Tag: Clarksville Police Department
Lone gunman robs Memorial Drive Kangaroo Mart
Clarksville responded to a robbery on November 27 at approximately 9:34 p.m. at 1874 Memorial Drive (THe Kangaroo Mart). According to the store clerk, a lone white male, wearing a dark hoodie and a black bandana and sunglasses on his face, came into the store. He approached her and demanded money. He stated he had a gun but never displayed one.
The clerk saw what appeared to be the outline of a gun in the suspect’s jacket. After the the man was given an undisclosed amount of money, he ran out of the store.
Officers responded to the robbery call, flooding the area. However they did not locate the suspect.
The man was described as a white male, approximately six feet tall, weighing between 16–180 pounds, thin to medium build.
The man may have been in the immediate area prior to the robbery, possibly walking around. Anyone with information is asked to call the TIPSLINE, (931-645-8477) or the lead investigator, Detective Josh Jobe, (931) 648-0656, ext. 5269.
Old Farmers Road collision ends with fatality
On November 24, around 4:02 p.m., a 2007 Chevy Impala, driven by Evelyn Ray, 86, of Bowling Green, Ky was traveling north on Old Farmers Rd. She crossed the eastbound lane of Hwy 76, where she failed to yield to an oncoming 1999 Ford Mustang. The Mustang was driven by Maurice Pitts, 26, of Clarksville. The Mustang collided with the Impala between the driver’s side front tire and door.
There were no signs of braking for either driver. Both were wearing seatbelts.
Evelyn Ray was taken by Lifeflight by Vanderbilt where she died from her injuries. Maurice Pitts was taken by EMS to Gateway with multiple leg fractures and was transferred to Vanderbilt by ambulance.
The lead investigator is Officer Melissa Spielhagen.
This is the 15th fatality crash for 2012.
[Photos by CPD-Chris Robinson]
Police discover moonshine operation during domestic disturbance call
Moonshine product discovered during domestic disturbance investigation.
On October 31, Clarksville police were called to Sonja Drive for a domestic disturbance in progress. When officers arrived, they found a man, Matthew Walter, with an injury above his left eyebrow.
The investigation revealed there had been a physical confrontation between the man and his girlfriend. Based on the officer’s investigation, Matthew Walter (W/M, DOB: 9/15/82, Given Address: 1318 Sonja Drive, Clarksville) was determined to be the primary aggressor. He was taken into custody and charged with: Domestic Assault. His was placed under a $5,000 bond.
Matthew Walter
While inside the residence, officers spotted something out of the ordinary–a moonshine still near the kitchen area, five buckets of corn mash, 44 jars of finished product and other manufacturing paraphernalia. Based on information gathered during the investigation, officers determined Walters manufactures and sells moonshine to his co-workers.
Agent Daryl Pace assumed control of the investigation into the violation of alcohol beverage laws. Charges are pending.
[Photos by Clarksville Police Information Jim Knoll]
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- Matthew Walter
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- Moonshine product discovered during domestic disturbance investigation.
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- Moonshine still setup found in apartment
Police respond to shooting, single victim dies
Scene of shooting in progress call
On November 3, Clarksville Police responded to a call about a shooting in progress at C-Ray’s Social Club, 2481 Ft. Campbell Blvd. Officers arrived within three minutes and found a chaotic scene as patrons were rapidly exiting the business.
The officers found a 20-year old male lying on a wooden ramp outside at the rear of the building. The man had sustained gunshot wounds to the body. EMS transported the man, who was not military, to Ft. Campbell’s Blanchfield Army Community Hospital for treatment of his injuries. The man died shortly after 4 a.m.
As officers tried to piece together the events which lead up to the shooting, they received very little cooperation and concrete information from witnesses at the scene. Based on the limited information provided, it was determined there were several subjects fighting inside of the business, shots were fired, one man was hit, and police were called.
Police are processing the crime scene, interviewing witnesses, and business employees.
The 20-year old victim was identified as Malcolm Rashaad Wright.
The lead investigator is Detective Tim Finley. Anyone with information can call the TIPSLINE, anonymously, 931-645-8477.
[Photos by CPD Public Information Jim Knoll]
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- Scene of shooting in progress call
Two men charged with unlawful sexual congress with female minor
On October 16, Clarksville police were alerted to a possible sexual encounter between a 14 year old girl and a 20 year old man. The girl’s mother discovered her daughter was receiving explicit text messages from a man asking her if she would have sex with him. They had met on a social networking site.
An investigation by Detective Rodney Lifsey determined that Vincent Cleveland Georgic had previously registered at a Holiday Drive hotel and engaged in sexual intercourse with the 14-year old minor.
Vincent Cleveland Georgic
On October 19 while Det. Lifsey was in possession of the juvenile’s cell phone, a text message was received from Georgic asking for a threesome with her and another 14-year old friend. Additionally, it was revealed that Georgic was aware of the age of the juvenile.
On October 26, Georgic was taken into custody at approximately 9:30 p.m. without incident at his residence.
While conducting the investigation into the statutory rape, another man, Justin Chappell came to the attention of police. Detective Lifsey was posing as the juvenile female when text messages were received. Chappell had also met the juvenile on a social networking site at an earlier time.
Chappell requested photographs of the juvenile performing various sexual acts. Conversely, Chappell provided several photographs of himself, including one of his penis. Chappell also arranged a meeting to have sexual intercourse with the juvenile and a 16-year old friend.
Justin Steward Chappell
On October 26, around 6:30 p.m., Chappell was taken into custody by police at a local motel where he was was supposed to rendezvous with the juveniles.
Vincent Cleveland Georgic (W/M, DOB: 5-8-92; Given Address: 1520 Rossview Road, Clarksville) was booked into Montgomery County Jail and charged with statutory rape. He is under a $20,000 bond.
Justin Steward Chappell (W/M, DOB: 2-15-91, Given Address: 211 Third Ave., Columbia, TN) was charged with solicitation of a minor. He is under a bond of $15,000.
The lead investigator is Detective Rodney Lifsey.
Law Enforcement Academy graduates prepare to hit the streets
Back Row-L-R: Adam Bagwell, Leroy Johnson, Robert Blamer, Chris Bailey
Front Row-L-R: Brandy Marley, Tony Dillard, Deana Valarezo
Clarksville Police Department’s newest police academy graduates will soon be hitting the streets. The seven officers graduated from the Tennessee Law Enforcement training Academy on October 12.
The seven officers excelled during their ten weeks at the academy. Officers Chris Bailey and Robert Blamer were ranked number two and three respectively in their graduating class of 48 officers. Chris Bailey, along with Leroy Johnson, was also selected Group Leader. Additionally, Officer Deana Valarezo was selected to be an Academic Advisor.
The graduates will complete their in-house training and then begin an intense fourteen week field training officer program. Following successful completion of field training, the officers will receive their shift assignments and be assigned to the patrol division.
[Photo by CPD info Officer Jim Knoll.]
CFD responds to Dog Hill home dryer fire
CFD and EMS units respond to a firecall in the Dog Hill Historic Area of Downtown Clarksville.
Clarksville Fire Department responded to a report of a utility room fire at approximately 10:20 a.m. this morning in the Dog Hill Historic Area of downtown Clarksville. The fire call came from 433 South First Street.
Windows were opened to vent out accumulated smoke from the home.
Fire Dept. and EMS units responded within minutes to the residence. Units from the Clarksville Police Department also responded to the call and provided crowd and traffic control in the area.
CFD Fire Investigator Ray Williams reported the fire started in the dryer unit in the utility room. Firefighters were able to contain the actual fire to the utility room of the home.
Smoke damage was sustained throughout the home. Fire department personnel opened several windows to help disperse the smoke from the structure.
There were no personal injuries as a result of the fire.
[Photos by Turner McCullough Jr./JazzWaves Imaging Solutions]
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- CFD and EMS units respond to a firecall in the Dog Hill Historic Area of Downtown Clarksville.
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- Windows were opened to vent out accumulated smoke from the home.
Weekend saturation patrols results in 109 charges
The Clarksville Police Department conducted impaired driving saturation patrols during the weekend of September 21-22, 2012. There were a total of 109 charges written during the two-day operation.
The patrols are conducted as part of the state’s enhanced driving regulation compliance program, which is aimed at reducing highway traffic fatalities in Tennessee. The saturation patrols are partially funded by the Governor’s Highway Safety Office .
The results from the saturation patrols are:
DUI – 6
Seat Belt-1
Revoked/Suspended License-4
Improper Turns-1
Insurance-14
Equipment/Light Law-16
Other Driver License Violations-2
Speeding-41
Following Too Closely-1
Move Over Law-3
Traffic Signal – 7
Registration – 9
Other Violations-4(Simple Possession-2, Implied Consent-1, Disorderly Conduct-1)
Vehicles stopped-99
Total Number of Charges-109
Police issue public warning of attempted child abduction
Clarksville police have issued a public notice of an attempted abduction of a young girl on September 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m.
According to police reports, three children between 7-10 of age were playing in a wood line area near their residences on Cabana Drive when a man pulled up in a pick-up truck and got out the vehicle. The man grabbed a 10-year old girl by the arm and tried to pull her with him. One of the other children started to scream, the man released the girl’s arm and fled in the pick-up truck. Officers flooded the area, spoke to residents but did not find anyone who witnessed the incident.
Based on varying information collected from the children, police officers were dispersed into the the area in an attempt to locate a newer model 4-door Chevy Pickup, charcoal gray in color, with large tires and a possible lift kit, dark tinted windows, an eagle sticker on the upper driver side corner of the windshield, and red writing or lettering on the back window of the pickup. The man was described as an older white male, possibly 50s or 60s, gray hair which was thinning or balding, and last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and dark blue jeans. The man was alone in the vehicle.
The lead is Officer Lisa Reed.
Anyone with information is asked to call the TISPLINE, 931-645-8477.
Residential burglary averted by attentive neighbor
On August 28, around 10:30 a.m., Clarksville Police responded to 2452 Peachers Mill when a call was received from a man reporting suspicious activity at a neighbor’s home.
Gatt Ware, 40, saw a man sitting on his neighbor’s front porch drinking a coke. He did not recognize the man as someone that lived at the residence. Shortly after that, he saw the man inside of the residence. He noticed the back window of his neighbor’s house was raised and the screen was damaged laying on the ground. He then saw a man exiting out the back door with socks on his hands carrying some sort of audio/video cord.
Delandre Lebarron Jordan
He confronted the man as he exited the house in an effort to detain him for police, but the man took off running and jumped the fence.
Police converged on the area and it turned into a game of hide and seek. Police would spot the man, he would run, duck down temporarily, and take off running again.
The suspect was caught by Officer Mike Dillon in the area of Bonnie Court. The man, identified as Delanere Lebarron Jordan, had property taken from inside of the residence in his possession.
Delanere Lebarron Jordan was taken in custody and charged with aggravated burglary and evading. His bond was set at $26,000.
