Tag: Memphis

Latrenda Miller gets taken down for prostitution

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

22-year-old Latrenda Miller was caught prostituting on December 1st, 2023, at Lamar Avenue near American Way Middle School. Officers conducted an undercover operation using one of its officers as a decoy. While in the area, an undercover officer was flagged down and approached by Miller, who claimed she would have full sex with him in exchange for $75. The officer then gave the takedown signal, and Miller was arrested for prostitution near a church or school. 

Tiara Jones shoplifts $115 worth of items from Walgreens

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

29-year-old Tiara Jones was caught stealing out of a Walgreens on Airways on March 31st. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Justin Sherrod, a Walgreens employee, who stated that Jones walked into the store and stole numerous items totaling $115. Sherrod captured a picture of Jones on his cellphone, which he showed to officers. On April 2nd, Tauwanna Hammer, the manager of Walgreens, said she recognized Jones from previous shoplifting in the store. Hammer identified Jones to officers as the person who stole the items. Jones was taken into custody on April 21st for theft of merch and burglary of a building. 

Kenterica Bailey violates bail conditions by calling ex-boyfriend 68 times in three days

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

30-year-old Kenterica Bailey was caught harassing her ex-boyfriend James Williams between February 28th and March 5th. On March 6th, Williams reported to officers that Bailey had continued to contact and text him since her release from jail on a domestic assault charge that was against him. Bailey’s release conditions prevented her from calling and communicating with Williams directly or indirectly. Williams also stated that he had received 25 phone calls from Bailey on February 28th, 40 on February 29th, and three on March 1st. Williams then played voice messages left by Bailey on March 5th that officers deemed vulgar, harassing, and annoying to Williams in nature. Officers then spoke with Bailey, who stated that she and Williams had been contacting each other via call and text. Officers took Bailey into custody, charging her with harassment, violation of protection order, and violation of bail conditions on April 21st.

Beaunca Perry assaults mother for checking on her son

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

36-year-old Beaunca Perry was involved in a domestic incident with her mother, Pamela Perry, at Pamela’s Bazemore Road residence on April 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Pamela, who claimed she was checking on her grandson, who was acting sick. While checking on her grandson, Pamela advised that he fell over in the chair. Beaunca then came downstairs to check on her son, saw her son had fallen over, pushed Pamela, and struck her in the face. Pamela then claimed that she defended herself by using her weight to push the suspect onto the floor and lay on her. Pamela also claimed she was unable to get up because she had asthma and was getting winded because of her body weight.

Officers then spoke with Anthony Perry, husband of Pamela Perry, who stated he heard a loud noise and observed his wife on top of their daughter. Anthony also said they were granted custody of their grandson due to Beaunca being homeless and unable to take care of the child. Pamela also stated that they allowed Beaunca to live in their home due to her being homeless. Beaunca was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Deborah Pruitt assaults daughter during confrontation after son says “Grandma was being mean”

Brodie Martin

68-year-old Deborah Pruitt was involved in a dispute with her daughter, Kelly Pruitt, at Glencoe Road on April 4th. Law enforcement made contact with Kelly, who informed them that she let Deborah watch over her juvenile son. When she returned home, her son told her, “Grandma was being mean.” Kelly then confronted Deborah about her son’s statements, and Deborah became belligerent. Deborah grabbed Kelly, causing bruises and an abrasion on her left arm. Shortly after, Kelly asked Deborah to leave, but she refused and started hitting walls and making a mess. Deborah then left the residence soon after.

Officers later contacted Deborah, who said she was watching Kelly’s son. Deborah then stated Kelly came home and threw her out. Deborah Pruitt was deemed the primary aggressor, so she was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 21st.

DUI: Delmy Cruz swerves between lanes in orange Scion on I-240

Brodie Martin

36-year-old Delmy Cruz was seen in an orange Scion swerving between lanes on I-240 on April 21st. Officers made contact with Cruz and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached her. Cruz then admitted to drinking earlier in the day. Cruz then attempted field sobriety tests, which she performed poorly. Delmy Cruz was taken into custody and charged with improper lane changing, improper signal use, and driving under the influence.

Jakaisha Lucas jailed for causing a scene during an investigation

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

On April 20th, 21-year-old Jakaisha Lucas was with her friend Ja’mia Estell, who was caught selling alcohol illegally in a parking lot near South Main Street. When officers made contact with Estell, she admitted to selling beverages that contained alcohol. Jakaisha Lucas, who was also with Estell at the time of her arrest, progressively became more upset and refused to obey the officer’s commands—drawing the attention of more individuals in the area. Lucas was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct. 

Cekhia Coleman flees police after alleged vehicle break-ins at Landing Flats Apartments

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

18-year-old Cekhia Coleman was caught attempting to flee police after an incident that had occurred near Dr Martin Luther King Jr Avenue on April 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Justin Allen, a security guard for the Landing Flats Apartments. Allen advised police that a white Nissan Altima was responsible for breaking into vehicles in the garage of Landing Flats Apartments. Officers located the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop, and demanded the driver to stop. Coleman then put the car in drive and drove off. Officers eventually got the vehicle to stop and took Coleman into custody. Upon being taken into custody, officers smelled a strong smell of marijuana coming from the car as well as smoke leaving the vehicle. Upon officers searching the vehicle, they found 28.7 grams of marijuana underneath the front passenger seat. Coleman was taken into custody for evading arrest.

Ja’mia Estell illegally sells alcoholic beverages with minor present

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

On April 20th, 21-year-old Ja’mia Estell was caught selling alcohol illegally in a parking lot near South Main Street. When officers made contact with Estell, she admitted to selling beverages that contained alcohol. Estell was with a juvenile as well on the scene and was unable to provide a permit or paperwork for the sale of alcohol. After verifying Estell’s identity, she was found to have a warrant for theft of property and was placed into custody. Jakaisha Lucas, who was also with Estell, refused to obey officers’ commands and was also placed in custody. Estell was taken into custody for contributing to the delinquency of a child and unlawful sale of an alcoholic beverage 

Lawrencea Kelly charged after officers discover outstanding vehicle theft charge from Missouri

Earnest Zion Emerson

20-year-old Lawrencea Kelly was taken into custody on April 20th for being a fugitive from justice. Officers got a “hit” from the National Crime Information Center, showing that Kelly had an outstanding theft of a motor vehicle charge from Missouri. Then, officers confirmed this with the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department. Lawrencea Kelly was detained for the incident.