Our town

Police press release

The local police have been busy fighting the drug war in our town.

On January 17, 2012, Smyrna Narcotics officers executed a search warrant at the A & M Tobacco and Beer store in Smyrna. Prior to the search warrant narcotics officers conducted several undercover operations to determine if any businesses were still selling the illegal synthetic drugs commonly known as Molly's Plant Food and Bath Salts. Narcotics officers conducting the undercover operation did purchase these items from A & M Tobacco and Beer. They presented their evidence to a judge and were granted a search warrant.

This search warrant revealed that the business was in possession of several packages of synthetics available for resale. Below is a list of items seized in the search warrant and a photo of the items is attached.

32 packages of 7H Hydro (synthetic cannabinoid)
6 packages of 25K (unknown synthetic - pending TBI lab results)
24 packages of Stars 7 (unknown synthetic/possible Molly's - pending TBI lab results)
1 package of Zaney Bar (possible synthetic Zanax - pending TBI lab results)
8 packages of unknown substances believed to be other types of synthetic pending lab results


Once lab results are returned, all evidence will be presented to the Rutherford County Grand Jury and they will determine if any or what charges will be filed.

Side Note: On September 7th, 2012, law enforcement agencies across Rutherford County including Smyrna Police, assisted the TBI in operation Sinful Smoke, targeting the distribution of synthetics in stores.

It's interesting to see the variety of products being sold.

Smyrna Citizens Police Academy

It is time to register for a wonderful experience. I went through the program in 2007 and enjoyed it immensely.

The dates for the 2012 Citizen's Police Academy. The class will begin January 19 and will end 12 weeks later on April 5. All classes will occur on Thursday night from 6 pm - 9 pm.

Go here to learn more and apply.

Details on what it is says...

Police Departments across the nation have adopted the "Community Policing" philosophy. Locally, the Smyrna Police Department has implemented different ways of working more closely with citizens on problem-solving in the community.
The Citizens Police Academy will provide participants with an opportunity to gain a broad perspective of the police profession. The 12 week Academy is designed to give citizens an overview of the department's functions and procedures, while providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and concerns relating to the community. However, be aware the Academy is not designed to train the participants to perform any law enforcement services.

Classes will be taught by department personnel and guest instructors. Participants are always encouraged to express ideas, concerns and questions about any aspect of the department's operations. The classes are scheduled for Thursday nights, from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The first class opened on May 1, 1997 with much success, and continues with your support.

I highly recommend this program for those who want to get more involved in our town and learn about one of the more important services the local government supplies.

Drug take back for Smyrna

If you have old medicine and wish to dispose of it there is a scheduled drop off run by the local police departments that is there to help you.

"Drug Take Back" events are set for Saturday in Smyrna and La Vergne where local police and federal authorities will be collecting unused and expired prescription drugs for proper disposal.

The events are scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at La Vergne City Hall on Murfreesboro Road and the North Rutherford YMCA off Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna, according to the Community Anti-Drug Coalition of Rutherford County.

Followup to jewelry store robbery

The robbery that I posted about Wednesday of last week has taken an unusual turn. The clerk during the robbery fired a shotgun at the vehicle as it fled with the suspected criminal...but there possible could have been uninvolved vehicles struck.

From the SPD.

On October 19, 2011 the Smyrna Police Department responded to an armed robbery at American Jewelry on Sam Ridley Parkway. During the course of the investigation, officers on scene discovered that a vehicle driven by an uninvolved individual received damage during the incident. Detectives from the Smyrna Police Department are conducting an investigation to determine if this vehicle may have been struck by fragmentation or shot pellets fired by the robbery victim. Once the investigation is complete, Smyrna Detectives will consult with the District Attorney's Office to determine if charges will be filed.

The DNJ has more details.

Charges could be filed against an American Jewelry store clerk who fired a shotgun at a fleeing robbery suspect here Oct. 19 if police determine shotgun pellets or bullet fragments struck a vehicle occupied by a mother and her young daughter.

A Smyrna Police incident report reads that Smyrna resident Kelly Renee Bearden and her daughter, who attends Rock Springs Elementary School, were in the area of American Jewelry the night the clerk — whose name has not been released by police — fired his shotgun at a robber who was fleeing the store.
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“Once the investigation is complete, Smyrna Detectives will consult with the District Attorney's Office to determine if charges will be filed,” Gibson wrote in a Wednesday news release.

The use of a firearm has many legal ramifications to it and this is one of them. As a gun enthusiast I understand the danger of knowing your target AND what is behind it. Bullets do not care whom they strike, so in a high stress situation you need to be extra careful.

Helping the local police

The local police is asking for your help to local a suspect in a local robbery.

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WE NEED YOUR HELP LOCATING A SUSPECT

Today, October 19, 2011 around 5:00 pm, a black male entered American Jewelry on Sam Ridley Parkway in Smyrna and requested the clerk repair his watch. The clerk serviced the watch and returned it to the suspect who then asked to look at some bracelets. After the clerk removed several trays from the jewelry case, the suspect produced a chrome, semi-automatic handgun and demanded the clerk place the jewelry in a black nylon bag. The suspect then bound the clerk's hands and forced him to lay down in the office. The suspect then exited the store and left in a dark colored, late model two door vehicle, possibly a Toyota Celica or similar styled vehicle.




The suspect is described as a black male, approximately 5'8" - 5'10" tall and weighing 160 - 170 pounds. He had goatee style facial hair and appeared to be in his mid-late 30's. He was wearing a dark colored stocking cap with a bill and also wore a black leather jacket. His pants were dark denim and he was wearing a black t-shirt with a multi-color design on the chest. He left the store with stolen cash, a Christian Bernard watch, multiple pairs of diamond stud earrings and multiple bracelets including a large diamond tennis bracelet.



The suspect vehicle is a late model, dark colored, two door car, possible a Toyota Celica. The clerk was able to free his hands and retrieve a shotgun and shoot the suspect's vehicle before the suspect escaped. The vehicle should have damage from a shotgun blast to the right passenger side of the vehicle. The suspect also entered the store wearing a very distinctive and expensive watch. The watch brand is Hublot and has an approximate value of $20,000.


Anyone with information about the suspect or this crime is requested to contact the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 459-6644.

That is one expensive watch.

In our town

Here are the monthly crime numbers from the Smyrna Police Department. This is a brief overview of something that should be very important to you.

These are the monthly and year to date calls for service that officers have responded to at the Smyrna Police Department. This is not the Uniform Crime Report that is submitted to the FBI and TBI

He's back

The same looking guy that robbed the Hot Spot tanning business in July has hit another tanning site in Smyrna. We really need to take this guy down people.

WE NEED YOUR HELP LOCATING AN ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

On August 28, 2011, around 7:45 pm, the Hollywood Tan business on Sam Ridley Parkway was robbed. The suspect entered the business, pulled a plastic bag from his front pocket and told the two female employees that he "suggests they empty the cash register and fill the bag with cash." The suspect implied he had a gun, but never presented an actual weapon. The two employees complied and the suspect left the business on foot. This suspect is a white male, approximately 6'00" tall, 200 lbs and appears to be approximately 30 years of age. He was wearing blue jeans, a light blue t-shirt and a dark blue baseball cap.

This suspect matches the description of a suspect who robbed the Hot Spot Tanning in Smyrna on July 30, 2011 around 8:50 pm. We also believe that the suspect in these two robberies is the same person who robbed a Smoothie King in Murfreesboro on August 29th around 8:45 pm.

The suspect may also be driving a white, Ford Ranger truck with a missing license plate. The truck may also have a note in the window stating "lost tag."

This suspect should be considered armed and dangerous.

We are hoping someone will recognize this suspect from the attached images. Anyone with information about this suspect or these robberies is requested to contact Detective Joe Monroe of the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 267-5455 or Smyrna Dispatch at (615) 459-6644.

Person of interest footage from shooting at Imperial Gardens Apts

Last night there was a shooting in Smyrna. Robin Garner of the Smyrna AM mentioned this on her Facebook, and in the comments it was reported that the SWAT was even called out due to the situation being dangerous. I received this video and hope it helps the police come to a successful end of this needless act of violence.

-Approx. 9:15 pm on Aug. 19, 2011, Smyrna Police responded to a shooting at Imperial Garden Apartments on 1 Imperial Blvd.
-Upon arrival, officers located 2 gunshot victims (one male/one female) and several witnesses. The victims were initially transported by paramedics to Stonecrest Medical Center and were later transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center. One victim was treated and released while the other victim was admitted overnight.
-Responding officers located a possible suspect in the nearby woods and he was taken into custody without incident. His name is Mark Jamal Metz (26) of Antioch and he is being charged with 3 counts of Attempted Murder. Metz's photo is attached.
-Officers located and collected 3 weapons believed to be connected to the incident.
-A witness discovered that he had been injured as well from a bullet fragment and that victim was transported to Stonecrest Medical Center as well. This victim was treated and released.
-Detectives believe two other suspects (black males) are currently at large and they should be considered armed and dangerous. These suspects may be driving a silver or gray small car, possibly a Nissan Sentra or Saturn. They may be wearing white shirts and dark-colored shorts and may be wearing a white ball cap or red or black bandana.
-A person of interest is a black male, wearing a white t-shirt and shorts with his hair pulled up on the rear of his head. He can be seen in the attached video from a surveillance camera.
-Anyone with information regarding this person of interest or this incident is asked to contact Detective Rick Hall of the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 267-5012.

WE NEED YOUR HELP LOCATING AN ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

The scarf says the guy should go to jail for no fashion sense, but the crime of robbery is almost as bad. I wonder if he was covering a tattoo.

On July 30th, 2011 the Mapco convenience store (1218 Hazelwood Drive) was robbed. A white male entered the store and placed his hand in his pocket and told the clerk that he had a gun. He told the clerk to give him all money in the cash register. The clerk complied and the suspect left the store on foot.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5' 11" tall, 165-175 lbs, with brown, close cut hair and a goatee. He was wearing dark colored, knee length shorts, red undershirt, dark blue hooded sweatshirt, green bandana around his neck and large, dark frame eyeglasses. Any person with information regarding the identity of this suspect or more information about this robbery, is requested to contact Detective Allan Nabours of the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 267-5434.

In our town

With no real information or an over abundence of information, it is easy to get false ideas on certain things. Here in Smyrna the Smyrna Police Department posts near the beginning of each month the basic crime numbers. This might give you a better idea on how we look as a community.

These are the monthly and year to date calls for service that officers have responded to at the Smyrna Police Department. This is not the Uniform Crime Report that is submitted to the FBI and TBI.

I might try to get a copy of the "Uniform Crime Report" as I am sure it gives more details and numbers of success of solving crimes. I really have to say that this openess is refreshing and a good sign.

WE NEED YOUR HELP IN LOCATING AN ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT

From the Smyrna Police Department

On July 30th, around 8:50 pm, an armed robbery occurred at Hot Spot Tanning (307 W. Sam Ridley Pkwy) in Smyrna. A male subject came into the business and told the employee behind the counter that he suggests she empty the cash drawer and he told her he did have a pistol and would use it. The suspect handed the employee a brown, plastic grocery bag and told her to place the money in it. After collecting the bag of money from the employee, the suspect exited the store. The suspect may have left the scene in a white, Ford Ranger with the license plate removed. The suspect vehicle had a note in the rear window of the truck that stated "lost tag."

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5' 10" tall, weighing approximately 180 lbs with brown hair. He was wearing glasses, a blue, polo-style shirt with blue jeans, white tennis shoes and a baseball style hat with a dark colored top and a red brim.

We ask that if anyone viewing this video recognizes the suspect or has information about this armed robbery, to please contact Detective Angela Istvanditsch of the Smyrna Police Department at 459-6644.

Suspects at large

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I like how words are used in press releases. "Suspect" and "person of interest" are neutral and lawsuit safe words. Here in Smyrna the police are looking for 2 'suspects' and would like your help.

Fraudulent/Stolen Credit Card

On June 7, 2011, an unidentified black male stole a wallet from a purse inside the Cracker Barrel in Smyrna. Around 6:19 pm on the same date, a heavy set black female used the credit cards from the stolen purse to purchase $636.00 worth of gift cards at the Wal-Mart on Nolensville Road in Nashville. The same woman then attempted to purchase and additional $500.00 worth of gift cards from the same location; this transaction was denied. The female suspect left the store and got into the passenger side of a black SUV, possibly a Chevy Yukon or Denali. The same female went to the K-Mart on Nolensville Road and attempted to purchase $1662.00 worth of gift cards with a stolen credit card but this transaction was denied as well.

Home Burglary Suspect

On May 31, 2011, around 9:26 pm, a white male broke into the garage of an elderly female at 316 Rosemary Street in Smyrna. He left the garage with a Black and Decker drill, a gas powered Black and Decker grass trimmer and a Roto Zip tool. This subject then left on foot in an unknown direction. This incident was captured on the homeowners surveillance camera. Images of the suspect are attached to this email.

If you can help the police in capturing these people please contact Detective Allan Nabours at (615) 459-9742, ext. 5434.

Thanks and have a happy weekend.

Crime in Smyrna

Each month the Smyrna Police Department posts online the folling information on basic crime numbers. I thought you might find them interesting.

These are the monthly and year to date calls for service that officers have responded to at the Smyrna Police Department. This is not the Uniform Crime Report that is submitted to the FBI and TBI.

Wanted in Smyrna

The Smyrna Police issued the following.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

The Smyrna Police Department has been investigating numerous aggravated burglaries to residences over the past several days. We currently have two suspects and are in the process of obtaining numerous warrants for Aggravated Burglary against both suspects.

We need your help locating these two suspects. Anyone with information regarding the location of either of these suspects is urged to contact the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 459-6644.

Suspect # 1: Donald Joseph Powell, 37 years old, 5'10" tall, 210 lbs, brown hair (or shaved at this time), blue eyes and last known address of 3165 Morton Lane in Smyrna.



Suspect # 2: Candice Nichole Stone, 29 years old, 5'2" tall, 135 lbs, blonde hair, blue eyes and last known address of 1119 Pyberus Place in LaVergne.

Keep an eye out and hope they are captured soon.

Bad boys, bad boys, what ch' going to do?

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The police are asking if you might know this person, or have seen him.

We are hoping you can help us locate a suspect.

On September 21, 2010, our suspect took a stolen debit card into Target, Wal-Green's, Staples and a Shell gas station. He primarily used the stolen debit card to purchase Visa and MasterCard gift cards. Total theft/fraudulent usage of the stolen debit card totaled a little over $800.

Our suspect is described as a black male, medium build with a beard and tattoo on his right forearm. The suspect left in a maroon vehicle with a spoiler on the back, possibly a Nissan and possibly a Maxima.

Anyone with information about this suspect is urged to contact Detective Jason Anderson at (615) 459-9742, ext. 5733.

We appreciate any assistance you may provide.

Sergeant Bobby Gibson
Smyrna Police Department

Crime x2

The following from the Smyrna Police department is rather distressing on crime in Smyrna.

On Monday, November 29, around 9:40 am, the Midsouth Bank on President's Place in Smyrna was robbed. A black male, wearing a black, hooded shirt, jeans and a black mask (ski mask style) displayed a black and silver handgun and demanded cash from the teller. After taking an undisclosed amount of cash, the suspect exited the bank and entered an awaiting 2002 silver, Chevy Venture mini-van and fled the scene.

The van was driven by another person but we do not have any information regarding the driver. The van was recovered in Nashville and we believe it may have been involved in an accident after fleeing the scene.


It also appears that the dye pack exploded as the suspect was leaving the scene.

Our suspect is a black male, 5'7" - 5'10", 160-180 pounds, medium build, in his 20's - 30's and is probably left handed.

I have attached two photos and hope you may generate this information to your viewers/readers.

Anyone with information regarding this robbery is asked to contact Detective Jason Anderson/Smyrna Police Department at (615) 459-6644.

Thank you for any help you may be able to provide.

But one crime is not enough.

We are hoping you can help us locate a suspect wanted for numerous burglaries, forgeries, fraud and identity theft. I have photos attached to this email.

The Smyrna Police Department needs your help locating a suspect for questioning. KRISTINA LEIGH ANDERSON is wanted for questioning in reference to numerous auto burglaries that have happened at YMCA locations in Smyrna and surrounding the surrounding area. She is usually accompanied by at least one black male and they have used different vehicles in these burglaries. They are suspected of breaking into vehicles and stealing purses. They immediately use go to locations and use credit or debit cards and have cashed stolen checks at several banks throughout Tennessee.


We hope that one of your readers/viewers may know Kristina Anderson or where she may be located and help us located her.
Anyone with information about this suspect is urged to contact Detective Allan Nabours/Smyrna Police Department at (615) 459-6644.

Kristina is a w/female, 5'6" tall, 130 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes.

Her male accomplice is described as being black, 5'6" - 5'8" tall, 180 - 190 pounds, and is often wearing a black hoodie-type shirt.

She may be driving a white, Chrysler Pacifica or may be in a dark colored Pontiac 4-door or a silver Honda.

Thank you for any help you may be able to provide.

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Wanted

From the Smyrna Police Department

I am hoping you can help us locate a suspect and warn banking institutions to watch out for this suspect and prevent further forgeries/thefts.

We currently have sealed indictments issued for Jeremy Hulled. The charges are for 3 counts of forgery, 2 counts of theft $1000 - $9999 and 1 count of theft under $500.

Hullett forged checks from a local business and cashed them at two Regions Bank locations in Smyrna and was able to receive several thousand dollars from the illegal transactions.

We are hoping someone will recognize Hullett from the attached photos and provide Smyrna Police with his possible location. We also hope to warn banking institutions to watch out for Hullett since he may attempt to forge more checks and cash them at other banking locations.

Any person with information regarding the location of Hullett is urged to contact Det. Allan Nabours of the Smyrna Police Dept. at (615) 459-6644 or their local law enforcement agency.

Any help you can provide by posting this information is greatly appreciated.

Sergeant Bobby Gibson
Smyrna Police Department
(615) 459-9742, ext. 2536

Fight back

The Smyrna Police Department is offering self defence classes for women interested in the subject.

RAD stands for Rape Aggression Defense and it is a self-defense program designed for women only. People can go to the website www.rad-systems.com and learn more about the RAD program.

The RAD program consists or a 12 hour course, broken down into 4 separate, 3 hour classes. It teaches women how to not only physically defend themselves if attacked, but also teaches them how to recognize and avoid dangerous situations.

Below is the September and December schedules for the RAD classes. All classes will begin at 6 pm and end at 9 pm. Cost for the class is $25.00. Mother/daughter students are strongly encouraged. The minimum age for taking the class is 12 years old. Anyone interested in taking the class should contact me via email bobby.gibson@townofsmyrna.org or by phone at (615) 459-9742, ext. 2536.

SEPTEMBER
The 20th, 21st, 27th and 28th.
DECEMBER
The 1st, 2nd, 8th and 9th.

Request for your help III

The Smyrna Police department has announced that they have upgraded the status of Chris Bucgong Nachampasak.

He is no longer a "person of interest" and is now considered a "suspect" in the killing of 14 year old Rachan Micky Chantree. Nachampasak is known to go by the name of "Chris" or "Gong." He should be considered armed and dangerous.

We are currently following a variety of leads in this investigation regarding Nachampasak and other potential suspects.

We are also requesting the assistance from all members of the Laotian community to help us locate Nachampasak, their help is greatly needed. Any person with knowledge about the location of Nachampasak or information concerning this murder is urged to contact their local law enforcement agency or the Smyrna Police Department at (615) 459-6644.

If you see him please contact the included number as the family of the victim is hurting today.




Note. A lot of people in the community have thrown the term 'gangs' around a lot. I have not heard anything official about gangs being involved in this so I have not tagged any of these posts with the term 'gangs'. Jumping to conclusions is not a good things when situations like this arise.