30-year-old Brenda Webb is charged with the assault of America’s Car-Mart employee Shetita Lewis. Lewis states she was in her office when Webb entered and began to argue about lunch breaks. Lewis attempted to exit the office when she says Webb pushed her against a wall.
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Dalana Smith admits to slapping grandmother in face during argument
Clarksville Police responded to West Point Drive on March 19th and met with Joyce Hatley who reported that her granddaughter, 20-year-old Dalana Smith, had assaulted her. She says she was hit twice on the left side of her face during an argument, and officers documented some visible redness on the victim. During an interview, Dalana smith stated she did slap her grandmother in the face and was subsequently taken into custody.
China King scores 78 on health inspection, some 2nd & 3rd notice items, raw food storage issues
China King on Lowes Drive received a score of 78 on a routine restaurant inspection from the Tennessee Department of Health on March 24th. An inspector found raw shrimp stored on top of cooked potatoes, raw chicken stored over crab salad, raw fish stored over prep sauce, Sushi rice not marked with time expiration, food not being reheated to the proper temperature, including beef pastries, and wet & soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables/workstations.
This was the 2nd notice for raw food being stored on prepped food and reheating temperatures, and the 3rd notice about the food expiration times and about improper cooler temperatures, with some 15 food items embargoed during this inspection.
A full copy of the inspection is included in the story…
Paul Bryant says whatever his wife says, “probably happened” during drunken assault
28-year-old Paul Bryant says he and his wife, Megan Bryant, and been pushing and shoving each other all night while they were drinking during an argument. Megan says Paul tried to lock her out of the house, grabbing her and pushing her out, causing her to fall down three steps and bruising her body. When asked about that part of the incident, Paul stated “whatever Megan says is probably the truth”, as he didn’t remember everything.
Tyronsha ‘Sha’ Harris charged after punching & spitting on her husband
Police say 22-year-old Tyronsha ‘Sha’ Harris, accompanied by three other females, approached her estranged husband, Necko Bryant, while yelling, screaming, and being belligerent. In an attempt to de-escalate the situation, Bryant convinced the other three females to leave and Harris remained. As he attempted to talk to her a witness at the residence confirmed Tyronsha punched Necko in the face and spit in his face three different times during the attempted conversation. There are three prior domestic incident reports on file between October and December of 2021.
Tamonica Gaines smashes neighbor’s door and car in apparent random rage
Police say doorbell video footage shows 47-year-old Tamonica Gaines approaching her neighbor’s door yelling and screaming as she picks up a ceramic planter and tossing it into the glass door, shattering it. She then picked up a folding metal chair and attacks the fender and hood of the car in the driveway, and smashes an outside light fixture and vent. The victim says she has only seen the neighbor from a distance, but doesn’t know her and has never interacted with her. The damage is estimated at $3,430.
DUI: Special Forces soldier Christopher Malone jailed, can’t make bond after crash
22-year-old Fort Campbell 5th Special Forces Group 2nd Battalion Soldier Christopher Ryan Malone was driving on the wrong side of Dunlop Lane Tuesday evening when he crashed into a ditch, according to officials and a witness. Malone initially told the deputy he crashed because “I have bald tires and fell asleep”. During that conversation, the deputy noticed he smelled of alcohol, which he later admitted to drinking. Several open beer cans were found in cup holders and strewn throughout the vehicle. A handgun was also located in his possession.
Laranda Williams charged with child abuse of 13-year-old nephew after she orderd ‘punishment’ be carried out
In November of 2021, a 13-year-old child reported to his school he was beaten the previous night by his cousin Austin, and his Aunt, 48-year-old Laranda Williams. Deputies responded and the boy disclosed he was punched with a closed fist, scratched, hit with books, and thrown into walls. Severe injures were documented and included a golf-ball-size knot on his head, and bruises on his arms and neck. The child was in the custody and control of Laranda Willaims at the time of the abuse, which she reportedly directed.
Investigators spoke with Laranda Williams on December 16th, at which time she stated the child had a phone he was not allowed to use, and she had called her son, Austin Williams, to come and spank the child. She claims the child was “flopping around” during the spanking with a belt, which caused the injuries. None of the child’s injuries matched the stories given by the family. Arrest warrants were issued in March, and the involved parties were taken into custody this past week.
Austin Williams charged in beating of 13-year-old cousin as ‘punishment’ ordered by Aunt
In November of 2021, a 13-year-old child reported to his school he was beaten the previous night by his Aunt Laranda and his cousin, 28-year-old Austin Williams. Deputies responded and the boy disclosed he was punched with a closed fist, scratched, hit with books, and thrown into walls. Severe injures were documented and included a golf-ball-size knot on his head, and bruises on his arms and neck.
Investigators spoke with Laranda Williams on December 16th, at which time she stated the child had a phone he was not allowed to use, and she had called her son, Austin Williams, to come and spank the child. She claims the child was “flopping around” during the spanking with a belt, which caused the injuries. None of the child’s injuries matched the stories given by the family. Arrest warrants were issued in March, and the involved parties were taken into custody this past week.
Caius Brantley charged in felony domestic aggravated assault of wife
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.
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.
