27-year-old Edwin Jones was found by an officer in the parking lot of Top Flight sleeping behind the wheel of a running car. The reporting officer proceeded to knock on the window for a few minutes before being able to wake up Jones. When woken up, Jones began to mumble to himself and refused to exit the vehicle until another responding unit arrived with emergency gear. Jones stumbled to the officers’ patrol car, reeking of alcohol, and refused to do any field sobriety tests. Jones was taken into custody and charged with DUI.
Author: Brodie Martin
Desiree Youngblood punches ex-girlfriend in face
21-year-old Desiree Youngblood went to the house of her ex-girlfriend, Jodie Thomas, looking to cause problems. Youngblood waited for Thomas to get home from work, and when she pulled into her driveway, Youngblood approached the vehicle and started to peel the window tint off until Thomas got out. When Thomas exited the vehicle, Youngblood proceeded to punch Thomas in the face but left shortly before officers arrived. Youngblood was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault and vandalism.
Shayna Stone caught with over 15 grams of Marijuana in her vehicle
21-year-old Shayna Stone was confronted by law enforcement on October 24th when officers noticed a highly potent smell of weed from her vehicle. When officers questioned Stone, she told them that she did have marijuana, which prompted the officer to search the car. This led officers to find over 15 grams of marijuana in the vehicle, and Stone admitted to it being hers. Stone already had an active warrant out of Florida, showing that she would not appear in court. Stone was taken into custody and charged with simple possession. Stone has a history of Marijuana related charges, including an incident in July 2023.
Shawn Ussia pulled over for illegal tint, caught with 14 grams of Marijuana
23-year-old former high school football player Shawn Ussia was confronted by law enforcement when he and his friend Alyssa Buchanan drove in an SUV with an illegal tint. When Officers arrived, they smelt a substantial marijuana odor from the car. So, they told both Ussia and Buchanan to exit the car for a search of the vehicle, and they located loose buds of marijuana in the driver’s seat, which came from a ripped bag in the glove box while doing a probable search. When officers searched Ussia’s person, they found two corner bags containing marijuana and over $1,400 in cash. Ussia was taken into custody and charged with unlawful drug paraphernalia and being the manufacturer, deliverer, or seller of a controlled substance.
Alyssa Buchanan caught with 14 grams of Marijuana
21-year-old Alyssa Buchanan was confronted by law enforcement when she and her friend Shawn Ussia drove in an SUV with an illegal tint. When Officers arrived, they smelt a substantial marijuana odor from the car. During a probable search, Officers located loose buds of marijuana in the driver’s seat, which came from a ripped bag in the glove box. When officers searched Ussia’s person, they found two corner bags containing marijuana and over $1,400 in cash. Buchanan was taken into custody and charged with unlawful drug paraphernalia and being the manufacturer, deliverer, or seller of a controlled substance.
Lisa Lincoln steals over $900 from Kroger via lottery tickets
51-year-old Lisa Lincoln was caught by a former co-worker stealing lottery tickets while collecting her earnings. During the investigation, it was found that Lincoln stole over $900, all while being clocked into her job. Lincoln currently has an outstanding warrant on her arrest.
Samaria Mims-Rolland assaults friend while driving
34-year-old Samaria Mims-Rolland was driving on Madison Street on October 23rd with her friend Samantha Farris. While driving, they got into a verbal altercation, and Mims-Rolland got physical. Mims-Rolland hit Farris multiple times, which caused Farris to sustain injuries to her nose, arms, and eye. Mims-Rolland was taken into custody and charged with assault.
Owen Robinson caught drunkenly pulling car doors at Rise and Shine Auto Detail
24-year-old Owen Robinson was seen visibly intoxicated at Ride and Shine Auto Detail on Providence Boulevard, pulling door handles on November 26th. When the officer contacted Robinson, he told them he had just left AJ’s bar and was walking through the area. During the conversation, the officer could tell that Robinson was intoxicated and asked him if he had anything to drink; he said to them that he had six beers and smoked a blunt of marijuana. Robinson was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
DUI: Ricky Rock Jr. hits brakes multiple times for no reason
33-year-old Whataburger employee Ricky Rock Jr. was seen driving under the influence on Trenton Road on November 23rd. Law enforcement observed Rock Jr. failing to stay in his lane and hitting his brakes multiple times despite there being no vehicles in front of him. Before the officer could pull him over, Rock Jr. pulled into a parking lot, so the officer followed him. When he exited his White Buick SUV, he voluntarily approached the patrol car. Rock Jr. consented to perform field sobriety tests but performed poorly. Rock Jr. was placed in custody for suspicion of DUI. A probable cause search of Rock Jr.’s Buick produced two open beer containers in plain sight. Rock Jr. was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.
Eugene Roach assaults man relaxing in his backyard
62-year-old Eugene Roach was involved in an altercation with Marcus Merriweather on Maple Street on October 20th. Merriweather was relaxing in his backyard when Roach came in and began yelling and cursing at him. Roach continued to get upset with Merriweather to the extent that he pushed him and threatened to do more bodily harm. Roach was taken into custody and charged with assault.
Sonseray Welch punches, pulls neighbor’s hair for “being too loud”
38-year-old Sonseray Welch was involved in an altercation with her upstairs neighbor, Alexis Johnson, at Fieldstone Village on November 5th. The conflict started when Johnson was “being too loud,” so Welch got her broom and started to hit it on the ceiling. Welch then went up to Johnson’s room, pushed and punched her while pulling her hair. Johnson was able to provide law enforcement with video proof of the assault. Welch was taken into custody and charged with assault.
Jaleel Fletcher breaks into woman’s car, flees from police
23-year-old Jaleel Fletcher was seen committing suspicious activity at Needmore Road on November 27th. The Montgomery County E911 Center received a call from one of the residents of the Needmore Apartment building stating that her neighbor, who lived a floor above her apartment, banged on her front door, went to the parking lot, and broke into her black Hyundai EGM. The caller described the individual as a black male wearing a black hoodie with red sweatpants, and another caller stated that there was a black male outside with the same description but was holding a “crowbar or a hammer.” When law enforcement arrived, they found a tall, black, skinny male matching the descriptions given over the phone standing next to the Hyundai EGM while the car alarm was going off. The male was later identified as Fletcher. When he saw officers arrive, Fletcher attempted to walk off but stopped shortly after being given orders to return. Fletcher suddenly began to sprint away from the officers, but after a short pursuit, he was tackled to the ground, where he continued to disobey orders given by officers.
The black Hyundai EGM was observed to have the driver’s side window smashed out. Officers, after searching the immediate area, found a hatchet that fell out of Fletcher’s pocket during the struggle. The victim also added that Fletcher caused damage to her front door in addition to her car’s window, both of which are estimated to cost between $500 and $600 in damage. Fletcher was taken into custody and charged with vandalism, resisting arrest, and evading arrest.
Brenda Calderon assaults family members during dispute
37-year-old Brenda Calderon, an employee of the federal government, was involved in a domestic altercation with her daughter, Crystal Calderon, and her husband, Edgardo Calderon, at Cottage Lane on November 26th. Crystal and Edgardo were at Brenda’s house for a custody swap for their son and Crystal’s passport. While going through this process, an argument ensued over Edgardo and Brenda’s ongoing issues. Brenda, amidst the dispute, slapped Edgardo’s phone out of his hand and pushed Crystal. This sparked a fight between her and Crystal, which was all caught on video. Law enforcement observed minor cuts on Crystal’s lips and a scratch on the back of Edgardo’s neck. When questioned by law enforcement, Brenda admitted to everything mentioned but added that Edgardo got in the middle of the fight and held her to the ground. Brenda was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Tranesha Drish assaults boyfriend with toy truck during dispute
21-year-old Tranesha Drish was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend on Madison Street on November 26th. The dispute between the two started with an argument that Drish elevated when she threw a toy tuck at Richard’s face, causing visible scratches. Drish then pushed him and went around the apartment, breaking other items. When law enforcement questioned Drish, she told them that she did throw the toy truck but said it didn’t hit her boyfriend. She also added that she did push him, but only after he slapped her. Drish was still deemed the primary aggressor of the altercation. Drish was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Anthony Conte points gun at girlfriend holding baby
37-year-old Anthony Conte was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Teala Goff, at their home on Excell Road on November 23rd. Conte arrived at the house and immediately initiated an argument with Goff. The dispute intensified to the point that Conte was holding a gun to Goff’s head while she was holding their baby. Conte had her cornered and told her that he was going to kill her. She told him to “do it,” and he left after having a brief exchange with her. When Conte came back, he had another verbal altercation with her that resulted in him pushing her back into the house, causing her to fall while holding the child. When she fell, the child’s arm hit the fish tank, leaving a mark on the child’s arm. This prompted Conte to leave the house again and cut off all means of communication with Goff. Conte was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic assault and reckless endangerment.
Francisca Peace assaults boyfriend with shoe during dispute
23-year-old Francisca Peace was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Tyemick Wallace, at her home on Lewis Lane on November 24th. Wallace told law enforcement they were arguing when Peace told him to leave her house. Wallace attempted to grab a box of shoes he claimed were his when Peace pushed him into a wall to get the shoes away from him. Peace continued to try to get Wallace to leave her house, even resorting to hitting him in the back of the head with one of the shoes and scratching his face. This caused a large knot on the back of Wallace’s head and scratch marks under his right eye. When questioned by law enforcement, Peace admitted to pushing Wallace to get him to leave her home. Peace was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
John Gunn drunkenly wanders into stranger’s backyard
59-year-old John Gunn was seen visibly intoxicated at the intersection of Maxwell Drive and Memorial Drive on November 24th. Law enforcement received a call from an Uber driver who told them he had picked up his passenger, John Gunn, on Essex Drive. He reported that when he picked him up, Gunn appeared intoxicated and, during the ride, yelled out, “Let Me Out!” The Uber driver proceeded to let Gunn out at the intersection of Memorial Drive and Maxwell Drive and observed him walking toward a house that was not his. When officers arrived at Memorial Drive, Gunn was in the backyard of the residence, clearly inebriated. While questioning him, Gunn seemed disoriented and needed clarification about which residence he was at. Law enforcement deemed Gunn to be a danger to himself and others. Gunn was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Soldier Garfield Martin accidentally shoots neighbor’s apartment
27-year-old US Army Soldier Garfield Martin was involved in a shooting at Tiny Town Road on November 24th. Law enforcement received calls that gunshots went off and entered the Q building, between apartments 3 & 4. Martin, after accidentally firing the shots, went and checked on the people who lived inside Q3, and officers checked on the people in Q4. When Martin engaged with the officer, he told them that he was trying to take the gun away from his wife, who was trying to put the handgun on safe. When he took the gun from her, it discharged and shot toward the Q building. Martin was taken into custody and charged with reckless endangerment.
Ayriana Swafford charged after stealing over $100 worth of merchandise from Dillard’s
18-year-old Ayriana Nikole Swafford was caught stealing at Dillard’s on Wilma Rudolph Blvd on November 14th. Swafford was seen on camera concealing items on her person and in a bag she was carrying. The in-store manager, Raymond Hicks, was told about Swafford, and he stopped her before she was able to leave the store. The value of the items stolen was around $131. Swafford was taken into custody and charged with theft of property.
Melissa Hunsinger charged after assaulting her son-in-law
54-year-old Melissa Hunsinger was involved in a domestic altercation with her son-in-law, Gage Gower, on November 21 at Harold Drive. The conflict began with them arguing about Gower not helping with household chores. The argument started to escalate until Hunsinger eventually pushed Gower. This elicited him to push her toward the door and tell her to leave, but she told the authorities that he got into her face and yelled at her to the point where his spit was landing on her face. Hunsinger told law enforcement that no assault occurred. Hunsinger was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
