Barrett off of the porch, causing her to fall.
Sean Mock charged with stalking his estranged wife in Clarksville
33-year-old Sean Mock was jailed on April 6th for an incident that initially occurred on April 1st after stalking his estranged wife, Michelle Barry. Mock showed up at O’Reilly’s while his wife was there. She never told him that she was going there, and when he arrived, he demanded that he see her phone, but she refused, so they got into an argument, and she left. Later that day, she started receiving phone calls from Mock, so she blocked his phone number, and he started calling from “no caller ID.” Michelle received a total of 21 calls which she didn’t answer.
While the police were talking to Michelle, Mock called her eight more times in 30 minutes. The police offered to answer the phone for her, but she was afraid it would make matters worse. Then on April 6th Mock continuously sent heart emojis to their old messages to get a reaction out of her. Michelle said he is the only one with access to their message thread, and this violates an active COR.
Katelyn Godert charged with breaking down cousin’s door & making threats
23-year-old Katelyn Godert picked up her cousin, Taylor Dawn Warren, in the early hours of April 7, after Warren had become too intoxicated. Taylor Assaulted Godert when they returned home, and Taylor then went to her bedroom in the residence. She says Katelyn then kicked in the door and made threats toward her, placing her in fear of being injured or attacked. Officers took Godert into custody, charging her with domestic assault.
Taylor Dawn Warren drunkenly assaults cousin who tried to help her
21-year-old Taylor Dawn Warren was picked up by her cousin, Katelyn Godert, after Taylor had consumed too much alcohol. As they were arriving back at the residence, Taylor began an argument in the vehicle. They then exited the vehicle and began to walk to the front door when Taylor Dawn punched her cousin in the face. Her cousin took her to the ground in self-defense. Warren was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Christopher McMakin charged after dragging girlfriend across floor by her wrist, per report
39-year-old Christopher McMakin was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant from June, charging him with domestic assault. His girlfriend, Jessica Cawthon, told police they were in a verbal argument when he suddenly grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her onto the floor of their apartment. He then reportedly dragged her across the apartment, placing her in fear and hurting her. He fled before the police arrived, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Joel Demon charged with punching girlfriend in face
35-year-old Joel Demon was jailed earlier this month after assaulting his girlfriend, Jean Utley, who also makes frequent appearances on the booking log. She says he punched her in the face on April 2, placing her in fear. Officers documented visible injuries to her face and located Demon a short distance away from their Wilma Rudolph Blvd. hotel room. He also had drug paraphernalia on him at the time of his arrest.
Reginald Lambert charged with harassment via mailing packages
55-year-old Reginald Lambert was charged with harassment after Princhelle Felton said he wouldn’t stop communicating with her. She has previously demanded he stops calling and texting, and when she blocked his number, Lambert reportedly began to send her packages through the U.S. Postal Service.
Steven Burney indicted for food stamp fraud by Grand Jury
56-year-old Steven Burney has been indicted by the Montgomery County Grand Jury on charges of food stamp fraud. An indictment that was returned in March alleges that Burney illegally used a food stamp card to which he wasn’t entitled at a local Kroger for groceries totaling over $100. At the time of his arrest on the indictment, Burney was found to have seven Oxycodone pills in his pocket.
Lorene Mesa headbutts her husband’s nose during argument
Police say 26-year-old Lorene Mesa headbutted her husband, Kevin Mesa, into his nose on April 3 during an argument. Police responded to their Melinda Drive home just before 7 p.m. for the domestic complaint, and both individuals had matching accounts of the verbal argument leading up to the assault.
Corian Reed breaks out window of ex-girlfriend’s apartment
20-year-old Corian Reed admitted to breaking out the window of his ex-girlfriend’s apartment on April 5. Sheandrea Perkins told police she was talking to Corian on the phone when he threatened to come to break her window. Approximately an hour later, her window was broken. As officers arrived on the scene, she called Corian on speaker phone. During that call, he admitted to the vandalism and offered to pay for the damage, which was estimated at $200.
39th BEB Soldier Johnathan Young II charged with DUI after running a stop sign
21-year-old 39th BEB Bull-Strike Soldier Johnathan Michael Young II failed to stop at a stop sign late in the evening on April 4 and caught the eye of a deputy in the area. A traffic stop was conducted on the red Chevy Cruze on Garrettsburg near Hwy 374. Young reportedly reeked of alcohol and admitted to consuming “three beers” prior to driving. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
John Graham Jr. charged in domestic assault off ex-girlfriend, Shania Ann Hand
37-year-old John Graham Jr. was jailed on April 4 after an altercation with his ex-girlfriend and roommate, Shania Ann Hand. She told police he became upset when she was on the phone with a friend and took her phone twice, each time slamming it against a wall. The second throw destroyed the phone, leaving it shattered and bent. She says he also threatened to “beat her,” which placed her in fear. He reportedly drew back his hand as if to backhand her but did not follow through. He was located nearby when police arrived and denied anything else happened other than a verbal altercation.
Caregiver Kathey Nance indicted after stealing $116,000 from elderly patients
An investigation by TBI special agents into a complaint of a Clarksville woman withdrawing large amounts of money from her elderly client’s account has resulted in the indictment and arrest of that caregiver, Kathey Nance.
Joseph Spires charged in assault of his father
23-year-old Joseph Spires was jailed after a fight with his father, Cody Spires, on April 3. The victim says they were riding in a vehicle together with Joseph punched him in the ear multiple times as he was driving and he punched him back in retaliation. Joseph says he only backhanded his father in the chest.
Jacquilyne Allen shows up to ex-boyfriend’s house & assaults him as he opens the door
22-year-old Jacquilyne Allen is charged with the domestic assault of her ex-boyfriend, Gacoby Nightingale, after an incident on April 4. She reportedly appeared at his home unexpectedly, and when he came to the door, she began to punch and assault him. She fell to the ground in her fit of rage, and as he attempted to help her stand up, she punched him multiple more times. There is a video doorbell recording of the incident.
Lyric Martinez indicted on firearm possession charge
25-year-old Lyric Martinez was indicted by the Montgomery County Grand Jury on one count of possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony. The indictment alleges that she possessed a handgun and a shotgun while in possession of a felony amount of marijuana with intent to distribute.
