Fort Defiance Interpretive Center will host a living history event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, to commemorate the surrender of Fort Defiance to Union soldiers in 1862.
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Addition of ParkMobile app allows almost-free downtown parking — The city’s new nightmare
Thanks to the addition of the ParkMobile app to the existing parking meter infrastructure, and the fact that the two systems can’t communicate – you can park downtown in a metered space for as little as $2 for the entire day — and there’s nothing the city can do to stop it without removing either “1st-hour free parking” or getting rid of the ParkMobile app. Here’s how… and you never even have to leave your office, workplace, or downtown home, thanks to the app.
City says it will accept & keep payments made during free parking times; won’t disable app
In response to an inquiry from Clarksville Today, Clarksville Parking Manager Michael Palmore says the city will not disable the new ParkMobile app (which is now used to pay for downtown parking) during city regulated ‘free parking’ hours on evenings, nights, and weekends. Palmore stated he doesn’t want visitors to “get comfortable with free parking” and if they pay during “free parking time” without knowing the rules, the city will simply pocket the money.
Palmore added that “anyone who has paid [on nights/weekends] is probably a visitor”. There are no clear signs posted about free parking on nights/weekends when using the new app, and it sends reminders during free periods that payment is required.
Woman screams for club ‘Security!’, but she’s in her dad’s house — Faith Vaughns arrested
21 old Faith Trinity Burchard Vaughns reportedly came home at 4 a.m. Saturday, extremely intoxicated and irate, and with a bag of marijuana. Her father told her to get the drugs out of his house and she responded by kicking furniture and throwing objects, all with her 2-year-old child in the room. The father, Anthony Burchard attempted to restrain her to protect the child, at which time she bite him in the hand and “screamed for help from security personnel as if she was in a bar or club”.
Soldier cuts toes off husband’s sneakers in two-day tussle — Breayna Simon arrested
Clarksville police officer Marcus Onfroy responded to a domestic-related call on February 4th, where 21-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Breayna Simon and her husband, Tristan, had reportedly been arguing for two days. The officer noted multiple items in the home had been “destroyed” over the course of these days, in an obvious retaliatory fashion. Police determined Breayna had cut the toes off several pairs of his sneakers and smashed his laptop. Her husband was also charged for his actions.
Soldier destroys wife’s iPhone & Mirror in two-day tussle — Tristan Simon arrested
Clarksville police officer Marcus Onfroy responded to a domestic-related call on February 4th, where 21-year-old Fort Campbell Soldier Tristan Simon and his wife, Breayna, had reportedly been arguing for two days. The officer noted multiple items in the home had been “destroyed” over the course of these days, in an obvious retaliatory fashion. Police determined Tristan threw one of her iPhones into a wall and smashed it, and destroyed a bedroom vanity mirror. He was charged with felony domestic vandalism. His wife was charged for her actions.
Erratic driving leads to DUI arrest on 101st Airborne Parkway — Jazzmin Harwood
Officers observed 24-year-old Jazzmin Harwood cross the center line several times while driving her black SUV on 101st Airborne Parkway, driving in an “erratic manner” according to an arrest warrant. As officers conducted a traffic stop they reported the smell of alcohol coming from her and the vehicle. She was described as “disorganized and unable to follow instructions”. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
Man charged with assault of wife one month after she was arrested for assaulting him — Treyvon Johnson
Just one month after his wife, Ern’Drinque Walker, was booked into jail for biting him, 20-year-old Treyvon Johnson is charged with shoving her onto the bed and strangling her during an argument. She says she began to blackout during the Assault. In 2020, Trevyon was also charged with domestic assault after Ern’Drinque reported to police he “bear-hugged” her too tightly in another fight over a phone.
Man gives police his friend’s name in attempt to fool them; it didn’t work — Keaghan Wright arrested
Clarksville Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Jessica Phillips. Inside the passenger seat, a man told police his name was Kyjuan Schambers and came within days of providing the correct birthday for the actual Kyjuan Schambers. Not one to be outsmarted, Officer Matthew Johnson realized the information was fake and as he had the man step out of the vehicle, the man fled. After a short foot pursuit, he was taken into custody and admitted he was really 22-year-old Keaghan Wright. Wright had outstanding warrants for failing to appear for a prior excessive/abusive 911 call case.
Woman charged with DUI after too many shots at El Guacamole — Amanda Rose
30-year-old Amanda Rose told Clarksville Police she had taken “more than a few shots” and consumed red wine at ‘El Guacamole’ Mexican restaurant before driving nearly three miles to where they found her heavily intoxicated behind the wheel of a white SUV near a gas pump at a convenience store. She attempted field sobriety tests but was too intoxicated to remain standing for them.
Mother charged after slapping son in the back of his head — Valerie Rel arrested
38-year-old Valerie Anne Rel is charged with the domestic assault of her son, Isaiah Gonzales, after police say she grabbed him by the shirt while yelling at him and struck him in the back of the head with her hand. The argument was reportedly over a laptop he had taken from his girlfriend, Kristan Engel, who witnessed the assault.
“I’m an alcoholic and I’ve been drinking all day”, says driver after crash — Angie Harris
When Clarksville Police responded to a crash at Daniel St & Richardson St, they say 57-year-old Angela Ruth Morrison Harris told them “I’m an alcoholic and I’ve been drinking all day”. She admitted to drinking vodka before the accident, and police located two bottles of Smirnoff Vodka in the vehicle. She performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody.
Woodlawn woman charged with felony animal cruelty — Sandra Janus
57-year-old Sandra Elaine Janus is free on a $2,500 bond after she says she observed a cat on her property in Woodlawn, grabbed her .22 caliber pistol, and shot it. She is charged with felony aggravated cruelty to animals.
Clarksville Realtor reportedly sent over 200 texts after being told to stop — Ruth Devito, arrested
45-year-old Ruth Ann Devito was booked on an outstanding warrant, charging her with harassment. The prosecutor, Lacy Outler, of Southside, says despite being told to not contact her multiple times, Devito has sent over 200 text messages which were annoying and alarming.
Man charged with slapping sleeping roommate over unplugged Xbox— Austin Chase Springer
Clarksville police say 24-year-old Austin Chase Springer went into his sleeping roommate’s bedroom, upset that his Xbox was unplugged, and began yelling. He then reportedly slapped the roommate, Anthony Duff, in the head with an open hand, knocking out his earplugs. Every time duff attempted to get out of bed, Spring would push him back down. Springer told police he had been drinking prior to the argument.
Woman jailed in assault of mother in argument over money — Meagan Barrone arrested
24-year-old Meagan Rae Barrone is charged with pushing her mother against a wall during an argument over money Wednesday, then taking her phone to prevent her from calling 911. She is jailed in lieu of a $500 bond.
Woman charged with using OfferUp to scam the sale of a Playstation — Dyandria Shonta Sealey
Officers say they have identified Dyandria “Shonta Black” Sealey as the person who used the OfferUp app to scam Lelia Burke on the sale of a Playstation before Christmas. They say Sealey accepted $499 via CashApp but never showed up to deliver the Playstion, and never had any intention of doing so. After receiving account data back from both OfferUp and Cashapp, it was determined both accounts belonged to her, with her confirmed phone number and email address, and personal identifying information for the banking portions.
Palmyra man charged in assault of his boyfriend — Johnathon Brown arrested
26-year-old Johnathon Brown is charged with the domestic assault of his boyfriend, Daniel Senft, after he reportedly placed grabbed him from the rear of his hoodie and placed him in a headlock during an argument when Daniel brought him food. A neighbor, Crystal Brown, witnessed the assault and called police. Brown wouldn’t come to the door when police arrived but was eventually booked into jail on the open warrant on Tuesday.
Woman charged with knocking on door and punching woman who answered — Dimeneshia Carter
In January, Clarksville Police responded to an assault in progress on Victory Road. A woman told police that 22-year-old Dimeneshia Carter and Eirneschia Carter appears at her door knocking and demanding to be let in. As she opened the door to tell them to leave, Dimeneshia reportedly reached in and punched the victim in the face. The resident was able to shut the door before the assault continued further, and the two fled. Dimeneshia was booked into jail on the open warrant on Monday, charged with felony aggravated burglary. The argument was reportedly over clothing.
Serial Lowe’s Shoplifter Arrested — Trey Allen Young
24-year-old Trey Allen Young was recently booked into the Montgomery County jail on multiple warrants charging him with stealing from Lowes. During two September incidents, he walked out with a $229 Husqvarna blower and then a $149 Craftsman Trimmer and a pole saw worth $219. In November he walked out with another $99 worth of merchandise.