Author: Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

Dayisha Miller steals $40 worth of merchandise from Walgreens

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

20-year-old Dayisha Miller was seen shoplifting from a Walgreens near Union Drive on April 27th. When officers spoke with Kelly Torry, the night manager of Walgreens, she stated that she noticed two black females stuffing items into their purses and gift bags and walking out of the store without paying. Torry then stated that the two females entered a black SUV and pulled off. Officers found the vehicle in the parking lot near Union Drive, watched them exit the vehicle, and detained them both. Officers then located the stolen items from the Walgreens inside the SUV and identified Raneisha Tribble and Dayisha Miller before taking them back to Walgreens, where Torry confirmed they were responsible. The items stolen were returned and valued at $40.79. Miller was taken into custody for theft of merchandise. 

Shelly Spencer threatens to shoot a woman for taking her spot at the gas pump

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

On February 14th, 2022, 51-year-old Shelley Spencer was observed harassing and assaulting people at a Kroger Fuel Center located near Austin Peay Highway. When officers spoke to one of the victims, Kensharael Williams, she reported that she had noticed a female in an Infiniti SUV facing her as if she was trying to pull into the same fuel spot. Williams then stated that moments later, Spencer, the driver of the Infiniti, began yelling, cursing, and making threats. Williams then claimed that Spencer threatened to shoot her and assault her for taking the pump spot before she pulled off and parked on the other side of the parking lot.

Williams proceeded to finish putting gas in her car before leaving and claimed that Shelley pulled right onto her bumper and began following her through traffic and the parking lot, which continued for minutes. Another person in the car, Kimberly Watkins, got a picture of her license plate when she stopped following them. On February 15th, 2022, both Watkins and Williams gave statements and identified Spencer to officers via a 6-person photo lineup, stating she was the one who followed them and made threats to do harm to her. Spencer was taken into custody and charged with harassment and assault on April 26th, 2024.

Jessica Tackett assaults man after he threatened to kick her door down

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

26-year-old Jessica Tackett was involved in a domestic incident with Jimal Williams at their Meadowlake Drive residence on April 26th. When officers arrived on the scene, Tackett stated that Williams attempted to come into contact with her and claimed that Williams told her he was going to kick her door down while she was away. Tackett also claimed that when she arrived, she noticed Williams at the front door, and as he walked toward the vehicle, she got out to confront him.

Williams then slapped her phone out of her hand, beginning the physical altercation. She also stated that Williams punched her but did not know how many times. Officers then spoke with Williams, who stated that he approached Tackett and grabbed his keys from her when she arrived. Williams then stated that Tackett pulled his hair while he tried to grab the keys. Officers reviewed the footage, noticing them pushing and throwing strikes at each other. Officers proceeded to detain both. Both parties were then taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.

Akira Campbell steals $1716 worth of merchandise from Target with two accomplices

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

23-year-old Akira Campbell was caught stealing by officers at a Target near Colonial Road on April 26th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Norman Smith, who claimed that he had seen three females, Christina Campbell, Akira Campbell, and Mahogany Johnson, loading things up and getting prepared to leave. He also stated that he saw Christina loading up merchandise and leaving early, acting as a lookout. Smith claims that after Christina left, Johnson and Akira fled the store with the merchandise, placing items in a tan Buick before driving away.

Officers in the area were advised they were driving the vehicle and initiating a traffic stop. When officers made contact with the vehicle, they immediately noticed new baby clothes and various items in Akira’s lap, who was in the passenger’s seat. Christina, the vehicle owner, was in the backseat of the vehicle, and Johnson was the driver. Officers detained all three women and proceeded to search the trunk of the vehicle, in which they located a large number of baby clothes and items valued at $1716.66.

Upon arrival at the station, Christina refused to answer questions pertaining to the theft but stated she owned the vehicle that was used for the theft. Akira stated that she didn’t remember the crime happening and didn’t do anything. Johnson admitted to the theft and stated that she, Akira, and Christina entered the store, gathered numerous items, and fled without paying.

Christina Campbell steals $1716 worth of merchandise from Target with 2 accomplices

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

25-year-old Christina Campbell was caught stealing by officers at a Target near Colonial Road on April 26th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Norman Smith, who claimed that he had seen three females, Christina Campbell, Akira Campbell, and Mahogany Johnson, loading things up and getting prepared to leave. He also stated that he saw Christina loading up merchandise and leaving early, acting as a lookout. Smith claims that after Christina left, Johnson and Akira fled the store with the merchandise, placing items in a tan Buick before driving away.

Officers in the area were advised they were driving the vehicle and initiating a traffic stop. When officers made contact with the vehicle, they immediately noticed new baby clothes and various items in Akira’s lap, who was in the passenger’s seat. Christina, the vehicle owner, was in the backseat of the vehicle, and Johnson was the driver. Officers detained all three women and proceeded to search the trunk of the vehicle, in which they located a large number of baby clothes and items valued at $1716.66.

Upon arrival at the station, Christina refused to answer questions pertaining to the theft but stated she owned the vehicle that was used for the theft. Akira stated that she didn’t remember the crime happening and didn’t do anything. Johnson admitted to the theft and stated that she, Akira, and Christina entered the store, gathered numerous items, and fled without paying.

Mahogany Johnson steals $1716 worth of merchandise from target with two acomplises

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

23-year-old Mahogany Johnson was caught stealing by officers at a Target near Colonial Road on April 26th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Norman Smith, who claimed that he had seen three females, Christina Campbell, Akira Campbell, and Mahogany Johnson, loading things up and getting prepared to leave. He also stated that he saw Christina loading up merchandise and leaving early, acting as a lookout. He claims that after she left, Johnson and Akira fled the store with the merchandise, placing items in a tan Buick before driving away.

Officers in the area were advised they were driving the vehicle and initiating a traffic stop. When officers made contact with the vehicle, they immediately noticed new baby clothes and various items in Akira’s lap, who was in the passenger’s seat. Christina, the vehicle owner, was in the backseat of the vehicle, and Johnson was the driver. Officers detained all three women and proceeded to search the trunk of the vehicle, in which they located a large number of baby clothes and items valued at $1716.66. Upon arrival at the station, Christina refused to answer questions pertaining to the theft but stated she owned the vehicle that was used for the theft. Akira stated that she didn’t remember the crime happening and didn’t do anything. Johnson admitted to the theft and stated that she, Akira, and Christina entered the store, gathered numerous items, and fled without paying. Johnson was charged with theft.

Lanique Burnett assaults her child’s father after a night of drinking

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

31-year-old Lanique Burnett was involved in a domestic incident with her baby’s father, Deangelo Brown, at his Randolph Place apartment on April 24th. When officers arrived on the scene, Brown stated that he and Burnett had gotten into an argument because she had been drinking and left to go to a liquor store. When she returned, she began trying to fight and push him into a wall, causing damage to it. After the incident, she left the scene before officers arrived.

Burnett also called 911 prior to officers coming, stating that Brown was intoxicated, “off his meds,” and being violent towards her but refused to come back to the scene in order to complete a report when dispatch attempted a return call. Officers did not smell any alcohol or notice any mental problems with Brown.

April 25th, the next day, officers received a call from Brown stating that Burnett had unlocked his front door with a spare key and had made her way inside. She removed a dolly that was propped up on the door, which Brown heard, and a physical altercation ensued. When brown spoke to officers, he stated he was trying to protect himself and remove Burnett from his home.

Burnett advised that their child usually sleeps at Brown’s home but that the child was having a hard time falling asleep so she returned for her. Brown showed officers footage of Burnett outside of his apartment, which created a disturbance in the first incident. Burnett was determined to be the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Tatiana Ariste brings dog with her to rob Walgreens on Perkins Road

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

25-year-old Tatiana Ariste was caught stealing from a Walgreens on Perkins Road on April 24th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Taylor McClain, who stated that merchandise was taken from the business. Mcclain then stated the suspects responsible were attempting to flee in a black GMC, but the vehicle had broken down. Mcclain then gave officers a description of both individuals, one being Ariste, who was wearing a white hoodie and green shorts and had a dog with her. The other was an unidentified man wearing a FedEx vest. Officers proceeded to go outside and search for the suspects and noticed Ariste behind a food establishment that was also on Perkins Road. Unable to locate the male, officers detained Ariste, and she was taken back to Walgreens. Officers frisked Ariste and found merchandise that had been stolen. McClain was able to total up the amount stolen, which was valued at $728.13. The dog was taken by animal control, and Ariste was taken into custody and charged with theft.

Nichole Burnett allegedly attacks brother with ice pick during altercation

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

28-year-old Nichole Burnett was involved in a domestic incident with her brother, Nicholas Simpson, at a Pendleton Avenue residence on April 24th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Simpson, who stated that Burnett got angry and pushed him before walking off. Simpson then said that he followed her to try to calm her down, and Burnett attacked him with what appeared to be an ice pick. Officers then spoke with Burnett, who stated that she had a rat tail comb in her hand during the altercation. Officers deemed Burnett to be the primary aggressor and took her into custody for domestic assault. 

Tamika Buchanan assaults woman for sending her daughter home from work

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

36-year-old Tamika Buchanan was caught assaulting Lisa Gross at a butcher shop near South Third Street. On March 31st, officers responded to an assault call from Lisa Gross. When they arrived on the scene, Gross stated she was assaulted by her coworker, Taeriyl Bean’s Mother, Tamika Buchanan. Gross said she had recently sent Bean home from work because she was not following orders to perform her job. Gross then claimed that when Bean had left, she had returned with her mother, Tamika, who immediately began to assault her. Gross then claimed Tamika pulled her by the jacket and punched her in the face numerous times. Gross had minor injuries, stating that the incident was captured on video. On April 4th, Gross gave an oral video statement and identified Tamika Buchanan in a six-person photo lineup as the person who assaulted her. Tamika Buchanan was taken into custody on April 24th and charged with assault.