Clarksville Police arrest AWOL soldier

A Fort Campbell soldier who is listed as absent without leave from the Army turned himself into police early this morning.

According to Clarksville Police, 32-year old Joseph Brent Adkins was booked into the Montgomery County Jail around 1:30 a.m. and is being held on a $25,000 bond.

Adkins reportedly had six warrants on file for his arrest and is accused of stealing $1,800 worth of merchandise from a Wilma Rudolph Boulevard store.

Police say the 32-year old soldier and another man, 27-year old David Preston Saunders, are the individuals who are responsible for committing multiple thefts.

Saunders was booked into the Montgomery County Jail on December 23^rd shortly after he allegedly shoplifted with Adkins at a Dover Crossing Kroger’s.

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