Huntingdon Police Reports

Theft of Property Report — According to a report made on March 16, Officer Brad Allen took a report from a U-Haul area field manager regarding a stolen enclosed utility trailer.

The manager advised that Roy Tippitt rented a U-Haul trailer on January 12 from a storage location on Buena Vista Road and was supposed to return it to San Antonio, Texas on January 17. The trailer was not returned, and multiple attempts to contact Tippitt by phone and mail were unsuccessful. The trailer was entered into NCIC as stolen, and a warrant was issued for theft of property valued between $2,500 and $10,000. At the time of the report, neither Tippitt nor the trailer had been located.

Shoplifting Report — According to a report made on March 25, Officer Angie Barker responded to a shoplifting incident at Walmart.

Georgia Willis-Cooksey attempted to leave the store without paying for a shirt. The item was recovered and was unable to be resold. The total property loss was estimated at $7.66, and restitution is due to Walmart in that amount.

Driving on Suspended License Arrest — According to a report made on March 28, Officer Daniel Inman conducted a traffic stop on Lexington Street due to a vehicle’s tail lights not functioning.

Upon making contact with the driver, Eli Justin Brown, a records check revealed his driver’s license was suspended by the Department of Human Services. Brown was informed of his status and placed into custody without incident.

He was transported to the Carroll County Jail for booking. A passenger with a valid license was allowed to take control of the vehicle and drive it from the scene.

Shoplifting Report — According to a report made on March 17, Officer Brad Allen responded to Walmart in reference to a shoplifting incident.

Store security advised that Deyanna Renee Teague had taken several items from the store without paying. The property was recovered, and the total value of the items was $203.00. Teague was cited into General Sessions Court for theft of property.

Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest — According to a report made on March 28, Lt. Barker and Sgt. Ethan Parham were dispatched to Baptist Memorial Hospital ER regarding a disruptive subject identified as Clinton Hoard.

Upon arrival, staff advised that Hoard was causing a disturbance. Officers issued a verbal warning, and the situation was temporarily de-escalated. About an hour later, officers were dispatched back to the ER for the same issue. Upon arrival, Hoard was observed yelling and making lewd statements toward staff, interfering with their ability to treat patients. Staff advised that Hoard had repeatedly left his room, followed staff members, and continued the disruptive behavior.

Lt. Barker and Sgt. Parham placed Hoard under arrest. As Lt. Barker attempted to apply handcuffs, Hoard pulled away in an aggressive manner, leading officers to believe he was preparing to strike. He was then successfully placed in handcuffs.

Hoard was escorted from the ER to Lt. Barker’s patrol vehicle and transported to the Carroll County Jail. During the escort, he was defiant toward lawful orders and had to be physically escorted multiple times.

Hoard was charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.

Driving on Suspended License, Unregistered Vehicle — According to a report made on March 18, Officer Daniel Inman conducted a traffic stop on Main Street West after observing a vehicle with a suspended registration.

Upon making contact with the driver, Christopher Mancell, a records check revealed his driver’s license was suspended and the vehicle registration was also suspended. Mancell was issued citations for driving on a suspended license and operating an unregistered vehicle and was advised of the book-in process.

Driving Under the Influence Arrest — According to a report made on March 29, Officer Daniel Inman observed a vehicle fail to maintain its lane while traveling on Main Street East near Sonic Drive-In.

The vehicle was swaying between lanes and had a malfunctioning brake light. A traffic stop was conducted in Wendy’s parking lot, where both the driver and passenger were observed reaching into the back seat, and appeared to be covering something up.

As Officer Inman approached the vehicle he observed an open 12-pack of Busch Light in the back seat.

Upon contact with the driver, Cayden B. Gilliam, Officer Inman observed slurred speech, slow responses, glassy eyes, and detected the odor of alcohol. An open container of Busch Light was observed in the driver’s cup holder.

The passenger admitted that both had been drinking and stated they had each consumed approximately eight beers while driving through town. The passenger handed Office Inman two cases of beer, one from the back seat and the other from under his feet, having approximately nine unopened beers.

When asked, Gilliam stated he had only taken two sips of beer then agreed to perform field sobriety tests and showed multiple indicators of impairment. Based on his performance and the totality of the circumstances, he was placed under arrest and transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital for a blood draw before being taken to the Carroll County Jail.

Another officer remained on scene and waited for the passenger’s parents to arrive and take custody of him and retrieve the vehicle.

Gilliam was charged with driving under the influence, first offense.

Driving on Suspended License, Light Law Violation — According to a report made on March 19, Officer Daniel Inman conducted a traffic stop after observing a vehicle with a defective headlight.

Upon making contact with the driver, Amanda L. Mayberry, a records check revealed her driver’s license was suspended due to a failure to appear. Mayberry was issued citations for driving on a suspended license and violation of light law and was advised of the book-in process.