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Shunkiko Qualls & her daughter attack, rob woman in Walmart parking lot

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
SHUNKIKO QUALLS FEAT

43-year-old Shunkiko Qualls was caught after robbing someone at Walmart near Austin Peay highway on May 4th. Officers responded to a call after Pamela Bobo stated that she was robbed by an acquaintance, Shunkiko Qualls, and Qualls’s daughter, Miracle Goodman. Bobo informed officers that she had walked out of Walmart, and two females approached her in the parking lot and attacked her. Bobo states she was knocked to the ground and continued to be punched by both of the women. During the scuffle, Bobo had her cell phone and keys taken by the women. Video evidence of the robbery was obtained from Walmart employees who had seen the incident. On May 7th, Bobo came to Austin Peay Station, was shown a six-person lineup, and identified both women as Shunkiko Qualls and Miracle Goodman. Bobo stated what happened and verified the two actions in the video. Qualls was taken into custody for robbery on May 8th.

Nia Calhoun steals $65 worth of items from Walgreens

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
NIA CALHOUN FEAT

41-year-old Niazuri Calhoun was caught stealing from Walgreens near Park Avenue on May 7th. Employees of Walgreens called officers to report a suspicious person. They stated that a female took several items from the shelf and put them in a black bag before walking out. When officers arrived, they spoke with the manager, who pointed out Calhoun’s vehicle as it was leaving. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the car and made contact with Calhoun, who was in the vehicle’s passenger seat. Officers proceeded to detain her and took her back to Walgreens. Upon arrival, Officers spoke with the store manager, Anthony Stoke, who stated he saw Calhoun enter the business, walk down numerous aisles, and put things in her bag. Stoke also claims he confronted Calhoun as he observed her taking a nail cosmetic pack and putting it in her bag. Stoke also notes that proceeding this, he asked Calhoun to leave, which she did, but the rest of the items were in her purse. Officers searched Calhoun’s bag, locating two bottles of nail polish, a can of bug spray, and a bottle of Shea moisture hair cream, valued at $65.13. Calhoun also had a misdemeanor for the same thing earlier in the day. Calhoun was then taken into custody for theft.

Trinity Stewart caught with 26.6 grams of marijuana & Glock 23 during traffic stop

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
TRINITY STEWART FEAT

18-year-old Trinity Stewart was caught with marijuana and a handgun near Cordova Road on May 8th. Officers were on routine patrol when they noticed a black Nissan Maxima with expired tags. Officers made a traffic stop on the vehicle and immediately noticed the smell of marijuana emitting from thecare upon approach. Proceeding this, officers spoke with the passenger, identified as Trinity Stewart, and the driver, identified as Anthony Philips. While officers spoke with both, they noticed a green substance in the vehicle’s center console.

Officers took Philips into custody and searched him, finding 14 dollars. While officers searched Philips, they observed Stewart attempting to hide something underneath her. Stewart was then detained, and officers found a black handgun underneath where she was seated. Upon searching the vehicle, officers located marijuana in the glove compartment, as well as multiple baggies and a scale. Officers also opened the trunk and noticed several scentless bags. Both refused to claim the marijuana and the handgun that were found. The marijuana weighed in at 26.6 grams. Officers took Stewart into custody, and she was charged with possession of a controlled substance and unlawful carrying of a weapon.

Naieshia Fitch assaults son with broken broomstick for not cleaning his room

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
NAIESHIA FITCH FEAT

36-year-old Naieshia Fitch was involved in a domestic incident with her son, Kyrius Fitch, at their Philsar Street apartment residence on May 7th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Naieshia, who stated that Kyrius refused to clean his room and was being disrespectful. She also said that when he refused to do as he was told, so she snapped, swinging a broomstick at his lower back.

Officers then spoke with Kyrius, who said he just wanted to go outside and play, so he asked his mother if he could clean later. Kyrius then claimed that Naiesha became upset and hit him on the back with the broomstick. Kyrius stated after this, he jumped out of his bedroom window and dialed 911. Kyrius then informed officers that Jerry Jones, Naieshia’s boyfriend, grabbed him and slammed him onto the ground. Officers spoke with Jones, who stated that Kyrius was being too disrespectful, so he pushed Kyrius a few times. Officers deemed Naieshia to be the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Booster Brianna Neal steals $1,239 worth of merchandise in multiple incidents

Earnest Zion Emerson
BRIANNA NEAL FEAT

21-year-old Brianna Monique Neal was one of several females who stole merchandise from the Park Avenue TJ Maxx on March 1st. They were responsible for taking $319.84 of items.

Then, on March 30th, Neal was one of many females who entered Painted Tree, concealed merchandise in their shirts, and left without paying for $350.00 of items.

Then, on April 12th, officers were dispatched to TJ Maxx on Giacosa Place regarding a theft. Multiple women entered the establishment, selected $920.00 of merchandise, and left without paying. On May 5th, LD Simms, a TJ Maxx loss prevention agent, identified Neal as one of the females involved in both incidents, March 1st and April 12th. The aggregated total for TJ Maxx is $1239.84. Neal was taken into custody for two counts of theft on May 8th.

Makayla Garrett caught with 14 pounds of marijuana in suitcase at Memphis International Airport

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
MAKAYLA GARRETT FEAT

27-year-old Makayla Garrett was caught with marijuana at the Memphis International Airport on May 7th. Officers were randomly scanning luggage when their k-9 gave a positive alert on a large red suitcase indicating the smell of narcotics. Officers observed Garrett grabbing the bag from a baggage belt. Officers then spoke with Garrett, asking if there was a reason the K-9 unit would alert her bag, and she stated that she had no idea why they were alerted. She then consented to a search of her bag, which resulted in two vacuum-sealed bags of green substance, which tested positive for THC, weighing in at 14.66 pounds. Garrett was then taken into custody for possession of a controlled substance.

Lachandra Mathis assaulted her boyfriend after being accused of sleeping with other men

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
LACHANDRA MATHIS FEAT

27-year-old Lachandra Mathis was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Matthew Townsel, at his Arkansas Street home on April 24th. Officers spoke with Mathis, who stated that a verbal altercation with Townsel had turned physical. Mathis claimed that while she slept, Townsel pushed her and woke her up, accusing her of sleeping with other men. Officers then spoke with Townsel, who stated they were arguing over Mathis sleeping with other men. Townsel also claimed that Mathis pushed him during this incident. Officers noticed that Townsel and Mathis had multiple domestic violence reports, which resulted in Mathis being arrested in 2023. Mathis was taken into custody on May 7th and was charged with domestic assault.

Kenyetta Hayes orders hot wings after killing man for $60, says she was “thirsty for money”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
KENYETTA HAYES FEAT

26-year-old Kenyetta Hayes committed first-degree murder at Filmore Avenue Park on May 6th. When officers arrived at the scene, they discovered a man who had been shot and declared him dead. Investigators recovered videos from businesses in the area that revealed Hayes running from the area of the shooting and released the footage to the media for tips, asking who it was.

On May 7th, the following day, Officers received a call from Hayes’s mother, Shante Jones, who stated she saw her daughter on the news as a person of interest in a homicide. Jones also told investigators that she would bring her daughter into the homicide office. Hayes states that she was on Lamar Avenue near the Marathon gas station when a man asked her for oral sex in exchange for 60 dollars. She advised officers she never planned on performing the act, but instead, she was going to “hit a lick,” meaning rob the man. When the two got to the park, she shot the man, took the sixty dollars, and fled on foot. Hayes also told officers she was “thirsty for money” and spent 47 dollars on two hot wing combos for her and her boyfriend. Hayes was taken into custody for first-degree murder.

Whitney Wallace sleeps on random porch, tells police she owns the property

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
WHITNEY WALLACE FEAT

28-year-old Whitney Wallace was seen trespassing at a property near Tennessee Street on May 2nd. When officers arrived on the scene, they were flagged down by Jim Brigance, a concerned neighbor, who stated that Wallace often stayed on the home’s porch. Brigance also told officers that he heard rocks being thrown at the windows of the home and that he noticed Wallace on the porch walking around. Officers spoke with Wallace, and she stated she owned the property. Officers took Wallace into custody for criminal trespassing.

Kayla Pittman caught with meth and fentanyl

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon
KAYLA PITTMAN FEAT

34-year-old Kayla Pittman was caught with meth and fentanyl near Getwell Road on May 3rd. Officers were doing routine patrol when they observed a vehicle bearing a false Tennessee drive-out tag. Officers also noticed that the driver and passenger were not wearing seatbelts. The vehicle was pulled over, and Pittman was identified as the passenger. It was discovered that she had a warrant for a probation violation and was taken into custody.

Officers searched through Pittman’s purse and found two folded pieces of aluminum foil, one containing white crystal-like substances and the other brownish-white crystal-like substances. Pittman told officers that it was “ice’ and that she had forgotten about it. Both substances were tested, and one was matched as a meth and fentanyl mix. Pittman was charged with possession of a controlled substance.