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Jeremiah Stacy throws baseball bat at uncle during altercation

20-year-old Jeremiah Trinity Stacy had a domestic altercation with his uncle, Robert Yoreck, at their Randell Drive residence on April 16th. Yoreck told responding officers that Stacy threw a baseball bat, striking him on the right shin. The police checked NCIC and discovered that Stacy violated an active condition of release with Kileigh Burney as the protected party. After officers deemed Stacy the primary aggressor, they obtained warrants for his arrest.

Then, late July 11th, officers located Stacy at his family’s Randall Drive residence and detained him. Stacy was taken into custody for four counts of contempt, three counts of domestic assault, simple possession, and unlawful drug paraphernalia on July 12th.

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Asonte Steele jailed after violating conditions of release by drinking alcohol

27-year-old Asonte Steele was seen violating her conditions of release by drinking alcohol on July 11th. Offices were responding to a call regarding a potential domestic altercation in progress and made contact with Steele when they arrived. While speaking with Steele, officers noticed the smell of alcohol coming from her. Officers discovered that Steele had an active condition of release in which the condition prohibited her from drinking alcohol. When asked about the alcohol smell, Steele admitted that she had been drinking that night. Steele was then taken into custody for Contempt.

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Ivan Villa grabs girlfriend by neck, punches her in face during argument

31-year-old Ivan Villa was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Sarah Miller, at an Excell Road residence on June 2nd. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed Miller in a yellow tank top covered in blood, bleeding from her forehead. Officers spoke with Miller, who stated that she and Villa had gotten into an argument that turned physical. Miller informed officers that the altercation occurred over alcohol consumption. Miller claims that during the argument, Villa became enraged, grabbed her by the neck, and shoved her. Villa then punched her twice in the head and face. Officers then attempted to contact Villa via phone and in person. However, officers were unsuccessful, so they forced entry into the residence. Officers found Villa naked inside the home. Officers observed Miller’s injuries, which consisted of bruising to the left side of her neck as well as lacerations to her forehead and eyebrow. Both parties had been drinking, and Villa was deemed to be the primary aggressor. Villa was taken into custody for aggravated assault on June 3rd.

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John Dowlen breaks girlfriend’s $400 TV because he thought she was cheating on him

25-year-old John Andretrius Dowlen had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Zikia Henderson, at her Ringgold Court townhouse in the early hours of June 1st. Officers arrived at Dowlen’s Sampson Street residence. They spoke with Henderson, who explained that Dowlen had come to her home and believed she was talking to other guys. This caused him to become angry and break her $400 television. Henderson showed officers a picture of the damaged TV. Then, officers spoke with Dowlen, who admitted to breaking the TV. Dowlen added that during the altercation, Henderson grabbed a firearm, causing him to become scared due to recently being shot. Dowlen said he grabbed the firearm from Henderson and placed it in his pocket. Dowlen grabbing the firearm violated his conditions of release, which stated he could not possess a firearm. Dowlen was taken into custody for vandalism and contempt.

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Aden Hamblin steals father’s GMC truck, leaves it at car wash after it catches on fire

20-year-old Aden Michael Hamblin stole his father’s GMC truck in the late hours of May 9th. On May 10th, around 2:04 a.m., officers arrived at American Car Washes Inc. on South Riverside Drive and observed the GMC Truck on fire with no driver nearby. After officers ran the VIN, the owner came back as Michael Hamblin. Officers then visited Michael’s Woodhaven residence and spoke with Lauren Elliott, Aden’s stepmother. Elliott stated that Aden had taken the truck earlier in the night without permission and informed him he needed to return it. Aden stated that he caught the tires on fire, which led to the truck going into flames. Aden added that he fled the area after this occurred. Officers then discovered Aden’s license had been suspended since April 19th, 2023. Michael’s GMC truck is worth approximately $12,500. Aden Hamblin was later taken into custody for contempt, driving on a suspended license, and theft of a motor vehicle on June 2nd.

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DUI: Allessia Smith-Fairman caught drinking vodka after traffic stop for dark window tint

23-year-old Allessia Smith-Fairman was seen driving a black Buick sedan with dark window tint at the intersection of Hemlock Drive and Everett Drive on May 18th. When officers approached Fairman, they observed an open alcoholic beverage in the cup holder and a glass bottle of vodka in the passenger seat. Officers also reported that they could smell the odor of alcohol and marijuana coming from the vehicle. Fairman agreed to perform sobriety tests but executed them poorly. A check of Fairman’s driver’s license revealed that it was suspended on January 20th, 2023, for failing to pay fines. Fairman also had an active condition of release, which prohibited her from drinking and possessing alcohol. Alessia Fairman was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and contempt on May 19th.

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Isaiah Porter indicted by Grand Jury after robbing man at gunpoint in 2022

A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 22-year-old Isaiah Porter for theft on October 24th, 2022. The indictment alleges that Porter took personal property from Timothy Hollis while using a handgun. Porter was taken into custody on May 5th, 2024. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $20,500. 

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Laderrious Carter punches pregnant girlfriend in stomach during argument

31-year-old Laderrious Carter was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend and mother of his child, Cynthia Lee, at his Tracy Lane apartment on April 8th. Detective Kirby of the Montgomery Sheriff’s Office went to the Northcrest Medical Center to speak to Lee about the incident. Lee informed Kirby that she is currently pregnant with Carter’s child. She told him that the incident started after Carter picked her up from a residence in Springfield at around 7 or 8 p.m. When they arrived at their apartment, an argument ensued. During the argument, Carter punched Lee in the stomach, causing the wind to be knocked out of her. Once Carter left for work, Lee stopped pretending to be asleep and took Carter’s other car back to Springfield, where she checked herself into Northcrest Hospital. A check of NCIC files revealed that Carter also has an active COR on file. Laderrious Carter was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic assault and contempt on April 27th.

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Joseph Coleman II steals $120 from woman after giving her ride

40-year-old Joseph Coleman II was caught stealing from Victoria Range on Buchanon Drive on June 16th, 2023. Range contacted officers and told them she had been offered a ride by a stranger named Joe. Joe stopped at a residence on Buchanon Drive and went inside. When he came out, he told Range he wanted to talk to her. Once Range approached the residence, Coleman II ran back to the car and attempted to leave with her belongings. Range followed behind, got partially in Joe’s car, and tried to get her items back. Range tried holding onto the passenger seat and the gear shift while Joe was hitting her in the head and back. Range told officers that Joe also bit her on the back while she was holding the gear shift. During Joe’s assault, Range grabbed some paperwork from the vehicle and fell out of the car onto the road.

During the investigation of the incident, officers made contact with witnesses who stated that they saw a black male and Range get into a car. The man attempted to drive away while Range reached for something in the car. Witnesses also told officers that it looked like she was dragged and run over by the vehicle. On July 12th, 2023, Range was asked why Coleman II tried to leave her. Range stated that he was trying to take her stuff. Officers asked Range if she had any of her belongings stolen, and she told them that he had taken $120 in cash. Joseph Coleman II was identified in a photo lineup, taken into custody, and charged with robbery on April 26th, 2024.

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Stephen Seay knocks girlfriend’s teeth loose during argument over TV volume

39-year-old Stephen Seay was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Sandra Bockenstedt, at the Gateway Inn & Suite parking lot on January 24th. Seay told officers that during an argument with Bockenstedt, she started throwing stuff at him. According to Bockenstedt, the argument was over the TV being too loud. Seay became upset over the volume, so he grabbed Bockenstedt by her shirt and ripped it. After ripping her shirt, Seay began hitting Bockenstedt in the face, causing loose teeth and red marks on her face and neck. Stephen Seay was determined to be the primary aggressor, taken into custody, and charged with aggravated domestic assault.

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David Key involved in shooting on Swift Lane

26-year-old David Key was involved in a shooting at Swift Lane, late April 23rd. During the investigation of the incident, it was revealed that Key and Michael Colgate II were involved in an argument with a gun. Surveillance footage showed Colgate toss a firearm to the ground. Key picked it up and pointed it at him. David Key was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.

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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.

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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.

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DUI: James Cosgrove drives on suspended license after using Lithium

40-year-old James Cosgrove was involved in an altercation late April 7th. When officers arrived, Cosgrove exited his car after driving to the Citgo gas station. Officers reported that Cosgrove was exhibiting multiple signs of intoxication, so they requested him to execute sobriety tests. Cosgrove consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After the sobriety tests, Cosgrove confessed to using Lithium and having a cocktail. Once he was placed in handcuffs, law enforcement found out that his license was suspended. James Cosgrove was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license.

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Lamont Lockhart strangles girlfriend during altercation, violates conditions of release

29-year-old Lamont Doshay Lockhart had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Tyeisha Pace, at her Baltimore Drive apartment in the early hours of March 13th. Around 6:23 a.m., Pace alerted the authorities, advising them that she had received a call from Laverne Johnson at 5:10 a.m. Pace stated Johnson asked if her vehicle was outside because she believed Lockhart was using it. When Pace went outside to check, it was not there, but later, when she looked again, she noticed he was outside her residence. Pace stated when she was on the front porch, Lockhart approached her and put his hands around her neck. Lockhart pushed Pace down to the couch in the living room. Pace added that she had difficulty breathing during the incident. Lockhart then went upstairs and rummaged through Pace’s purse before leaving. Officers discovered he had an active COR with Pace as the protected party. The couple has a previous history of domestic assault, including an incident in February 2024. Lockhart was taken into custody for aggravated domestic assault and contempt on March 25th.

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DUI: Deon Mister found passed out drunk in his car at Top Dogg Liquors

28-year-old Deon Christopher Mister, an LG employee, was found passed out in the driver’s seat of his car with the engine running at Top Dogg Liquors on Wilma Rudolph late March 23rd. Officers observed this and approached the car, noticing Mister showed signs of impairment. Once Mister exited the vehicle, reeking of alcohol, officers deemed him unable to operate the vehicle. During a subsequent search, officers found a firearm and two small bottles of Jack Daniel’s Whiskey in his pockets. Then, officers discovered Mister had a prior DUI conviction in December 2023.  Mister agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.156 BAC%. Mister was taken into custody for an open container violation, driving under the influence, and possession of a weapon while under the influence on March 24th.

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Matthew Thornton jailed for sending TikTok to estranged wife

23-year-old Matthew Thornton was caught trying to contact his soon-to-be ex-wife, Bayley Thornton, at Verkler Drive on March 14th. Bayley stated that she received a video message on TikTok from Matthew. She attempted to open the message, but Matthew deleted it immediately, leading her to believe he was trying to harass her. Law enforcement observed the message thread and saw a deleted message from TikTok username “CharredHilt.” During the course of the investigation, officers verified through gaming and social media accounts that “CharredHilt” belonged to Matthew. Matthew had an active COR in place, which prohibited him from contacting Bayley, so he was taken into custody and charged with contempt.

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Breana Wilcox violates condition of release by drinking alcohol

26-year-old Breana Wilcox was caught violating her Condition of Release at Ernest Shelton Drive on March 6th. Officers arrived at the mentioned location to conduct a welfare check on Wilcox. After coming into contact with Wilcox, she admitted to drinking alcohol. When officers ran her name through NCIC, it was confirmed that she had COR in place, stating that she could not drink. Breana Wilcox was taken into custody and charged with contempt. Wilcox was also arrested for a domestic assault incident in December 2023.

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Carson Ashby breaks windows, assaults brother during altercation

22-year-old Carson Ashby was involved in an altercation with his juvenile brother at their father’s shared residence on Indian Creek Road on February 21st. Deputies arrived at the named location regarding a caller who said they saw Ashby throwing things through the windows and fighting someone. Once deputies made contact with Ashby, he was too upset to talk at the time. However, Ashby’s brother told officers that Ashby had been drinking and was upset, so he started busting windows at the residence. Ashby’s brother tried to calm him down, but that was when he and Ashby got into an altercation. When Deputies attempted to detain Ashby, he resisted by grabbing the patrol car door and tensing up his arms. The broken windows were valued at $500. Carson Ashby was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault, resisting arrest, contempt, and vandalism.

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Derek Nicholson violates release conditions after hitting girlfriend in nose during argument

24-year-old Derek Nicholson was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, Alexis Harman, at High Street on February 5th. When officers arrived at the mentioned location, Nicholson was seen running away into the woods behind the house. Harman made contact with the officers and told them that Nicholson had hit her in the nose. Harman stated this assault was during an argument regarding her phone, leaving her with bloody nostrils. A witness also confirmed that Nicholson struck her in her nose. Officers later learned Nicholson has an active COR with Harman, which he violated by assaulting her. Derek Nicholson was taken into custody and charged with contempt and aggravated assault.

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