Tag: Memphis Crime

Takeia Smith violates bail conditions, calls boyfriend stating “You’re gonna get f**ked up”

Keante Wilson
TAKEIA SMITH FEAT

39-year-old Takeia Smith was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Shannon Smith, at Poplar Avenue on March 6th. While heading inside court for a bond hearing, Shannon’s phone rang from a number he didn’t recognize. When Shannon answered it, Takekia said, “So this is really what you’re going to do?” “You’re gonna get fucked up.” Shannon hung up the phone and spoke with the prosecutors regarding the incident. Before the incident, Takeia signed bail conditions on March 5th, prohibiting her from contacting or harassing Shannon. Shannon told officers that Takeia was responsible for the harassing phone call. Takeia Smith was taken into custody and charged with harassment and violation of bond conditions.

Shontae Settles vandalizes cousin’s car and steals purse containing over $500

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
SHONTAE SETTLES FEAT

On May 4th, 32-year-old Shontae Settles was seen vandalizing a vehicle and stealing a purse at an Elmo Street residence. On May 5th, officers responded to a theft and vandalism call at the residence, and when they arrived, they spoke with Jereka Seymour and Kala Jones. Seymour claimed that she had gotten into a verbal altercation with her stepsister and niece, Ayanna Grant, and her cousin, Shontae Settles. Seymour claimed that after the situation had gotten heated, she and Jones attempted to leave the area, but Grant opened the door and grabbed the door handle, ripping it off and damaging the interior door panel.

Seymour also stated that Grant took her purse, which contained $533, while the door was open. She feared Grant doing more damage, so she started driving away before being followed by Grant and Settles inside an unknown vehicle. Seymour also communicated to officers that she observed Grant and Settles throwing glass bottles at Jones’s vehicle. She advised that the glass bottles struck the vehicle’s front windshield, causing it to shatter.

On May 6th, Jones and Seymour came into the station, made statements to officers, and positively identified Settles and Grant. Seymour’s purse and contents were estimated to be $733, and the damage to Jones’s vehicle was estimated to be $800. Settles was taken into custody on May 8th and charged with vandalism.

Shania Williford busts the windows out of her ex-friend’s BMW

Keante Wilson
SHANIA WILLIFORD FEAT

20-year-old Shania Williford had an altercation with her “ex-friend,” Allandrea Davis, at her apartment complex around 2 p.m. on May 8th. Davis told officers that Williford had come over and busted out the driver’s side window of her 2006 BMW. She provided them with several texts and voice messages from Williford, admitting to the incident and stating she would get the window repaired. Davis stated it will cost $500. Williford was identified from a six-person lineup and was taken into custody for vandalism.

Latosha Murray arrested for prostitution

Keante Wilson
LATOSHA MURRAY FEAT

46-year-old Latosha Lashelle Murray had a bench warrant issued for her arrest on September 15th, 2023. Murray was taken into custody for prostitution near a church/school on May 8th, 2024.

Dashawna Williams walks around Memphis in only fishnets, genitals fully exposed

Keante Wilson
DASHAWNA WILLIAMS FEAT

25-year-old Dashawna Sharneice Williams was observed wearing a completely see-through fishnet outfit while walking near Lamar Avenue and Pearson Road around 3 p.m. on May 8th. Her genitals, breasts, and buttocks were exposed to the public, so officers detained her. Officers discovered via NCIC that she had two felony warrants, one for carjacking and one for employing a firearm with intent to commit a felony, which was issued on March 12th. Williams was then taken into custody for public indecency.

Lois Green lights boyfreind’s house on fire after accusing him of cheating

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
LOIS GREEN FEAT

34-year-old Lois Green was caught lighting her home on fire after threatening her boyfriend with a knife at his Ridgeway Street residence on October 9th, 2023. when officers and firefighters arrived on the scene, they spoke with Larry White, who stated that his girlfriend, Lois Green, had been drinking for the past two days, cursing and accusing him of infidelity. White also stated that Green had gone into the kitchen and got a knife, so fearing for his life, White had locked himself in their master bedroom. White claims that about 20 minutes later, he noticed smoke coming from underneath the door and ran out, noticing Green standing in the hallway. White then noticed two fires, one on the linoleum floor and another on their rug. White then ran out the front door, leaving Green inside the home while he went to the gas station to call 911. White told investigators that Green had previously threatened to burn his house down when she was upset. Green was not on the scene when officers arrived. On May 8th, 2024, Green was taken into custody for Aggravated arson.

Desiree Brookins hits ex-boyfriend in eye with bottle during argument

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
DESIREE BROOKINS FEAT

23-year-old Desiree Brookins was involved in a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend, Isaac Mosley, on May 8th. When officers arrived at the scene of the crime, they spoke with Brookins. Brookins stated that Mosley had choked and hit her multiple times during an argument that had been going on since the previous night. Officers then spoke with Mosley, who stated that Brookins had hit him numerous times, including in his left eye, with a bottle, resulting in a black eye. A primary aggressor could not be determined, and Brookins was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 8th.

Asia Williams jailed after failing to appear in court for theft

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
ASIA WILLIAMS FEAT

24-year-old Asia Williams failed to appear in court on August 11th, 2023, for a theft charge. A bench warrant was put out for Williams arrest. Williams was arrested on May 8th, 2024, and charged with theft.

Caprea Causey jailed after driving stolen Nissan Maxima on suspended license

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
CAPREA CAUSEY FEAT

42-year-old Caprea Causey was caught after stealing a Nissan Maxima from Comfort Inn and Suites near Macon Cv. On March 24th, Heriberto Sanchez informed officers that his Nissan Maxima had been stolen from the hotel. On May 8th, Memphis officers observed the Nissan Maxima being driven with tags that did not show the vehicle being a Nissan. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle and identified the driver as Caprea Causey. Officers then spoke with Causey, who stated the vehicle had been loaned to her by a friend/cousin. Causey also had a suspended license at the time of the traffic stop, dating back to April 13th, 2013. The vehicle’s VIN was reported as stolen, and Causey was taken into custody. Causey denied knowing the vehicle was stolen while being investigated. The Nissan Maxima was valued at $6862.00 by KBB. Causey was then charged with theft of a motor vehicle, violation of vehicle law, and driving on a suspended license. 

Kreshonda King steals keys from Isle Indulgence Spa after being fired

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
KRESHONDA KING FEAT

28-year-old Kreshonda King was caught stealing keys from Isle Indulgence Spa, located near Cully Road, on March 11th. The police officers talked to Jonel Feliciano, one of the spa’s employers. Feliciano reported that King was fired from the spa on February 19th and refused to return the keys to the business. Feliciano stated that after several attempts to get the keys, she made a police report. On March 20th, Feliciano made a statement and was able to identify King to officers via a six-person photo lineup. Feliciano also gave officers a $368.72 receipt for the new locks they had to buy, suffering a financial loss of the same amount. A warrant was issued on March 27th, and King was taken into custody on May 8th for theft.