24-year-old Matthew Martinez was enjoying his night at the troubled Electric Cowboy last week when at 3 a.m. on May 13, he left the bar and got into a black car. Police say he drove through the parking lot without his headlights on and was headed to the roadway when he observed Clarksville Police officers Renken and Hall parked behind RimTyme as they were watching vehicles leave the club at closing time. Before the officer even had a chance to initiate a traffic stop or even acknowledge Martinez, he stopped his car near a patrol car and approached the officers to speak to them with extremely slurred words in his highly intoxicated state. Officers asked if he could call someone for a right home, and Martinez began to talk over the officers and refused all assistance. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was transported to booking.
Category: Crime & Arrests
Michael Taylor indicted on two counts of rape
25-year-old Michael Taylor was booked in the Montgomery County Jail on May 8th after the April session of the Grand Jury indicted him on two counts of rape. The indictment alleges that on January 11, 2021, Taylor raped a now 29-year-old person.
Jasmine Winter leaves mother with rug burns on her knees after altercation
18-year-old Jasmine Winter was jailed on May 6th after pushing her mother down during an argument. Jaquilla White told police that she and her daughter got into an argument, and Jasmine ran up behind her as she walked into the apartment and pushed her down, causing “rug burns on her knees.” After Jasmine was detained, she requested to bring her purse to booking, where officers found a small baggie of marijuana inside.
David Owen assaults uncle in argument over how many eggs for breakfast
34-year-old David Owen was jailed on May 6th after beating his uncle in the head with a cane after overhearing a disagreement about breakfast. Eva Parker told police that she asked her grandson, Philip Rubio, how many eggs he wanted for breakfast, and he replied, “three.” David Peacher told Philip that there wouldn’t be enough for everyone else. During that conversation, Mr. Owen came from the back room with a whittled stick that he used as a cane and hit Mr. Peacher over the head, leaving a gash that bled profusely. Mr. Owens admitted to gathering everyone’s cell phones and placing them outside so no one could call law enforcement after police saw the phones outside. Peacher had to walk to a neighbor’s house to call the police.
Jaden Cook charged with DUI after calling 911 while driving down the road
22-year-old Jaden Cook called 911 while he was driving on 101st Airborne Division Parkway near the W Fork Bridge just after 5 a.m. on May 14. As officers responded to the area for a welfare check, the dispatcher convinced him to pull onto the shoulder of the road and stop the vehicle. Officers made contact with Cook, who appeared to be heavily intoxicated and “disorganized in his thoughts.” He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was transported to booking.
Oak Plains Youth Academy employee slams juvenile to the ground in assault — Carlos Joseph
32-year-old Carlos Joseph, an employee at Oak Plains Academy, was jailed on May 10th on an outstanding warrant alleging he slammed a 13-year-old student to the ground last year. Mr. Joseph tried to take some headphones from a student, but when the student didn’t release them, he slammed them to the ground. There was video evidence of the incident that revealed the student never acted aggressively toward Mr. Jospeh before the assault.
Iyanna Woods punches her boyfriend and his mom in the face during an argument
20-year-old Iyanna Woods was booked on May 7th after punching her boyfriend in the face in front of his mom at her home on Ladd Drive. Tyre Thomas and Woods live together at his mother’s house. They got into an argument, and Woods punched him in the face leaving him with swelling and a bloodshot eye. Latonya Johns separated her son and Woods, grabbed her grandchildren, and tried to get Woods out of the house. She was holding her grandchildren in her left arm when Woods also punched her on the right side of her face.
Grady O’Bryant charged with 3 AM DUI on Fort Campbell Blvd
44-year-old Grady O’Bryant was jailed on May 7th after police saw him swerve from the left lane to the shoulder of the right lane several times on Fort Campbell Boulevard. Police turned on their lights and sirens, but O’Bryant was slow to react and passed by several intersections and parking lots that would have been a safe place to pull over. When police finally made contact, O’Bryant slurred as he admitted drinking alcohol. He was unsteady on his feet as he performed poorly during field sobriety tests and blew a .143% BAC on the breathalyzer before throwing up.
Tommy Brooks charged with DUI after leaving troubled Electric Cowboy bar
38-year-old Thomas ‘Tommy’ Brooks was booked on May 6th after driving home drunk from the troubled Electric Cowboy. A citizen called the police stating that he was behind a Gray Truck on Madison Street that was weaving all over the road and going well above the speed limit. Officers responded and got behind the truck; once they observed the truck swerve, they pulled Brooks over for questioning and asked if he would consent to sobriety tests. Brooks performed poorly and told police he could not continue the tests as he was unsteady on his feet and struggled to stay balanced. He was transported to booking and charged with DUI.
DUI: Maleah Ferguson-Ridley drives through crime scene after leaving ‘the club’
21-year-old Maleah Ferguson-Ridley was jailed on May 7th after driving past police while drunk on Riverside Drive. Police were investigating an unrelated incident when Ferguson drove her truck trying to get past the ambulance and patrol vehicles for a nearby crime scene. When police spoke with her, she smelled of alcohol and was slurring her speech as she explained that she was coming from “the club.” She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was transported to Sango ER for a blood draw before being transported to booking.
Harold Hairston jailed after “throwing his wife around like a rag doll” during argument
24-year-old Harold Hairston was jailed on May 5th for assaulting his wife after an argument about him helping with the kids. Kristina Rollins told police that the argument turned physical when he got in her face and grabbed her phone. Kristina tried to grab her phone back which resulted in him grabbing her and throwing her around. He tried to pull her off the bed and then started strangling her with one hand around her throat. Police could see marks and scratches around her neck. Kristina told police she tried to fight back by grabbing and scratching his neck. The altercation ended when Hairston left the house. Destiny Brazil witnessed the incident and told police that Hairston was extremely aggressive toward Kristina and “threw her around like a rag doll.”
Kadarius White bites hand of ex-girlfriend when she refused to return gifts
26-year-old Kadarius White reportedly appeared at the home of his ex-girlfriend, Jordyn Johnson, unexpectedly late at night on April 29 and demanded the return of all the items he had purchased for her. When she refused to let him take anything, the argument escalated, and she says he began to throw her around the living room. He then reportedly bit her on the hand and strangled her until she says she went unconscious. At the time of his arrest, White also had an outstanding warrant for drug possession.
Soldier Eli Jeter charged in domestic assault of girlfriend while attempting to take her phone
19-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Eli Jeter was jailed on May 1 after police say he assaulted his ex-girlfriend, Lamarianna Scrivens. The two were reportedly in an argument while inside her car at the Bluffs over the Cumberland apartment complex. She called 911 to report he assaulted her and fled the complex. Officers were able to locate Jeter, who says they were arguing about ‘relationship issues,’ and he grabbed her by her shoulders and arms to pull her toward him in an attempt to take her cell phone out from her.
Fort Campbell’s Blake Wilson assaults wife; attacks family dog with Swiffer Sweeper
42-year-old Army Senior Operations Manager Blake Wilson was jailed on May 7, charged with the domestic assault of his wife, Heather Wilson. Police say an argument started after Blake attacked his wife’s emotional support dog with a Swiffer Sweeper, hitting the dog multiple times in what he called “punishment.” As she screamed for him to stop hitting the dog, he became angrier and reportedly raised his hand at his wife, placing her in immediate fear of being struck as he turned to face her with an open palm. Their juvenile daughter witnessed both assaults.
Shakera Smith “flips out” on ex-girlfriend, after showing up at her house drunk
31-year-old Shakera Smith was jailed on May 5th after slapping her ex-girlfriend in the face at her home on Beech Street. Shanon Palmore told police that she allowed Smith to stay the night when she arrived drunk. They started arguing, and then Smith started “flipping out.” She began throwing glasses in the kitchen and slapped Palmore in the face. Palmore locked herself in the bedroom so Smith couldn’t get to her, but Smith started kicking the door and trying to pick the lock to get to her. Palmore was so afraid she crawled out of her bedroom window and ran to the neighbor’s house to call 911. When she returned home, Smith was gone, and she had taken her cell phone, valued at $1,200.
Sheriff’s Deputy Justin Williams-Harrell, 26, charged in rape of 16-year-old girl
26-year-old Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Corrections Deputy Justin Williams-Harrell is charged with the felony aggravated statutory rape of a 16-year-old girl. The victim disclosed to her parents that she met Harrell through Facebook, where he used the name ‘Miles Morales.’ She believe him to be 23 years old when they first met, but eventually learned his true age throughout their relationship. She disclosed they had sexual intercourse at least three times at his apartment at the Villages at Peachers Mill in Clarksville. Williams-Harrell was interviewed on April 28 at the Sheriff’s Office, during which he admitted to having sex with the 16-year-old victim. His employment was also terminated at that time.
Robert Anderson indicted on aggravated statutory rape charges
28-year-old Robert Anderson is charged with two counts of aggravated statutory rape. He was booked this week on a Grand Jury indictment which alleges that during 2022 he had unlawful sexual intercourse with a victim who was 15/16 at the time (DOB: 04/07/2006).
Mary Schlernitzauer shot and killed a neighbor’s bloodhound puppy
61-year-old Mary Schlernitzauer was jailed on May 3 after shooting and killing a five-month-old Bloodhound puppy belonging to Khristina Knight, which reportedly jumped a fence and came onto her property. Mary initially claimed the puppy attacked her miniature dachshund dog, but then advised she was able to get her dog inside to safety, and the puppy posed no danger when she retrieved a shotgun and came back outside and shot it.
Fort Campbell soldier Tyler Garner charged in series of Walmart shoplifting incidents
22-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Tyler Garner was jailed on May 3 on a series of outstanding warrants charging him with a plethora of shoplifting incidents at the Walmart on Wilma Rudolph Blvd in Clarksville. The incidents were on May 2, 2022: $43.28; May 10, 2022: $16.14; May 13, 2022: $85.93; May 31, 2022: $355.48; June 3, 2022: $11.89; and on June 17, 2022: $92.17… all totaling just over $600.
Fort Campbell soldier Clint Gardner charged in 2 a.m. DUI after crash
Police say 25-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Clint Gardner ran a red light in his red El Camino on Fort Campbell Blvd just before 2 a.m. on April 30 and struck another vehicle. He suffered injuries from the accident and was transported to the hospital for treatment. Gardner admitted to drinking prior to driving but would not elaborate on how much or how long before. He reeked of alcohol and had slurred speech, according to first responders.
