22-year-old Jaia Cloud was involved in a domestic dispute with her husband, Nicholas Cloud, at their ARTE Luxury Townhomes residence on April 13th. Jaia explained to law enforcement that she and Nicholas argued in the morning. During the argument, Jaia grabbed a water bottle and splashed water on Nicholas. Nicholas stated that Jaia continued being aggressive and removed the lid off the water bottle again. This led him to believe she would throw the remaining water on him. Nicholas then attempted to get the water bottle away from Jaia, causing a tug-of-war between them. This pulling led to both of them falling to the ground. Nicholas was seen with a mark on his face and a scratch on his neck. Jaia Cloud was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Tag: Downtown Clarksville
Coral Heazlit drunkenly punches ex-boyfriend for preventing her from letting dogs out
31-year-old Coral Heazlit was involved in a domestic altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Ronald Gregory, at her Jordan Road residence on April 13th. Officers arrived and made contact with Gregory. Gregory stated that Heazlit was intoxicated and was trying to let the dogs out in the front yard. Gregory told Heazlit that he didn’t want the dogs to run away or get hit by a car, so he blocked Heazlit from getting to the dog crates. According to Gregory, Heazlit started to push and scream at him, causing multiple scratches on his back. The confrontation continued, and Heazlit ended up punching Gregory in the face. Officers observed the scratches on Gregory’s back and that his lips were slightly swollen with dried blood on them. The couple have a previous history of domestic assault. Coral Heazlit was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Jennifer Grubb & her son assault husband at Tennessee Welcome Center
44-year-old Jennifer Grubb and her son, Blake Grubb, were seen assaulting her husband, Aaron Grubb, at the Tennessee Welcome Center on I-24 on April 11th. Aaron left the scene before law enforcement arrived but was later interviewed about the incident. Aaron stated that he was at the welcome center venting to a coworker in his car. Aaron noted this is when Jennifer came from behind and started knocking on the window. According to Aaron, he exited the vehicle’s backseat and entered the driver’s seat. Blake and Jennifer then attempted to pull him out of the car. Aaron explained to law enforcement that this placed him in fear. Jessica Grubb was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 12th.
Blake Grubb & his mother assault his father at Tennessee Welcome Center
22-year-old Blake Grubb and his mother, Jennifer Grubb, were seen assaulting his father, Aaron Grubb, at the Tennessee Welcome Center on I-24 on April 11th. Aaron left the scene before law enforcement arrived but was later interviewed about the incident. Aaron stated that he was at the welcome center venting to a coworker in his car. Aaron noted this is when Jennifer came from behind and started knocking on the window. According to Aaron, he exited the vehicle’s backseat and entered the driver’s seat. Blake and Jennifer then attempted to pull him out of the car. Aaron explained to law enforcement that this placed him in fear. Blake Grubb was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 12th.
Shawn Peveler unable to stand after found drunk in restroom at F&M Bank Arena
30-year-old Shawn Nicholas Peveler was being disorderly at the F&M Bank Arena in downtown Clarksville around 9:35 p.m. on April 11th. Staff members at the establishment alerted the authorities, advising them that multiple patrons complained about Peveler’s behavior. When the officers arrived, they located him inside the restroom. During their interaction, he showed numerous signs of impairment and could not stand up independently. He was given several chances to get a ride home but could not. Peveler was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Kristen Purnell charged after 4 year old child is found outside in the rain
26-year-old Kristen Purnell was caught neglecting her child at the Alto Luxury Townhomes on April 11th. Law enforcement received a call that a small child was outside in the rain with no adult present. Officers contacted the caller in the front office with the child when they arrived. The caller provided officers with video footage of the child attempting to climb the fence surrounding the complex’s pool. Officers were able to locate the child’s apartment due to a similar incident that occurred the previous week, on April 7th. Officers went to the child’s apartment, where they found that the front door was wide open. After several attempts to contact Purnell, she came to the door. Purnell told officers that she had worked the night shift and had been asleep. Purnell’s child is four years old. Kristen Purnell was taken into custody and charged with child neglect.
Nikesha Williams causes $540 worth of damage to ex-roommate’s apartment
28-year-old Nikesha Williams was seen vandalizing her ex-roommate, Joshua Craft’s, living room and kitchen at their Peabody Drive Apartment on April 7th. When officers arrived, they contacted Craft, who told them he came home to find his living room and kitchen in disarray. A witness of the incident, Kathy Jayroe, informed law enforcement that Williams moved out earlier in the day. Craft stated that there were numerous destroyed dishes, clothing with bleach stains, and two damaged PlayStation 4 games that belonged to him. All the damaged items were valued at around $540. Jayroe provided law enforcement with a text message conversation, which included her asking Williams why she would do that to the apartment. Williams replied, asking Jayroe why she would let her son do that to her. Williams also asked Jayroe why she wasn’t acting out when she was there. Nikesha Williams was taken into custody and charged with vandalism on April 11th.
Andre Gentry flees into woods after friend speeds down Tiny Town Road
23-year-old Andre Gentry, an employee of New Life Church, was seen in a vehicle with Amari Quarles, who was recklessly driving on Tiny Town Road on April 10th. Quarles was observed speeding down Tiny Town Road and then turning onto Pembroke Road, where he continued to speed. This prompted law enforcement to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. Deputies pursued the car with their emergency lights and sirens activated. However, the vehicle continued to speed off for two minutes before stopping at the end of Arvin Drive.
When the car came to a stop, both Quarles and Gentry exited the vehicle and ran into the woods. Another deputy was able to capture Gentry nearby. Deputies searched the car and found two handguns, 190.49 grams of marijuana, scales, and small baggies. One of the handguns inside the vehicle was reported stolen in Clarksville. A search of Andre Gentry’s person yielded another 8.4 grams of weed. Andre Gentry was taken into custody and charged with evading arrest, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of marijuana, theft of property, and unlawful drug paraphernalia.
Amari Quarles caught with 190 grams of marijuana after speeding on Tiny Town Road
20-year-old Amari Quarles was seen recklessly driving with Andre Gentry on Tiny Town Road on April 10th. Quarles was observed speeding down Tiny Town Road and then turning onto Pembroke Road, where they continued to speed. This prompted law enforcement to conduct a traffic stop on Quarles. Deputies pursued Quarles with their emergency lights and sirens activated. However, Quarles continued to speed off for two minutes before stopping at the end of Arvin Drive.
When Quarles’s vehicle came to a stop, he exited the driver’s seat and ran into the woods. Another deputy was able to capture Quarles in a nearby gated area. Deputies searched Quarles’s vehicle and found two handguns, 190.49 grams of marijuana, scales, and small baggies. One of the handguns inside Quarles’s car was reported stolen in Clarksville. Amari Quarles was taken into custody and charged with evading arrest, possession of a firearm during the commission of a dangerous felony, possession of marijuana, theft of property, and unlawful drug paraphernalia.
Daycare owner Briana Salyers bites 1-year-old child in her care
25-year-old Briana Salyers, owner/director of The Happy Vine Villa, was caught assaulting a one-year-old child at Barkwood Drive on April 5th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Salyers. Salyers stated that the child had a history of biting other children at their daycare. So, she believed the best thing to do was to show the child not to bite. Salyer stated that she lightly bit five locations on the child’s body, including the forearm, shoulder, thigh, back, and cheek. Briana Salyers was taken into custody and charged with child abuse on April 10th.
Joshua Hess caught stealing $6,000 car hauler via GPS tracking device
45-year-old Joshua Hess was caught stealing a 7×20 car hauler on February 14th, 2022. Hess was instructed to deliver the car hauler to the victim’s home, but it was later discovered that it had been stolen. A GPS tracking device was attached to the car hauler, aided in its recovery. Law enforcement attempted to contact Hess several times, but they were unsuccessful. The 7×20 car hauler is valued at around $6,000. Joshua Hess was taken into custody and charged with theft of property on April 10th.
Jacob Pryor indicted for aggravated child abuse involving 3-month-old infant
A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 21-year-old Jacob Pryor for aggravated child abuse/neglect on or about August 3rd, 2023. The indictment alleges Pryor abused a 3-month-old infant. Pryor was taken into custody on April 10th. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $100,000.
Rylan Hopkins punches girlfriend multiple times after looking through her phone
21-year-old Rylan Hopkins was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Jayna Williams, at the Baymont Motel on Holiday Drive on March 7th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Williams, who displayed multiple facial injuries while holding her one-year-old baby. Williams informed officers that Hopkins assaulted her after he went through her cell phone. Reportedly, Hopkins became enraged and punched her in the face five times while she was lying on the bed. Williams attempted to call for help by using the phone in the room, but she was unsuccessful. Williams ran to the door to find help, but Hopkins held the door shut and proceeded to strangle her. Ryan Hopkins was unavailable at the scene because he left before law enforcement arrived. Hopkins was later taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic assault on April 10th.
Rafael Torres assaults mother after she refuses to tell him who his father is
21-year-old Rafael Torres was involved in a domestic dispute with his mother at Dawson Avenue on April 9th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Torres’s mother, who stated that Torres threw things at her and pushed her. According to Torres’s mother, the two had an argument about who Torres’ father is. After Torres’ mother refused to tell him who his father was, he became belligerent. Torres started throwing things and pushed her down, causing a large abrasion on her chest. Torres’s mother added that Torres had been drinking all day. Rafael Torres was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 10th.
Kacey Wilkins indicted for vehicular homicide after killing man while driving drunk in 2022
A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 30-year-old Kacey Wilkins for vehicular homicide and two counts of driving under the influence on July 3rd, 2022. The indictment alleges that Wilkins killed a 32-year-old man while driving under the influence. Kacey Wilkins was taken into custody on April 10th. A judicial commissioner set her bond at $150,000.
Samantha Fitzpatrick throws “empty beer can” at boyfriend during argument
26-year-old Samantha Fitzpatrick was involved in a domestic dispute with her boyfriend, John Parker, at his McCan Drive residence on April 9th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Parker, who stated that Fitzpatrick assaulted him. Parker noted that Fitzpatrick became extremely belligerent, so he was trying to calm her down. While trying to calm her down, Fitzpatrick left the house and walked down the street while yelling. Parker told Fitzpatrick to come back so they could “talk.” Parker then sat in his vehicle while he waited for her to return.
When Fitzpatrick returned, Fitzpatrick threw “an empty beer can” at Parker through his open car window, causing an abrasion under Parker’s left eye. After doing so, Fitzpatrick reportedly walked around Parker’s car and started “attacking him.” Parker told officers he put his arms up to “create space” between them, but while doing so, Fitzpatrick “bit” him, causing a small abrasion and broken skin.
During the investigation, Fitzpatrick was not cooperative with officers regarding the details of the incident despite her being the one who called 911. After a while, Fitzpatrick mentioned several previous arguments involving her and Parker but did not elaborate further. Fitzpatrick also denied that anything physical occurred. Samantha Fitzpatrick was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 10th.
DUI: Antonio Jett drives with no seatbelt after using cocaine on Fort Campbell Boulevard
34-year-old Antonio Jett was seen driving in a 2008 white Chevy Trailblazer with no seatbelt on Fort Campbell Boulevard on April 9th. Law enforcement conducted a traffic stop on Jett upon seeing this. Officers’ K-9 unit was alerted by Jett’s vehicle, prompting a probable cause search. The search yielded a cut straw and a silver cylindrical container with cocaine residue. Based on Jett’s erratic movement, officers requested him to execute some field sobriety tests. Jett consented to the sobriety tests and performed poorly on all of them. Officers read Jett implied consent, which he refused. Antonio Jett was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, driving on a suspended/revoked license, unlawful drug paraphernalia, no seatbelt, and an implied consent violation.
De’Artis Sykes caught with stolen AR-style firearm, 26 grams of marijuana during search
20-year-old De’Artis Markel Tyrin Sykes was taken into custody for the unlawful carrying of a weapon, theft of property, simple possession, and unlawful drug paraphernalia on April 9th. At around 10:12 a.m., officers executed a search warrant at Sykes’s Timberlake Drive apartment. Officers did so after previously conducting surveillance, where Sykes would exit his unit with an AR-style firearm and enter his white 2004 Acura before leaving the area. When he returned, they searched his apartment and discovered the mentioned firearm was reported stolen via NCIC on December 31st, 2023. Sykes’ criminal history shows a felony guilty plea from 2023. Additionally, officers located a teal backpack with a scale and 26 grams of marijuana in the living room. Sykes was then detained for the incident.
Soldier Brandon Thomas crashes motorcycle after attempting to flee police
On April 9th, 23-year-old Soldier Brandon Thomas was involved in a single-vehicle accident after fleeing police on Dover Road. When officers noticed Thomas’s motorcycle going 67 mph in a 45 mph zone, they initiated a traffic stop. Officers saw a female occupant on the back of the motorcycle when it sped up and passed officers at an increased speed of 70 mph. A traffic stop was attempted, but the motorcycle failed to yield. Officers did not chase after Thomas due to wet road conditions. Moments later, another officer heard the sound of a vehicle crash at an intersection near Dover Road and Power Street. Officers confirmed the motorcycle involved as the vehicle that had fled police moments earlier. The female passenger sustained road rash injuries due to the crash. Thomas was taken into custody for failure to exercise due care, speeding, reckless endangerment, and evading arrest.
Davonia McMiller threatens baby-daddy with knife during argument over infidelity
On April 8th, 36-year-old Davonia McMiller was involved in a domestic incident with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Mario Jackson, at their Needmore apartment residence. Upon officers’ arrival, they spoke with McMiller, who stated that Jackson had come over to pick up their son. She claimed that an argument started between them, then claimed that she felt threatened and pulled a knife on Jackson. McMiller also added that Jackson got into her face and accused her of infidelity. This prompted McMiller to tell Jackson to leave, which he refused. McMiller then picked up a knife and put it up to Jackson’s throat. Jackson tried to take away the knife but failed, slicing both of their hands in the process. Jackson was not on the scene when officers arrived, and the knife could not be recovered. Officers deemed McMiller to be the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for aggravated assault on April 9th.
