Crime

The search is on for the person or persons who broke into several vehicles in Clarksville last month. Two of the vehicle burglaries are under investigation by Clarksville Police detectives.

In response to the recent gunfire incident in the parking lot of West Creek High School, Clarksville-Montgomery County School System administration has decided to implement stricter policies to help keep students safe.

Clarksville Police are investigating the theft of a pickup truck from the Target parking lot.

The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 17-year-old Labron Dewayne Gibson. Gibson has juvenile petitions for vehicle burglary, carjacking, evading and vandalism.

Following the shooting during a football game at West Creek High School on Friday, deputies made a “high-risk traffic stop” and took three people into custody, ages 16, 17 and 18.

When Clarksville Now reported on the most-recent statewide crime data compiled by the TBI, many people were surprised to learn that crime rates have been decreasing in Clarksville, despite the increase in population.

Gunshots disrupted the football game at West Creek High School on Friday night.

At approximately 9:10 p.m., Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department responded to calls regarding shots fired at the West Creek High School during the football game against Northeast High School.