18-year-old Javeon Mayo was caught giving law enforcement a fake identity at Tylertown Road on April 17th. Mayo was involved in a hit-and-run and was under investigative detention. During the investigation, Mayo provided officers with a false identity. Due to prior reports, officers were able to confirm Mayo’s identity through his Tennessee ID photo. Javeon Mayo was taken into custody and charged with criminal impersonation.
Month: April 2024
Erika Watson caught stealing inside of woman’s home
42-year-old Erika Watson was caught stealing items inside Darlene Cerda’s Evans Road residence on April 16th. Cerda contacted law enforcement and stated that there was a white female inside her home who did not have permission to be inside. Officers arrived and located Watson, and brought her outside. When Watson was initially placed into custody for trespassing, a search of her person revealed a stolen wallet containing documents belonging to Cerda’s daughter. Watson was also in possession of a glass pipe with burnt residue and several plastic baggies. Erika Watson was taken into custody and charged with aggravated burglary and unlawful drug possession.
Milton Elliott throws son against wall during argument over cologne
55-year-old Milton Elliott was involved in an altercation with his son, Marquise Elliot, at their Abby Creek Drive townhome on April 16th. Marquise contacted law enforcement and stated that his father, Milton, assaulted him. Marquise explained the incident started over an argument about cologne that belonged to Milton. According to Marquise, while he was telling Milton that he didn’t take his cologne, Milton was yelling and spitting on him. Marquise stated that shortly after, Milton grabbed him and threw him against a wall. Milton Elliott was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Brittany Majors caught stealing $181 worth of merchandise from Walmart
28-year-old Brittany Majors was stealing from the Walmart on Fort Campbell Boulevard on November 14th, 2021. Security observed her bagging merchandise at the self-checkout without paying. The total value of the stolen items was approximately $181.40. Officers cited Majors for the violation that day. Majors was recently booked on the citation of shoplifting on April 16th, 2024.
Stephen Key punches girlfriend in face multiple times during argument
29-year-old Stephen Key, owner of Key’s Kuts, was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Sabrina Stauffer, at their residence on Southwood Drive on April 16th. Stauffer contacted law enforcement and stated that Key got physical with her. Stauffer noted that during an argument, Key threw objects at her in the garage and then pushed her down. According to Stauffer, while she was on the ground, Key punched her in the face multiple times. Officers did observe abrasions on Stauffer’s face as well as slight redness. While officers were placing Key in custody, he refused to put his hands behind his back. This led to him being placed on the ground, where handcuffs were placed on him. Once Key was escorted to a patrol vehicle, he refused to sit in the back, so he had to be forcibly placed inside. Stephen Key was charged with domestic assault and resisting arrest.
Andre Clifton shoots gun at ex-girlfriend’s apartment with young children inside
25-year-old Andre Clifton was seen firing a gun at the Miller Town apartments on April 12th. Witnesses of the incident stated that they all heard yelling and several shots being fired into their apartment and the apartment above. Witnesses also said they saw a maroon car driving away after the shots were fired. Officers contacted Clifton’s ex-girlfriend, Alexandra Pereira, the resident living in the apartment above the witnesses. Pereira stated that after an argument, Clifton went back to his maroon 2017 Chrysler 200 and pulled out a firearm. Pereira then threw a chair at his vehicle, prompting Clifton to begin shooting in her direction. Pereira returned to her apartment to protect her three children, all under the age of three. Law enforcement later contacted Clifton, who stated that he was not trying to hurt anyone and that he was only trying to scare her. Andre Clifton was taken into custody and charged with four counts of aggravated domestic assault on April 16th.
Maurice Smith assaults wife for wanting to end their marriage
27-year-old Maurice Smith was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Channie Smith, at their Ashford Place apartment on April 13th. Channie contacted law enforcement and stated that she and Maurice had been arguing most of the day. Channie added that Maurice was upset that she wanted to end their marriage. During the argument, he followed her upstairs and continued to argue with her. Maurice began throwing items around the room when they reached their bedroom.
Channie then went into the bathroom, where Maurice followed behind again and used his arm to push her against the door. Maurice attempted to take Channie’s phone out of her hands but ended up scratching her. Channie then almost fell into the bathtub, but when she agreed not to call the police, Maurice released her. Once Channie returned to the bedroom, Maurice followed her and kept arguing. Maurice refused to calm down and, at one point, grabbed Channie’s hand to pull off her wedding ring. Maurice Smith was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic assault on April 16th.
Stephan Williams sexually assaults his neighbor picking her child up from bus stop
28-year-old Stephan Williams was seen sexually harassing his neighbor, Trista Anderson, at the Belle Forest at Memorial apartments on April 15th. Anderson contacted law enforcement and stated that while she was waiting on her child to get off the bus, Williams placed his hands under her butt in a “grabbing motion.” Anderson also stated that Williams mentioned having sexual intercourse with her while her husband was away from home. According to Anderson, she did not give him consent to touch her. Stephan Williams was taken into custody and charged with sexual battery.
Wild Flour Bake Shop owner Paul “PJ” Norton charged with rape after having relations with minor employee
According to Montgomery County law enforcement, the 42-year-old owner of Wild Flour Bake Shop, Paul Joseph Norton, was involved in statutory rape at the La Quinta Hotel on April 15th. On April 12th, law enforcement received an anonymous tip that Norton was having relations with a 17-year-old employee at his bakery. On April 15th, Investigators spoke with the anonymous caller again, who claimed the two had stayed at the La Quinta Hotel. Officers received camera footage of Norton and the victim going into a hotel room together and kissing each other outside of the hotel. The anonymous caller also stated that the employee personally told them that they were having a sexual relationship with Norton, which is why Norton rented the hotel room. Paul Norton was taken into custody and charged with aggravated statutory rape.
One dead after shooting inside Smoove’s Grill & Bar overnight
One person is dead after a shooting at Smoove’s Grill & Bar overnight, according to Clarksville Police. A 911 call was received at 12:28 a.m., reporting a person shot inside the bar-turned-late-night event center at 2150 Fort Campbell Blvd. Officers located one person with a gunshot wound to the abdomen inside the venue. Officers provided medical aid until EMS units arrived and transported the victim to Tennova Hospital, where they were later pronounced dead.
DUI: Joel Magnuson crashes motorcycle near Tiny Town Road after having 1 beer
37-year-old Joel Lee Magnuson, a Slicks Bar and Grill employee, had a motorcycle accident near Tiny Town Road and Cainlo Drive in the early hours of April 15th. Upon arrival, officers observed him trying to pick up his damaged bike and approached him. Officers noticed Magnuson reeked of alcohol and had difficulty standing up. Magnuson told them he had one shot and one beer before driving toward his Cainlo Residence and crashing. He could not take sobriety tests because of a medical issue with his legs. Then, Magnuson was detained and read implied consent, where he refused to provide a blood sample. This prompted officers to obtain a search warrant for a blood draw. Per NCIC, Magnuson had two prior DUIs on May 2008 and January 2013. Magnuson was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation.
Alexander Torrez found passed out drunk after drinking 5 beers near Fairfield Inn
On April 15th, 28-year-old Alexander Torrez was seen drunk and sleeping near Westfield Court. When officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with Torrez, who was sleeping on the ground. Officers spoke with Torrez, who stated he had five beers that night. Officers could smell the alcohol on his breath and noticed his slurred speech. Torrez also believed a piece of paper was a hotdog, making officers concerned for his safety. Officers took Torrez into custody and charged him with public intoxication.
DUI: Drayton Bergmann drives into oncoming traffic after having 4-5 beers at friend’s house
On April 14th, 28-year-old Drayton Bergmann was caught driving under the influence on Liberty Parkway. Officers spoke with someone who called about a vehicle swerving in and out of lanes and driving into oncoming traffic. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed Bergmann’s Vehicle driving into other lanes of oncoming traffic, which led to officers initiating a traffic stop. Officers then approached the vehicle and made contact with Bergmann. Bergmann appeared to have red, watery eyes and a smell of alcohol on his breath. Bergmann then admitted having 4 to 5 beers at his friend’s house. Officers asked Bergmann to do sobriety tests, which he accepted and performed poorly. Bergmann was then taken into custody for DUI on April 15th.
Jabar Moten assaults neighbor during argument over fork
34-year-old Jabar Moten was involved in an altercation with Susan Radford at the Golf View Apartments on April 14th. Moten told law enforcement he was having dinner with his girlfriend, Brittany Russell, in apartment B. While they were eating, Radford, who lives next door in apartment A, came in through the apartment’s back door. This led to Radford arguing with Moten about being in Russell’s apartment. When Radford saw the fork Moten was using, the argument escalated in volume, with Radford stating that the fork was hers. As the argument escalated, Radford took the fork off his plate. Moten stated that he then tried to get Radford out of the apartment. According to Moten, this is when Radford attempted to stab him multiple times with the fork. Moten went on to say that she connected on the second attempt to stab him, so he pushed her, and she fell on the sidewalk. Ms. Russell corroborated Moten’s version of events.
Officers later contacted Radford, who stated that Moten invited her to Russell’s apartment. Radford went on to corroborate that the argument over the silverware happened. Radford noted that she took the fork and put it in the sink. According to Radford, Moten grabbed the fork and threw it at her, which led to her grabbing it off the ground. When she looked up, Moten was charging at her, so she tried to push him away. However, Moten still picked her up and threw her on the ground. The caller of the incident, Rob Mckey, corroborated with Radford’s version of events. Jabar Moten was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault on April 15th.
Quaimane Martin lies to police about his identity, caught with Fentanyl pill
34-year-old Quaimane Dimitri Martin was involved in a domestic dispute at his Ziva Lan apartment around 9:53 p.m. on April 14th. When officers arrived, they met with Martin and asked for his name and date of birth, to which he replied, “Quaimane Davis,” adding that his birthdate was June 1st, 1989. After they could not find a match in the NCIC, they asked him again, and he stated his last name was Martin. Then, they discovered a match on file for “Quaimane Martin,” with a date of birth of June 20th, 1989. Officers also found an active warrant for speeding and driving on a suspended license. After they detained Martin, officers searched him and located a small pill inside a pack of cigarettes, which tested positive for fentanyl. Martin was taken into custody for simple possession and criminal impersonation on April 15th.
Gregory Hayes yells racial slurs, spits on officers after stealing at Marathon gas station
On April 13th, 60-year-old Gregory Hayes was caught stealing, assaulting a police officer, and yelling racial slurs at a Marathon gas station on North Riverside Drive. The clerk of the Marathon activated a silent alarm after Hayes stole a beer and snack cake. Officers encountered Hayes on North Riverside Drive walking with the stolen items in his backpack. Hayes began shouting racial slurs at the officers. Initially, Hayes clenched his fist and approached the officers but immediately backed away. Officers then noticed a hatchet by Hayes’s foot and put it on the hood of their car. Officers then told Hayes to turn around and place his hands behind his back to detain him, and Hayes proceeded to walk towards the hatchet.
Hayes was then transported to the Marathon to ask if they would like to press charges for shoplifting or trespassing. Hayes was trespassed and was taken out of cuffs. Hayes then immediately began flipping the cashier off and yelling racial slurs. Hayes also threatened to kick officers in the balls and spat on their patrol car. Hayes was then taken into custody again. While in the back of the police car, he spat on an officer out the window. Hayes was charged with disorderly conduct and simple assault against a first responder.
Rose Massie drunkenly assaults woman, tells police she doesn’t know where she is
65-year-old Rose Marie Massie had a scuffle with Renne Dotson on April 13th. Officers arrived and spoke with Dotson, who advised them that Massie approached and hit her in the face, leaving visible redness. While officers were talking with Dotson, they noticed Massie reeked of alcohol. Massie then admitted to drinking and was unaware of her location. Massie was deemed a danger to herself and others and was taken into custody for assault and public intoxication.
18-year-old Jaisaun Ousley caught with illegal firearm during traffic stop
On April 13th, 18-year-old Jaisaun Ousley was caught in a vehicle with a firearm and marijuana after speeding near I-24. Officers noticed a vehicle speeding and initiated a traffic stop. When officers made contact with the four occupants, they asked if there was any marijuana in the vehicle. All four occupants of the car became nervous. The driver handed Officers a gram of marijuana. Ousley, in the rear passenger seat, claimed that they were about to smoke. Officers then asked everyone to step out of the vehicle. As Ousley was getting frisked, he admitted that he was in possession of a firearm inside his waistband. Officers removed Ousley’s firearm and searched the vehicle. During their search, officers found 101.35 grams of marijuana, a Glock 19 separate from Ousley’s firearm, sandwich bags, and a scale. Reggie Lyle, another occupant of the car, admitted to the Glock 19 and marijuana. Ousley was taken into custody for possession of a firearm.
Robert Johnson assaults girlfriend after damaging her property during altercation
45-year-old Robert Daniel Johnson had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Sarah Meeks, at her Acorn Drive residence on August 29th, 2023. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Meeks, who stated Johnson had entered her house and started damaging her property. As Johnson did this, she confronted him. Meeks said he responded by retrieving a knife from the kitchen and chasing her outside. Officers noticed a clear sign of struggle inside the residence, including a broken mirror in the bedroom. Officers also noticed contents from the kitchen drawer scattered across the floor.
Then, officers approached Johnson, who they found standing in front of his parked vehicle on the road. Officers as questioned Johnson about the knife, he grabbed it from the driver’s side door compartment for them. Johnson was deemed the primary aggressor. Then, a warrant was issued for his arrest on August 31st, 2023. On April 12th, 2024, he was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault and two counts of contempt.
Thomas Mitchell backhands wife after she doesn’t answer his calls
On April 12th, 43-year-old Thomas Mitchell was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Meleteia Mithcell, at a Point Circle apartment residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Meleteia, who stated Thomas had called her multiple times while he was at a bar. Meleteia said she did not pick up the calls, which upset Thomas. Meleteia then claimed Thomas came home and laid on top of her while she was in bed. Meleteia stated that Thomas then slapped her in the mouth with the backside of his hand. Thomas was taken into custody for domestic assault.
