28-year-old Randy Arnulfo Barahona of the US Army pulled his white Lexus over to the shoulder lane behind a patrol car attending to an unrelated traffic stop near Needmore Road and Tiny Town Road in the early hours of March 25th. Officers approached the Lexus and noticed he was visibly intoxicated, reeking of alcohol. Barahona admitted to having “two beers” at Tippers Neighborhood Pub. Barahona then consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Barahona agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in a .338% BAC. Since he blew over .250% BAC, they transported him to Tennova for medical clearance. Then, Barahona was taken into custody for driving under the influence on March 25th.
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Soldier Keeshawn Collins assaults multiple women during dispute near O’Connor’s Pub
24-year-old Soldier Keeshawn Collins was involved in a dispute with Victoria Thompson, Lauren Duffy, and Emille Oswald near O’Connor’s Pub on March 17th. Shane Brayton was the only person not intoxicated, so he drove the group home in his Jeep. Thompson, Duffy, and Oswald were sitting in the center row of the Jeep. Collins and another witness of the incident, Cameron Davignon, were sitting in the backseat. Davignon informed officers that one of the females was talking rudely to Collins, and she turned around and tapped him. Thompson stated that while they were driving home, Collins leaned into the center row and strangled her. Duffy told officers that while she was sitting on the side, she was stuck with an open palm on the back of her head and pushed into the window. Oswald told officers that she was also strangled. Brayton’s account of the situation was that he heard the commotion, pulled over, and told everyone to get out. Collins and Davignon walked away from the car, so Brayton took the women home. Law enforcement contacted Collins over the phone, but he refused to speak without his lawyer present. Keeshawn Collins was taken into custody and charged with two counts of aggravated assault.
DUI: Soldier Braden Hill booked after driving drunk friend’s truck at Tippers Neighborhood Pub
31-year-old Soldier Braden Hill was seen in a black pick-up truck exiting the Tippers parking lot on March 17th. Adam Wilder, a friend of Hill’s, was stopped at the Speedway gas station on Tiny Town Road under the suspicion of drunk driving. Wilder had Hill come get his car at the Speedway gas station due to being arrested for drunk driving. When officers made contact with Hill, they smelled the strong odor of alcohol and noticed signs of intoxication. Hill admitted to drinking beer at the bar he was at with his friend, Adam Wilder. An officer advised that Hill was too drunk to operate a vehicle, and that he should have his wife, who was also there, drive him home. As officers were leaving with Wilder, they saw both his and Hill’s trucks moving. Officers came back and initiated another traffic stop. This time, Hill admitted that he consumed five pints of beer and agreed to perform sobriety tests. Hill performed poorly and was taken into custody, where he was charged with driving under the influence on March 18th.
Soldier Keyshon Dill punches, pushes girlfriend down stairs during argument
22-year-old Soldier Keyshon Dill was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Ashleigh Adams, at their Northpark Commons apartment on March 17th. When officers arrived at the mentioned location, they made contact with Dill. Dill alleges that while he was walking up the stairs to put items in his bedroom, Adams came down the stairs and attacked him. Adams then pushed Dill down the stairs, punched him, and pulled his hood over his face. This is when Dill decided to contact law enforcement.
When officers made contact with Adams, she stated that Dill had already been upstairs with her and pushed her. After doing so, he began throwing her items outside. Adams added that Dill came back upstairs as she walked down the stairs and pushed her again, causing her to fall down the stairs. Once she was downstairs, Dill started punching her. A witness of the incident stated that they observed Adams and Dill grappling with each other down the stairs. At some point during the grappling, they saw Dill hit Adams, and Adams hit back. Due to conflicting stories and the couple’s extensive domestic history, both parties were deemed the primary aggressor. Keyshon Dill and Ashleigh Adams were taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
DUI: Soldier Donovan Estep crashes car on I-24 after falling asleep while driving
22-year-old Soldier Donovan Estep was involved in a property damage wreck on I-24 on March 15th. Officers arrived and contacted a TDOT worker who stated that Estep had “fallen asleep” while driving. Then, officers made contact with Estep and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached him. Estep then admitted to drinking before the crash. Estep consented to perform sobriety tests and performed poorly. Donovan Estep was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
DUI: Soldier Jonathan Vroman speeds down Fort Campbell Boulevard on suspended license
28-year-old Soldier Jonathan Vroman was seen swerving and speeding on Fort Campbell Boulevard early February 2nd. An officer observed this and identified Vroman as the owner/driver of the car. The officer searched the National Crime Information Center and determined that Vroman was driving on a suspended driver’s license. This led to the officer conducting a traffic stop. Once the officer contacted Vroman, he commented on the odor of an intoxicating beverage coming from Vroman’s person. Vroman then admitted that he had drank before driving. Vroman was then prompted to perform some field sobriety tests and demonstrated clear signs of intoxication. Jonathan Vroman was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and driving on a revoked or suspended license.
Soldier Jesus De La Torre-Aguilar assaults wife for looking through his phone
22-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Jesus De La Torre-Aguilar was jailed on February 17th after an anonymous caller reported that they heard a female screaming and a male threatening her at the Northpark Commons Apartments. When officers arrived, Jade Hanes came running out in distress, saying that her husband had been drinking and assaulted her. Hanes explained to officers that she found something in Jesus’ phone while he was asleep. When Jade woke Jesus, he became extremely upset, hit her, and began to strangle her. Jade stated that she was able to get away and locked herself in the bathroom, but her husband was able to get in. Jesus then pushed her against the wall and hit her again. When police questioned Jesus, he was unsteady on his feet, had red glossy eyes, and slurred his words. Jesus explained that he and his wife were arguing and added that he has attempted to file for divorce three times. Jesus De La Torre-Aguilar was taken into custody for domestic assault on February 17th.
Fort Campbell Soldier, Isileli Rivas, argues with his friend at a bar
22-year-old Isileli Falemahafu Rivas argued with his friend Paul Allen at a bar on Tiny Town Road near Bobcat Lane in the early hours of January 26th. Rivas was agitated and unwilling to answer questions from officers when they arrived. They observed him to be visibly inebriated as he admitted to having three drinks before getting argumentative with Allen. Rivas was deemed a public nuisance and taken into custody for public intoxication.
Fort Campbell Soldier Jamelin Love chokes wife, puts her in headlock
22-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Jamelin Love became violent after screaming at his wife. While Love’s wife was in the closet, he got into her face and began yelling at her. Love then turned his wife around and placed her into a headlock, causing visible red marks. She later told the police that he was trying to choke her and that she couldn’t breathe. Love was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic assault.
Soldier Isileli Rivas threatens to shoot friend at party
22-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Isileli Falemahafu Rivas was jailed on November 5th after pulling a gun out on his friend. Trevor Zandt told police he had a party with some friends after work. At some point, he had gotten into an altercation with his friends outside his home. During the dispute, his friend, Rivas, threatened him by aiming a tan-handled firearm at him. The next day, the incident was confirmed when officers reviewed surveillance footage and saw Rivas in possession of the gun that was partially concealed in his jacket pocket. Isileli Rivas has also been covered previously for gun-related charges.
Soldier Manasses Melo annoys patrons, kicked out of Electric Cowboy
25-year-old Soldier Manasses Melo was found by officers at the troubled Electric Cowboy, causing a disturbance. When Officers contacted security, Security stated Melo was annoying the customers and the general public. When officers encountered Melo and began speaking with him, he was heavily intoxicated. Melo was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Soldier Zachary Hayes body-slams wife and breaks into neighbor’s house
21-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Zachary William Hayes was involved in a domestic dispute with his wife, Emma Hayes, at State Line Road on October 26th. Emma advised officers that she found something on Zachary’s phone and tried to talk to him about it. Then he began cursing at her, and in response, she turned off his PlayStation. She stated that he began to walk towards her, and she put her hands up in self-defense, so he grabbed her by the hand, threw her over his shoulder, and body-slammed her. She told deputies that her hips hit the couch, her face hit the floor, and she got up and ran over to their neighbor’s, Jonni Contreras’, house. Officers then spoke with Zachary, who told them that Emma found things she didn’t like on his phone, became angry, and began to hit him but insisted he did not hit her at any moment. Officers observed discoloration on the left side of Emma’s face, correlating with her statements, and deemed Zachary as the primary aggressor.
Contreras told officers that Emma got into a fight with Zachary, so Emma came to her house with her son to be in a safe location. Then Contreras stated she heard a knock on the door and opened it, thinking it was her husband, but it was Zachary. He forced himself into Contreras’ house as she was blocking the door, snatched his son out of Emma’s hands, and refused to leave after being asked several times. Zachary William Hayes was taken into custody for domestic assault and aggravated burglary.
Soldier Taylor Hanson “I had 8 Brigade Beers” before breaking sprinkler & flooding jail cell
25-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Taylor Hanson was jailed on May 2 after being found extremely intoxicated in a parking lot on Fort Campbell Blvd just after 1 a.m. He told police he consumed “8 Brigade Beers” prior to their interaction. Officers attempted to place him into custody, but he actively resisted arrest and had to be taken to the ground to gain compliance. While in a holding cell at booking, Hanson destroyed the sprinkler in his cell, causing water to rush throughout the facility. He was additionally charged with vandalism of critical infrastructure..
Fort Campbell Soldier Nathan Embers shoots himself in pinky finger
21-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Nathaniel Embers shot himself in the pinky finger on April 22. He was with family at a local AirBNB in downtown Clarksville when he brought a 9 mm Taurus handgun into the kitchen, where Del Carmen, Emma Opsal, Eric Opsal, Samantha Embers, W. Embers, Dabney Noble, and Richard Noble were all present. Nathan reportedly checked the gun to make sure it was clear and then began to load the gun when he shot himself in the finger. The round went through his pinky, then struck the kitchen island and cabinet.
Soldier Kenneth McCormack flees from police on his motorcycle just before 3 a.m.
24-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Kenneth McCormack was jailed on April 9th after taking off on the police when they tried to pull him over for speeding on his motorcycle. An officer saw McCormack going 67 mph on Dover Road at 2:40 a.m. When the officer turned on his lights and siren, McCormack sped off trying to avoid being pulled over. The Officer turned off his emergency equipment and saw McCormack pull into Mr. Billy’s Bar and go inside. The officer followed and was able to identify McCormack by his clothing. He would not give the officer his Driver’s License, but he was able to be identified by cross-referencing from a prior incident on his motorcycle within the city.
Soldier Fanoula Fanoula drunkenly assaults employee of troubled Electric Cowboy bar
27-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Fanoula Fanoula was in a fight with an employee of the troubled Electric Cowboy bar just before 1 a.m. on April 16. Clarksville police arrived to find Fanoula still screaming and highly intoxicated. He had assaulted an employee and refused to calm down. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Soldier Brian Daigle jailed after brandishing handgun toward neighbor during dispute
24-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Brian Daigle was jailed on a $50,000 bond Saturday night after a neighbor said Daigle pointed a handgun at him and shrugged while stating, “you’re lucky.” The two had been in prior disturbances, which resulted in words being exchanged Saturday as Daigle was leaving his residence and observed his neighbor outside. The victim was placed in fear for their life, and Daigle was charged with felony aggravated assault. Daigle is scheduled to separate from the Army in May 2023.
Danny Medina found drunkenly crawling, blocks away from his home
27-year-old Daniel Medina was found crawling around on the ground and vomiting at the Shell at 1820 Fort Campbell Blvd, just four blocks from his home, just after 9 p.m. on January 15. Officers arrived to check on his welfare and noted his extreme level of intoxication. He was unable to provide any information about how he got there, what he was doing, where he lived, or any way to get him somewhere safe.
Drunk Soldier Cody Lerch drunk and disorderly at the Electric Cowboy after-hours
Police say 26-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Cody Lerch was arguing with staff and other patrons in the parking lot of the Electric Cowboy just before 4 a.m. Saturday, well past closing time for the troubled club. Police say he was extremely intoxicated and began to work toward N. Riverside Drive. Officers determined him to be intoxicated to be left alone and took him into custody for his own safety.
Soldier Kameron Tillmon found drunk, shirtless, shoeless, sweatpants covered in cockleburs
Just before 3 a.m. Friday, Clarksville Police found 22-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Kameron Tillmon “shirtless, shoeless, and with cockleburs stuck to his sweatpants” as he banged on the door of an apartment as he attempted to open it on Oak Arbor Court. Police say he reeked of alcohol and had been in front of other nearby apartments, too. He was unable to tell officers where he was coming from, going to, or why he was there. Due to his level of intoxication, he was transported to booking.
