Author: E.Z Emerson

Mohammed Ur Rahman hits wife & 4-year-old son with bat after she tells their kids “We should just take poison and kill ourselves”

E.Z Emerson

39-year-old Mohammed Aijas Ur Rahman had a domestic disturbance with his wife and mother of his children, Aliyah Raeesa Taher, and their 4-year-old son at their Thistle Lane apartment on September 8th. On September 10th, Taher spoke with authorities and stated that she initially called them regarding a verbal dispute that got loud but never physical. However, while on the scene, Taher informed officers of an incident on September 8th. Taher went into detail, stating that she and Ur Rahman had returned home from the Opry Mills Mall. Taher explained that earlier that night, they argued about him disciplining their 4-year-old son by slapping him in the face.

She told the police that an hour later, she went upstairs with the children and said, “We should just take poison and kill ourselves,” referring to getting away from Ur Rahman’s alleged abuse. Then, Taher said that Ur Rahman heard her say that and ran up the stairs with a plastic bat. Ur Rahman then used the bat to strike their 4-year-old. She explained that when she tried to intervene and stop Ur Rahman, he swung the bat and hit her as well. Taher provided officers with photos showing her with dark bruising on her hand and their son with dark bruising on his upper left arm. When officers spoke with Ur Rahman, he stated he did not mean to hit Taher with the bat but intended to discipline their son. He admitted to being enraged when it happened and offered to locate the bat but could not find it. Taher informed the police that she did not wish to press charges. However, due to the injuries she and their child sustained, officers prosecuted on their behalf. Ur Rahman was taken into custody for domestic assault and child abuse on September 11th.

James Smith steals $980 worth of merchandise from Lowe’s across multiple incidents

E.Z Emerson

78-year-old James Smith stole merchandise several times at the Nolensville Pike Lowe’s between June 1st and August 20th. Lowe’s asset protection employees told the police that an unknown male, later identified as Smith, entered the store and stole on six occasions. The stolen merchandise was valued at $980.22. During the investigation, detectives reviewed surveillance, which corroborated each theft. The footage showed Smith arriving and fleeing in the same vehicle each time. The police captured the car’s tags and discovered it was registered to Smith. After confirming Smith’s identity, officers obtained a warrant for his arrest on September 6th. Smith was later taken into custody for theft on September 10th.

Eric Tyson indicted by Grand Jury for TennCare Fraud

E.Z Emerson

The Davidson County Grand Jury has indicted 52-year-old Eric Michael Tyson for TennCare fraud and theft of services on November 1st, 2019. The indictment alleges that Tyson, between April 1st, 2018, and June 30th, 2019, before the finding of this indictment, did knowingly obtain medical assistance benefits or any assistance provided by TennCare to which he was not entitled or was of a greater value than that to which he was authorized and received certain services from TennCare valuing more than $2,500 but less than $10,000, through deception, fraud, coercion, or other means, with intent to avoid payment for the services. Tyson was taken into custody on September 10th, 2024.

Casimy St Phard kicks pregnant girlfriend multiple times in stomach & pours boiling water on her during argument

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Casimy St. Phard had a domestic incident with his pregnant girlfriend, Silfanise Julmeus, at their Brink Haven Apartment on September 10th. When officers arrived, they spoke with St. Phard, who stated that Julmeus was mad at him for talking to another girl. St. Phard then said that she threw hot water on him because of this. However, he only had a burn on his left arm and not anywhere else on his body, inconsistent with being splashed with hot water from a pot.

Officers then spoke with Julmeus, who told the police that she and St. Phard were arguing about paying a bill. She added that while she was cooking noodles on the stove, St. Phard came up from behind her and strangled her, causing her to fall to the floor. Julmeus said that St. Phard then poured the boiling water from the noodles on her and kicked her in the stomach five times. Julmeus added that he had always been mad about how she would not get an abortion. She stated that St. Phard had told her before that he would kill her and the baby if she did not get an abortion. After this, Julmeus was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital for a welfare check of her and her unborn baby. St. Phard was taken into custody for two counts of aggravated assault.

Jacob Manning takes baby mama’s phone & assaults her during child exchange

E.Z Emerson

33-year-old Jacob Marion Manning had a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, Alexandria Wallace, on February 13th. Wallace told the police that she met with Manning to drop off their child per their custodial agreement. Then, she said, while getting their child out of their car seat, Manning grabbed her phone from the center console. Manning told her he would return her phone when she returned his. Wallace further explained that she had paid $1,300 for Manning’s phone and a ticket when they were together. Then, she attempted to grab her phone from Manning’s pocket. Which Manning responded to by putting his hands on her face and pushing her to the ground.

After this, Wallace said Manning went to the car to continue getting their child out of the car. As he did this, Wallace tried to retrieve her phone from him again, reaching into his pocket. Then, Wallace added that Manning grabbed her hand and bent it backward, forcing her to the ground on her knees while yelling at her. Wallace noted that this left a visible cut on her right knee and middle finger. Later in the investigation, Manning told officers that he grabbed Wallace’s phone from her vehicle because he thought it was his. Manning then admitted that the phone was, in fact, not his. A warrant was issued for his arrest on September 3rd. Manning was taken into custody for domestic assault on September 10th.

Home Care Nurse Sydney Clay makes false reports about another nurse causing patient’s death

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Sydney Danielle Clay, a nurse at Advanced Healthcare of Nashville, reported several false allegations against a travel nurse, Kaleisha Lax, to The Department of Human Services on August 8th. The report alleged that Lax dismissed a patient’s concerns and failed to collect their vitals, contact an ambulance as required, and document any of their health complaints on the evening of August 8th. Then, Clay stated that due to the neglect of the patient, he was found deceased in his bed the following morning. After this, officers, TBI investigators, and The Department of Human Services visited the facility unannounced. While there, they spoke with administrators, who immediately produced the patient’s records, case notes, and all the nurses scheduled for August 6th through August 10th.

The facility’s records revealed that Clay was not inside the building or even at work when she claimed the negligence occurred. It was also discovered that the patient was experiencing shortness of breath during the evening hours of August 9th and that no travel nurse was working that night before his death. The police report stated that it was proven that Clay knowingly and intentionally submitted a false report about the incident. Then, Marquita Williams, an administrator at this facility, told police that Clay had a history of making false allegations of neglect and abuse. Williams added that she had made numerous mendacious claims about other employees she did not get along with. The police discovered that all allegations Clay claimed were false and untruthful. A warrant was obtained for Clay’s arrest on September 9th. Clay was taken into custody for three counts of false accusations of vulnerable adult abuse and neglect on September 10th.

DUI: Eric Babula scores 0.254% BAC after drinking 2 “glasses” of Bourbon before driving

E.Z Emerson

40-year-old Eric Babula had a single-vehicle accident at a Harpeth Hills Drive residence on the afternoon of September 9th. When officers arrived, Babula was sitting in the driver’s seat. Officers instructed Babula to exit his vehicle. As he exited his vehicle, officers noticed he had a strong alcoholic odor coming from his breath and was visibly impaired.

When prompted, Babula consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Then, Babula was informed of implied consent and agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.254% BAC. Under Miranda, Babula told the police that he consumed two “glasses” of bourbon around 1 p.m. Babula was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Whitney Estep assaults employee at Wayback Burgers after refusing to leave

E.Z Emerson

34-year-old Whitney Estep had an altercation with an employee at Wayback Burgers on Charlotte Avenue in the early hours of August 11th, 2021. The staff member told officers that Estep entered the business and sat down. However, since she was not a paying customer, he approached Estep to tell her she had to leave the establishment. She responded by becoming enraged, refusing to leave, and cussing him out.

The employee stated that Estep eventually exited the front door but went to the front dining area. He followed her and asked her to leave the property again. Then, Estep struck him twice on his right arm, and he called 911. Estep was then cited for the occurrence that day. Since Estep did not book herself by August 30th, 2021, a bench warrant was issued for her arrest on September 8th, 2021. Estep was later booked on the citation of assault and criminal trespass on September 9th, 2024.

Antonio Durham indicted by Grand Jury for exposing his genitals to prison employee

E.Z Emerson

The Davidson County Grand Jury indicted 34-year-old Antonio Durham for three counts of indecent exposure on July 31st, 2024. The indictment alleges that Durham, on September 24th, 2023, before the finding of this indictment, while confined in a penal institution and with intent to abuse, torment, harass, or embarrass an employee, did intentionally expose his genitals or buttocks to a staff member at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution three times. Durham was taken into custody on September 9th, 2024.

Darryl Claxton indicted by Grand Jury for exposing himself to prison employee

E.Z Emerson

The Davidson County Grand Jury indicted 33-year-old Darryl Claxton for three counts of indecent exposure on July 31st, 2024. The indictment alleges that Claxton, on November 5th, 2023, December 7th, 2023, and December 24th, 2023, before the finding of this indictment, while confined in a penal institution, and with intent to abuse, torment, harass, or embarrass an employee, did intentionally expose his genitals or buttocks to a staff member at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Claxton was taken into custody on September 9th, 2024.