31-year-old Lucian Groves was involved in a car crash on Hankook Road on the 4th of July. When officers arrived, they observed Groves’ silver Ram 1500 crashed into a light pole. Officers then made contact with Groves, who was unresponsive at the wheel. Once Groves was awake, he showed signs of impairment. Officers prompted Groves with field sobriety tests. Groves consented to the tests but performed poorly. During an arrest search of Groves’ vehicle, officers found marijuana. Groves was later transported and charged with driving under the influence and simple possession.
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Colton Roddy caught with Magic Mushrooms, Ecstasy, & more during apartment search
20-year-old Colton Roddy was caught with drugs at his Walnut Street apartment on June 27th. Authorities conducted a knock and talk and contacted Colton Roddy and Rhiannon Reeves. After officers received permission from Roddy and Reeves to search their apartment, they discovered a bag of suspected Magic Mushrooms, a bottle of suspected Psilocybin capsules, and a bag of suspected ecstasy. Officers also found three bags of THC gummies, a bag of suspected marijuana, a metal grinder containing marijuana, a tray of suspected marijuana, various containers, digital scales, and three bongs. The investigation confirmed the drugs and found that the Magic Mushrooms and Ecstasy were around .5 grams while the marijuana was around 14 grams. Roddy was taken into custody for simple possession, drug paraphernalia, and schedule 1 and 2 drug violations.
Dante Blount caught with drug paraphernalia in his apartment
28-year-old Dante Blount was jailed after police responded to a domestic in progress at the Waterford Landing apartments on May 31st. Officers made contact with Blount in the parking lot of the apartments and observed the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from him. Blount was very upset and told officers that before they got there, he had a couple of shots. Blount was taken into custody for his safety. Officers went to Blount’s apartment to speak with his roommate. When officers opened the door, they observed marijuana, a scale, rolling papers, and a bong in plain view. Dante Blount claimed that all of it was his, so he was transported to booking and charged with simple possession and unlawful drug paraphernalia.
Madisann Best caught with Molly & Magic Mushrooms after letting police search her truck
18-year-old Madisann Ruth Best was in one of two vehicles at an abandoned Port Royal Road business around 11 p.m. on May 19th. Officers observed this and approached both vehicles. During the interaction, officers obtained probable cause to search one of the vehicles. Officers then spoke with Best, who owned the other vehicle, a blue Chevy Silverado. As Best spoke with officers, she consented to them searching her vehicle. During their search, officers discovered a series of “roaches” in the ashtray and a brown backpack containing 4.5 grams of Magic Mushrooms. Officers also found a folded $1 bill with a white powdery substance in the center console, which tested positive for MDMA. Best then told officers the substance was “Molly.” In addition to this, officers found 16 packs of White Grape Cigarillos. Best was taken into custody for unlawful drug paraphernalia, being a minor in possession of tobacco products, and simple possession of Schedule I drugs on May 20th.
Okjaun Cockrill caught with marijuana joint & pistol during vehicle search in 2022
27-year-old Okjaun Trevell Cockrill was booked on the citation of simple possession and unlawful possession of a weapon on May 17th, 2024. On April 30th, 2022, officers responded to a “breach of trust,” during which they noticed the vehicle reeking of marijuana. Officers spoke with the driver, Aislyn Lee, who consented to them searching her car. During their search, officers discovered a small joint in the rear passenger side door and a pistol on the front passenger floorboard. Cockrill then claimed both were his. Under Miranda, Cockrill admitted to smoking weed once or twice a day. Cockrill was cited for the incident that day. Cockrill was later taken into custody on May 17th, 2024.
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.
Maurice Pringle caught with 14 grams of marijuana after trespassing at Dodge’s
38-year-old Maurice Pringle was seen walking into Dodge’s on April 25th. Officers on patrol observed Pringle, who had an active warrant for criminal trespassing, walking into Dodge’s. Officers conducted a search of his person and found a stolen credit card, marijuana, rolling papers, cigarillos, a scale, and a grinder. The marijuana was weighed at 14.175 grams. During the investigation, it was found that Pringle had been trespassed from Dodge’s since July 6th, 2021. Maurice Pringle was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespassing, theft, and simple possession.
DUI: David Smith caught with handgun after driving recklessly on Trenton Road
38-year-old David John Smith was observed driving his Ford F-150 recklessly near Trenton Road and Tiny Town Road around 6 p.m. on April 23rd. Officers noticed him in the parking lot of the 7/11 nearby, showing signs of impairment as he admitted to having three shots about 2 hours before driving to the gas station. He consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. During a subsequent search, they located a small, yellow Diazepam pill rolled in a $1 bill with residue on it, a loaded .45 caliber handgun near his driver’s seat, and a brown bag full of 99-brand alcohol shooters with one open and nearly empty. After being informed of implied consent, he agreed to provide a blood sample. Smith was taken into custody for simple possession, driving under the influence, and possession of a handgun while being under the influence.
Reginiqua Abel slaps roommate out of her sleep
32-year-old Reginiqua Abel was involved in an altercation with her roommate, Karla Ortega, at their Parc at Clarksville apartment on April 9th. Ortega contacted law enforcement, saying that Abel assaulted her. Ortega advised that while she was sleeping, she was awakened by Abel slapping her in the face. Ortega got up and asked Abel why she slapped her, which led to Abel slapping her again. According to Ortega, Abel continued to approach her aggressively, placing her in fear. Ortega stated that she had to push Abel to get her away. Ortega also informed officers that this was not the first time that Abel was physically and verbally aggressive. Ortega provided law enforcement with video evidence of Abel behaving aggressively and loudly. Officers then spoke with Abel, who said she didn’t know what Ortega was talking about. Reginiqua Abel was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Jasmine Ellis “aggressively attacks” mother during confrontation over narcotics
27-year-old Jasmine Ellis was involved in an altercation with her mother, Kerry Ellis, at their Donna Drive residence on April 21st. Kerry contacted law enforcement, stating that she and Jasmine got into a fight. Kerry told officers that she confronted Jasmine about her suspicions of using narcotics. According to Kerry, Jasmine got angry, slammed her car door, and shoulder-checked her when she walked past her. The argument continued, resulting in Jasmine punching Kerry in the face. Officers also spoke with Kerry’s boyfriend, Randewell Payne. He stated that he was in their apartment while the argument was happening. Payne told officers that as he exited the house, he saw Jasmine “aggressively attacking” Kerry. Payne then stated that he had to separate the two to stop Jasmine from continuing to attack Kerry. Jasmine Ellis was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Garry Bissinger caught with fentanyl in Montgomery County Jail
On April 18th, 30-year-old Gary Bissinger was caught with fentanyl while being booked into Montgomery County Jail. While being taken into intake, officers found a bag of powdery substance on the floor. At the time, officers did not know where it came from. They spoke with Bissinger, who stated that the white powdery substance did not belong to him, and he did not know where it came from. The substance tested positive for fentanyl and weighed 1.4 grams.
On April 19th, officers viewed the video footage from the previous day and noticed the bag falling from Bissinger’s right leg onto the floor. Bissinger was charged with two counts of simple possession, one count of contraband in a penal institution, one count of tampering with evidence, and one count of shoplifting.
Nike Cullom caught sleeping in vehicle with 2 grams of cocaine
On April 22nd, 26-year-old Nike Cullom was caught sleeping in a vehicle at a Powell Road residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they attempted to serve Cullom’s warrant at the residence but observed Cullom sleeping in the passenger side of a vehicle on the property. Officers immediately contacted Cullom and placed him in custody for motor vehicle theft. Which was what his warrant was initially for.
However, Officers searched Cullom and found a small tin container containing a small baggie with a white powdery substance. The substance was tested and weighed, confirmed to be cocaine, weighing in at 2 grams. Officers also searched Cullom’s backpack, where they found small sandwich-like bags. Cullom was then booked and charged with Simple possession, unlawful drug paraphernalia, and theft of a vehicle.
19-year-old Logan Thurman caught breaking into multiple cars on Plymouth Road
19-year-old Logan Thurman was involved in the breaking and entering of vehicles on Plymouth Road on April 16th. Mattie Lewellen called law enforcement and informed them that a white male dressed in black clothes, and gray boots was on her Ring camera, checking door handles on cars and entering them. Officers arrived and made contact with Thrurman, who matched the description. Thurman was taken to the Clarksville Police Department, where he admitted to pulling door handles, entering multiple vehicles, and taking property from them. During the interview, Thurman stated that he hid all the items in a dumpster near the mentioned location. Officers went to the given location where all the items were recovered. Due to the incident, an arrest search was conducted, and officers found two sealed Buprenorphine and Naloxone patches inside his phone case. Logan Thurman was transported to booking, where he was charged with burglary of a motor vehicle and simple possession.
Quaimane Martin lies to police about his identity, caught with Fentanyl pill
34-year-old Quaimane Dimitri Martin was involved in a domestic dispute at his Ziva Lan apartment around 9:53 p.m. on April 14th. When officers arrived, they met with Martin and asked for his name and date of birth, to which he replied, “Quaimane Davis,” adding that his birthdate was June 1st, 1989. After they could not find a match in the NCIC, they asked him again, and he stated his last name was Martin. Then, they discovered a match on file for “Quaimane Martin,” with a date of birth of June 20th, 1989. Officers also found an active warrant for speeding and driving on a suspended license. After they detained Martin, officers searched him and located a small pill inside a pack of cigarettes, which tested positive for fentanyl. Martin was taken into custody for simple possession and criminal impersonation on April 15th.
DUI: Briana Shaffer speeds down Riverside Drive after drinking & smoking
On April 14th, 26-year-old Briana Shaffer was seen Speeding on Riverside Drive. When officers noticed Shaffer, they initiated a traffic stop near a parking lot on South Riverside Drive. Upon officers approaching Shaffer’s vehicle, they smelled a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the car. Officers then spoke with Shaffer and noticed she had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech. This prompted officers to search the vehicle, where they found a marijuana blunt in the center console with an estimated weight of 1.26 grams of marijuana. Officers also observed two Styrofoam cups that had alcohol inside of them. Shaffer stated they were filled with beer and margaritas but claimed they were both her passenger, Ashley Philips’, drinks. After officers had conducted a search of the vehicle, they performed sobriety tests on Shaffer, which she failed. Officers took Shaffer into custody for Driving under the influence and simple possession of drugs.
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.
Frank Zimmerman found with Xanax and Suboxone.
37-year-old Frank Zimmerman was identified and caught with an active warrant for traffic offenses at Rossview Road on March 14th when officers were in the area running license plates. A search of Zimmerman’s person yielded 1.5 dosage units of Xanax and two dosage units of Suboxone. Officers also searched Zimmerman’s car and found pipes, needles, and a scale. Frank Zimmerman was taken into custody and charged with unlawful possession of drugs and two counts of simple possession.
DUI: Dylan Newman tells police he drank “a few beers and a few shots” before driving
22-year-old Dylan Newman was involved in a traffic stop due to his non-functioning tail light at Old Dover Road on March 9th. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Newman. When Newman was asked to step out of the vehicle, he admitted to drinking “a few beers and a few shots” at a friend’s house. Newman consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Officers then conducted a probable cause search on Newman’s car and found a rolled 20-dollar bill with a white powder inside next to his driver’s license. After being advised of his legal rights, Newman admitted that the substance inside the dollar bill was cocaine.
Furthermore, after being questioned, Newman admitted to being in possession of cocaine. Newman presented a small, clear plastic bag containing cocaine weighing 0.9 grams, which he concealed in his groin. Shortly after, Newman admitted to using cocaine “just before you stopped me.” Dylan Newman was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, simple possession, and improper display of plates.
DUI: Rogeric Swader falls asleep in Chevy Impala after consuming Fentanyl
59-year-old Rogeric Swader was seen in a black Chevy Impala falling asleep at Plymouth Road on March 2nd. When officers arrived, Swader could be seen throwing his arms around and yelling inside the vehicle. Once officers asked Swader to step out of the car, he exhibited involuntary outbursts of movement. Swader had trouble answering simple questions and forming sentences. Officers noted that Swader had pinpoint pupils as well. When asked where he came from, Swader explained that he had just gotten off work but didn’t know where he was. Swader consented to a probable cause search of his car. The search yielded a wallet with fentanyl residue inside it. Sobriety tests could not be performed due to the Swader’s failure to maintain balance and involuntary movements. Rogeric Swader was taken into custody and charged with simple possession and driving under the influence.
DUI: Elenor Barretta found passed out in car after drinking 5 beers
26-year-old Elenor Barretta was seen passed out in a Black Kia Sedan at Tracy Lane on January 15th. Once officers were able to wake her, she opened the door and introduced herself. As she introduced herself, officers recognized the scent of alcohol that was on her breath. Officers then observed five empty beer cans in the passenger seat. Barretta was then asked if she had drunk anything that could impair her driving, and she said no. Officers requested Standardized Field Sobriety Tests, Barretta consented and performed poorly on them. When officers searched Barretta’s car, they found a green leaf substance that tested positive for THC. Elenor Barretta was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and simple possession.
