Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville City Council met in its usual first Thursday of the month regular voting session on May 2nd, 2013. The agenda was one of the lightest I believe I have seen in 6 ½ years of being on the council.
More and more often some of our assigned council committees do not to meet on any regular schedule. A normal schedule would be once a month.
However, there were a couple agenda items that may be of interest to readers. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville City Council Session Recap of March 7th, 2012 – Part II
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville City Council met in its usual first Thursday of the month session on March 7th. It was a long meeting lasting until 11:00pm. Here is Part II on the results of some important decisions.
Ordinance 67 (Ethics): You know the history, the delays and now the moment of truth. This ordinance would create an Ethics Commission that would review ethics complaints. Basically Mayor Kim McMillan wants a 5-member commission she would appoint with council approval. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville City Updates for February 27th, 2013
Clarksville, TN – Beyond the usual council reports I write, I usually try to provide information on other happenings in our city. It has been a while since I have done this so I want to catch you up on what is going on.
Topics include: Clarksville Fire Rescue, Clarksville Police Department, Building and Codes Department, East West Corridor and more. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police report Car Stolen after Keys were left in an Unlocked Vehicle
January 30, 2013 |
Clarksville Police wants to make the public aware of the dangers of leaving your keys in an unattended vehicle
Clarksville, TN – On January 25th, 2013, around 8:45am, a 20 year old woman parked her 2005 Nissan Altima at the gas pumps at the Shell Station, 600 Rossview Road. She left the keys inside of the vehicle (allegedly not running) and went into the Shell Station.
When she returned to her vehicle, it had been driven off by an unknown person. The vehicle was spotted by Sgt Scott Hendrickson on the 76 Connector shortly after the theft. He attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver fled onto I-24 eastbound at a high rate of speed.
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Clarksville City Council Update for October 22nd, 2012
Clarksville, TN – We have had some issues within the ward with crime, speeding, and traffic. The Rudolph Town neighborhood has had some vehicle break-ins a couple of weeks ago. In response to citizen concerns, I asked our Clarksville police precinct to run any extra patrols possible through the neighborhood.
As a reminder during this holiday season, whether at home or out shopping, do not leave valuable items in sight within your vehicle and lock it up when it is parked. Also, for goodness sake do not leave a vehicle running while you pop into the “quickie mart” for that loaf of bread or milk. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police arrest Man for Impersonating a Police Officer
December 18, 2012 |
Police charged a man with Criminal Impersonation after a woman recently reported a traffic stop was made on her vehicle in October.
Clarksville, TN – A 25 year old woman, with her child in the car, didn’t think it was out of the ordinary when her car was being pulled over by a gold Chevrolet Impala after exiting Interstate 24 at exit 11 on the Hwy 76 Connector.
She could see the Impala following closely behind her in the rearview mirror with flashing white lights and heard a siren. The driver of the Impala motioned for the woman to pull to the side of the road.
 Chevrolet Impala used during the traffic stop. (Photo by CPD-Jim Knoll)
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Clarksville Police report 86 year old Women killed in Crash at Hwy 76 and Old Farmers Road
November 25, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – On November 24th, 2012, around 4:02pm, a 2007 Chevy Impala, driven by Evelyn Ray, 86, of Bowling Green, KY was traveling north on Old Farmers Road, crossed eastbound Hwy 76, failing to yield to an oncoming 1999 Ford Mustang, driven by Maurice Pitts, 26, of Clarksville, TN.
The Mustang collided with the Impala between the driver’s side front tire and door.
 2007 Chevy Impala and 1999 Ford Mustang involved in an early Sunday morning collision, November 24th. (Photo by CPD-Chris Robinson)
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Clarksville Police Department reports Man dies from November 10th Motorcycle Crash
November 17, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – On November 10th, 2012, around 4:39pm, Walter Skowron, 66, of Clarksville, TN, was riding a Harley motorcycle east (toward the interstate) on the HWY 76 Connector when a 2009 Toyota Scion, driven by Kayla McClellan, 19, of Clarksville, TN, was traveling west on the HWY 76 Connector, made a left turn at Sango Road intersection, failed to yield to the oncoming motorcycle, and they collided in the roadway. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police Remind Drivers About School Bus Violations
November 5, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – The Clarksville Police Department wants to remind drivers about the rules of the road for Overtaking and Passing School Buses which falls under Tennessee Code Annotated-55-8-151:
Vehicles are required to stop meeting or overtaking any school bus with the lights flashing and stop sign extended in both directions on a highway and property owned, operated, or used by a school or educational institution. «Read the rest of this article»
Clarksville Police report Truck Pulls in Front of Motorcyclist, Sending One to Hospital
September 29, 2012 |
Clarksville, TN – On September 29th, 2012 around noon, a Harley Davidson ridden by a 59 year old male was traveling east on Hwy 76.
A 2004 Chevy Silverado driven by Jerome Rogers, 48, pulled out of Sango Road, crossing the east bound lanes in an attempt to turn left to go west on Hwy 76, and failed to yield to the oncoming motorcycle. The motorcycle collided with the pickup. «Read the rest of this article»
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