On April 8th, 63-year-old Lawanda Culley was involved in a domestic incident with her daughter at her Barney Lane residence. When officers arrived, they spoke with Latasha Collins, Culley’s daughter. Collins stated that she and Culley were in a verbal altercation that turned physical. During their argument, Culley slapped Collins numerous times and proceeded to pull her hair before the two were separated. Officers proceeded to speak with Edward Culley Jr., who stated that Lawanda did swing at Collins to strike her, grab her hair, and push her against the sink. Lawanda later admitted to being the one who initiated the physical altercation. So, officers deemed her to be the primary aggressor, and Lawanda Culley was taken into custody for Domestic assault.
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DUI: Nicole Christianson hits fence, falls into ditch after drinking “3 to 4 shots”
27-year-old Nicole Christianson was involved in a single-vehicle car accident at the intersection of Allison Drive and Walnut Street on April 8th. During the investigation of the crash, it was found that Christianson’s car failed to complete a turn, struck a fence, left the road, and fell into a small ditch. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Christianson, who admitted to drinking “3 or 4 shots.” When Christianson was asked on a scale of 1-10 how drunk she was, she stated “3 to 4 out of 10.” This prompted officers to request her to perform field sobriety tests. Christianson consented to the sobriety tests and performed poorly. After a 20-minute observation period, Christianson performed a breathalyzer test and scored a .122% BAC. Nicole Christianson was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, failing to exercise due care, and driving with no license and no registration.
DUI: James Cosgrove drives on suspended license after using Lithium
40-year-old James Cosgrove was involved in an altercation late April 7th. When officers arrived, Cosgrove exited his car after driving to the Citgo gas station. Officers reported that Cosgrove was exhibiting multiple signs of intoxication, so they requested him to execute sobriety tests. Cosgrove consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. After the sobriety tests, Cosgrove confessed to using Lithium and having a cocktail. Once he was placed in handcuffs, law enforcement found out that his license was suspended. James Cosgrove was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and driving on a suspended license.
Sean Grimes Jr. charged with stalking his ex-wife after texting her numerous times
32-year-old Sean Grimes Jr. was caught stalking ex-wife Victoria Grimes at her Silver Fox Lane residence on April 7th. Officers arrived and contacted Victoria, who informed them she had been having an ongoing issue with Sean. On April 1st, Victoria was granted a warrant for harassment against Sean for events that occurred the previous year. Victoria told Sean to “stop texting me” multiple times, but he continued his attempts to contact her. Sean stated through texts that he wanted to talk to their children even though, according to Victoria, he had the ability to call their phones. Sean Grimes Jr. was taken into custody and charged with harassment and stalking.
Nadaydra Black elbows boyfriend in chest during altercation
34-year-old Nadaydra Black was involved in a domestic dispute with her boyfriend, Patrick Garland, at their Keeper Court townhome on April 8th. Officers arrived and made contact with Garland, who told them that Black assaulted him on April 5th. Garland stated that Black elbowed him in his chest, leaving bruises. Nadaydra Black was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Cameron White threatens to kill man with gun
23-year-old Cameron White was seen threatening Joshua Boaz with a gun at The Reserve on Royster townhomes on April 7th. Boaz informed law enforcement that White exited his car, pulled out a firearm from his pants, and cocked it back. According to Boaz, White pointed the gun in his direction and threatened to kill him. Officers spoke with a witness of the incident, Christopher Overstreet, who told them that he saw White get out of his car and cock his gun but said that he retreated shortly after. Another witness of the incident, Christopher Dibene, stated that he saw from his balcony “a white male” exit a car and pull out a gun. Cameron White was taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault on August 8th.
DWI: 18-year-old Brady Brown crashes Ford F-150 in ditch
On April 5th, 18-year-old Brady Brown was involved in a car accident. When officers arrived, they found Brown’s Ford F-150 in a ditch. Upon questioning, Brown admitted to having consumed alcohol and driving while under the influence. The officers then asked him to perform several sobriety tests, in which Brown performed poorly. Additionally, Brown provided a fake ID card when asked for his ID. Brown was taken into custody for underage DWI on April 6th.
Jeanette Ribeiro assaults son during argument
On April 6th, 51-year-old Jeannette Ribeiro was involved in a domestic incident with her son, Michael Ribeiro, at their Thermal Court residence. When police arrived on the scene, they spoke with Michael, who stated that he and his mother had an argument that turned physical when she pushed him, which prompted him to push her back. Michael claimed that Jeannette began throwing numerous strikes at him after he had pushed her back. Officers then made contact with Jeannette, who admitted she pushed her son with the intent to hurt him after their argument. Michale had abrasions and bruises on his shoulder, neck, and underneath his eye. Officers deemed Jeanette the primary aggressor, and she was charged with domestic assault.
DUI: Courtney Autman found crying in woods after crashing her Lexus
40-year-old Courtney Autman was involved in a single-vehicle car crash at Rockwood Heights on April 6th. When officers arrived, they observed a white Lexus with severe damage to the front of the car. Officers found Autman hiding in the woods, crying. Officers reported that Autman stumbled multiple times as she approached police, demonstrating numerous signs of intoxication. Autman refused to perform sobriety tests as well as provide blood or breath tests when she was read implied consent. A search warrant was obtained for Autman’s blood, so she was taken into custody and transported to Sango ER, where her blood was taken. Courtney Autman was then taken into booking, where she was charged with driving under the influence and implied consent violation.
Jonathan Osborne assaults brother-in-law during argument about US Constitution
On April 5th, 24-year-old Jonathan Osborne was involved in a domestic incident with his brother-in-law Christian Boone at Osborne’s Ishee Drive residence. When officers arrived at the scene, they spoke to Boone, who claimed they were drinking that night and had a disagreement about the US Constitution. Boone also stated that during their argument, Osborne had put him in a chokehold in which he was not able to breathe. Boone stated that Katelyn Osborne, his sister, had to get Jonathan Osborne off of him.
Officers then contacted Jonathan Osborne, who claimed he was in a verbal argument with Boone due to him being too loud. Osborne asked Boone to leave the room or settle down. Jonathan also stated that after Boone continued to yell. This prompted Johnathan to get on top of him to quiet him down. However, Johnathan said he never put Boone in a chokehold. Police deemed Jonathan Osborne to be the primary aggressor, so he was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 6th.
Soldier Anne Palmisano slaps husband in face during argument
26-year-old Soldier Anne Palmisano was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Felix Palmisano, at their Freedom Drive residence on April 5th. Officers arrived and contacted Anne, who stated that she got into an argument with Felix that turned into a fight. Anne informed officers that she slapped Felix in the face, and then immediately after, he punched her. Anne could not be arrested because no one could watch their daughter due to both her and Felix being active military. Felix Palmisano was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 5th. Anne Palmisano was taken into custody a day later on April 6th.
Soldier Felix Palmisano punches wife in face during argument
26-year-old Soldier Felix Palmisano was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Anne Palmisano, at their Freedom Drive residence on April 5th. Officers arrived and made contact with Anne, who stated that she got into an argument with Felix that turned into a fight. Anne informed officers that she slapped Felix in the face, and then immediately after, he punched her. They both could not be arrested at the same time due to both of them being active military and had nobody to watch their daughter. Felix Palmisano was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 5th. Anne Palmisano was taken into custody a day later on April 6th.
Lauren Bell steals multiple pairs of Jordans from her friend’s house
23-year-old Lauren Bell was caught stealing from her friend, Deontae Williams, on November 26th, 2023, at his Cobblestone Apartment residence. Officers contacted Williams, who explained that he let Bell stay a few nights at his home. Williams then noticed three pairs of Jordans, a bracelet, and a spare key were missing from his home. Williams also informed officers that Bell was the only person at his apartment when the items went missing. Officers took Bell into custody on April 2nd and charged her with theft.
O’marieon Moran assaults mother after argument over TV volume
20-year-old O’marieon Moran was involved in an altercation with his mother, Lakita Stripling, at their South Riverside Drive residence on April 5th. Stripling and her daughter asked Maron to turn down the TV because they had work in the morning. This, however, only led to Moran turning the television up louder, which caused an argument between Moran and his mother. During the argument, Moran went outside and smoked a Black & Mild cigar. Stripling did not want Moran smoking at her house, so she told him to put it out.
While arguing with Moran, Stripling approached him and put out the Black & Mild. The two returned inside, where Moran began to use his sister’s cell phone. Stripling made a statement to Moran, so he pointed his middle finger at her. Stripling took Moran’s sister’s phone from him and returned it to her. Moran then became furious and began to push his mother and grab her by the arm. O’marieon Moran was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Judge Adrienne Fry is now a defendant in an order of protection hearing against her
Montgomery County Circuit Court Judge Adrienne Fry finds herself on the other side of the bench, as she was the subject of two orders of protection applications this week. Denny Lee Fry says his ex-wife, Judge Fry, appeared at his home on the morning of April 9 at 7:30 a.m. and repeatedly rang the doorbell. His current wife, Samantha, opened the door and asked how she could help. Judge Fry reportedly stepped up against the woman and tried to push her aside to enter the home. Samantha demanded that Adrienne not to touch her and to leave the property, but the Judge refused and continued to try to get around her and into the home. Denny reportedly witnessed Adrienne push her chest against his wife’s chest and attempt to enter the home. A neighbor witnessed the activity and came to the home to assist, causing Judge Fry to back down the steps and leave the property…
Carl Keeling booked after hitting officer’s hand while passing traffic stop in Ford E-350
36-year-old Carl Keeling was booked on a citation on April 2nd when officers observed him driving in a white 2015 Ford E-350 on January 2nd. Keeling hit an officer’s hand with one of his side view mirrors while passing by an active traffic stop. Keeling failed to appear in court by February 13th. Keeling was taken into custody for violation of the move-over law.
DUI: Micah Tomlin rear-ends woman on Highway 76 after driving on suspended license
31-year-old Micah Tomlin was involved in a car crash near Highway 76 on April 1st. Upon arriving at the scene, officers spoke to the crash victim. The victim stated while she was sitting stationary at a red light, Tomlin rear-ended her, causing severe damage to her vehicle. While speaking with Tomlin, officers noticed the odor of an alcoholic beverage and several other signs of intoxication. Tomlin consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Through further investigation, officers also found that Tomlin’s license had been suspended on November 12th, 2023. Officers took Tomlin into custody and charged him with driving under the influence, driving on suspended license, implied consent violation, driving with no insurance, and failure to yield on April 2nd.
DUI: Zachary Jarman crashes car after taking Fentanyl
28-year-old Zachary Jarman was involved in a single-vehicle car wreck on April 1st. Officers made contact with Jarman and observed drugs in his vehicle. After speaking with Jarman, he admitted to drinking and consuming Fentanyl. Jarman consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Zachary Jarman was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, failure to yield, driving with no registration, and driving with no insurance on April 2nd.
DUI: Keeley Collins wrecks car after drinking multiple cans of Truly
34-year-old Keeley Collins was involved in a car wreck at Lady Marion Drive on April 1st. Officers arrived and made contact with Collins, who stated that she lost control of the vehicle after attempting to make a right-hand turn. Collins believed she was going 20 mph while making the turn. During their conversation, officers noticed multiple instances where Collins demonstrated signs of being intoxicated, and Collins confessed that she had two drinks earlier in the day.
Officers conducted a probable cause search of Collins’s vehicle, which yielded multiple empty and partially full cans of Truly in the front seat, two cups filled with Truly in the center cup holders, and a fully loaded gun in her purse.
Keeley Collins refused to perform sobriety tests, so she was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, implied consent violation, and possession of a handgun while under the influence.
Attorney Joel Ragland embezzles $85,000 from Apex Title & Eric Yow
63-year-old Clarksville attorney Joel Ragland was jailed earlier this month after his business partner, Eric Yow, reported Ragland had been embezzling from the business for the past year. An audit showed over $85,000 worth of missing funds. An investigation was conducted and Ragland was recorded in a conversation in which he admitted to writing multiple checks to his personal bank account. A total of $60,000 was written from the trust of Apex Title to Ragland’s personal checking account. Two more checks were written to Moore Construction from the company’s account to pay back a personal loan owed by Ragland.
