24-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Taja Murry was booked last week for assaulting her husband after she saw text messages to other women on his laptop. She took the laptop and went to her apartment on Tiny Town Road, where he arrived asking for his laptop back. Murry invites her husband in multiple times, and when he finally agrees to enter, she punches him in the face twice. This attack was caught on Murry’s Ring doorbell. The two tussles and make their way to the back o the living room, where the camera no longer captures them. Her husband, Justin Malcolm, makes his way upstairs and finally gets his laptop back. They make their way outside, where they are seen on camera fighting each other with closed fists.
Category: Crime & Arrests
Kadaijia Wing passes out from drug use with children in the vehicle with her
24-year-old Kadaijia Wing was jailed on July 9th after officers responded to a welfare check at Trice Landing Park to find her and Joseph Black passed out in a vehicle with children inside. There was a 1-year-old and a 4-year-old who is also autistic. Kadaijia woke up, and officers asked why her vehicle smelled like marijuana, to which she replied that someone smoked in her car earlier. During a probable cause search, police located four cut straws which are usually associated with ingesting narcotics, a pack of cigarillos, less than .5 grams of cocaine, and less than 14.175 grams of marijuana, well within reach of the children. DCS was contacted, and Joseph and Kadaijia were taken into custody and transported to Clarksville Police Department so DCS could conduct their investigation.
Marissa Bartlett charged with harassing man, leaving threatening messages for him
29-year-old Marissa Bartlett was jailed on July 6th for leaving a man threatening messages from multiple numbers after he told her not to contact him. Brendon Raney swore out an affidavit of complaint detailing the unwanted contact, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Zyiair Scott charged with driving drunk while in possession of a handgun
24-year-old Zyiair Scott was jailed on July 9th when officers observed him swerving in and out of lanes of traffic several times on Dover Road. He was pulled over and slowly expressed to police that he had a gun in his vehicle, which they were able to locate. He admitted to drinking earlier in the night and consented to field sobriety tests. He performed poorly and was taken into custody.
Melvin Wilcox stabs his wife in head, leaves her untreated, flees the scene
39-year-old Melvin Wilcox was jailed on July 7th after stabbing his wife in the forehead with a pocket knife after an argument. Police responded to Franklin Street, where they found Shavonna Spade with busted blood vessels in her eyes from being severely strangled and a deep wound on the left side of her forehead. She was transported to Tennova. Mr. Wilcox left her the scene bleeding and untreated.
Christopher Warnsing broke into a home while “looking for a sign from God.”
47-year-old Christopher Warnsing was jailed on July 7th after breaking into a home on Oak Creek Drive while he says he was “out looking for a sign from God.” Police spoke with the victim, that said a man broke into her home through the front door, and she was woken up by her alarm system and saw him standing in her hallway. He left her home, and police found him outside. He stated that he was “out looking for a sign from God” Police reviewed camera footage and observed Warnsing enter the house. Police were also flagged down by neighbors who stated that he had been walking around their house.
Sharina Broyles punches daughter in face, drags her by her arm, per report
42-year-old Sharina Broyles was jailed on July 7th after police received a call from her daughter stating that her mother assaulted her during an argument at their home on Calumet Drive. She said that her mother wanted her to leave the house, and as she was packing her things, Broyles dragged her by the arm and hit her in the face and arm multiple times. Both parties stated they were hit by the other, but Broyles was determined to be the primary aggressor.
Sonya Little charged with DUI after swerving on Tiny Town Road
43-year-old Sonya Little was jailed after police observed her BMW swerve out of the lane three times on Tiny Town Road. She told police she was coming from a friend’s house, where she had three mixed drinks about two and a half hours prior. She had bloodshot watery eyes and smelled of alcohol. She consented to field sobriety tests and performed poorly. An open can of Ultra beer was located in the driver’s side door pocket.
Jemini Lyons found with Fentanyl, Heroin, & Xanax while shoplifting at Dollar General
24-year-old Jemini Lyons was jailed on July 7th after he was caught shoplifting from Dollar General. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed Lyons to have merchandise concealed in his pockets and a large amount of cash in his hand. When asked why he had the merchandise in his pocket, he claimed that he was “just holding it” but planned on paying for it. While emptying his pockets, a plastic bag fell out, and he admitted that it was 10 Xanax bars that belonged to him. Officers opened the bag and found a bag of a tan powdery substance and a bag with a pink powdery substance, and the 10 Xanax bars. The tan powder field tested positive for 1 gram of Fentanyl, and the pink powder for 3.4 grams of Heroin.
Tonya Reddick charged with third DUI after crash
42-year-old Tonya Reddick was booked on July 8th after police responded to a vehicle that peeled off into the mud on the side of the road and wrecked. The officers immediately smelled a strong odor of alcohol coming from her, and she admitted to having a couple of drinks four to five hours prior. Ms. Reddick agreed to perform sobriety tests after several minutes of the officers trying to explain. Midway through, she said she was done and refused to continue. Officers located multiple bottles of alcohol in the center console and an empty cup. Two of the bottles were empty. This was Ms. Reddick’s third DUI offense.
Arthur Brown charged with shooting up ex-girlfriend’s car
43-year-old Arthur Brown was jailed on July 8th after allegedly shooting up his ex-girlfriend’s car while she had her child with her. Reshonda Tyler reported that Brown ran into the street on Harvest Ridge and fired shots at her vehicle as she drove by. When officers arrived, they saw her on the corner talking to a man, but she left as they approached. Ms. Tyler initially stated that she was visiting a friend nearby but later stated that she was “just in the area.”
The man she was talking to on the corner told police that she asked if he wanted to help her “slash some tires,” and then she left for about 20 minutes before returning to speak with him again. Police arrived at Mr. Brown’s house and found 9mm shell casings next to his vehicle. He told police that he hadn’t seen Ms. Tyler that night and didn’t own a 9mm handgun. He told the police that someone had slashed his tires the day prior and showed them the deflated tire in his truck and the spare on his vehicle.
Mr. Brown lives with his father on Harvest Ridge. His father stated that he owns a 9mm gun but doesn’t know where it is in the house. He finally found a box containing a gun of the same make, caliber, and serial number. He then showed officers doorbell camera footage that revealed Mr. Brown repeatedly getting up and running into the street holding a gun earlier that night.
Treosha Webster keys car of ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend; tries to break into house
34-year-old Treosha Webster was jailed on July 14th after trying to break into her ex-boyfriend’s house. Police responded to Sonja Drive and spoke D’lablo Brown, who said that Treosha was his Father’s ex-girlfriend, and she broke a window trying to get into their house. Police observed the window broken with glass pushing toward the inside of the home. Brittney Pone, the current girlfriend, stated that Treosha came to the house looking for her boyfriend, Daniel Brown. According to Ms. Pone, Treosha then dug a key into her car on all four doors and the back causing deep metal scratches all over the vehicle. Treosha also kicked the muffler off. Police estimated the damages to the vehicle to be around $1500.
Samuell Hassell charged with DUI after leaving troubled Electric Cowboy bar
21-year-old Samuell Hassell was jailed on July 16th after police were flagged down on Commerce Street by a complainant who said he was being followed by a Jeep Cherokee. When police asked Hassell why he was following the vehicle, he slowly responded that he thought it was his friend Ben. He added that he thought Ben was driving a red car and was following him home from the troubled Electric Cowboy, where he had a few beers. Hassell agreed to field sobriety tests and performed poorly. He was taken into custody and blew a .105% BAC on a breathalyzer.
Deveon Byers smashes door, breaks fishtank, during argument with his baby’s mama
22-year-old Deveon Byers was jailed on July 15th for damaging property belonging to the mother of his child during an argument. Police responded to McCormick Lane and spoke with a woman who said while in an argument with her child’s father, she closed her bedroom door, but he broke it open, putting a hole in the door and knocking over her glass fish tank. The estimated damage was less than $1000. The woman initially wanted to prosecute for the damages but later said she only wanted Byers to be held financially responsible.
Dwayne Perry charged with lying to police about shooter’s identity in murder case
28-year-old Dwayne Perry was one of two individuals involved in an altercation prior to the murder of Steven Rhinehart on July 2nd. The shooter fired three 9mm rounds at Rhinehart as he attempted to leave a parking lot on Ringgold Road. Perry claimed he did not know the suspected shooter, but police later obtained evidence proving that the statements Perry provided were false and with the intent to hinder law enforcement from apprehending the person suspected of shooting and killing Steven Rinehart.
Kongg Russell charged with DUI after day of drinking and playing golf
61-year-old Kongg Russell was jailed on July 16th when officers observed her swerving in and out of lanes of traffic in her Kia Sorento on Tiny Town Road and initiated a traffic stop. Officers immediately noticed her red glossy eyes and could smell alcohol coming from the vehicle. She admitted to playing golf earlier and drinking beer. She stumbled out of her vehicle and had to be redirected multiple times on where to go. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was then transported to Sango ER for a blood draw before being taken to booking.
Fort Campbell soldier Austin Pristavec charged with DUI; case of Busch light in truck
24-year-old Austin Pristavec, a Fort Campbell Soldier, was jailed on July 16th after police observed him swerving and operating a cell phone on Fort Campbell Boulevard. When police pulled him over, they smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle, and Austin admitted to drinking earlier that evening. He agreed to sobriety testing and performed poorly. The search of his vehicle yielded a case of Busch Light on the floorboard along with a loaded Smith & Wesson Springfield 9mm. Austin blew a .093% BAC on a breathalyzer. He has no prior DUI history.
Jacob Frazier bites girlfriend after she pulls hair out of his head, then drags her by throat, per witness
23-year-old Jacob Frazier was jailed on July 13th for assaulting his girlfriend, Bre’Anna Griffin, after an argument. Police responded to Lancaster Road and spoke with Ms. Griffin, who explained that things turned physical when she threatened to call her boyfriend’s mother due to their argument. Frazier then followed her into her bedroom, pulled her phone from her hand, and pushed her onto the bed, where they got into a physical struggle over the phone. Ms. Griffin advised police that during the struggle, she had to pull a piece of hair out of Frazier’s head to get him off of her, and he retaliated by biting her shoulder. Ms. Griffin tried to run to a nearby bathroom, where Frazier followed a second time. While in the bathroom, Frazier grabbed her by the throat and dragged her out before slamming her onto the floor, where they entered a second struggle on the floor until she was able to escape and call 911. Police also spoke with her sister, Brittany Griffin, who stated she observed the entire altercation from beginning to end.
According to Frazier, Ms. Griifin threw a glass at him before approaching him to physically attack. He claims he had to grab her and push her to get her off of him. He was adamant that he did not physically assault her and only flipped over a desk on his way out of the bedroom. Based on statements from all parties, Frazier was determined to be the primary aggressor.
Jeffrey Cummins found unconscious on Riverside Drive
38-year-old Jeffrey Cummins was jailed on July 13th after officers found him lying unconscious on Riverside Drive. After a few sternum rubs, Cummins woke up. He had slurred speech, bloodshot watery eyes, and smelled strongly of alcohol. Police determined him to be a danger to himself as he had no idea where he was, and he was taken into custody and transported to booking.
Yada owner Darla Knight & daughter Morgan jailed on felony aggravated burglary charges in Nashville
56-year-old Darla Knight, owner of Yada on Franklin, and her 30-year-old real estate agent Daughter, Morgan Knight, were both charged with aggravated burglary when they broke into Morgan’s ex-boyfriend’s house, stealing and destroying his property, and emptying a bottle of lube on his bed.
Around 9:30 p.m. on July 20th, MNPD responded to a possible aggravated burglary at 24th Ave; when they arrived, they spoke to the victim, Raymond William Johnson III. Raymond told officers that he had camera footage showing a 2011 Black Chevrolet Suburban pulling into his driveway and then Darla and Morgan Knight exiting the vehicle. Officers reported Darla and Morgan were able to be identified via the footage without question, and the registration of the Chevy Suburban showed that it was registered to Darla Knight. The door was broken into as if someone punched the deadbolt, per the report. The footage shows Darla pointing to the camera as if she planned on committing the burglary without Raymond knowing, officers noted.
When police spoke to Raymond, he said that he and Morgan had broken up in June on amicable terms. He said that he had just recently started seeing another woman. Raymond showed police a text message that Morgan sent his mother stating that she saw notes in their house from the other woman, and that is why the relationship was over. Police found a note on Raymond’s chalkboard with Morgan’s signature under it reading, ” Do not call me or try to reach out. I hope you two live your best life. I only took what was mine.” During the investigation, police found broken picture frames, an entire bottle of lubricant poured onto Raymond’s bed, drywall damage, and all of Raymond’s schoolwork wiped from his computer, valued at over $16,000 for the semester. They took several items, including bedding and curtains, valued over $1,100 as well as caused over $880 of damage to other household items. Raymond’s Glock 19 pistol was also stolen with a value of over $2,000.
