Man Destroys Wife’s Car and Follows Through on Threat to Burn Home

Clarksville, TN – A man proved that he was serious about the threats he made about damaging his wife’s new car and burning down their house. On April 16th, 2011, around 6:15pm, officers were called to 6032 Todd Drive for a vandalism which had already occurred. 

Ricky Jackson came to the residence at 6032 where his wife, was staying and used bricks to break windows and damage the exterior of the 2011 Honda and then rammed the car with his vehicle; the estimated damage was about $15,000.

In the meantime, his wife hid inside of the house in fear for her safety. Officer Sean Brown arrived on-scene and was investigating the vandalism when he discovered that Jaackson had previously threatened to damage his wife’s vehicle and to burn down their house at 24 Hayes Street. Jackson’s threats concerned his wife so much that she made the decision to stay at her sister-in-law’s house on Todd Drive.

Officer Brown took out warrants for vandalism and domestic assault. Officers looked for Jackson to pick him up on the warrants but were unable to locate him.

On April 17th, around 10:03am, officers were escorting Jackson’s wife to their Hayes Street residence and saw smoke coming from the residence. The fire department was notified and extinguished the fire. The house sustained approximately $50,000 in damage.

Ricky Jackson turned himself into the Montgomery County Jail.

Ricky Jackson

Name : Ricky Jackson (B/M)

DOB: 12-1-61
Given Address: 24 Hayes Street, Clarksville, TN
Arresting Officer: Danielle Williams
Charged With:  Domestic Assault, Vandalism, and Arson
Booked Into: Montgomery County Jail
Bond: $291,000.