28-year-old Niki Branner was seen almost crashing into an officer’s car on Briley Parkway on June 23rd. Officers observed a black Jeep Grand Cherokee speed past them and immediately slowed down. Officers continued to drive, but as they approached the vehicle in the left lane, it came into their lane, almost hitting them. Officers conducted a traffic stop and approached Branner’s vehicle. As authorities interacted with Branner, they noticed a bag of marijuana. Officers asked Branner if she had smoked that day. Branner admitted that she had smoked 1-2 blunts before she started driving. Officers then asked her if she had any alcoholic beverages before driving. Branner told officers that she did not have any. Branner told officers that she had a gun belonging to her child’s father, so she was asked to exit her car. Officers then took the suspected bag of marijuana and the weapon. Branner agreed to perform sobriety tests, but she performed poorly on the tests, showing numerous indicators of intoxication. After searching the vehicle, officers found an open plastic cup containing an alcoholic drink. Branner was taken into custody for possession of a weapon under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, having an open container of alcohol, driving under the influence, and implied consent on June 24th.
Month: July 2024
Pedro Rodriguez jailed after involvement in brawl at Bucanas Night Club parking lot
30-year-old Pedro Antonio Rodriguez was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Rodriguez was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Eduardo Garcia jailed after brawl in Bucanas Night Club parking lot
was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Izaguirre was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Daniel Izaguirre jailed after involvement in Bucanas Night Club parking lot brawl
19-year-old Daniel Izaguirre was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Izaguirre was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Juan Rodriguez Mendez jailed after involvement in brawl in Bucanas Night Club parking lot
31-year-old Juan Jose Rodriguez Mendez was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Mendez was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Serial Booster Ripley Torbett jailed for stealing from Target in 2023
25-year-old Ripley Grace Torbett stole merchandise from Target on November 8th, 2023. Torbett was observed gathering $571.91 worth of merchandise before going to the self-checkout, scanning a $1 price tag, and leaving without paying the full amount for the items. A warrant was issued for her arrest on March 14th, 2024. Torbett was taken into custody for theft on June 25th, 2024. Torbett was previously arrested on March 6th for a two month streak of stealing from Target.
Jamal Johnson screams profanities at pedestrians after being denied entry into bar
23-year-old Jamal Tyrell Johnson tried entering an establishment after being denied entry on June 30th. Security flagged officers down and advised them of this, and when they arrived, they spoke with Johnson. Officers noted that Johnson reeked of alcohol and could not stand independently. Then, officers located his friend, who agreed to take him home. Johnson then turned around and started screaming profanities at pedestrians as they passed. Johnson was then taken into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
Edward Brown threatens to kill neighbor with knife
22-year-old Edward Hunter Brown threatened one of his neighbors, Jaimen Killian, at the Lewis Street Apartment Complex on June 30th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Killian, who stated that he was outside on his balcony when Brown threatened to kill him while holding a knife. Police were previously at this location on June 29th regarding similar threats, during which officers advised Brown to stay away from Killian and that he could be arrested if he continued threatening him. Melody Hartmire, a witness, spoke with officers and corroborated Killian’s statements. Brown was later taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Sonny Sitthara assaults girlfriend after she records him during argument
34-year-old Sony Sitthara had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Sydney Clay, at their Hopedale Drive residence on June 29th. Clay told responding officers that she got home and noticed that Sitthara and their children were gone, so she rested and went to her room. Then, when they returned, Sitthara woke Clay up and told her they had gotten food. After this, Clay went to the kitchen, and Sitthara started arguing with her and insulting her until she returned to her room, locking the door. Sitthara followed and started banging on the door while shouting derogatory remarks at her, threatening to kick the door down. Clay shouted that she had started recording the incident, causing Sitthara to eventually stop. Clay added that she feared for her child’s safety and exited the room to grab them. Sitthara was holding their child as he rushed to the bedroom to grab Clay’s phone and delete the recordings once he saw her walking down the hall. Clay stated she followed him, during which Sitthara stopped at the doorway. Sitthara prevented her from entering and pushed her backward. Then, when Clay tried to maneuver under his arms, Sitthara shoved her in the chest with his forearm, causing her to fall onto her back into a closet. Afterward, Clay stated she called 911. Sitthara was later taken into custody for domestic assault on June 30th.
Christina Timmons jailed after stealing pair of jean shorts from rental home
On June 29th, 40-year-old Christina Timmons had broken into a Jones Avenue rental home where Eaden Fleming and Seth Weller stayed. Fleming and Wellers alerted the authorities and told responding officers that an unknown heavy-set white female wearing a black shirt and blue jeans had walked into where they were staying. They told police she had stolen a pair of jean shorts and a belt. Then, they told officers the female, later identified as Timmons, went toward East Trinity Lane afterward. Officers found Timmons matching the provided description at a park bench near the Jones Avenue and Joy Avenue intersection. Officers also located the stolen shorts and belt next to her. Officers conducted a show-up, during which Fleming and Wellers identified Timmons as the person in question. Timmons was taken into custody for aggravated burglary.