29-year-old Christopher Blankenship was seen almost getting hit by a vehicle on Cumberland Drive at 3:00 a.m. on July 9th. When officers made contact with Blankenship, they reported that they could instantly smell alcohol coming from Blankenship. Officers also noted Blankenship had other signs of intoxication as well. During their interaction, Blankenship admitted that he had just left a local bar and consumed four to five mixed drinks. Blankenship was deemed a danger to himself, so he was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Tag: public intoxication
Julian Simons drunkenly yells at police, tells them he’s homeless
19-year-old Julian Simons, an employee of Walmart, was found to be publicly intoxicated at the intersection of West Meadows Road and Post Road on July 8th. Police officers responded to a domestic disturbance near Maxwell Drive and encountered Simons and his vehicle at the intersection of West Meadows and Post Road. Officers spoke with Simons about an earlier incident and noticed the smell of alcohol on his breath. When questioned, Simons admitted to having consumed alcohol earlier. During the conversation with officers, Simons began yelling and making evasive movements. Simons claimed to be homeless and with nowhere to go. Officers determined he posed a risk to himself and was causing a public nuisance. Simons was then taken into custody for public intoxication.
Johnny Nieto Jr. drunkenly locks himself inside bathroom stall at Hooters
28-year-old Johnny Nieto Jr. was found locked inside a bathroom stall at Hooters at 12:35 a.m. on July 6th. An employee at the location informed officers that Nieto had been drinking before police arrival and was in the bathroom stall for a long time. Once officers made contact with Nieto, they noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him. During their interaction with Nieto, they observed that he was incoherent and couldn’t maintain his balance. Nieto Jr. was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Cheyenne Jenkins jailed after being found drunk at Parkway Place Apartments
19-year-old Cheyenne Jenkins was found intoxicated at the Parkway Place Apartments on July 7th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Jenkins, who had the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from her. Jenkins was asked if she had consumed any alcohol, and she admitted that she had. Upon further investigation, officers found that Jenkins was 19 years old. Jenkins was taken into custody for public intoxication and underage drinking.
Jonathan McConnell deemed too drunk for Mr. Billy’s Bar & Grill
27-year-old Jonathon McConnell was seen publicly intoxicated at Mr. Billy’s Bar & Grill on Lowes Drive on July 4th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with the bar bouncer. The bouncer stated that McConnell was extremely intoxicated and became upset when someone took his phone. McConnell then proceeded to become upset and aggressive towards the bouncers. Officers then deemed McConnell to be a danger to himself and others, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication on July 5th.
Sartley Yangitelush drunkenly shoots fireworks at buildings on July 4th
26-year-old Sartley Yangitelush was seen intoxicated and shooting fireworks near buildings while at the Stone Terrace apartments on Tracy Lane on July 4th. Officers responded to a report of a man shooting fireworks near buildings. When officers arrived, they spoke with Yangitelush. Officers noticed that Yangitelush had a bag of fireworks in his possession. Officers also saw several empty beer bottles and fireworks debris around him. Yangitelush reeked of alcohol and was observed to be firing fireworks from his hands. When officers spoke with Yangitelush, he claimed he had no identification, so he wrote his name and date of birth down for officers. Yangitelush then told officers he was 25 and stated his birth year was 1997, despite him originally writing down that it was 1996. He then stated that his birth year was 1996 before correcting himself and saying it was 1997 again. Officers then determined Yangitelush to be lying about his age and deemed him too intoxicated. Yangitelush was taken into custody for criminal impersonation and public intoxication.
Rafael Garduza-Salinas refuses to tell police his name while stumbling down Crossland Avenue
34-year-old Rafael Garduza-Salinas was seen publicly intoxicated and stumbling near an intersection on Crossland Avenue and Kelly Lane on July 2nd. While officers were driving on Crossland Avenue, they noticed Salinas walking and stumbling on the side of the road. They then turned around and spoke with Salinas. However, Salinas refused to give officers his name. While speaking with Salinas, officers could also smell the strong odor of alcohol coming from him. Officers then continued asking Salinas for his name. Despite this, Salinas refused to give officers his information again. Due to his level of intoxication, officers deemed he was a danger to himself, and he was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Wyatt Vaneman drunkenly fights man on Walnut Street after drinking 6 beers
19-year-old Wyatt Vaneman was seen publicly intoxicated and fighting a man on Walnut Street on July 2nd. While officers were on Walnut Street, they noticed Vaneman, who seemed to be involved in a physical altercation with another man in the middle of the road. Officers noticed Vaneman was unsteady on his feet and also reeked of alcohol. Vaneman admitted to officers that he had drunk six beers. Vaneman was then taken into custody for public intoxication and unlawful distribution.
Davon Kelley barely able to stand after taking fentanyl near West Knollwood Circle apartments
25-year-old Davon Alexander Kelley showed signs of impairment near the West Knollwood Circle apartments on July 2nd. When officers arrived, they noticed he could barely stand. Officers noted that Kelley appeared as if he were about to fall asleep or pass out while talking with them. At one point, during their interaction, he started drooling. Officers attempted to find him a place to stay but could not, so they detained him for his safety. Then, officers searched him and located a powdery substance, later identified as fentanyl. Kelley was taken into custody for simple possession and public intoxication.
Marvens Francois causes drunken disturbance at Grayson Apartment Homes
29-year-old Marvens Francois was seen trespassing at the Grayson Apartment Homes on Nolen Road on June 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Francois and immediately noticed signs of intoxication as well as the odor of alcohol coming from him. At the request of the apartment complex staff, Francois was issued a notice of criminal trespassing. After being issued the notice and being warned several times to leave, Francois chose to remain on the property. Due to his level of intoxication, Francois was unable to drive, so he attempted to leave the property on foot. He did this while continuing to yell and argue, causing a nuisance for the complex’s residents. Officers deemed Francois to be too intoxicated and a threat to his health, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication and criminal trespassing.
John Coffman jailed after causing drunken disturbance at O’Connor’s Pub
21-year-old John Michael Coffman caused a disturbance at O’Connor’s Bar and Grill on Tylertown Road in the early hours of June 15th. When officers arrived, they were flagged down by the establishment’s security. After this, they noticed Coffman having a dispute with another patron, so they approached them and told them to go home. The other person involved entered a nearby vehicle, and Coffman refused to leave with his designated driver and punched a wall, which left his knuckles bloody. Then, after officers assisted with a nearby crash, they overheard yelling from the O’Connor’s parking lot. When officers reapproached, they observed Coffman inside the passenger window fighting with the patron again and detained him for the occurrence. After this, several soldiers offered to take Coffman home, but he refused. During their interaction, he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment. Coffman was deemed a danger to himself and taken into custody for public intoxication.
Martell Jones walks in street with his pants down, nearly gets struck by vehicle
23-year-old Martell Timmieon Jones was observed lying on the sidewalk at Lincoln Homes at 12:31 a.m. on June 6th. After noticing this, officers approached him and saw a red straw between his legs. During their interaction, Jones put the straw in his back pocket. Officers later discovered the straw contained a white, powdery residue. Officers also discovered Jones had a lifetime ban from all housing authorities effective since June 15th, 2021. Jones was then taken into custody for unlawful drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass.
At 12:30 a.m. on June 13th, Jones was nearly hit by a vehicle while walking in the middle of Lincoln Drive with his pants down to his knees. Officers then approached him and noticed he showed signs of impairment. When asked, Jones told officers he was unaware of almost being struck by a car. Officers determined Jones was trespassing since Lincoln Drive is near Lincoln Homes and is owned by housing authorities. Jones was deemed a danger to himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication and criminal trespass.
Victoria Eckles found drunk & unable to stand near Clarksville Police Department
25-year-old Victoria Eckles was observed publicly intoxicated near the Clarksville Police Department on Cunningham Lane on June 11th. Officers were called as Eckles refused to exit a vehicle. Upon the officers’ arrival, they approached her and immediately detected the smell of alcohol. When Eckles finally exited the vehicle, she could not stand on her own and had to use the vehicle’s hood for support. Since Eckles was homeless and had no safe place to go, she was considered a danger to herself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Jeramey Hart drunkenly starts fire in WoodSprings Suites Hotel room
32-year-old Jeramey Michael Hart started a fire in his WoodSprings Suites room around 6:29 p.m. on June 7th. Camile Crane alerted the authorities to her establishment and advised them of the incident. Crane told officers she wanted one of her tenants, later identified as Hart, to leave. When officers informed Hart that he needed to leave, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. Hart told police that he had no one to pick him up and didn’t have a place to go. Hart was deemed a danger to himself and placed into custody for public intoxication. Hart was previously arrested in March 2023 for assaulting his mother’s boyfriend.
Billy Rice booked after failing to appear in court for refusing to leave A&W Motel
36-year-old Billy Rice was seen publicly intoxicated at A&W Motel near Madison Street on June 21st, 2021. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Rice, who refused to leave the premises after being asked several times to leave by management. While officers were speaking with Rice, they noticed his unsteady feet, glassy eyes, and the odor of alcohol coming from him. Rice also admitted to officers that he had been drinking during the night. Rice was then given the opportunity to call for a ride but could not do so. Officers deemed Rice to be a danger to himself, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication. Rice failed to appear in court numerous times and was later arrested for Vandalism of utility lines and public intoxication on June 3rd, 2024.
Davon Kelley caught with crack pipe after resisting arrest in Electric Cowboy parking lot
25-year-old Davon Kelley was seen publicly intoxicated and resisting arrest at the troubled Electric Cowboy near North Riverside Drive on May 12th. When officers arrived on the scene, they noticed emergency responders talking with Kelley, who they thought was intoxicated. Emergency responders attempted to put Kelley onto a gurney, but he started to push their hands away and threatened to assault them. When Kelley’s behavior got worse, officers chose to detain him, and upon officers grabbing his arms, he jerked away and attempted to run. Officers then grabbed Kelley, forcing him to the ground, where he continued kicking at officers. When officers searched Kelley, they found a burnt glass pipe typically used for the ingestion of illegal drugs. A metal piece identified as a push rod was also found, which is commonly used in conjunction with a crack pipe. Since Kelly’s behavior was indicative of someone under the influence of drugs, he was taken into custody for resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, unlawful drug paraphernalia, vandalism, and public intoxication.
Clarksville teacher Michelle Kramer drank Jack Daniel’s straight before class
43-year-old Hazelwood Elementary teacher Michelle Kramer told deputies she drank “Jack Daniel’s straight” before starting her school day on Monday, May 20, 2024. During that day, she was in charge of multiple classrooms and students throughout the day, while “heavily intoxicated,” according to multiple staff members who alerted administration. Officers say her level of intoxication was “very high,” and she was a danger to herself and others in the building. After observing the strong smell of alcohol coming from her breath, Kramer was taken into custody and charged with both public intoxication and reckless endangerment.
Jaleel Harrington booked after being too drunk to enter Electric Cowboy
24-year-old Jaleel Trasean Harrington was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication on May 19th. Upon arrival, security for the establishment advised officers that they already had Harrington detained after the occurrence. Security stated that Harrington had tried to enter the troubled Electric Cowboy but was denied due to him being intoxicated. Then, when officers spoke with Harrington, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and exhibited signs of intoxication. Officers deemed Harrington a public nuisance and a danger to himself. Harrington was then taken into custody for public intoxication.
Hernan Vanegas drunkenly walks down Kingsbury Drive with luggage
32-year-old Hernan Vanegas was seen publicly intoxicated at a Kingsbury Drive residence on May 2nd. When officers were on the way to a different call, they noticed Vanegas walking in the road with a few bags of luggage. Officers saw Vanegas struggle to maintain his balance. Officers proceeded to speak with Vanegas and immediately noticed his slurred speech. Officers also noticed the odor of alcohol coming from his breath. Officers deemed Vanegas to be a danger to himself, and he was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Jordan Robinson found drunk on College Street
23-year-old Jordan Robinson was seen intoxicated in public on May 2nd near University Avenue and College Street. Officers arrived on the scene and spoke with Robinson. They immediately noticed her slurred speech and the smell of alcohol on her person. Officers deemed Robinson too intoxicated for her own safety, so they took her into custody for public intoxication.
