Clarksville Police Department
Coverage of Clarksville Police Department in the Nexus archive.
- Pedestrian dies after getting hit by vehicle during heavy rain in Clarksville
A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle on Tiny Town Road in Clarksville during heavy rain. The victim, an elderly man with diminished mental capacity, was walking in the left turn lane in dark clothing, leading to limited visibility. The driver faces no charges, and the road was temporarily closed for investigation.
- Driver hits pedestrian, prompting road closure in Clarksville
A driver struck a pedestrian on Tiny Town Road near Needmore Road in Clarksville early Friday morning, prompting a police investigation and temporary road closure. The pedestrian's condition remains unknown, and the road reopened around 5:15 a.m. after the incident.
- Ft. Campbell soldiers honored for stopping armed suspect in Clarksville
Two Fort Campbell soldiers, Sgt. Maisen Temple and Sgt. Jacob Paz, were recognized for subduing an armed, intoxicated suspect during a verbal altercation at a Clarksville business. They restrained the suspect, preventing him from firing a weapon, and were later awarded Citizen Commendations by the Clarksville Police Department.
- Darius Chappell death opens questions into Clarksville PD protocol
A Clarksville police K-9 bit a suspect, who later died at Montgomery County Jail, raising questions about the department's protocol. The incident and subsequent death have prompted scrutiny of police procedures.
- Clarksville Police cruiser hit by passing vehicle while officer tended to woman walking on road
A Clarksville Police Department cruiser was struck by a passing vehicle while officers assisted a woman experiencing a mental health crisis on 101st Airborne Division Parkway. The incident caused a one-hour road closure and damaged three vehicles, though no injuries were reported.
- Court documents reveal more details in Clarksville arrest of man bitten by police K-9 who later died while in custody. Here’s what we know
Darius Chappell was arrested in Clarksville, Tennessee, after fleeing deputies and resisting arrest, leading to a K-9 bite during his detention. He was booked into Montgomery County Jail and later found unresponsive in his cell, prompting an investigation by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation.
- Tennessee NAACP calling for justice following man’s death days after being bitten by Clarksville police dog
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Darius Chappell, a 44-year-old man who died four days after being bitten by a Clarksville Police Department K-9 during an arrest. The Tennessee NAACP criticized the use of force and treatment during the arrest and in custody, calling for community action to demand justice.
- ‘He should still be here’: Family demands answers after Tennessee man bitten by police K-9 dies in custody
Darrius Chappell, 44, died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail on July 3, days after being arrested and bitten by a Clarksville Police Department K-9 during a June 30 incident. His family demands answers over the use of force and treatment during detention, as multiple agencies investigate the circumstances of his death linked to a domestic violence warrant.
- Man dies in custody days after being bitten by police K-9 in Montgomery County. Here’s what officials are saying
Darius Chappell, 34, died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after being bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is now overseeing the case following a preliminary inquiry by the sheriff’s office, which also placed a CPD officer on administrative leave.
- Man arrested in Tenn. K-9 use-of-force incident dies in custody, TBI investigating
Darius Chappell died in custody after being arrested during a June 29 police encounter in Clarksville, Tennessee, where a K-9 was used. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is overseeing the case, and the involved officer is on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
- Tennessee Bureau of Investigation steps in after man bitten by Clarksville police K-9 dies in jail. Here’s what we know
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating the death of Darrius Chappell in the Montgomery County Jail following his arrest by Clarksville police, which involved a K-9 unit and led to an officer being placed on leave. Multiple agencies are examining the circumstances of his arrest and subsequent death in custody.
- Man bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during arrest dies in custody. Here’s what we know about the use-of-force investigation
Darrius Chappel died in custody at the Montgomery County Jail after being bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest. The Clarksville Police Department and Tennessee Bureau of Investigation are conducting use-of-force investigations, with the involved officer placed on administrative leave.
- The man bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest has died, family says. Here’s what we know about the use-of-force investigation
Darius Chappell died after being bitten by a Clarksville police K-9 during his arrest, prompting an internal investigation and placing the involved officer on administrative leave. The incident occurred in front of a coffee shop, with video showing the K-9 biting Chappell for nearly a minute as officers restrained him.
- Missing Clarksville woman found dead in wooded area, police say
Alice 'Jo' Procopio, an 87-year-old woman from Clarksville, Tennessee, was found dead in a wooded area near her residence. She had been reported missing after leaving her home for the grocery store, prompting a Silver Alert.
- Silver Alert issued amid search for missing Clarksville woman
A Silver Alert was issued for 87-year-old Alice 'Jo' Procopio, who was last seen leaving her Clarksville home around 10:50 a.m. for the grocery store. Police found her vehicle and phone at home during a welfare check after a neighbor reported her front door open, and she has recently experienced memory issues.
- Crash involving motorcycle shuts down road in Clarksville
A crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle occurred on Fort Campbell Boulevard and Cunningham Lane in Clarksville, Tennessee, at around 7:20 a.m. The incident resulted in non-life-threatening injuries and briefly closed northbound lanes of the roadway before reopening by 8 a.m.
- Clarksville police arrest suspect in machete robbery at EZ Market
Clarksville police arrested 23-year-old Aaron Boodoosingh for a machete robbery at an EZ Market, where the clerk sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect was taken into custody without incident, charged with especially aggravated robbery, and set a $150,000 bond. The clerk remains hospitalized in stable condition as the investigation continues.
- Man airlifted to Nashville hospital following apparent machete attack in Clarksville
A man was airlifted to Nashville for treatment after an apparent machete attack in Clarksville's EZ Market parking lot. Two men in separate vehicles arrived following an earlier confrontation, with one attacking the other using a machete. The injured man's condition and the attacker's status remain unknown.
- Video of arrest involving K9 prompts ‘use-of-force’ investigation in Clarksville
A Clarksville Police Department officer was placed on administrative leave following a use-of-force incident involving a police dog that bit a man during an arrest. Bystander footage shows the man being pulled to the ground by his hair and bitten by the K9 while an officer stood on him, prompting calls for improved training and accountability.
- Video: Officer placed on leave after ‘use-of-force’ incident in use of K-9 during arrest in Clarksville
An officer from the Clarksville Police Department was placed on administrative leave following a use-of-force incident involving a K-9 during an arrest outside Dutch Bros. on Fort Campbell Boulevard. The incident is under internal investigation, and video shows the K-9 biting the suspect before being pulled off by the officer.
- ‘It’s scary.’ Clarksville neighbors on alert after shooting damages cars, homes
Clarksville police are investigating a weekend shooting at Highland Oaks Townhomes that damaged multiple cars and homes but caused no injuries. Residents expressed fear and concern, with some keeping children indoors due to safety worries. Authorities have not identified a motive or the shooter.
- Clarksville police seeking ID theft suspect after $28K stolen
Clarksville police are seeking the public's help to identify a suspect in an identity theft case involving $28,000 stolen from a bank account through three fraudulent transactions. Surveillance video captured a white male suspect wearing a ball cap, light blue long-sleeve shirt, and khaki pants. Authorities provided contact details for tips, including a Crime Stoppers line and P3 Tips.
- Police looking for man who allegedly used fraudulent ID to withdraw $28k from victim’s account in Clarksville
The Clarksville Police Department is seeking a man accused of using a fraudulent ID to withdraw $28,000 from a victim’s account through three transactions. Security footage shows the suspect wearing a ball cap, light blue long-sleeve shirt, and khaki pants leaving a local bank.
- Clarksville Police ask public for help identifying person of interest in shooting
The Clarksville Police Department is investigating a shooting and has asked the public for help in identifying a person connected to the incident.
- Clarksville police searching for man who allegedly stole and fraudulently cashed check
Clarksville police are investigating a man who allegedly intercepted, altered, and fraudulently cashed a check mailed by a victim for bill payment. The suspect, identified as Daniel Lee Kirby, was captured on surveillance wearing specific clothing at a bank. Authorities are seeking information from the public to locate him.
- Police searching for truck that hit motorcyclist in Clarksville before fleeing the scene
Police in Clarksville, Tennessee, are searching for a white Dodge truck that hit a motorcyclist and fled the scene at the intersection of College Street and Drane Street. The motorcyclist was conscious and taken to Vanderbilt Clarksville for treatment, while investigators process the crash site and seek information.