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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Officers from District 1 of the Clarksville Police Department (CPD) performed a stakeout operation Monday, July 29 at mini storage businesses in the north Clarksville area.
According to a release CPD, around 1:00 a.m. Officer John Matos, who had ACE Mini Storage (519 Lafayette Road) under surveillance, observed a suspect with a large pry bar attempting to burglarize a storage unit. Officer Matos called in a Take Down Team, who moved in and apprehended Jason Lavely (last known address: 534 Inver Lane Clarksville, Tenn. – D.O.B. 6/12/1973 – White/Male).
Due to this arrest several storage unit burglaries were solved and stolen property was recovered at Lavely’s residence. Jason Lavely was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on four counts of Burglary, with a Bond of $16,500. Detective Hurst is the lead investigator. Anyone with information about this case can contact him at 931-648-0656 ext.# 5263.
Lt. Ty Burdine (CPD District 1) said because of the operation’s success, he plans to continue future stakeouts.