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Officers Injured Taking Man in Custody

Clarksville Police DepartmentClarksville, TN – On January 5th, 2011, around 9:17pm, officers responded to Princeton Court about a residential burglary in progress in which two men were allegedly trying to get in the house. One of the men had pointed a gun at the homeowner. The homeowner slammed the door, armed himself, and when he heard what sounded like glass breakage shot three rounds into the residence. 

When officers arrived in the area, they saw an SUV leaving from the area of the burglary. Officers initiated a traffic stop of the vehicle. When officers approached the vehicle, they could see a baggy in cup holder of the console with a green plant material inside which was later determined to be marijuana.

Vincent Steele

The driver was asked to get out of the car. As the driver got out, he attempted to run away and Officer Llin Scudder grabbed him. The fight was on and he started punching her. Officer David Johnson tackled the man. The man actively fought with both officers, punching and kicking them. A Taser was deployed and the man was taken in custody. 

In the area where the fight took place, a baggy with cocaine was found and a large amount of money. Also, inside of the vehicle, more cocaine and a set of digital scales were found. Officer Scudder and Officer Johnson both sustained injuries while fighting with the suspect.  Officer Scudder has a severely fractured finger and will require surgery to repair the damage.  Officer Johnson had a black eye, bloody nose, cuts and lacerations.

Vincent Steele

Vincent SteeleName: Vincent Durand Steele (B/M)

DOB: 2/24/68
Given Address: 911 Princeton Drive, Clarksville, TN
Charged with: Possession For Resale Schedule II (Cocaine), Simple Possession, Unlawful Drug Paraphernalia, Aggravated Assault, Assault, Resisting Stop, Resisting Stop, Resisting Halt, Resisting Frisk, Resisting Arrest, Resisting Search, Evading Arrest, Driving On Revoked License.
Bond:$71,250.

Steele has a lengthy history involving Drugs. He was placed on Parole in 2009 after being released from incarceration for Drug related charges. His Parole was scheduled to expire in 2017.

Additionally, Steele has not been linked to the incident which officers originally responded to at Princeton Court.

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