21-year-old Elijah Cox is charged with the domestic assault of his girlfriend, Jade Rothermel, on April 13 after she tossed his Oreo cookies into the hallway during an argument. The couple of one year had an argument in the bedroom, and she told him to leave so she could get dressed. Elijah stated he wanted to get some things from the room first, and they continued to argue. She then tossed his cookies, resulting in Elijah smacking her in the face and knocking her onto the bed. He then gathered his things and fled the house before police arrived.
Category: Crime & Arrests
Shalyn Phelps attacks & pepper-sprays man who backed into her car at Walmart
Police say 30-year-old Shalyn Phelps assaulted a man who backed into her vehicle at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on Whitfield Road on April 4. Phelps says Daniel Ritche carelessly backed into her car, and that’s when she exited her vehicle and began to bang on his truck windows. Ritchie exited his truck, and Phelps began to attack him, landing some punches to his face. When he pushed her away, she pepper-sprayed him. Officers documented blood and scratches on the victim’s face.
Soldier Antonio Carlisle charged with DUI on I-24
Police say 22-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Antonio Carlisle was found in his 2012 Volkswagen Golf on I-24 in the early morning hours of April 17, passed out behind the wheel when officers arrived. After multiple attempts, Carlisle was finally awoken, and he was in a state of confusion, not knowing where he was or what was happening. Through slurred speech, he admitted to drinking “one beer” an hour prior to driving. He alerted the officer to a loaded Glock 43x which he was holstered near his groin. It was retrieved, and Carlisle was taken into custody.
Christopher Clouser charged with stalking his adult daughter
48-year-old Christopher Clouser was jailed on April 17, charged with stalking his daughter, Araceli Clouser. She says she has been receiving unwanted calls and texts from her father, despite being told multiple times to stop. More recently, he has begun to appear at the Austin Peay campus, where Araceli attends school, in attempts to locate and talk to her. She says he’s also made threats to harm her pets if she does not move out of her boyfriend’s house and return home to live. On April 17, he reportedly left unwanted gifts at her residence, including a raised garden bed she had built and left at his home, including a signed charge to her from ‘dad.’
Kat’leona Corey assaults roommate with phone charger; scratches face & arms
20-year-old Kat’leona Corey was jailed on April 12th after reportedly assaulting her roommate Christine Vogelsang at their home on Tandy Drive. Police responded and spoke to Christine, who said she and Ms. Corey had gotten into an argument earlier in the day, which police were called for, and it started back up again. She said that Ms. Corey started swinging her phone charger at her face, and when she grabbed the charger, Ms. Corey scratched her arms and face.
Police were able to see scratches on Christine’s face and arms. She told Ms. Corey she would call the police, and they both went to their separate bedrooms. Ms. Corey told police that she and Christine argued earlier in the day about her power being turned off but wasn’t sure how she got scratched. Police determined Ms. Corey to be the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody. When she arrived at booking, the jail conducted a search and found marijuana in her bag.
Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Foster charged in assault of lover at Clarksville Bar
42-year-old Nashville Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Foster was jailed on April 12th after assaulting a woman that he is in a sexual relationship with. Police responded to Mr. Billy’s Bar, where Mr. Foster initially claimed he was assaulted. When police reviewed the camera footage, there was no evidence of the incident. Police questioned the victim, Melissa Rodriguez, and witnesses, who said Mr. Foster followed them outside while making threats toward them, noting he works for the Sherrif’s Department. Then he walked towards Ms. Rodriguez and pushed her. She pushed him back and punched him in self-defense. In a statement, the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office stated Foster has been “removed from duty pending the outcome of this criminal investigation.”
Cody Mackens charged with harassment of Ashley Ray
30-year-old Cody Mackens was jailed on April 13th and charged with harassment after violating Ashley Ray’s request not to contact her. Mr. Mackens has continued to send text messages and leave notes in Ms. Ray’s mailbox, causing her emotional distress.
Jessica Wilk throws statue at boyfriend in argument over “messy house”
28-year-old Jessica Wilk and her boyfriend, James Yeargin, returned to their home on April 14 when James reportedly started an argument about the house being “a mess.” Both parties claim the other pushed them, and Jessica admitted to throwing a statue at James and breaking it. James was able to duck, and it only grazed his hands, leaving visible cuts and destroying the statue. Jessica was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody.
DUI: Soldier Murphy Brown found asleep behind the wheel at 2 a.m.
Police say 32-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Murphy Brown was asleep behind the wheel of his vehicle at 2 a.m. on April 14 at Peachers Mill Road / Millstone Circle. Responding officers say the seat was reclined, and he seemed to be comfortably sleeping. A knock on the window awakened Brown, who opened the door. He reportedly smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot and watery eyes. He was unsteady when exiting his vehicle. He performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was transported to booking.
DUI: Weston Briggle had 4 beers and 2 shots before driving with 2 children in vehicle
39-year-old Weston Briggle was jailed on April 8th after he flipped his Kia on Mountain Road with two children inside. Police responded to the crash site and saw the Kia flipped on its roof and all passengers outside the vehicle. When police spoke to Briggle, they could smell alcohol coming from him, and his eyes were a bit bloodshot. There was an open container of Coors Light in the car, and police asked Briggle if he had consumed any alcohol which he replied that he had at least four beers and two shots within the last hour. He agreed to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and was transported to booking. He had his three-year-old child and his girlfriend’s 14-year-old daughter in the car with him during the crash.
Cyron Reyes charged in 3 a.m. DUI on Riverside Drive
24-year-old Cyron Reyes was jailed on April 9th after driving drunk on Riverside Drive. An officer in an unmarked vehicle saw Reyes following too closely behind an SUV and was pulled over on Ashland City Road. Police could smell alcohol coming from the car while speaking with Reyes and noticed his red watery eyes. He was asked to exit the vehicle and agreed to field sobriety tests which he performed poorly and was transported to Sango ER for a blood sample. Reyes has no prior history of DUI.
Soldier Kenneth McCormack flees from police on his motorcycle just before 3 a.m.
24-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Kenneth McCormack was jailed on April 9th after taking off on the police when they tried to pull him over for speeding on his motorcycle. An officer saw McCormack going 67 mph on Dover Road at 2:40 a.m. When the officer turned on his lights and siren, McCormack sped off trying to avoid being pulled over. The Officer turned off his emergency equipment and saw McCormack pull into Mr. Billy’s Bar and go inside. The officer followed and was able to identify McCormack by his clothing. He would not give the officer his Driver’s License, but he was able to be identified by cross-referencing from a prior incident on his motorcycle within the city.
Soldier Fanoula Fanoula drunkenly assaults employee of troubled Electric Cowboy bar
27-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Fanoula Fanoula was in a fight with an employee of the troubled Electric Cowboy bar just before 1 a.m. on April 16. Clarksville police arrived to find Fanoula still screaming and highly intoxicated. He had assaulted an employee and refused to calm down. He was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Andrea Puga steals her husband’s phone, punches him, tears his clothing
20-year-old Andrea Puga was jailed on April 8th after attacking her husband at their home on Malibu Drive. Police spoke with Brandon Worthy, who said he and his wife argued because they had taken each other’s phone. It became physical when Andrea pushed him onto the couch and tore his hoodie and pants pocket. Brandon told police that his wife started punching him in the stomach until he could get her off of him and leave the apartment.
Steven Ritter charged with pushing girlfriend off porch during argument
37-year-old Steven Ritter was jailed on April 7th after reportedly pushing his girlfriend off the porch of his home on Dave Drive. Police responded to an anonymous call from a neighbor about two people “screaming and yelling” in the front yard. Police spoke with Rachell Barrett, who was getting ready to drive away. She said that she and her boyfriend were going through a breakup and got into an argument. The argument escalated when Ritter intentionally pushed Barrett off of the porch, causing her to fall.
Katelyn Godert charged with breaking down cousin’s door & making threats
23-year-old Katelyn Godert picked up her cousin, Taylor Dawn Warren, in the early hours of April 7, after Warren had become too intoxicated. Taylor Assaulted Godert when they returned home, and Taylor then went to her bedroom in the residence. She says Katelyn then kicked in the door and made threats toward her, placing her in fear of being injured or attacked. Officers took Godert into custody, charging her with domestic assault.
Taylor Dawn Warren drunkenly assaults cousin who tried to help her
21-year-old Taylor Dawn Warren was picked up by her cousin, Katelyn Godert, after Taylor had consumed too much alcohol. As they were arriving back at the residence, Taylor began an argument in the vehicle. They then exited the vehicle and began to walk to the front door when Taylor Dawn punched her cousin in the face. Her cousin took her to the ground in self-defense. Warren was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Christopher McMakin charged after dragging girlfriend across floor by her wrist, per report
39-year-old Christopher McMakin was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant from June, charging him with domestic assault. His girlfriend, Jessica Cawthon, told police they were in a verbal argument when he suddenly grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her onto the floor of their apartment. He then reportedly dragged her across the apartment, placing her in fear and hurting her. He fled before the police arrived, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Joel Demon charged with punching girlfriend in face
35-year-old Joel Demon was jailed earlier this month after assaulting his girlfriend, Jean Utley, who also makes frequent appearances on the booking log. She says he punched her in the face on April 2, placing her in fear. Officers documented visible injuries to her face and located Demon a short distance away from their Wilma Rudolph Blvd. hotel room. He also had drug paraphernalia on him at the time of his arrest.
Reginald Lambert charged with harassment via mailing packages
55-year-old Reginald Lambert was charged with harassment after Princhelle Felton said he wouldn’t stop communicating with her. She has previously demanded he stops calling and texting, and when she blocked his number, Lambert reportedly began to send her packages through the U.S. Postal Service.
