Author: Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

Kayla Pittman caught with meth and fentanyl

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
KAYLA PITTMAN FEAT

34-year-old Kayla Pittman was caught with meth and fentanyl near Getwell Road on May 3rd. Officers were doing routine patrol when they observed a vehicle bearing a false Tennessee drive-out tag. Officers also noticed that the driver and passenger were not wearing seatbelts. The vehicle was pulled over, and Pittman was identified as the passenger. It was discovered that she had a warrant for a probation violation and was taken into custody.

Officers searched through Pittman’s purse and found two folded pieces of aluminum foil, one containing white crystal-like substances and the other brownish-white crystal-like substances. Pittman told officers that it was “ice’ and that she had forgotten about it. Both substances were tested, and one was matched as a meth and fentanyl mix. Pittman was charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Andrea Grijalva caught with 3 kilos of cocaine & 156 fentanyl pills in her car on I-40

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
ANDREA GRIJALVA FEAT

29-year-old Andrea Grijalva was caught with cocaine and fentanyl with her husband, Vasquez, near mile marker 25.8 on I-40 on May 3rd. Officers pulled over a vehicle driving slowly in the left lane under the “slow poke” law. When officers spoke to the vehicle’s driver, Vasquez, who stated they were traveling to North Carolina from California for his wife’s baby shower and staying for one day. Officers then spoke with Grijalva, and she claimed they were going to North Carolina to see her husband’s friends, staying for a few days, and flying back to California. Officers believed both to be involved in criminal activity and asked for consent to search the vehicle, which was granted. During the search, officers found a Gucci fanny pack containing three small containers with several blue pills. Officers also found two lunch boxes with three vacuum-sealed bricks inside the trunk. The 3 kilos tested positive for cocaine, and the pills, totaling 156 them, tested positive for fentanyl. Andrea Grijalva was taken into custody and charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

Christalin Olival throws handcuffs out squad car

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
CHRISTALIN OLIVAL FEAT

53-year-old Christalin Olival was seen throwing her handcuffs outside a squad car window while being transported to Medical Holding on May 6th. The value of the handcuffs was $50, and Olival was charged with theft of property worth less than $1000.

Keneisha Craig beats roommate in head with Glock, tells her “This the last time you gonna do me like this”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
KENEISHA CRAIG FEAT

26-year-old Keneisha Craig was involved in a domestic altercation with her roommate, Lanna Butler, at their Westline Drive Apartment residence on May 5th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Craig, who stated that she and her roommate had argued about a joke made in front of their friends. Officers then spoke with Butler, who said she and Craig were arguing about perfume, but it escalated when Craig threw water on her. Butler then claimed they both were face to face when Craig told her, “This the last time you gonna do me like this.” Craig then walked to her bedroom, returned with a handgun, and struck Butler in the face several times with it. Butler then claimed that she was able to exit the apartment and call for police.

The officers searched the apartment and discovered a Glock handgun along with ammunition. Officers then spoke with Craig, who stated that she did not hit Butler with her gun but with her fist instead because Butler was trying to enter through a window. Craig also admitted to officers that she threw water in Butler’s face. Officers noticed the knots on Butler’s face and asked Craig about them. Craig claimed Butler had “put them there herself like in the movies.” Craig was taken into custody for Domestic assault and aggravated assault.

Ricki Johnson pushes boyfriend over table during altercation

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
RICKI JOHNSON FEAT

On May 5th, 22-year-old Ricki Johnson was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Jeremy Mooney, at a Beacon Park residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Mooney, who stated that Johnson had got mad at him and pushed him over a table. Officers noticed Johnson was not on the scene, they also noticed Mooney’s injured right wrist as well. Mooney refused to talk to officers at the time. Officers then took a photo of Mooney’s injuries. Johnson was taken into custody for domestic assault later that day.

Crystal Brittenum caught driving stolen Nissan Rogue she rented from Enterprise

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
CRYSTAL BRITTENUM FEAT

On May 5th, 36-year-old Crystal Brittenum was caught stealing a rental vehicle near Elvis Presley Boulevard. When officers arrived, they located Brittenum walking away from a 2021 Nissan Rogue. The vehicle had been reported stolen from Enterprise car rental on April 12th. Jacob Gunter, an employee of Enterprise, contacted officers and stated that Brittenum rented the car on February 23rd and was supposed to return it on February 26th but had yet to return. The value of the vehicle was $20,300. Brittenum was taken into custody for theft.

Booster Jaqueshia Rubin caught stealing $596 worth of electronic door locks from Home Depot

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
JAQUESHIA RUBIN FEAT

On April 29th, 45-year-old Jaqueshia Rubin was caught stealing from Home Depot on Giacosa Place. When officers arrived, they spoke with Chris Anderson, who works in loss prevention. Anderson stated that on April 19th, a couple who entered together could be seen using plastic bags, placing electronic door locks into them, and walking out of the store. The stolen items were valued at $596. Officers observed video and photo evidence of the repeat shoplifters, and their investigation started. Officers identified the couple on April 29th as the shoplifters. Anderson also confirmed that they were the shoplifters when officers brought them back to the store. Rubin was taken into custody for theft on May 6th.

Elayna Simpson threatens to hurt boyfriend’s wife during altercation

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
ELAYNA SIMPSON FEAT

On October 23rd, 2023, 28-year-old Elayna Simpson was seen threatening Guadalupe Escobar, her boyfriend’s wife, at Escobar’s Montgomery Street residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Escobar, who stated that Simpson had come to her house and started threatening her. Escobar said she believed Simpson was going to harm her. Escobar then stated she asked Simpson to leave the property, but Simpson refused. When Simpson finally left the scene, she began texting Escobar rude messages and refused to stop when asked. On April 19th, 2024, Escobar gave a recorded statement describing facts and identifying Simpson from a photo lineup as the individual who intimidated and harassed her. Simpson was taken into custody on May 6th, 2024, for assault.

Beatriz Delarosa flees after hitting 2-year-old child with her Ford F-150

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

26-year-old Beatriz Delarosa was arrested for fleeing the scene after hitting and injuring a two-year-old child near Lamar Avenue. On May 1st, a critical hit and run occurred where a Ford F-150 struck a 2-year-old child pedestrian and fled the scene. During the investigation, officers found Delarosa to be the driver of the F-150. On May 7th, Delarosa came to the traffic office and provided a typed statement admitting to being the driver of the F-150. She also stated that she had no driver’s license or insurance. Delarosa was taken into custody for driving without a license on May 7th.

Dynasia Bryant charged with identity theft after $2636 worth of fraudulent purchases

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
DYNASIA BRYANT FEAT

On December 11th, 2023, 26-year-old Dynasia Bryant was caught using fraudulent card information at Utley Orthodontist on Germantown Bend CV. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Kevin Utley, the Orthodontist who met with Bryant regarding dental work, and claimed that Bryant made a $950 down payment using a debit card, but the payment had been disputed. Utley then stated that he was contacted by a bank advising that the card used belonged to Summer Kelley, and she did not authorize the payment.

The bank then provided documentation showing that 12 fraudulent charges were made to Kelley’s card in numerous stores, totaling $2636.26. Documents also show a shipping address was matched to be Bryant Cottage Oaks residence. On January 29th, 2023, Utley identified Bryant as the one paying for the services. Officers spoke with Kelley on January 7th, 2024, and she stated she did not know Bryant and did not authorize the transactions. Bryant was taken into custody on May 6th, 2024, and was charged with theft, fraudulent use of a card, and identity theft.