Tag: Theft

Jhon Anthony Gonzalez-Vera steals intimate partner’s iPhone, prevents her from calling police

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Jhon Anthony Gonzalez-Vera had a domestic incident with his intimate partner, Nicole Rangel Barrueta, at their Donelson Pike residence on July 25th. Gonzalez-Vera told officers that he and Nicole had a verbal altercation when she refused to let him borrow her $600 iPhone. Then, he said they started fighting over her cell phone, and she ended up on the bed. Gonzalez-Vera stated that Nicole used the phone to call 911. While she did this, Nicole noted that he snatched it from her and hung it up. After this, Gonzalez-Vera left the residence with her phone before the police arrived. Gonzalez-Vera was then taken into custody for theft and interference with a 911 call.

Devon Ware steals $1,802 worth of cash & merchandise while working at MAPCO

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

21-year-old Devon Ware was caught stealing money and merchandise from his job at MAPCO on Dickerson Pike on July 25th. When officers arrived, they spoke with a district manager for MAPCO who claimed that Ware had stolen $1800 worth of money and merchandise over a week while on shift. The manager provided footage from July 18th showing Ware stealing cash from the register and a “money vending machine” next to the register, making multiple withdrawals during his shift. The district manager also gave officers a receipt from the register showing that $1702.81 was missing. Additionally, the manager claimed that the remaining $100 came from the merchandise Ware had given out to customers for free. When officers spoke with Ware, he admitted to stealing money from the register but disputed the total amount taken. As a result, Ware was then taken into custody for property theft.

Savannah Hamilton-Leggs booked & banned from Walmart after shoplifting

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Savannah Hamilton-Leggs was caught shoplifting at the Dickerson Pike Walmart on April 22nd. Upon arrival, officers spoke with employees at the location, who stated that Hamilton-Leggs had stuffed merchandise into two backpacks and walked out of the store until security stopped her. Walmart banned her from the establishment, and officers cited her for the occurrence that day. Hamilton-Leggs failed to appear in court by June 7th and was later booked on the citation of theft on July 23rd.

Marinda Rich steals 2005 Chevy Silverado, tells police it’s her boyfriend’s truck

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

22-year-old Marinda Rich was caught after stealing and abandoning a vehicle near a Thompson Place residence on July 20th. Police responded to a call for service regarding a stolen vehicle. When officers arrived, they noticed a black 2005 Chevy Silverado on the scene. Officers ran the vehicle’s information and discovered that it had been stolen out of Murfreesboro. The officers received a description of the women who left the stolen vehicle at the scene. As the officers were recovering the vehicle, Rich approached them and claimed it was her boyfriend’s truck. When questioned, Rich admitted leaving the vehicle there and presented the key to officers. Rich also admitted to being in possession of the vehicle since July 19th. The officers verified that the key belonged to the vehicle. Rich was taken into custody for vehicle theft on July 21st.

Jonathan Kelly smashes iPhone, points gun at man after stealing his bag

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

34-year-old Jonathan Kelly was seen stealing and pointing a firearm at people at a Church Street Airbnb on July 21st. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Mario Goldthreate. He claimed that he had set his handbag on the windowsill of his Airbnb, and it fell down to the street level. Mario claims that he then observed Kelly run towards his bag, pick it up, and begin walking away. After this, he yelled at Kelly and watched him walk to a bus stop, sit down, and begin going through his bag. Kelly pulled out a firearm and was holding it in his hand as he was arguing with Mario and other bystanders. Teangela Brown, another witness, told officers that Kelly pointed the firearm at both her and Mario. Both Mario and Teangela claimed to have seen Kelly smash an iPhone on the ground, which was also in Mario’s bag. When officers arrived at the bus stop, they recovered the weapon from Kelly and observed video footage that witnesses took. The footage showed Kelly holding the firearm, going through the bag, and throwing the phone in the trash. When searching through Kelly’s property, officers found his bag, which contained various miscellaneous items that could be found in people’s cars, such as women’s jewelry, tools, a cracked tablet, and fire extinguishers. Kelly was then taken into custody for theft of property, vandalism, and two counts of aggravated assault on July 22nd.

Tamara Veasley & her friend steal $2,288 from man they met on Broadway

Brodie Martin

38-year-old Tamera Veasley and Nana Wilson were caught committing fraud on May 20th. The victim of the incident, Degarett Newson, met with Wilson and Veasley in a bar on Broadway. Newson then returned with them to their Towneplace Suites Hotel. Once they got to the hotel, Newson had to step away to do something. While he was gone, Wilson and Veasley took his phone from him and left. When Newson returned, he noticed the women and his phone were gone. Newson then noticed that one of the women had left their phone. Newson called his phone, and one of the women answered. They came back and exchanged their phones, then left. Once the women were gone, Newson noticed that his phone’s password had been changed. The following day, Newson noticed a fraudulent Apple Cash payment of $1,313 and a Cash App transaction of $975 were completed while the women had his phone. Cash App provided law enforcement with Wilson’s information, including her name, date of birth, social security, and phone number as the account holder of the fraudulent transaction. Apple provided law enforcement with Tamara Veasley’s information, including her name, state of birth, social security number, and phone number for that payment. Surveillance footage from the hotel was reviewed, and investigators were able to identify Wilson and Veasley. On June 14th, investigators made contact with Wilson and Veasley during an unrelated incident for a similar offense. During a search of their vehicle, investigators found multiple articles of clothing that the women were seen wearing on camera during the incident. Veasley was later taken into custody for theft and two counts of fraud.

Samuel Mustapha arrested for shoplifting; tells officers “I needed the money”

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Samuel Mustapha matched the description of the previous shoplifter from July 16th at the Murfreesboro Pike Walgreens. On July 17th, officers were near The Wash Tub Coin Laundry when they observed Mustapha at the location and detained him for the occurrence. Under Miranda, he admitted to stealing from Walgreens and the East Thompson Lane Dollar General Market, stating, “I needed the money.” Officers obtained footage from both establishments showing him exiting the store without paying for under $500 worth of items. Mustapha was later then taken into custody for theft. Mustapha was previously arrested for shoplifting at Mapco.

Malcolm Finlay steals $347 worth of merchandise from Target

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Malcolm Antonio Finlay tried stealing from Target on White Bridge Pike on June 23rd. Target Loss Prevention Agent Lydia Rose Wheeler detained him and called 911. Wheeler stated that Finlay entered the store on multiple occasions and took merchandise without paying for it. Officers were provided footage of the thefts and discovered the stolen items totaled $347.85. He was then cited for the incident that day. Finlay was later booked on the theft citation on July 15th.

Samuel Mustapha steals $24 pack of Corona beer from MAPCO

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Samuel Nmn Mustapha shoplifted at the Linbar Drive MAPCO on July 14th. Cedrick Newman, who alerted the authorities, told responding officers that Mustapha grabbed a 24-pack of Coronas and fled from the store without paying. He added that the beers cost about $24 and that he found Mustapha in the bushes behind the location. When officers approached, Mustapha ran from them until they captured him on Wallace Road near F and N Arms. Mustapha was then taken into custody for theft and evading arrest.

Tarja Douglas steals $150 blanket from JCPenney

Brodie Martin

46-year-old Tarja Douglas shoplifted at the JCPenney on Rivergate Parkway on June 21st. Officers arrived and made contact with Timothy Russell, one of JCPenney’s loss prevention employees. Russell said he watched Douglas grab a $150 blanket and leave the store without paying. Officers cited her for the violation that day. Douglas was later booked on the citation of theft of merchandise on July 9th.