28-year-old Tyrika Darrough was booked on a citation on March 20th when she was seen shoplifting at Nordstrom at The Mall at Green Hills on February 21st. When officers arrived, they were met by Nordstrom’s loss prevention officer, Mr. Nguyen, who stated that he witnessed Darrough concealing merchandise in her purse. Nguyen informed officers that when he questioned Darrough, she said that she didn’t take any items from the store. However, Nguyen reached into her bag and retrieved $342 worth of Nordstrom items. Darrough was cited for the incident that day. Darrough was booked on the citation for theft on March 20th.
Tag: Theft
Desiree Hester steals over $1,000 in merchandise from Carter’s
28-year-old Desiree Hester and Kayla Coons stole merchandise from Carters on Cane Ridge Parkway at 5:30 p.m. on February 5th. They were observed on video entering the store and loading up two baskets with $1000.00 worth of items. Coons then told Carter’s employees that she left her wallet in the car, so she went to her car and returned as if she was going to pay. This was when Hester opened the door, and both fled in a vehicle registered to Coons’ Greer Road residence. The police interviewed Coons on February 15th, during which she admitted to taking the merchandise and identified Hester. A warrant was issued for Hester’s arrest on February 19th. Hester was booked on the citation of theft on March 16th.
Kayla Coons steals $1,000 worth of items from Carters
28-year-old Kayla Coons and Desiree Hester stole merchandise from Carters on Cane Ridge Parkway at 5:30 p.m. on February 5th. They were observed on video entering the store and loading up two baskets with $1000.00 worth of items. Coons told employees that she left her wallet in the car, so she went to her car and returned as if she was going to pay. Hester then opened the door, and both fled in a white Chrysler registered to Coons’ Greer Road residence. The police interviewed her on February 15th, during which she admitted to taking the merchandise and then was cited for the incident. Coons failed to pay the fines or appear in court on March 12th. Coons was booked on the citation of theft on March 21st.
Andreas Tsinakis booked after stealing $155.36 worth of groceries from Target
44-year-old Andreas Tsinakis tried to steal merchandise from the Target on White Bridge Pike late March 2nd. Larry Seiber, an employee at Target, spoke with officers when they arrived, advising Tsinakis had been caught concealing $155.36 worth of groceries and outdoor items into a bag. Seiber added that this was his second time shoplifting at the location and that the business would be prosecuting. When officers detained Tsinakis, Seiber told him he was trespassed from all Target Locations. Tsinakis was cited for the incident that day. Tsinakis was booked on the citation of theft on March 19th.
Michael Slavik assaults security guard after not paying tab at Agave Maria, tells him “I am going to smack you”
42-year-old Michael Robert Slavik had an altercation with a security guard, Devin Ray Goodman, at Agave Maria on March 25th. The police were called regarding an intoxicated male, later identified as Slavik, refusing to pay his tab. When officers arrived, they noticed security guards had him pinned down. Goodman spoke with officers and stated that he was called to the bar because Slavik did not want to pay his tab. The supervising security guard attempted to obtain a form of payment from Slavik, who was uncooperative. After being unable to obtain a form of payment, security told Slavik he should leave the property instead. Slavik then left the property but came back a short time later. Security repeatedly told Slavik he had to leave and that if he returned, he would be trespassed. Slavik began to get upset and pushed himself toward security as if he was going to fight them. Slavik told Goodman, “I am going to smack you,” and tried to smack him in the face, but Goodman avoided him. Slavik then asked Goodman’s manager, “Can I smack him?” and then attempted to smack him a second time, but he was able to avoid that as well. Slavik then attempted to punch Goodman in the face but failed. Goodman and the other security guards then pinned Slavik down to the ground due to him fighting back. Shortly after the incident, police arrived and arrested Slavik. Slavik then pulled away from police repeatedly, causing a disturbance, cursing at them, and reeked of alcohol. Slavik was taken into custody for assault, theft, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.
Justin Jackson assaults baby-mama during multiple altercations
34-year-old Justin Jackson had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Cinandre Horton, who is pregnant with his child, at their South 6th Street apartment on January 18th. Horton spoke with officers when they arrived and advised them that Jackson had entered their unit and started packing his bag, during which an argument ensued. Jackson struck Horton in the back of her head with his bag and punched her in the face. Detectives observed the injuries sustained, which were consistent with her statement. Horton told officers about a previous incident on January 16th, where Jackson had assaulted her, taken her phone so she would not call the police, and then fled the location. Afterward, Horton went to a neighbor’s house to use their phone to alert the authorities. Horton’s phone is valued at $1,000.00. Jackson was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault, interference with a 911 call, and theft on March 21st.
19-year-old Terrence Woods-Covington Jr. steals $125 Versace cologne at Nordstrom
19-year-old Terrence Woods-Convington Jr. attempted to steal merchandise from Nordstrom on Abbott Martin Road on February 29th. Nguyen Nguyen of the asset protection team at Nordstrom observed this and then notified the authorities, advising that Woods-Covington Jr. concealed a $125 Versace cologne and exited without paying. The asset protection team stopped Woods-Covington Jr. and brought him to their office to see if he had any other merchandise hidden on his person, but only located an XD-9 Handgun. When officers arrived, they reviewed the security footage, showing the cologne concealment. Officers then checked to see if the handgun was stolen, which it was not. However, officers turned the gun in due to Woods-Covington Jr. being underage. Woods-Covington Jr. was cited for theft and underage weapon possession. Woods-Covington Jr. was taken into custody on March 18th.
Joshua Garmon steals $15 worth of merchandise from JCPenney
34-year-old Joshua Garmon, an employee at Madtown Coffee, tried to exit with merchandise without paying at JC Penney in the Rivergate Mall on February 25th. The loss prevention officer observed this, caught him, and then detained him, during which they discovered $15.00 worth of stolen items. When officers arrived, they cited Garmon for the incident on February 25th. Garmon was taken into custody on March 18th.
Kyle Paisley booked on Kentucky warrant after shoplifting at JCPenney
31-year-old Kyle Paisley was booked on March 15th for shoplifting from JCPenney at the Rivergate Mall. When officers arrived, they observed Kyle outside the store with multiple stolen items. Officers located a black dress priced at $69, another black dress priced at $89, and a black shirt priced at $44. The officers reviewed camera footage that revealed Kyle grabbed the items from the shelf and went behind a wall to put them in his backpack before leaving the store. The items stolen totaled $202. When officers ran Kyle’s information, they discovered an outstanding arrest warrant for stolen property out of Paducah, Kentucky. Paducah stated they would extradite Paisley for the warrant. Paisley was taken into custody on March 15th and charged with theft and fugitive from justice.
Kossigan Nsougan steals woman’s iPhone at Rose Park
23-year-old Kossigan Nsougan was taken into custody for theft on March 15th. On May 9th, 2023, Kristen Hutchins reported that her iPhone had been taken from her bag at Rose Park on April 11th, 2023. She further explained that she had seen Nsougan sitting near her bag before realizing it was missing. Hutchins tracked the phone to Pheasant Drive, Nsougan’s residence, and sent messages to her phone saying she wanted the phone back. When detectives contacted Nsougan, he admitted to having the phone and that he would bring it to the Midtown Hills Precinct on May 4th, 2023. However, Nsougan has not returned the device and has not responded to any attempts at communication since then. Nsougan was taken into custody for theft on March 15th.