Tag: unauthorized use of a motor vehicle

Kendrea Reed caught with cocaine after driving stolen Chevy Malibu

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

19-year-old Kendrea Reed was seen driving in a stolen Chevy Malibu on Gallatin Pike on June 24th. Officers were made aware of a stolen vehicle at the store and followed the vehicle to a nearby Papa John’s, where it was parked in front. Reed and another male were observed exiting the car and going inside the business. Reed and all other vehicle occupants were then taken into custody without incident. When officers searched the vehicle, they found a gram of cocaine that was stored in a gum container. No one in the vehicle took ownership of the narcotic, and it was within reach of everyone. Reed was charged with joyriding and possession of a controlled substance.

Joseph Tibbs charged with joyriding as passenger in stolen car

Jason Steen

22-year-old Joseph Tibbs was the passenger in a stolen 2017 Hyundai Elantra that was stopped by officers on May 12 at the Exxon on West End Avenue. He fled from the traffic stop and was apprehended a short distance away. He was issued a state citation charging him with evading arrest and joyriding.

Charles Ramsey charged with joyriding in stolen vehicle

Lashaya Williams

36-year-old Charles Ramsey was jailed on March 21st for being a passenger in a stolen vehicle on Lafayette Street. Police ran the plates on a silver Jeep Cherokee Laredo, which came back as stolen. A traffic stop was conducted, and Ramsey was in the back seat. He was taken into custody and charged with joyriding.