Author: Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

Elita Bean shoots & stabs husband, killing him during argument

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
ELITA BEAN FEAT

44-year-old Elita Bean was caught after she shot her husband, Terrance Bean, at their Ardmore residence On May 21st. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with their juvenile children outside, who stated that their mother, Eliita, had shot their father, Terrence. Officers then entered the residence, where they found Elita in the kitchen and found Terrence lying face down on the kitchen floor, suffering from a gunshot wound. Officers spoke with Elita, who told officers that she was fighting with Terrence over the gun, and it went off. Terence was pronounced dead on the scene, and Elita was taken to the Regional Medical Center near Jefferson Avenue. Investigators made a scene and spoke with one of their children, who stated that Elita And Terrence were arguing over keys, and it escalated when Elita retrieved a knife and attempted to stab Terrence. Elita and Terrence then went to their bedroom, where they continued arguing before they went to the kitchen. According to the child, their argument had escalated more, and Elita was on the ground, and Terrence did not have pants on. The juvenile informed officers that this was when Elita asked the child to retrieve her gun, but Terence got the weapon for Elita, telling her to shoot him. Proceeding this, Elita shot Terrence three times. Investigators examined Terrence’s body, showing three gunshots as well as two stab wounds across his chest. Officers found the knife in the trash can as well as well as a handgun in their bedroom. Elita was charged with second-degree murder.

Amanda Williams tells police “f**k you I’m going to kill you” after kicking them during arrest

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
AMANDA WILLIAMS FEAT

30-year-old Amanda Williams was seen assaulting Officers at Westys Restaurant on Main Street on July 27th, 2023. Williams was sitting at the bar demanding money back after she had consumed an alcoholic beverage. When officers arrived on the scene, they witnessed Williams shouting obscenities and threatening staff as well. She was asked to leave several times, but she refused. Officers escorted Williams out of the restaurant, and while they were walking out, she began swinging, striking, and kicking at them. While Officers attempted to place Williams in the backseat of the police car, she began shouting, “fuck you, I’m going to kill you,” before kicking and striking officers more. Williams was charged with assault on a first responder and resisting arrest.

Alexus Taylor attempts high-speed chase with 4-month-old baby in vehicle

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
ALEXUS TAYLOR FEAT

27-year-old Alexus Taylor was drunk driving under near Tillman Street and Sam Cooper Boulevard on May 24th. Officers observed a Nissan Maxima around the area with tags that did not come back to the vehicle. Officers then attempted to make a traffic stop with lights and sirens activated, but the Driver refused to stop. The vehicle then sped off, turning right on Sam Cooper Boulevard across three lanes of traffic. Taylor’s 4-month-old child was in the vehicle as she was evading police. Taylor got away, and officers spotted the vehicle parked at Osaka Japanese Cuisine near Poplar Avenue. The officers entered the restaurant and inside and took Taylor into custody. Taylor was shown to have four active warrants for failure to appear, improper use of auto paperwork, speeding, and driving while license was suspended.

Genoe Miller pretends to be her sister during traffic stop

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
GENOE MILLER FEAT

35-year-old Genoe Miller was caught stealing her sister’s identity on July 19th, 2023. On that day, officers spoke with Latabatha Miller regarding an impersonation, and she claimed that she had recently sold her vehicle to her sister, Genoe. Latabatha told officers that she had received a letter of a missed court date on May 16th, 2023, so investigators reviewed body footage of the traffic stop, and the driver, Genoe, stated that her name was Latabatha. Genoe proceeded to give the officer Latabatha’s date of birth and register the ticket in Latabatha’s name. On July 22nd, 2023, Latabatha gave a video statement and identified Genoe as the person responsible for the identity theft. A warrant was issued, and Genoe was taken into custody for identity theft and forgery on May 23rd, 2024.

3-year-old child in critical condition after Antwonesha Thomas leaves gun unattended

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
ANTWONESHA THOMAS FEAT

31-year-old Antwonesha Thomas was arrested after her three-year-old son shot himself with a handgun at a Bertram CV residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they immediately provided first aid to the child until paramedics arrived. Officers took possession of the firearm, and the child was rushed to LeBonheur Hospital as he was in critical condition. Thomas told the officers that her husband, Jermaine Wilkes, had left his 9mm Taurus G2C in their car the night before. Thomas then stated that as she was driving home, she noticed it and placed it in her purse to secure it later. When she got home, she put the purse on a chair in the living room and walked to the kitchen. Thomas claimed that when she was in the kitchen, she heard a gunshot in the living room, where she found her child lying there with the gun next to him. The bullet entered the child’s lower abdomen, exited his body, and reentered through his lower leg. Thomas was taken in for further investigation and arrested for Reckless endangerment.

Jocelyn Willis offers sex to undercover officer in exchange for money

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
JOCELYN WILLIS FEAT

24-year-old Jocelyn Willis was seen soliciting officers near Lamar Avenue and Democrat Road on August 8th, 2023. Officers performed an undercover operation, where they were flagged down and approached by Willis. Following a brief conversation, Willis offered to have sex with the officer in exchange for $100.00. The signal was given, and officers took Willis into custody. The incident occurred within 1.5 miles of American Way Middle School. Willis was charged with Prostitution near a school on May 22nd, 2024.

Nikia Bell assaults husband during argument over their dog

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
NIKIA BELL FEAT

On May 21st, 30-year-old Nikia Bell was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Derrick Franklin, at their Bellevue Boulevard residence. Officers spoke with Bell, who stated that she was in a physical altercation with Franklin about their dog. Bell told officers that Franklin had struck her, which prompted Bell to fight back, making Franklin leave the residence. Franklin then contacted officers from a nearby location and stood by, waiting for officers to arrive. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Franklin, who stated that his wife had assaulted him during an argument about their dog. Franklin told officers that Bell had gotten in his face while screaming and hit him in the face. Franklin admitted to pushing Bell down to get away from her. Franklin also told officers that as he left the house, Bell chased him out of the house and threw his belongings at him. Officers noticed injuries from both parties and could not determine a primary aggressor. Bell was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Jennings Benner assaults husband with pocket knife during altercation

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
JENNINGS BENNER FEAT

38-year-old Jennings Benner was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Joseph Zerbe, at his Edenshire Cove residence on May 21st. Officers spoke with Zerbe, who told officers that he had a verbal altercation with Benner, who was intoxicated. Zerbe claims that he was in his bedroom with his son when Benner entered the room and started hitting him. Zerbe notes that after a few physical strikes, Benner struck him with an object that he believed to be a pocket knife. Officers arrived on the scene and observed his head bleeding, as well as video footage of the incident. Benner told officers that Zerbe assaulted her, but the video evidence showed otherwise. Benner was deemed the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Brandon Roark beats wife in front of their 9-year-old daughter

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
BRANDON ROARK FEAT

35-year-old Brandon Roark was involved in a domestic altercation with Hope Roark at their Cedar Hills Road residence on May 9th. A video from May 7th showed Hope standing by a black SUV outside their garage with her hands in the air. Brandon then proceeded to charge at Hope and punch her in the head, instantly knocking her to the ground. Their 9-year-old daughter can be heard in the video screaming and begging her father to stop, saying, “Don’t daddy, stop daddy.” Brandon then proceeded to kneel over Hope and punch her two more times before getting up. Concluding the video, a warrant was issued, and Brandon was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 27th.

Jonathan Goff caught with crack pipes in stolen van

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
JONATHAN GOFF FEAT

22-year-old Jonathon Goff was caught with crack pipes near Prescott Street and Poplar Avenue on September 6th, 2023. Officers made a traffic stop on a van whose tags did not match or return to the vehicle and identified Melvin Holt as the driver whose license was suspended. Officers proceeded to detain Holt before they noticed a scooter in the back of the vehicle. The identification number was run on the scooter and came back stolen. Officers had to inventory the vehicle because it had been towed to the lot, and they found two crack pipes between Holt and Goff, who was a passenger. Neither Goff nor Holt said it belonged to them. Goff was issued a misdemeanor citation for drug paraphernalia. He then failed to appear in court, and a warrant was issued on November 6th, 2023. Goff was found and taken into custody on May 27th for possession of drug paraphernalia.