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Tiana Rock charged in assault of 15-year-old daughter

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

38-year-old Tiana Rock was jailed on August 6th after reportedly assaulting her 15-year-old daughter at their home on Bonnie Blue Avenue. Police spoke with the minor victim, who stated that she and her mother got into an argument that turned physical when they entered a bathroom, and her mother grabbed her shoulder and squeezed while pushing her backward into the shower.

The victim said at this point, she punched her mother twice to try to get her to let go then she slipped and fell to the ground trying to get away. While the victim was on the ground, Ms. Rock grabbed her by the collar of the shirt, trying to pull her up. Police observed the victim’s shirt with a ripped collar and bruising forming on her upper right shoulder near the base of her neck. Ms. Rock was placed into custody and transported to Montgomery County Jail, leaving behind two other children that are in her custody.

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Henry Sifre charged in assault of wife; who gouged his eyes in self-defense

August 16, 2023August 16, 2023

45-year-old Henry Sifre was jailed on August 6th after his wife called 911 the night prior, reporting that she’d been hit. The operator heard a woman crying and stating something about being hit, and police were sent to Kettering Court. When officers arrived, they saw Sifre and his wife, Yvonne Hertlein, outside, screaming at each other. When Yvonne saw the police approaching, she screamed for them to keep Sifre away from her. She told police that Sifre and his friend were watching a boxing match.

When Sifre’s friend left, he came into the room where Yvonne was in bed watching tv and fell asleep next to her. When he woke up, they got into an argument, and he came toward her aggressively, so she grabbed a toothbrush to defend herself. Sifre threw her on the bed, got on top of her, and began strangling her. Yvonne struggled to breathe and dug her fingers into Sifre’s eyes to try to get him to let her go. When she did this, he bit her right index finger, but she was able to break free and make her way outside to her car. Sifre followed her, screaming at her, then took her keys and pulled her out of the car by her hair.

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Tessa Luntz named City of Clarksville’s Human Resources Director

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

Tessa Luntz has been named Director of Human Resources for the City of Clarksville, effective immediately.

Having most recently served as the department’s Deputy Director and as Interim Director when the top position was vacated, Luntz now permanently ascends to the head of the department that is devoted to developing and supporting the City’s workforce in the areas of benefits and compensation, employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity, Risk Management, safety, and workplace training.

Clarksville Mayor Joe Pitts said Luntz is well-equipped to lead at the next level in HR for the City’s multi-faceted workforce. “Tessa brings a depth and breadth of experience in human resources to the city, and has a proven record of success in developing the talent to provide first-class service to our citizens.” Mayor Pitts said.

“Her thorough knowledge of the law and her problem-solving attitude make her the right choice to lead our city during these challenging days of recruiting and retaining top talent. I could not be more pleased that she has accepted the position of Director of Human Resources,” he said.

A Clarksville native with vast professional and educational experience in the field of human resources, Luntz said she is eager to serve the City as department Director. “I am honored to continue serving the City of Clarksville and the wonderful employees within this organization in a different capacity,” Luntz said.

“I look forward to this opportunity, and I am equipped with the knowledge, competencies, and experience to lead the City of Clarksville’s Human Resources department as we incorporate the components of Mayor Pitts’ strategic vision,” she said.

An Austin Peay State University graduate who holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration (2015) and a Master of Science Degree in Management (2018), Luntz is also certified through the Society for Human Resources Management.

She began working in the public sector at the state level, with the State of Tennessee Department of Human Resources, in 2016.

Luntz joined the City of Clarksville Human Resources department in January 2020.

She has been married to her husband, Austin Luntz, for four years, and they welcomed their first daughter, Amelia, in April 2023.

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Anthony Nix: Naked and drunk at the Courtyard by Mariott

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

54-year-old Anthony was jailed on August 1st after police responded to a report of an unwanted guest at the Courtyard by Mariott. When police arrived, Nix was sitting on the floor naked with the odor of alcohol emitting from his body. He had bloodshot eyes and slurred nonsense. Police had to help Nix stand and leave the hotel. He was trespassed from the Courtyard meaning he will no longer be allowed on the premises.

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Tequita Hawthorne keys boyfriend’s car when he turns off her cell phone

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

26-year-old Tequita Hawthorne was jailed on August 4th after becoming upset when she found out her husband reportedly canceled her cell phone plan. Quentin Coleman told police that he and his wife were at their apartment on Eldos Trace Circle when she told him she was going to destroy his belongings. She then went outside and scratched his car with her house key in multiple places. The police observed scratches on the passenger’s and driver’s sides. Quentin estimated the damages to be $800.

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Earl Lowery charged in assault of girlfriend at Days Inn hotel room

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

37-year-old Earl Lowery was jailed on August 6th after an argument with his girlfriend. Lisa Smith told police that her boyfriend thought she was cheating on him, and they got into an argument in their room at the Days Inn by Wyndham while he was lying down on the bed; she took both of their car keys and tried to leave. Lowery saw Ms. Smith trying to leave and got up to try to grab the car keys. He wrapped his arms around Ms. Smith, and it scared her because of the prior abuse she’s endured from him. They left the room and went down the stairs, where they continued to argue. Ms . Smith began moving her belongings from one car to another when Lowery threw a lotion bottle at her chest. When police questioned him about the incident, he denied anything physical taking place and stated it was only an argument.

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Terrell Sibley to police: “I’m just high!”

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023

32-year-old Terrell Sibley was jailed on August 6th after multiple reports of a man acting erratically at both the post office and Burger King on Fort Campbell Boulevard. When the officer approached Mr. Sibley, he was shirtless and sweating profusely. At one point, he was just yelling, not making any sense, and stated, “I’m just high.” He was told to leave several times but instead ran to the counter to get something to stop the officers from taking him outside. He was unsuccessful in his attempts and was brought outside and placed into custody.

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Nashayla Young charged in assault of woman her mother was fighting

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

21-year-old Nashayla Young was booked on an outstanding warrant from July 20th for the assault of Antoinette Bessellieu. Young’s mother, Stephanie Sims, and Bessellieu were having a conversation when Sims punched Bessellieu, and Young joined in to assault her. Her mother was later also booked for the assault.

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Jayvion Walker jailed after lying to police about fleeing from them

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

26-year-old Jayvion Walker was booked on an outstanding warrant last week. This is short series of events, with the initial incident taking place early morning on June 24th when police attempted to pull over a 2017 GMC Acadia with Walker matching the description as the driver. The vehicle evaded police rather than stopping.

Later that morning, Walker called and reported his vehicle stolen, stating that he was at home the night it was stolen and no one else had access to it. The vehicle was tracked using ON-STAR-GPS and located hours later with the keys still inside. A subpoena was issued to ON STAR for the tracking coordinates, and a warrant was secured for Walker’s phone location. The phone’s coordinates and the vehicle’s coordinates were compared. The evidence showed that Walker was at the intersection of Fort Campbell Boulevard and Dover crossing early the morning of June 24th, where the vehicle in question evaded police that same morning.

An additional interview was conducted on August 1st, but Walker still denied any involvement with the incident of the stolen vehicle, and a warrant was secured for a false report.

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Jahmire McKoy puts woman in choke-hold, bends fingers back to take her phone

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

20-year-old Jahmire McKoy was booked on August 1st after assaulting the mother of his child when an argument turned violent. Police responded to Cory Drive and spoke with Shaquantiana Dillard, who said she and McKoy had gotten into an argument about him moving out of the apartment. During the argument, he pushed Dillard, put her in a chokehold until she couldn’t breathe, and bent her fingers backward to pry them off of her phone. Dillard’s sister called 911 and corroborated her story. McKoy was gone when police arrived, and Dillard told police he had been drinking and smoking the night before. Police discovered that McKoy has a domestic history but not with Dillard. She did state that he has been physical with her in the past.

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Jasmina Mahoney bites child’s father; smashes TV & vase with hammer

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

27-year-old Jasmina Mahoney was jailed on August 1st for assaulting the father of her child at his home on Professional Park Drive. Natravian Landry told police that Mahoney and his girlfriend had gotten into an altercation over their child. During the altercation, Mahoney threw a vase at Landry’s TV. The vase broke, and the TV was damaged. Mahoney then got a hammer and threatened to destroy the TV. Landry tried grabbing the hammer, but Mahoney bit his wrist and scratched his arm. All of this happened while Landry was holding their 3-month-old daughter. Mahoney then took the child and left before the police arrived. Landry didn’t want to provide a written statement, told police he didn’t feel assaulted and was not in fear for his safety. He tried to contact Mahoney but was unable to.

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Shatquantell Steffin jailed after childish episode at Vacation Motel

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

36-year-old Shatquantell Steffin was jailed on July 29th when police were called by Judy Parker, an employee at Vacation Motel, who wanted officers present while she allowed Steffin, a previous tenant, to retrieve her belongings from the motel room. After Steffin got her things, she was asked to leave and not return to the property, but she refused to leave and laid down in the middle of the street. Officers could smell alcohol on her, and she admitted to having drinks in her room, which was why she was being kicked out. Due to her level of intoxication and refusal to leave the motel premises, Steffin was placed into custody. During the search of her person, officers located a small bag of marijuana and cigarillos in her pocket.

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Monica Reames found with Fentanyl after roommate rumble

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

35-year-old Monica Reames was jailed on July 29th after her roommate, Kara McAfee, reported she had been assaulted at their home on Broadripple Drive. Reames told police that she had been living with McAfee for three months and wanted to move out, which caused an argument. She stated that she did not assault McAfee, but she did slap her cell phone out of her hands. McAfee added that she was also pushed. Reames was taken into custody and searched. During the search, officers located a cut straw, burnt tin foil, and approximately .5 grams of fentanyl.

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Cody Miracle assaults woman who denied him sex, police say

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

29-year-old Cody Miracle was jailed on July 29th for assaulting his child’s mother when she wouldn’t have sex with him. Mariann Key told police that she had met up with Cody to speak about the COR on file, with their child being the protected party. According to Mariann, Cody became irate during the conversation and told her that she couldn’t leave until she had sex with him. He began removing her clothes and she tried to call the police so he snatched her phone and broke it. Cody then pinned her down by her hands and neck. When police arrived at his house on Jeffrey Drive, he barricaded himself in the home and refused to answer the door.

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Derrick Gordon charged with pushing girlfriend off chair, strangling her

August 12, 2023August 12, 2023

24-year-old Derrick Gordon was jailed on July 29th after strangling his girlfriend during a drunken argument on Grassmire Drive. Ashlee Mangum stated to police that the argument turned violent when Gordon pushed her out of the chair she was sitting in, then got on top of her while she was on the ground and began to strangle her until she couldn’t breathe.

Food & Drinks Local News Restaurant Inspections

Harbor Cafe scores 75 on health inspection; 70 lbs of food embargoed

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

An inspector with the Tennessee Department of Health conducted a routine inspection Friday at Harbor Cafe on Loews Drive. Fifty pounds of prime rib was embargoed due to being cooked 17 hours prior and temping at 46 degrees. Noodles and ground beef were cooked the day prior but had no date markings. Inside the cooler, a pan of uncooked raw chicken was sitting inside an uncovered container of cooked chicken. Wet and soiled wiping cloths were lying on food prep tables throughout. Multiple other violations were noted, including a heavy buildup of grease in the hood over the fry station and sludge in the ice machine. Harbor Cafe received a 75 on the inspection.

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Julian Roman grabs wife by shirt, tries to take her phone away from her

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

21-year-old Julian Roman was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on July 30th after a struggle over his wife’s phone. Lakiah Warren told police that she and her husband had been arguing, and he tried to grab her phone from her. When she pulled her phone away, Roman grabbed her by the shirt, and she grabbed him back. He had visible cuts to his fingers, and there was blood and skin on the phone. Police determined Roman to be the primary aggressor.

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Breanne Nixon charged with public intoxication at liquor store

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

36-year-old Breanne Nixon was jailed on July 31st when an employee at Ebenezer’s Liqors and Wines reported that she was causing a disturbance at the business. When police arrived at the store, they observed Nixon showing obvious signs of impairment. While being questioned, Nixon ran outside, trying to enter her vehicle, but police apprehended her and placed her into custody.

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De’Marviyan Moore jailed after driving with 19% window tint and no license

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

22-year-old De’Marviyan Moore was booked on a citation when police pulled her over in her Chrysler 200 on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard for illegal window tint and driving with a license that’s been suspended since 2020.

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Kendra Dahlstrom charged with yet another DUI

August 11, 2023August 11, 2023

26-year-old Kendra Dahlstorm was booked, once again, for a DUI. She was recently jailed for DUI and driving with a suspended license in April. On July 31st, police responded to a call of someone asleep in a parking lot. Police arrived to find Dahlstrom with several empty beer and liquor containers in her vehicle. She performed poorly on sobriety tests and was taken into custody.

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