Over the past several weeks, windows have been shot out of 60-70 vehicles in Clarksville, primarily in but not limited to the St. Bethlehem area, according to Public Information Officer Jim Knoll.

The total dollar value of the damage is between $20,000 and $30,000, based on window replacement costs of between $300 and $500.

“Detectives are working on this, but we really don’t have any leads yet,” Knoll said. “If they are using a BB gun, well, you just don’t hear it.”

Residents are keeping outside lights on, and parking in their  garages rather than their driveways.

The police department is asking the public for help. “If you hear noises around your house, if you see a suspicious vehicle, call us. Be aware.” Knoll said, adding that calls can be made anonymously to the Clarksville Police Department at 931-645-8477.

Because of the dollar value of the damage, the perpetrators, when caught, will face  felony complaints.

Clarksville Police arrested Sammy Lee Seebree, 40, (B/M, DOB: 5/7/68), who claims to be homeless in Clarksville, on November 21 on three counts of Vehicle Burglary, Unlawful Carrying of a Deadly Weapon, Evading Arrest, Counterfeit Drugs, and Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia. Bond was set at  $63,250.

According to police reports, on November 21 at 8:30 a.m., officers responded to a possible vehicle burglary in progress called in by citizens, in the area of Bailey Street and Eighth Street. The citizens gave a detailed description of the male subject, clothing, and the suspect’s activities.

Sammy Lee Seebree

When officers arrived in the area, the suspect got out of a vehicle and fled on foot from the officers. Citizens on the scene help direct officers in the direction which the suspect fled. Officers were closing the gap when one citizen physically confronted the suspect on the run, enabling officers to take the suspect in custody. The suspect was identified as Sammy Lee Seebree.

The officers’ investigation revealed three vehicles had been entered without permission and items removed. When Seebree was searched after arrest , it was discovered that he had drug paraphernalia, a substance which resembled an unlawful drug, and an illegal knife in his possession. He was booked in Montgomery County Jail.

According to Public Information Officer Jim Knoll, this is not Mr Seebree’s first encounter with Clarksville Police Department. He has a history of drug and theft charges.