CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The Clarksville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a runaway juvenile, 17-year-old Deyonte Tatum, who has been missing since Aug. 17, 2026.
According to CPD spokesperson Scott Beaubien, Tatum was last seen leaving for Northeast High School on Aug. 17 and did not return home. He was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, black jeans and white Air Force shoes. Tatum also wears glasses.
“Detectives believe Deyonte may be in the Oak Grove, Kentucky, or Hopkinsville, Kentucky, area with his mother, Krystie Chancey, who is his non-custodial parent,” Beaubien said. “Anyone with information about Deyonte’s whereabouts is asked to call 911 immediately so an officer can check on his welfare. Information may also be provided to Detective Baker at (931) 648-0656, ext. 5163.”…