Huntingdon Police Reports

Theft of Merchandise Under $1,000 — According to a report made on October 28, Officer Malachi Arline responded to Walmart in Huntingdon regarding a shoplifter. Upon arrival, Walmart Asset Protection advised that Karen E. Cox, 61, had been observed concealing and stealing items valued at $43.56. Cox was detained by store personnel before police arrived. She was issued a misdemeanor citation for Theft of Merchandise Under $1,000 and advised to report to the Carroll County Jail within ten days for booking. Walmart management also issued a one-year trespass ban against her from all Walmart properties.

Driving on a Revoked License, Speeding — According to a report made on November 1, Officer Malachi Arline was running radar on Highway 22 North when he observed a gray Nissan Pathfinder traveling 73 mph in a 55-mph zone. A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was identified as Gabriel Ramos, 26. Ramos told the officer he did not have a valid license due to a prior DUI.

Dispatch confirmed that his license had been revoked for DUI since January 2023. Ramos was cited for Speeding (73/55) and Driving While License Revoked (first offense) and advised he had ten days to report to the Carroll County Jail for booking. Ramos then switched seats with his girlfriend, who possessed a valid drivers license. The vehicle was released to her.

Public Intoxication, Resisting Arrest — According to a report made on November 6, Sgt. Ethan Parham and Ptlm. Dexter Richardson responded to West Main Street regarding a man lying near the roadway. Upon arrival, officers found William H. Hollowell Jr., 42, lying with his head only inches from the pavement on Highway 70. Hollowell appeared disoriented, with slurred speech, unsteady balance, and impaired coordination, and stated that he had taken Xanax earlier. For his safety, officers offered to transport him home or to the hospital, but he refused and stated he was “not going to jail”. When officers attempted to take Hollowell into custody, he resisted multiple commands and tried to pull away. Sgt. Parham deployed his Taser to gain compliance, and Hollowell was safely placed into handcuffs. He was transported to the Carroll County Jail and charged with Public Intoxication and Resisting Arrest.

Driving on a Suspended License, Speeding (Juvenile) — According to a report made on November 8, Ptlm. Daniel Inman observed a black Ford Fusion traveling 54 mph in a 30-mph zone on West Main Street. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver, a 17-year-old juvenile, was unable to provide a driver’s license. A check through dispatch confirmed the license was suspended for failure to appear in Milan City Court. The juvenile and his mother were advised of the juvenile petition process, and he and the vehicle were released to his sister.

Theft of Merchandise Over $1,000 — According to a report made on November 19, Officer Brad Allen responded to Walmart in Huntingdon for a shoplifting complaint. Store security reported that Jeannie A. Gaskin, 66, had taken several items on November 17 without paying.

The stolen merchandise was valued at $25.14. Gaskin was issued a citation into General Sessions Court and charged with Theft of Property – Conduct Involving Merchandise.