36-year-old Frank Williams was jailed on July 22nd when Naomi Porter told police that her guest at the MidTown Inn on Kraft Street was drunk and refusing to leave. Officers found Williams standing outside next to a dumpster. He smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and bloodshot watery eyes. He was given several opportunities to find a ride but refused and was taken into custody as he was a danger to himself.
Category: Crime & Arrests
Murray Hunter passenger in drug & gun-filled car that fled from police
35-year-old Murray Hunter was booked on July 14th after being involved in a car chase that ended in the parking lot of Wagon Wheel on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Zachary 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. Hunter was a passenger in the backseat in arm’s reach of the items found during the search. Hunter is a convicted felon.
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.
Kevin Hodges charged with harassment of lawyer William Poland in downtown Clarksville
31-year-old Kevin Hodges was jailed on July 25th after local attorney William Poland reported to police that Mr. Hodges approached him and his father as they stood outside Strawberry Alley. According to Mr. Poland, Hodges asked them for money and became belligerent when he was asked to leave them alone. He then clenched his fist and lunged at Mr. Poland in a threatening manner.
Jimmie Christy embezzled over $4K from Clarksville GameStop in fraudulent returns
26-year-old Jimmie Christy was jailed on July 25th after the district manager of Game Stop on Wilma Rudulph Boulevard reported that Jimmie admitted to embezzling $4,674.67 over the past couple of months in fraudulent returns. Jimmie also completed a fraudulent return that day for $200. The total loss to the store was $4,874.67. Jimmie not only admitted to the theft on the scene with officers but also provided a written statement confessing to the crime.
Chad Buettner surprised with warrant for his arrest
42-year-old Chad Buettner was jailed on July 25th when officers responded to Power Street and found him to have an outstanding warrant for simple possession. During a search, officers located .5 grams of fentanyl folded in a piece of paper inside his wallet. He was taken into custody on both charges.
Deion Sanders shoots thru neighbor’s ceiling while cleaning gun
21-year-old Deion Sanders was jailed last week after officers responded to Wallace Boulevard when the downstairs neighbor stated Sanders shot a gun through his apartment and he could see the hole in the ceiling. The neighbor told police that Sanders came downstairs to his apartment to apologize for the shot that had been fired.
On July 17th, Sanders’ Mother, Anquenette Sanders, told police that her son called her the night of the incident and explained what happened with his gun. On July 19th, Police spoke with Sanders, who explained that he was cleaning his gun in his bedroom when he accidentally discharged it into the downstairs apartment.
Sara Bryant talks boyfriend into cutting himself, then does it for him
29-year-old Sara Bryant was jailed last week after police responded to an ambulance call and spoke with Brandon Barnett, who said that his girlfriend of 5 years talked him into cutting himself in order to feel better. According to Brandon, he grabbed a knife that was too dull to cut and advised at that point, Sara grabbed a very sharp fillet knife and said, “This is how it’s done,” then proceeded to cut his forearm without his consent.
William Shurden charged with DUI at McDonald’s drive-thru
29-year-old William Shurden was booked last week after police responded to a call about a drunk driver at McDonald’s on Wilma Rudolph. When police arrived, the complainant told police that Mr. Shurden was acting belligerent at the drive-thru window and smelled of alcohol. Police observed empty beer bottles in the center console and passenger’s seat of his vehicle. He was unsteady on his feet upon exiting the vehicle and had glossy eyes. Mr. Shurden consented to sobriety tests but performed poorly and was transported to Tennova Hospital for a blood sample.
Nicole Croney jailed after pulling boyfriend by dreadlocks & smacking him in face
44-year-old Nicole Croney was jailed last week after her boyfriend, Dontavious Halfacre, Reported she pulled him by his dreadlocks and smacked him in the face during an argument.
Naser Abu Dayeh jailed after punching pregnant wife & assaulting his children
30-year-old Taco Bell employee Naser Abu Dayeh was jailed on July 24th after reported child abuse. When police arrived, they made contact with Naser and his wife, Sara Hindieh, at their home on Harrison Way. Sara stated that she had her daughter called dispatch because she was fearful after her husband threatened to kill her and all of the children.
Sara stated that on July 17th, she and her husband had a disagreement which led to him punching her in the stomach, and she is thirteen weeks pregnant. There was also an incident in their vehicle where he punched her in the leg and swerved the steering wheel, stating he “would kill everyone.” There were four minor children involved. The first Minor interviewed was RB, who stated two weeks ago, his dad picked him up by the neck with both hands until he was unable to breathe with notable bruising to his neck. RB went on to explain that just that day, his father punched him in the jaw twice and in his stomach once. After the punches, he picked him up off the ground by his ears.
Police then spoke with SB, who stated that day, her father kicked her in her leg and buttock. Police also observed visible bruising to her left arm where she was grabbed. AB was the third minor to be interviewed who stated just that day, his father squeezed both sides of his neck from behind, punched him in the face, and kicked him in the leg.
The final minor child was MA, who is approximately one year old. The children told police that they witnessed their father smack and punch the baby in the face multiple times on a daily basis. They further stated that their father grabbed MA by both arms and threw her onto a bed, where she landed on her head. All the children’s statements about what was taking place in the household were corroborated by their physical injuries. The children all had multiple bruises and abrasions in the areas of the alleged assaults.
Military contractor Chelsea Obrien charged with DUI & possessing handgun while intoxicated
33-year-old military contractor Chelsea Obrien was booked on July 23rd when a Tennessee State Trooper observed a Blue Dodge speeding down Fort Campbell Boulevard, going 53 mph in a 45 mph zone, failing to stay in their lane of travel. When the trooper made contact with Ms. Obrien, he noticed her watery eyes and the odor of alcohol emitting from her body. She slurred as she told the trooper that she had one glass of wine. Ms. Obrien agreed to conduct sobriety tests but performed poorly and was asked to provide a breath sample that came back .116% BAC on the breathalyzer. A Smith and Wesson gun was later discovered in the center console.
DUI: Nathan Ip blows 0.246% BAC after drinking Sky Vodka & driving
32-year-old Nathan Ip was jailed on July 23rd after multiple reports of a Silver Dodge Challenger bearing Indiana tags driving erratically, swerving, and weaving all over the road on I-24 from miles 31 through 13. Police found and initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and were immediately able to tell that Mr. IP was extremely intoxicated. He performed poorly on all field sobriety tests and blew a 0.246% BAC on a breathalyzer.
Deangelo Palmer strangles wife with belt while swinging her around room by neck
26-year-old Deangelo Palmer was jailed on July 23rd after brutally assaulting his wife at their home on White Birch Court. Jaquala Hayes told police on July 22nd Palmer became angry, grabbed a belt, looped it through the buckle, and strangled her with it. She described the room getting dark and having difficulty breathing until she was able to get her hands in between the belt and her neck to create room. Once her hands were between the belt, he swung her around the living room, then took the belt from around her neck and started whipping her with it. Police observed a bruise on her left arm that was visible from the day prior.
Jah Newell found with gun while on probation for second-degree murder
18-year-old Jah Newell is currently on probation for attempted 2nd-degree murder and is prohibited from possessing any firearms. He was found walking on Jack Miller Blvd with three other individuals, two of which were juveniles, on July 22. Some of the individuals fled when officers approached, but Newell was detained and consented to a search. Officers located a Ruger SR9 tucked inside his boxers. He admitted to retrieving the handgun from his home.
Army’s Bruce Conrad drunkenly sleeps on sidewalk in front of Clarksville hotel
49-year-old U.S. Army Soldier Bruce Conrad was found sleeping on the sidewalk in front of the Hampton Inn & Suites near Exit 4 just before 5 a.m. on July 22. Officers responded to a call from hotel staff and awakened Conrad, who stated an Uber had dropped him off at the wrong hotel. He was extremely intoxicated and refused multiple officers to arrange a ride back to his correct hotel. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Ronald Kevin Cardwell jailed after harassing employees at Palmyra Market
42-year-old Ronald Kevin Cardwell was jailed after police responded to Palmyra Market for an individual harassing the employees. Cardwell appeared extremely intoxicated. He was unsteady on his feet, had slow, lethargic movements, and had bloodshot eyes. He responded to the officer’s questions very slowly. Police noted the only vehicles in the parking lot belonged to the owner and Cardwell, showing he arrived at the location himself and had intentions of leaving himself.
Manshon Shoulars jailed after fight near downtown Commons in Clarksville
30-year-old Manshon Shoulars was booked last week after police responded to Downtown Commons to find Shoulars intoxicated. He had difficulty standing up, slurred his speech, and reeked of alcohol. He was allegedly in a fight with two individuals. Police deemed Shoulars to be a danger to himself and others, and was transported to booking.
Soldier Darien Brooks charged with DUI after drinking “one Four Loko” and speeding
23-year-old Darien Brooks was jailed on July 22nd when police observed him speeding down Tiny Town. Police radar confirmed he was going 61 mph in a 45 mph zone. When officers made contact with Mr. Brooks, they smelled alcohol emitting from his body. He had watery eyes and slowed speech. He told the officer that he had “one four loco.” Police saw a white cup in the center console, which Mr. Books admitted to being alcohol. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and was taken to Tennova for a blood sample.
Ryan Dewerff throws flamingo flower pot at wife while driving down the road
41-year-old Ryan Dewerff was jailed on July 21st after allegedly attempting to assault his wife with a flamingo flowerpot during an argument that started on Crossland Avenue. The argument started when Ryan went to an address on Elder Street to pick up the truck that he needed for work. His wife, Jessica Dewerff had been using the truck and was upset that he was taking it, so they got into an argument. She hopped in the back seat of the truck and refused to exit when her husband asked her to, so he began to drive to their house in Ashland City.
According to Jessica, she told her husband not to take the truck, but he got in the driver’s seat anyway, so she got in the back seat. She asked him to turn around and take her back to the house she was staying at. He circled the block, pulled up to that house, and acted as if he were going to let her out but drove off again before she had the chance. They argued while Ryan drove down the road, and then he threw a flower pot toward Jessica; she was sitting behind him so she wasn’t hit with it, but she believed he meant to harm her, so she called 911 while in the backseat to report it. During the call, she was heard asking Ryan to stop the truck several times. Police made the traffic stop near Meadowhill Lane and observed dirt on Jessica’s face and neck from the flower pot.
