30-year-old Anna Colon was involved in an altercation with her roommate, Christopher Paulino, at the Garnet Villiage Townhouses on February 10th. Officers arrived and made contact with Paulino, who expressed that over the past months, he and Colon have been arguing about separating. They both agreed to live with each other but live in their own space. Paulino stated that on this day, Colon began an argument about them breaking up. She started to yell and hit him along with his belongings. Paulino pulled out his phone and began recording once the situation relaxed. Colon continued yelling and arguing with him when she realized he was recording, which led Colon to shove Pailino and snatch the phone out of his hands. Anna Colon was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Year: 2024
Caden Ashby caught with 2.4 grams of magic mushrooms
18-year-old Caden Ashby was stopped in his black Chevrolet Tahoe on February 11th due to a defective brake light. During the traffic stop, Ashby consented to a search of his car, which produced a black .22 revolver along with 2.4 grams of a mixed white and grey powder-like substance. When Ashby was asked about the substance, he said that it was mushrooms. Caden Ashby was taken into custody and charged with light law, unlawful carry, and possession of drugs.
DUI: Michael Trottman backs into guard rail after having one drink
Officers found 45-year-old Michael Trottman attempting to push the back end of his vehicle off the guard rail at Kennedy Lane on February 17th. The car was still in drive, with the driver’s side back tire moving fast. Trottman explained that he was backing up from the travel lodge entrance when he backed up onto the guard rail, lifting his back tires off the ground. Officers smelled a powerful odor of alcohol coming from Trottman’s body, and Trottman was having a hard time standing up straight without losing balance. Trottman told officers that he had one drink with a friend and consented to sobriety tests. Trottman then performed poorly and stated that he couldn’t do it even if he were sober. Trottman was then taken into custody, and an open bottle of vodka was found on the passenger floorboard.
Jessica Sullens shatters man’s front door after catching him with another woman
31-year-old Jessica Sullens was seen breaking a man’s door handle after showing up unannounced at his residence at Winding Bluff on February 19th. The male victim stated that after Sullens left a bar, she went to his house without prior notice. Once Sullens was inside, she became upset because she had seen him with another woman. He asked her to leave, but as she exited the door, she broke the door handle off and threw it at the front door, shattering the glass. When officers made contact with Sullens, she stated that she was invited over and gave them evidence of the victim doing so. However, she was still taken into custody and charged with vandalism.
Starlyn Reed assaults boyfriend during argument
28-year-old Starlyn Faith Reed had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Tim Thompson, at their Winterhaven Court residence on February 17th. On February 19th, Thompson called the police, advising them that he and Reed had argued, during which she approached and started pushing him out of their bedroom. Then, when the officers arrived, Thompson told them he had to grab her elbow and spin her around to get her to stop pushing, adding that he felt “assaulted.” Reed corroborated Thompson’s statement, admitting she got angry and wanted him to leave. She was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Walter Jackson strangles girlfriend with electrical cords
37-year-old Walter Jackson was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Jerrisha Murray, at Cheshire Drive on February 17th. After Murray arrived at Jackson’s house, she walked upstairs to his room, where they talked about going to her son’s ballgame. During their discussion, Murray mentioned that he needed to mow the grass, making him argumentative and angry. The argument escalated to Jackson punching her in her right eye, leaving it swollen shut. Once she fell to the floor, Jackson grabbed a cord from an electronic device and strangled her with it. Murray was able to get loose and run downstairs. As she ran downstairs, Jackson threw her phone at her head and followed her down the stairs, where he proceeded to punch her 5 to 6 times before she left. She drove to Old Russellville Pike, where her friend called for an ambulance.
Michael Posey causes over $1000 in damages to girlfriend’s car
21-year-old Michael Posey was involved in an altercation with his girlfriend, Zilayzha Gilliam, at the Cumberland Manor Apartments on February 20th. When officers arrived, they observed Posey in a gold Nissan Versa with the front bumper hanging off the frame. Officers told Posey to exit the vehicle. He complied, but once he got out, he took off, and a short foot chase commenced. An officer chased Posey to Gilliam’s apartment, where he was taken into custody. While the officer was there, Gilliam informed him that she and Posey were in an argument. During the argument, Posey told her that he was going to “mess up her car.” The officer observed that Gilliam’s car seemed to have damage that would amount to more than $1000. Multiple witnesses stated they had seen Posey ram his vehicle into another.
Two hours after the arrest, officers caught Posey throwing a chair against the wall inside the interview room. As a result, the chair leg was bent, and several holes were created in the wall.
Zachary Chronister indicted for sexual battery of a 9-year-old child
A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 33-year-old Zachary Chronister for aggravated sexual battery between December 31st, 2021, and January 1st, 2021. The indictment alleges that the victim was a 9-year-old child. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $50,000.
Michael Parker assaults girlfriend after drinking lots of tequila
50-year-old Michael Parker was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, Marisa Ebersole, at Dalton Smith Court on February 21st. Officers arrived and made contact with Ebersole, who stated that Parker had physically assaulted her after drinking heavily. When Ebersole arrived at the residence, Paker became confrontational with her because she wouldn’t allow him to use her vehicle. The brief confrontation escalated when Parker forcibly ripped her keys from her bracelet. The neighbors, Hope Amanatidis and Cody Bellman, came outside to investigate the commotion that Parker was causing, and he became confrontational with them as well. Parker charged at Hope and verbally threatened her. He did the same thing to Cody, but he struck him in the chin as well. In response, Cody took Parker to the ground and detained him until law enforcement arrived. Michael Parker was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault and disorderly conduct.
Clarksville Teacher Chreece Trammell punches mother in her face after heated argument
46-year-old Moore Magnet Stem Elementary School teacher Chreece Trammell was involved in an altercation with her mother, Linda Lee, at their Foxfield Drive residence on January 11th. Officers arrived at their home and made contact with Lee, who informed them that Trammell punched her in the face after asking her to get a coffee pot from the attic. Trammell told her that she couldn’t have the coffee pot upstairs with her and that it didn’t belong to her. Lee told her that it did and got up to get it herself. This only led to Trammell getting in her face and yelling vulgarities. Their argument became so agitated that Lee’s 13-year-old grandson got between them to calm the situation, but Trammell reached over him and punched her mother in the face. Chreece Trammell was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Kenneth Sanders indicted for the rape of a 16-year-old girl
A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 43-year-old Kenneth Sanders for statutory rape and sexual battery between September 1st, 2022, and November 22nd, 2022. The indictment alleges that the victim was a 16-year-old girl. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $75,000.
DUI: Jay Scott found driving recklessly at Kroger
33-year-old Jay Scott was seen in a silver Kia sedan driving recklessly in a parking lot at Lowes Drive on February 16th. Scott’s vehicle was found unoccupied near the front entrance of Kroger. Officers observed an open container of alcohol in the cupholder. They attempted to look for Scott but couldn’t locate him until the Kia was seen backing out of the parking space. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Scott. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and then, after being informed of implied consent, refused to provide a blood sample. Jay Scott was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
Franklin Watts indicted for aggravated sexual battery of a 12-year-old child
A Montgomery County Grand Jury has indicted 50-year-old Franklin Watts for aggravated sexual battery on or about December 1st. The indictment alleges that the victim was a 12-year-old child. A judicial Commissioner set his bond at $50,000.
Clarksville Rapper “Smurf G Da Boss” swings wife around living room by hair during argument – Adam Hamilton
37-year-old Clarksville Rapper “Smurf G Da Boss” aka Adam Hamilton was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Passionell Sims, at their Walnut Street residence on February 17th. After an argument with his mother over the phone, Hamilton told Sims to leave the residence. When Sims didn’t do this, he stood over her and started yelling profanities in her face. Sims pushed Hamilton to get up and put some distance between them. This led to Hamilton grabbing her by the hair and swinging her around the living room. Sims proceeded to retreat to the bathroom for safety. However, Hamilton followed her and again grabbed her, pushing her into the wall. Sims was able to separate herself from Hamilton and go back into the living room to get her phone. While Sims was getting her phone, Hamilton left the residence on foot. Adam Hamilton was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
DUI: Anjelica Harmon involved in hit-and-run after drinking at Mike’s Bar and Grill
27-year-old Anjelica Harmon was involved in a hit-and-run at the intersection of McClardy Road and Sharptail Trail on February 22nd. Harmon’s gold Toyota Sienna was found at Bobcat Drive with front-end damage, which matched the description of the damage on the scene. Officers made contact with Harmon and noticed a strong odor of alcohol on her person. Harmon consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Harmon then admitted to drinking alcohol at Mike’s Bar and Grill before driving. Anjelica Harmon was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident, and driving without a license.
DUI: Pearlette Godfrey found asleep in her Nissan Kicks on Wilma Rudolph Boulevard
44-year-old Pearlette Godfrey was found asleep inside a 2020 black Nissan Kicks at the intersection of Wilma Rudolph and Holiday Drive on February 21st. When officers approached Godfrey, she was found sleeping with her foot on the brake and the vehicle in drive. Once officers knocked on the window and woke her up, she struggled to roll the window down and open the door. Godfrey was asked if she was okay, and she admitted to drinking at a party earlier in the evening. Godfrey consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Godfrey was then informed about implied consent and provided a blood sample. Officers conducted a probable cause search of her vehicle and located a loaded Taurus curve in an orange gun case under the driver’s seat. Pearlette Godfrey was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence and possession of a handgun while intoxicated.
Jawwad Suhail booked after being too drunk to get ride home
37-year-old Jawwad Suhail was found intoxicated at Ambleside Drive, where he was trespassed because of a domestic case that occurred earlier on February 22nd. Officers made contact with Suhail and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached him. Suhail then admitted to drinking alcohol and also to being drunk. Suhail could not find a ride home in a reasonable amount of time and was deemed a danger to himself. Jawwad Suhail was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Carson Ashby breaks windows, assaults brother during altercation
22-year-old Carson Ashby was involved in an altercation with his juvenile brother at their father’s shared residence on Indian Creek Road on February 21st. Deputies arrived at the named location regarding a caller who said they saw Ashby throwing things through the windows and fighting someone. Once deputies made contact with Ashby, he was too upset to talk at the time. However, Ashby’s brother told officers that Ashby had been drinking and was upset, so he started busting windows at the residence. Ashby’s brother tried to calm him down, but that was when he and Ashby got into an altercation. When Deputies attempted to detain Ashby, he resisted by grabbing the patrol car door and tensing up his arms. The broken windows were valued at $500. Carson Ashby was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault, resisting arrest, contempt, and vandalism.
DUI: Madison Barger drinks before crashing car in someone’s front yard
34-year-old Madison Barger lost control of her car and ended up in the yard of a Greenwood Avenue residence early February 20th. When officers arrived, they noticed an odor of alcohol coming from Barger. EMS personnel checked Barger out for injuries, during which she started swaying back and forth. Officers approached Barger’s vehicle and noticed opened packages of Delta 8 gummies in the passenger seat. Due to probable cause, they informed Barger of implied consent, but she still refused to provide a blood or breath sample. Officers searched Barger after they detained her, and she fell backward onto them. During a search of Barger’s vehicle, officers found Delta 8 gummies, THC gummies, and THC dab vape pen with a ¾ full cartridge attached to it. Barger was transported to Sango ER after officers obtained a warrant for a blood sample. Madison Barger was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, and simple possession.
Marjae Williams jailed after driving repossessed Chevy Malibu off tow truck
28-year-old Marjae Cortezia Williams refused to let Christopher Burnett, a DC Towing and Recovery Truck driver, repossess her 2016 Chevrolet Malibu at her Dunbar Cave Road apartment in the early hours of February 20th. Burnett alerted the authorities, reporting that the American Credit Acceptance gave DC Towing notice to repossess the Mailbu. Burnett then located, connected to, and lifted the car 2 feet into the air. Williams then entered the vehicle and drove it off the tow support, causing damage and hindering him from repossessing it. David and Carolyn Gillard, who work for DC Towing, explained how Williams drove off the tow support and backed into a telephone pole. They explained that this caused the guide wire to break. Then, they watched Williams leave by driving recklessly through the side grassy area of an adjoined, densely populated apartment complex. Williams failed to provide any identification or insurance at the scene. Williams was taken into custody for reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident involving damage, and hindering secured creditors on February 20th.