24-year-old Nathalie Araujo Salazar was booked on June 28th for a trespassing incident that happened on May 21st. Shonna Johnson told police that Nathalie entered her home on Fox Tail Drive while she was away in Florida after being told not to come onto her property. Nathalie was caught on camera entering the home, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
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Jaime Rivera jailed for home improvement fraud
39-year-old Jaime Rivera was jailed on June 29th after failing to complete repairs that he was paid to do for a homeowner. Diana Hightland told police that she was in a contract with Rivera to repair and do construction on her home. She said she paid Rivera approximately $32,000 for the repairs, and he has not completed them or refunded the money despite multiple opportunities to do so. Diana told police that Rivera completed approximately $15,000 worth of repairs as of March 14th. Diana added that on May 8th, she sent a refund request via USPS-certified mail that was still not completed as of June 27th. He is charged with home improvement fraud.
Trent Montgomery drops pants & urinates toward woman at dog park in Clarksville
57-year-old Trent Montgomery was jailed on June 29th after walking up to a woman at a dog park and urinating in her direction. The woman told police that she was playing with her dog at the Autumn Winds Apartment’s community dog park when she saw a man wearing a dark-colored hat, black shirt, gray shorts, and a goatee. He came to the area she was at and urinated while facing her, exposing his genitals to her. She yelled at him to stop, and when he didn’t, she took pictures and videos of the incident.
She believed that the man intentionally pointed his penis in her direction while urinating, and she was extremely offended by his actions. When police arrived at the dog park, they saw a man that matched the description sitting in the driver’s seat of a vehicle with a beer in his lap. There were multiple empty cans inside the vehicle, and he slurred as he told police that he had been there drinking for a while that day.
Michael Davis charged with check fraud from post office drop box in Clarksville
18-year-old Michael Davis was jailed on June 12th after he was caught altering two checks that totaled $7,500. Timothy Wolford told police that he placed two personal checks inside the self-service slot at the post office on May 29th. He said that a check for $1,500 for Southwest Visa was misrepresented as Michael A. Davis, which was presented at a Fortera Credit Union ATM on May 31st. Mr. Davis’s bank statement shows the check was deposited on May 31st into his account.
Soldier Cody Counterman jailed after DUI checkpoint finds him inebriated
27-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Cody Counterman was observed at a sobriety checkpoint on May 26 just before midnight on Hwy 41-A. When an officer approached Counterman, he said that Counterman reeked of alcohol coming from his body. Counterman also had bloodshot and watery eyes. When Counterman was asked how many drinks he had taken, he responded with four Miller Lites at a friend’s house and that he was heading home. Counterman was given three sobriety tests and performed poorly on all three. He was then placed under arrest and taken into Montgomery County Jail, charged with DUI.
Fort Campbell soldier Howie Underwood charged in strangulation of his wife
31-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Howard Underwood was jailed on June 5th after Police responded to Excalibur Road and spoke with Sabrina Underwood, who said her husband pushed her, then grabbed her by the neck and strangled her. Underwood was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic assault.
Soldier Trevor Calhoun jailed after drunkenly fighting with other soldiers
23-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Trevor Calhoun was involved in a fight with fellow soldiers just after 10 p.m. on June 15 on Robb Avenue. Officers arrived to find him with bloody clothing and injuries to his face. He would not provide the names of the multiple people who assaulted him, only confirming they were fellow soldiers. He was visibly intoxicated and reeked of alcohol. He admitted to having “two drinks” earlier in the night. Due to the multiple calls about the fight and his condition, Calhoun was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Soldier Matthew Thornton charged with assaulting wife with vehicle during argument
22-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Matthew Thornton was jailed after hitting his wife with his vehicle. The couple had an argument on June 18, during which he grabbed the phone from his wife, Bailey Thornton. She says she tried to retrieve the phone as her husband got into his vehicle, but he placed the vehicle into reverse, causing the passenger door to impact her body. She says after she was hit by the door, she jumped out of the way and was worried he was going to run over her. Officers documented minor injuries to the victim.
Melissa Woods jailed after slapping her child in the face until his nose bled
40-year-old Melissa Woods is charged with child abuse of her 12-year-old son after admitting to slapping him in the face multiple times until he suffered a nosebleed. She told police the child was “being disrespectful and cursing” at her, so she advised him to stop, or she would “pop him in the mouth.” When he continued, she slapped him in the face multiple times.
Ashley Johnson punches husband after he smashes her phone during argument
25-year-old Ashley Johnson was jailed in June after assaulting her husband, Fort Campbell soldier Blake Johnson. He destroyed her phone out of frustration, and she punched him in response. She admitted to going to the couch where he was sitting and punching him. She then took his cell phone and called his mother before calling 911 to report the damage to her phone.
Soldier Blake Johnson charged with destroying wife’s phone during rage
25-year-old Fort Campbell soldier Blake Johnson was jailed on June 17 after he reportedly smashed his wife’s phone on the counter, completely destroying it. Ashley Johnson told police the two were arguing when he became frustrated and took his anger out on the phone. He was charged with vandalism.
Austin Mellender charged with credit card fraud on Amazon account
18-year-old Austin Mellender is charged with credit card fraud after making purchases on an Amazon Account for which he was not authorized. Lisha Williams advised that an unauthorized purchase for $312, and another for $235, had been made on her Amazon account, and one was being delivered to Two Guys Automotive on Hwy 48. The owner advised an employee’s son was expecting a package there, and police made contact with Mellender, who confessed to the fraud. He stated his current phone number previously belonged to Williams, allowing him access to her Amazon account.
Shirley Evans jailed after trying “new sex act” on her husband
Police say 27-year-old Shirley Evans was trying a “new sex act” on her husband, Devin Evans, when he told her to stop, which led to an argument between the two. Both parties were extremely intoxicated, and Devin says he pushed her off of the bed, and the argument was over at that time. She called 911 and reported her husband hit her and disconnected the call. She then followed him downstairs as he tried to get away from the situation. She reportedly then slapped him and began a new assault on him, before answering the callback from 911. She was determined to be the primary aggressor and was taken into custody.
July 3rd — Celebrate Independence Day at Liberty Park in Clarksville
It’s become one of the biggest summertime traditions around! The City of Clarksville will present its annual Independence Day Celebration on Monday, July 3, at Liberty Park. We’ve got all the details you need to know…
Brandy Gray charged with child abuse after leaving child home alone
33-year-old Brandy Gray was jailed on June 12th after leaving her 4-year-old autistic son home alone for over an hour and a half. Neighbors on Sunfield Drive reported a child running around the neighborhood with no shoes and no supervision. The complainant and her husband said they saw the boy return to his house but ran back out. They said while he was outside unsupervised, he was almost hit by a truck. When police arrived, they saw where the boy lived and noticed the front door was open. The officer entered the home, announced himself, and the boy walked down the stairs. There was no one else in the house. Police called Gray, who advised that she left the boy home alone after receiving a call that her grandmother had fallen, but she was on her way back from exit 40, where her grandmother lives.
William Curtis charged with busting wife’s lip during argument
52-year-old William Curtis was jailed on June 11th after his wife, Schnell Curtis, reported her husband struck her in the lip during an argument while she was speaking. Police responded to the Trenton Road residence, and Curtis was transported to booking. Officers documented the victim’s bleeding lip in the report.
Elizabeth Boyd charged with domestic assault of girlfriend during family rumble
41-year-old Elizabeth Boyd was jailed on June 10th after getting into a fight with her girlfriend on Elaine Drive. When police arrived, they spoke with N’Kosi Boyd, who told police he was trying to break up the fight between his mother, Elizabeth Boyd, and her girlfriend Shawnta Godfrey. Both women gave conflicting stories to the police, and officers could not determine who was the primary aggressor. Ms. Boyd and Ms. Godfrey were both arrested as they took the altercation beyond the scope of self-defense.
Sedrick Pete charged with public intoxication after leaving Clarksville bar
35-year-old Sedrick Pete was jailed on June 9th when police responded to Park Lane to find him lying passed out on the ground next to the road at Park Lane / Rebecca Lane. When he awoke, police could smell alcohol coming from his body, and he admitted to coming from a nearby bar. Mr. Pete was taken into custody as he was unable to care for himself.
Donovan Tatro jailed after displaying sexual photos of ex-girlfriend in public
28-year-old Donovan Tatro was booked this week on an outstanding warrant from May 14th, when he created an album of sexual photographs of his ex-girlfriend that were taken during their relationship. The photographs were discovered on public display on a vehicle owned by the victim and her current companion.
Julia Spillman charged with harassment of man via unwanted messages
46-year-old Julia Spillman was booked last week on an outstanding warrant from May 15th. Michael Parker had told Ms. Spillman not to contact him; however, Ms. Spillman continued to send unwanted messages to Mr. Parker, causing undue stress and annoyance.