34-year-old Jeremiah Jackson caused a disturbance at The Red Door Saloon on Forest Avenue late August 20th. Employees at the establishment alerted the authorities, advising them that Jackson had been kicked out of the bar due to his behavior. They added that he continued to stand outside, yelling at patrons as they entered. When officers approached Jackson, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of impairment. Officers then asked Jackson if he had a ride home or could order a taxi. Jackson told them that he could, but he refused to do so. After several unsuccessful attempts to get Jackson a ride home, he was detained. Jackson was taken into custody for public intoxication.
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Johnny Lawrence caught with stolen gun after lying to police about being a felon
67-year-old Johnny Lawrence believed a group of men were trying to break into his Tanglewood Drive residence late July 9th. Then, he alerted the authorities, telling them he might have to shoot the alleged intruders. Officers arrived, cleared his home, and observed that Lawrence had several handguns on his bed and dresser. Lawrence then told police that he was a felon. After officers checked this, they discovered that one of the handguns had been stolen. Officers also learned that Lawrence was not a felon before he then claimed to own the firearms. Lawrence was then taken into custody for theft of a firearm.
Jonathan Shafer assaults a police officer on Interstate Drive
50-year-old Jonathan Shafer had an altercation with Officer Blaze Williams near Woodland Street and Interstate Drive around 6 p.m. on May 2nd. Williams was directing traffic when he encountered Shafer, who was swearing at him because he guided him the wrong way. Wiliams attempted to de-escalate the situation and told him to have a nice evening, which was when Shafer turned around and threw a lighter at him. Officer Williams said it flew right next to his face, prompting him to follow Shafer, who ran toward 1St Street. Williams requested backup, caught up to Shafer, and said, “Stop! Police,” which Shafer ignored while attempting to juke him, prompting them to perform a “takedown,” where he continued to resist until additional officers arrived to detain him. Shafer was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct, evading arrest, resisting arrest, and assault on an officer.
Travis Chambers, 19, bites teacher who won’t let him “talk to his people” on phone
19-year-old Travis Chambers was booked this week after assaulting his teachers when they wouldn’t let him “talk to his people” on the phone while at Cora Howe High School. Mr. Seth Jason Powell explained that Chambers was using his phone without permission, and when he tried to take it away, he was punched in the face. According to Mr. Powell, Chambers lost control, and multiple teachers tried to restrain him, but not before he bit Mr. Powell in the left hand near his thumb, breaking the skin and scratching him on the arm. Police observed the injuries, and Chambers was placed into custody for assault.