Tag: TERENCE MITCHELL

Josey Bullis calls police on pandhandler; upset he did not have a job

E.Z Emerson

38-year-old Josey Emerson Bullis called the police under the name “James Joseph,” stating that Christopher Ware had threatened him at gunpoint on Highway 70 South near the I-40 Entrance Ramp around 9:09 a.m. on June 21st. Officers called Bullis back and spoke with him again, during which he said that Ware pointed a Glock handgun at him. Bullis added that he did not want to press charges and was no longer at the location. After this, he told them that Ware threatened to shoot the police. When officers arrived at the ramp, they spoke with Ware, who stated he never displayed a weapon and did not wish to harm police. Officers checked with the dispatcher and discovered several 911 calls from Bullis’ number that never amounted to anything. After this, they located Bullis at Highway 70 South Circle K and spoke with him. He initially denied making the 911 call until they informed him that they linked him to the phone number. Bullis then admitted that Ware never showed a weapon and that he made a false 911 call. Bullis added that he called them because Ware was panhandling for money instead of working a job. Bullis was taken into custody for filing a false report.

DUI: Shannon Graham drives off cliff near Bellevue West Apartments

Brodie Martin

55-year-old Shannon Graham was seen driving off of a small cliff near the Bellevue West Apartments on June 13th. A witness reported that she observed Graham climb out of her car after she drove off the cliff. When officers arrived, they spoke with Graham, who was standing outside of her apartment. Graham admitted that she was the one who was operating the car. While speaking to Graham, law enforcement noted that she smelled like alcohol and seemed visibly intoxicated. Graham refused to perform field sobriety tests and refused to take any chemical tests. Upon observing Graham’s vehicle, they located a bottle of New Amsterdam Pink Whitney Vodka. Shannon Graham was taken into custody and charged with driving under the influence.

Tleah Barnes throws computer printer at ex-boyfriend’s car during altercation

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Tleah Barnes had a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend, Ronzell Paisley, at her Hicks Road apartment in the morning hours of May 17th. Paisley alerted the authorities, stating that he went to her unit to collect some of his belongings, and an argument ensued. During their dispute, he walked toward his car in the parking lot, and Barnes ran after him, causing him to retreat further. Then, Paisley said she opened his car door, grabbed a baseball bat, chasing him with it before throwing it and nearly hitting him. Afterward, she threw several items at Paisley, including a water bottle. Barnes then brought out a computer printer from her apartment and flung it on the hood of his car, damaging it as well as leaving a large dent in the driver’s side door. Then, Barnes grabbed a bottle of bleach and poured it into his car. Officers reviewed footage of the occurrence from an apartment camera, showing Paisley calling the police while attempting to get away from her. According to Barnes, Paisley banged on her door, trying to enter, but never “assaulted her,” adding that he had stayed at the residence several times before. When officers arrived, she appeared to have been trying to flee until finally stopping for them. Paisley advised police that he wanted to press charges. Barnes was then taken into custody for vandalism and aggravated assault.

Tyrika Darrough steals $342 worth of merchandise from Nordstrom

Brodie Martin

28-year-old Tyrika Darrough was booked on a citation on March 20th when she was seen shoplifting at Nordstrom at The Mall at Green Hills on February 21st. When officers arrived, they were met by Nordstrom’s loss prevention officer, Mr. Nguyen, who stated that he witnessed Darrough concealing merchandise in her purse. Nguyen informed officers that when he questioned Darrough, she said that she didn’t take any items from the store. However, Nguyen reached into her bag and retrieved $342 worth of Nordstrom items. Darrough was cited for the incident that day. Darrough was booked on the citation for theft on March 20th.

Eric Kelnhofer jailed after throwing water bottle at wife during argument

E.Z Emerson

40-year-old Eric Kelnhofer got into a verbal argument with his wife, Kristin Kelnhofer, over not “giving him space” on October 19th. Eric told officers that he ended up throwing a water bottle at his wife, which resulted in an injury above her left pinky. Officers observed the injury on Kristin’s hand, and since Eric admitted to throwing the water bottle, he was taken into custody for domestic assault.

DUI: Conor Coleman says he had “25 drinks” prior to crashing his vehicle

Jason Steen

21-year-old Conor Coleman told police he had “25 alcoholic beverages” late Friday night before they found him crashed in his vehicle on Sylvan Heights at 8:45 a.m. Saturday. He elaborated that the drinks were a mixture of beer and vodka before deciding he no longer wanted to speak to officers. He refused all testing and was taken into custody, charged with driving under the influence.

Emma Bonnet charged in domestic assault of mother, Kathleen Bonnet

Sebastian Shaw

Police responded to a call Friday afternoon on Tulane Court and found 34-year-old Emma Bonnet being followed by her mother, Kathleen Bonnett, into the residence. Officers looked through the window when they heard a disturbance inside and saw a lamp fall over. Emma, while holding her mother’s phone, then told police that they could come in, and they reported that Kathleen had a cut on her right arm that was bleeding. Police stated that the cut was not there earlier when they were speaking to Kathleen. Kathleen said that Emma assaulted her, and she wanted to prosecute.

Romell Thomas threatens another Western Express employee during dispute

Lashaya Williams

37-year-old Romell Thomas was charged with assault after threatening an employee at Western Express on Feb 9th. While performing his daily work duties, Dale Holland informed Thomas that he needed to move his vehicle out of a specific location. He told police that Thomas responded with, if someone comes back up to his semi, he would “put something in him.” Holland said this statement put him in fear due to recent shootings around the world. Dominick Bates served as a witness stating he was there for the incident and witnessed the threat from Thomas.

Benjamin McCay found inside country club with stolen jewelry from nearby home

Staff Reports

27-year-old Benjamin McCay reportedly entered the Hillwood Country Club at 2:45 a.m. Friday, and took an alcoholic beverage, which he consumed. At 9:20 a.m., security found McCay to still be on the property and contacted police. He told police he had no recollection of the incident or knowledge of his actions. During a search of his person, a set of keys to the business were located in McCay’s pocket, along with assorted jewelry. Further investigation showed the jewelry and AirPods were stolen from the home of Kathryn Martin, whose home is adjacent to the Country Club and golf course.

Anthony Assi pulls pistol on roommate, threatens to kill him over rent money in “slight disagreement”

Jason Steen

41-year-old Anthony J. Assi is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after his roommate, Nicolas Renier, says Assi pulled a pistol and threatened to shoot him on November 10th during a disagreement in their garage. Renier says the two were in a “slight disagreement” over money, and he asked Assi to return his $1,400 rent payment, but he would only agree to return $700. Assi went inside the house as if to retrieve the money but returned with a pistol and pointed it directly at Renier, threatening to shoot him. Police arrived and Assi admitted to the felony aggravated assault.