22-year-old Lyric Applewhite was caught driving on a suspended license in her black Kia Optima on Highway 76 on March 13th, 2023. Officers observed this and then conducted a traffic stop. Officers cited her for the violation that day. Applewhite was later booked on the citation of driving while her license was suspended on June 26th, 2024.
Tag: driving on suspended/revoked license
Michelle Harris caught with Fentanyl after driving on suspended license near Circle K
50-year-old Michelle Harris was caught with fentanyl while driving on a suspended license near Circle K on Dover Road on June 16th. Officers observed a vehicle at Circle K and ran its tags. Michelle Harris, the vehicle’s owner, had a revoked driver’s license for failure to comply with financial responsibility. Officers then observed Harris exit the store, enter the vehicle’s driver seat, and begin traveling west on Dover Road. Officers then stopped the car near Dover and High Point Road. Officers then informed Harris of the reason for the stop and asked her to step out of the vehicle.
The front passenger was then identified as Casey Outland, and the rear passenger was identified as Antonio Poindexter. While speaking with officers, she admitted that she did not have insurance on the vehicle. Harris then consented to letting police search her car. During the search, officers located a folded pink piece of paper that contained suspected fentanyl in the floorboard. The suspected substance tested positive for fentanyl and had a weight of less than 0.5 grams. Another pink piece of paper with residue was located near the center console. Harris was then taken into custody. Outland and Poindexter were also arrested for separate charges. When both of them were interviewed, they stated that the fentanyl Belonged to Harris. Harris was deemed the owner of the drugs. Harris was taken into custody and charged with driving on a suspended license, possession of a controlled substance, and no proof of insurance.
Andrew Nelson caught driving under the influence after riding someone’s bumper
On June 20th, 40-year-old Andrew Nelson was spotted driving under the influence near the intersection of Highway 48 and Highway 149. Officers observed Nelson’s vehicle tailgating another vehicle in regular traffic, prompting them to initiate a traffic stop. Upon approaching Nelson’s vehicle and making contact, officers immediately noticed the smell of alcohol, as well as Nelson’s slurred speech and slowed reactions. Another unit arrived to assist, and they spoke with Nelson. During questioning, Nelson confessed to having consumed five beers before driving. When officers asked Nelson to perform sobriety tests, he refused. Additionally, it was discovered that Nelson’s driver’s license had been suspended due to his refusal to undergo DUI testing. Consequently, Nelson was taken into custody for driving under under the influence, following too closely, driving on a suspended license, and implied consent.
DUI: Soldier Collin Hartman causes two deputies to crash while recklessly driving
22-year-old Collin James Hartman of the US Army 74th CTC/129 was observed driving his dark gray Ford Fiesta in the wrong travel lane and trying to overtake another vehicle, causing two patrolling deputies to collide while avoiding hitting his Fiesta head-on near Southside Road at 7:55 p.m. on June 15th. Then, Hartman continued traveling toward Highway 48, so deputies searched the area until they located him on Riverside Drive, where they conducted a traffic stop. He told them he was coming from Avondale Apartments off Ashland City Road. As they further investigated, the passenger corroborated the deputy’s account of what happened, and they could identify Hartman as the person in question. When officers ran his information through NCIC, they discovered his Florida License was suspended for failing to comply with a traffic summons in Tennessee. Hartman was then taken into custody for failure to maintain lane, driving on a suspended license, and reckless driving.
Julia Keller caught once again driving on revoked license, this time after hit-and-run
25-year-old Julia Keller was involved in a hit-and-run on 101st Parkway on May 27th. When officers arrived, a party involved in the crash told them that a black Kia Forte drove off after rear-ending them. Law enforcement found the Forte on Tracy Lane and ran into Keller, who matched the description of the driver that fled in the hit-and-run. A check of Keller’s license found that it was revoked on May 27th, 2020. It was also found that Keller was charged with driving on a revoked license five times, ranging from May 19th, 2020, to April 30th, 2024. Julia Keller was taken into custody and charged with leaving the scene of a crash with damage, driving on a revoked license, and exercising due care.
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.
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.
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.
Bianca Frias jailed for violating bond conditions of drinking alcohol at her home again
30-year-old Bianca Frias was booked, once again, for violating her COR, which prohibits her from consuming or being in possession of alcohol. On November 7th, officers responded to Silver Fox Lane to find Ms. Frias drunk in a running Honda Civic that was parked in her driveway. Officers were able to easily identify Ms. Frias due to previous arrests. When officers made contact with Ms. Frias, they immediately noticed the odor of alcohol and asked Ms. Frias to perform sobriety tests. The officers reviewed Ring doorbell camera footage that showed Ms. Frias returning home with her four-year-old daughter, proving that she was driving her vehicle while drunk. She was taken into custody, and a warrant for a blood sample was issued. The four-year-old daughter was left in the care of her father. Ms. Frias has a a history of charges pertaining to alcohol.
E-5 Jesus Salcido-Villar charged with DUI after Tiny Town Road traffic stop
22-year-old Ft. Campbell E-5 Seargeant Jesus Salcido-Villar was driving on Tiny Town Rd. with an inoperable headlight in the wee hours of September 30th. THP Trooper Hickmon initiated a traffic stop on a gray Dodge Ram with a driver’s side headlight out and observed Salcido-Vallar visibly intoxicated as he approached the driver’s side. Salcido-Vallar initially denied consuming any alcohol, then consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Salcido-Vallar fell asleep in the patrol car shortly after being taken into custody for his second driving under the influence offense, driving on a revoked license, and violation of the implied consent law.
Megan Kauffman charged after driving with a suspended license in two states
33-year-old Megan Kauffman was pulled over and found to be driving with an expired registration on her car. When the officer ran her through the National Crime database, it was also revealed that both of Kaufmann’s licenses in Kentucky and Tennessee were revoked. She was taken into custody and transported to booking.
Kimberly Ramey jailed after hit-and-run; her daughter turned her in
55-year-old Kimberly Ramey was booked last week on an outstanding warrant from May when she hit and injured another driver on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard. The victim Ms. Lisa McMurtry went to the police station and pointed out Brenaia Ramey in a photo lineup. Police contacted Brenaia, who stated she was indeed a passenger at the time of the collision, but her mother, Kimberly, was the driver. It was determined the vehicle left the scene prior to any parties exchanging information or contacting police. It was later discovered through NCIC that Kimberly was driving with a suspended license.
De’Marviyan Moore jailed after driving with 19% window tint and no license
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.
Zachary Clark found with two guns, Fentanyl, marijuana, Xanax, Percocet after car chase
19-year-old Zachary Clark was jailed on July 14th after leading police in a car chase that ended in the parking lot of Wagon Wheel on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Clark was the driver during the chase. Unknown pills were found in his pockets that were later identified as Percocets and Xanax. A search of the vehicle yielded 5.7 grams of fentanyl, 46.6 grams of marijuana, a loaded Ruger 5.7, a loaded Kel-Tec PMR, and a loaded Glock 36 in the backseat.Â
Devan Tanksley charged after recklessly riding motorcycle without helmet or tags
22-year-old Devan Tanksley was jailed on June 8th after police attempted to pull him over for riding his motorcycle without a helmet on 41-A. Tanksley also didn’t have visible tags attached to his bike. When he noticed he was being pulled over, he drove off but eventually looped his way back to officers. It was discovered Tanksley’s license had been suspended since October 2022 for failing to pay his fines.
Corey Wiist found passed out from Fentanyl at gas pump in Clarksville
33-year-old Corey Wiist was jailed on April 9th after falling asleep behind the wheel of his truck at the Marathon Gas Station on Ashland City Road. Police responded to pump four and banged on the driver’s side window several times to wake Wiist up. When he finally woke, his eyes were glossy, and he had pinpoint pupils. Officers asked to search his truck and if there was anything illegal inside, to which he stated, “There shouldn’t be.” While other officers were searching his vehicle, He agreed to sobriety testing and performed satisfactorily.
Fentanyl wrapped in tin foil was found in the center console, along with two cut straws with residue. It was later discovered that Wiist had no active driver’s license, as it was revoked in 2017. He was then arrested, and more fentanyl was found, this time wrapped in lottery tickets in his wallet. Mr. Wisst admitted to the substances being fentanyl and using it earlier that morning.
Woodlawn’s Jeremy Aguirre found with 10 zips of marijuana; cocaine & codeine #PlugDown
36-year-old Jeremy Aguirre was traveling 71 mph in a 55 mph zone on March 22 on Hwy 374, according to police. A traffic stop was conducted, and Aguirre admitted to not having a valid license to drive. He then consented to a search of his black Ford Ranger, during which 281 grams of marijuana, codeine pills, and a small amount of cocaine were discovered. He was transported to headquarters, where he admitted to selling the drugs during an interview.
Jeremy Gayer charged with DUI, driving on revoked license
42-year-old Jeremy Gayer was arrested for driving drunk with a revoked license at 101st and Whitfield Rd on Mar 4th. Gayer was seen stumbling behind his vehicle on the shoulder of the road. When police asked where he was coming from, he told them he had been in Springfield having a few drinks and was just trying to make it home. Gayer smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot watery eyes. He agreed to sobriety testing, which he performed poorly on, and it was discovered that his driver’s license had been revoked since 2021 for a prior DUI.
Hubert Bell faces drug charges after traffic stop in Clarksville
33-year-old Hurbert Bell was arrested for various drug charges after a traffic stop this week. On Feb 28th, Officer Tudor initiated a traffic stop on Concord Dr. for a black Mercedes S550 that ran a stop sign at Charlemagne Blvd and Ft Campbell Blvd. When Bell was approached, he advised the officer that he didn’t have a driver’s license because it was suspended. When the officer asked if there were any illegal drugs in the vehicle, he said he had marijuana in the car. Bell consented to a vehicle search. The officer found five airtight zip-locked plastic pouches that said premium cannabis flower weighing 3.5 grams each, a pack of swisher sweets cigarillos, cigar wraps, and a rolling tray. When searching Mr. Bell’s person, a white pill identified as 10mg Oxycodone was found.
Adam Welch eats marijuana during traffic stop on Riverside Drive in Clarksville
Police say 34-year-old Adam Welch was driving for an extended period of time on the center lane on Riverside Drive just after 2 p.m. on January 11 and almost caused an accident with another vehicle. Officers initiated a traffic stop, and Welch produced a revoked driver’s license. Officers ordered him out of the vehicle and noticed green shake on his pants leg. It was quickly realized he had attempted to swallow marijuana. A search of his mouth was conducted, and there was marijuana in his mouth, which was retrieved, and a pack of cigarillos was located inside the vehicle. He was out on bond for two other incidents at the time of his arrest, both of which conditions prohibit him from possessing any controlled substances.
