23-year-old Devante Ruffin has been indicted in the 2018 murder of Tavon Wilson in Clarksville. He is charged with 1st-degree murder and other related charges. Ruffin is held in lieu of a $200,000 bond.
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Parents charged after methamphetamine found in child’s bottle & candy — Kerri Brooks & Joshawa Brooks
29-year-old Kerri Brooks & 34-year-old Joshawa Brooks are each free on a $5,000 bond after being charged with contributing to the dependency of a child and booked into the Montgomery County Jail earlier this month. During a DCS investigation, detectives found traces of methamphetamines in a child’s candy bag and bottle.
Teen charged with theft of vehicle with keys left inside — Kerry Brown
On June 10th at 11:30 pm, a citizen reported that his white 2016 Ford F150 was stolen from the driveway of his residence off Tiny Town Rd. The victim stated that the spare key was inside the vehicle. Officer Binkley with the Clarksville Police Department took the report and approximately 45 minutes later, he notice a white Ford F150 traveling down Tiny Town Rd. and pulled into the Publix parking lot. After verifying that it was the victim’s vehicle, Binkley attempted to stop the vehicle but the driver, 19-year-old Kerry Tyrone Brown refused to stop and sped away. Officer Binkley saw that the truck pull into the Taco Bell parking lot near the Publix and attempted to run away, but after a short foot chase, Brown was caught and arrested. Kerry Brown has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle and evading arrest.
Kaevon Burney charged with harassment of Bryanna Cooper
20-year-old Kaevon Burney was jailed Thursday on an outstanding warrant charging her with harassment. The warrant alleges that during the month of May Burney has repeatedly called and messaged Bryanna Cooper, despite notices to stop. The messages reportedly contain verbiage threatening to cause bodily harm to Cooper.
Jonathan Arnold free on $500 bond after he used Apple Airtag to stalk his ex-girlfriend; per police
Shanai Jett says her ex-boyfriend, 31-year-old Jonathan Arnold, has been randomly showing up at locations when he should not have any reason to know where she’d be at those exact times. She walked out of a Rafferty’s after having dinner with her daughters on June 7th to find him parked next to her car, waiting for her. On the 8th, he appeared at Dunbar Cave State Park while she was there, and later that day at a playground she was visiting.
Jett told police she located an Apple Airtag on her vehicle, and believes that’s how Arnold was locating her. When interviewed, Arnold stated he just happens to be driving by and notices her vehicle as an explanation for each occurrence.
Offroad Brand Ambassador Nick Blair charged in domestic assault of girlfriend
31-year-old Nicolas Blair is charged with the domestic assault of his girlfriend, Carly Day, after she says she was trying to leave the residence following an argument and states he held her against her will, pushing her against a vehicle and throwing her to the ground. Deputies arrived to find the victim with debris on her arms. The couple had reportedly just returned from a concert in Nashville before the argument began. Blair is a brand ambassador for Fishbone Offroad, JeepBeef, and Mission 22.
Vertonza Skelton evaded arrest while being served with another evading arrest warrant
43-year-old Vertonza Skelton was jailed this week after officers recognized him coming out of an apartment and knew him to have an outstanding warrant for evading arrest and driving without a license back on May 11th when he fled from a traffic stop. When officers attempted to stop him on June 4th, he once again fled, but was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit.
Soldier Cooper Sheffer discharges gun in apartment, misses neighbor’s head by inches
21-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Cooper Sheffer was booked into the Montgomery County Jail this week after his firearm was discharged from inside his apartment, causing a bullet to pass through the wall of his apartment and into his neighbor’s residence, which was occupied. A female victim in the neighboring apartment was in the living room at the time of the gunshot, which came through the wall approximately 8-10 inches from where she was sitting. Sheffer says he “accidentally bumped the trigger” while cleaning the firearm.
Phil Rolniak charged with assault of roommate with Red Bull over household chores
Clarksville Police responded to Naples court Monday evening after Victor Asuguo called 911 to report his roommate, 29-year-old Phillip Rolniak, threw a can of Red Bull at him, with some of the drink splashing in his face, during an argument over household chores. Phil Rolniak admitted to throwing the can but stated it was at the ground, not at his roommate.
Hooters girl Adrieona Washington slashes 3 tires & carves “I LOVE YOU” into boyfriend’s trunk; per report
21-year-old Hooters waitress Adrieona Washington was jailed this week on an outstanding felony vandalism warrant from May 27th, after she vandalized a 2014 Chevy Impala belonging to her boyfriend, Nikia Robinson. She showed up at his location just after 1 p.m. and was standing beside his car when she called and told him to look outside. He immediately saw her standing beside his car, holding a butcher knife. She proceeded to slash 3 of the tires on his car, and carved “I LOVE YOU” into the trunk.
Trista Gatson grabs brass knucks, swings at her daughter, gets pepper-sprayed in return
Clarksville Police say 36-year-old Trista Gatson was in an argument with her daughter, Taliah, when she took out a pair of pink brass knuckles, placed them on her hand, and began to swing at her daughter. The attempts never made contact with the victim, but the daughter says she was in immediate fear, and pepper-strayed her mother in self-defense. When officers arrived, Trista stated she didn’t even own any brass knuckles, however, a quick search located them in her bag.
Nashville man found passed out drunk in Clarksville front yard — Christopher Rivera
Clarksville Police responded to Rainbow Street at 4:33 a.m. Monday after the homeowner reported it appeared someone had stumbled onto their property and passed out in their yard overnight. Officer Justin Bolden made contact with 24-year-old Christopher Rivera, of Nashville, and attempted to speak to him, however, he was too incoherent to carry on any understandable conversation according to an arrest report. He was extremely intoxicated and barely able to stand on his own.
National Guard Poster Boy Nathaniel Gann charged with 2nd DUI, stolen handgun & more
23-year-old National Guard Soldier Nathaniel Gann was erratically driving a red Ford Mustang late Friday night on Providence Blvd. When officers arrived on the street, they observed the Mustang traveling at only 15 mph and swerving onto sidewalks, and barely missing utility poles. Once the vehicle was stopped, Gann was noted to be extremely intoxicated and could barely stand when he exited the car. He admitted to drinking at Hooters prior to driving. There was a handgun in the backseat, which had been reported stolen, and seven open beer cans. A search of the trunk revealed nine more open beer cans and a shotgun. Lastly, Gann’s license was revoked from a prior DUI in 2021. Gann proudly stated he was a member of C troop, 1st quad, of the 278th ACR of the Tennessee Army National Guard.
Andrea Cole found highly intoxicated in someone’s front yard at 4 a.m.
38-year-old Andrea Cole was charged with public intoxication after a resident on E. College Street contacted police to report individuals were “acting crazy and causing a disturbance” in her yard. Officers arrived and located Cole extremely intoxicated and in the passenger seat of a vehicle at the location. She had no legitimate purpose to be at the residence and was unable to arrange for a ride home.
Jordan Taylor charged in assault of ex-roommate, Alaisea Matavao
28-year-old Jordan Taylor was booked into the Montgomery County Jail this week on an outstanding warrant from February, charging her with domestic assault. Her former roommate, Alaisea Matavao, told police that Taylor had returned to get the remainder of her belongings when a verbal argument started, resulting in a door being slammed. She says Taylor then pushed her, resulting in the assault.
Maiya Lane charged with punching her sister in the face, pulling her hair
26-year-old Maiya Lane was booked into the Montgomery County Jail Friday afternoon charged with the domestic assault of her sister, Mona Lane. Mona tells police Maiya came upstairs and pushed her “for no reason” then punched her in the face and pulled her hair. Another sister, Mariama Lane, intervened and was able to stop the altercation.
Trevor Bryant charged after kicking bar’s door & attempting to fight patrons on Dover Rd
31-year-old Fort Campbell Solider Trevor Bryant was heavily intoxicated and arguing with patrons at a bar at 244 Dover Road in the early hours of Saturday morning. Multiple witnesses inside the bar stated he was attempting to start fights, and Ms. Pomeroy stated he had kicked the front glass door, cracking it. When officers arrived at 1:34 a.m. they attempt to find a friend to pick up Bryant or a rideshare to take him home, however, he refused any alternate way home.
Selena Sharpe charged in art assault of her cousin during an argument
61-year-old Selena Sharpe was in an argument with her cousin, Kristin Demonbreun, over “residency issues”, when Clarksville Police say she threw a painting at the victim, striking her in the head and causing an abrasion with swelling above her right eye. Sharpe claims she’s being framed for the assault, and says the victim thew the painting at her first.
Local Party Stripper Jada Turner charged in 3AM DUI: white powder & alcohol in vehicle
Clarksville Police pulled over 21-year-old Jada Turner just at 3 a.m. as she was swerving into oncoming traffic. It was soon discovered she did not have a driver’s license, and the officer could smell alcohol coming from the car. There was an open bottle of alcohol inside the vehicle, along with a white powder inside a folded dollar bill, along with a snort straw. Turner says the powder was crushed up Lortabs.
Autumn Ordonez assaults husband after she’s bounced from Mike’s Bar & Grill
22-year-old Autumn Young Ordonez is charged with domestic assault after she hit her husband, Matthew Ordonez, in the face after he was attempting to get her to vacate the bar she had been kicked out of. Officer Godwin responded to Mike’s Bar & Grill on a report that Young had assaulted a bouncer who was refusing to leave the property. Autumn was in the parking lot with her husband when police arrived, and multiple witnesses had observed her strike her husband as he was attempting to get her to leave the bar. Matthew also confirmed she slapped him. Young has two prior domestic violence charges, according to police.
