32-year-old Michael Orchard was jailed on January 12th for assaulting his girlfriend after an argument at their home on Elliott Drive. Tessa Stine told police that during the argument, Michael grabbed her by her neck and attempted to choke her. Stine stated that she then tried to hit him to push him away, but he forced her face into the couch. Michael then grabbed her by her hair, pulling some of it out. Tessa then ran outside and contacted the police. Officers observed visible injuries on Tessa’s left hand and red marks on her lip. Officers attempted to gather Michael’s side of the story, but he refused to talk to them, stating there was no altercation. Michael was determined to be the primary aggressor. Michael Orchard was then placed into custody and transported to booking.
Michael M. Orchard was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on January 12th, charged with domestic assault. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $1,500.
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