Author: E.Z Emerson

Shawn Neely kicks cousin’s door down, punches her in face during altercation

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Shawn Neely had a domestic altercation with his cousin, Brooke Livesay, at their residence on July 15th. Livesay called officers back to the location following a related incident where she was assaulted but declined prosecution. Livesay stated after the police left, she walked around the block. Then, when she returned to the house, Shawn was in the kitchen. After seeing Shawn, Livesay went to her room and locked the door. Livesay said Shawn started banging on her door, telling her he had stuff in the room. When Livesay refused to open the door, he busted the door down. Shawn then punched Livesay in the mouth, leaving swelling and bruising on her lips. She then explained that Shawn pushed her into a corner cabinet hanging from her wall. By doing so, Shawn broke it and left a visible injury on her forehead. Livesay also stated Shawn destroyed a lamp, a keyboard, and a mouse, totaling around $150 in damages.
Shawn’s mom, Donna Neely, told officers she saw him kick the door down and enter the room. Donna added that Livesay came out of the room and hit Shawn, to which he responded by attacking her. After several attempts, officers could not reach Shawn. They deemed him the primary aggressor and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Shawn Neely was later taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism on July 26th.

Steven Reames passes out drunk on Peabody Street, caught with Delta 9 Flower

E.Z Emerson

63-year-old Steven Arthur Reames passed out on the steps of a bar on Peabody Street and 6th Avenue South late July 25th. Officers observed this and tried waking Reames up, but he was initially unresponsive. After Reames woke up, he could not answer any questions coherently. Officers noticed he showed signs of impairment with a consumed can of Corona beer in his proximity. After Reames was deemed a danger to himself, the police searched him. Officers located a small bag with Delta 9 flower, leading them to believe Reames was under the influence of alcohol and THC products. Reames was taken into custody for public intoxication on July 26th.

Helen Skye Maxwell hits ex-boyfriend in forehead with wine bottle at The Moxy Hotel

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33-year-old Helen Skye Maxwell had a domestic disturbance with her ex-boyfriend, Craig David Benham, at The Moxy Hotel on 3rd Avenue South late July 25th. Maxwell called 911, stating that Benham had “assaulted and choked” her. When officers arrived, Maxwell did not want to provide a statement. Maxwell only said that she and Benham had a dispute, during which wine and vodka were thrown around the room. Benham told officers he was lying in bed when Maxwell started arguing with him for no reason. Then, he added that she threw a bucket of water on him and hit him in the forehead with a wine bottle. Maxwell was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

Mercy Medina-Guzman beats ex-girlfriend’s car with rock threatening her to get back together

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23-year-old Mercy Medina Guzman had a domestic altercation with her ex-girlfriend, Harlen Romero Ocampo, at her Radnor Street residence on July 19th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Ocampo, who said she was getting gas when Guzman noticed her and followed her home. Ocampo added that Guzman started beating her car with both fists and a rock. Then, Ocampo told officers that Guzman grabbed her tightly and said, “Either you and I are getting back together, or I’m going to cause trouble with anybody you get with.” After this, Ocampo called 911, and Guzman left the area before officers arrived. Officers observed scratches on Ocampo and blood on her shirt, consistent with her statement. A warrant was then issued for Guzman’s arrest. Guzman was later taken into custody for vandalism and domestic assault on July 25th.

Jhon Anthony Gonzalez-Vera steals intimate partner’s iPhone, prevents her from calling police

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25-year-old Jhon Anthony Gonzalez-Vera had a domestic incident with his intimate partner, Nicole Rangel Barrueta, at their Donelson Pike residence on July 25th. Gonzalez-Vera told officers that he and Nicole had a verbal altercation when she refused to let him borrow her $600 iPhone. Then, he said they started fighting over her cell phone, and she ended up on the bed. Gonzalez-Vera stated that Nicole used the phone to call 911. While she did this, Nicole noted that he snatched it from her and hung it up. After this, Gonzalez-Vera left the residence with her phone before the police arrived. Gonzalez-Vera was then taken into custody for theft and interference with a 911 call.

Michael McClain follows woman for multiple days after putting tracker on her car

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55-year-old Michael McClain violated the order of protection that Keesha Daree McClain had against him multiple times between July 2nd and July 17th. Keesha called officers to her Paddington Way residence and advised them of the protection order, which they verified with DCSO and confirmed that it had been continued until July 25th, 2025. Then, Keesha further explained that on July 2nd, when Michael had been served the order of protection, she went to a Mexican restaurant and saw Michael drive by. She added that on July 7th, while she was at Starwood, Michael arrived there. Then, Keesha told officers that on July 10th, around 11 p.m., she ate with a friend at Whataburger on Century Farms Parkway. She said that she parked her car and ate inside her friend’s vehicle, which was when Michael drove up and parked beside her vehicle. Keesha said Michael was trying to look inside her vehicle, which made her think she had a tracker on her car. Then, on July 17th, she found a tracker under her vehicle towards the rear. A warrant was issued for his arrest on July 18th. Michael McClain was later taken into custody for aggravated stalking and three counts of an order of protection violation on July 25th.

Timothy Ables repeatedly calls police to find place to sleep, tells them he was “not going to sleep outside”

E.Z Emerson

59-year-old Timothy Ables called 911 four times, stating he needed help finding a bed because he was “not going to sleep outside” on July 25th. Officers were dispatched to the 20th Avenue North and State Street intersection on numerous occasions regarding Ables. He had been given a ride to the Nashville Rescue Mission earlier, where he was kicked out. Ables then called an ambulance to take him to St. Thomas Midtown Hospital so he could “sleep in a bed.” Then, due to nothing medically being wrong with him, the hospital discharged him. Earlier, officers warned him only to use 911 for emergencies and that calling in to get help sleeping in a bed was not. However, Ables called in again and was detained for the occurrence. Ables was then taken into custody for non-emergency 911 calls.

Later that night, after bonding out in the morning, Ables caused a disturbance at the Nashville Rescue Mission. The police were advised that Ables was refusing to leave and harassing employees inside the establishment. When officers arrived, they located him sitting on the property while the rescue staff told him to leave. Then, after confirming that the business had a valid trespass waiver on file, Ables was taken into custody for criminal trespass.

Katelyn Hartley punches mother holding her baby during family argument

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25-year-old Katelyn Hartley had a domestic incident with her mother, Freddie Spencer, at their Baker Road residence on July 25th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hartley, who initially stated that Spencer had taken her daughter, Juliet, while irate. Hartley further explained that she had argued with her grandmother, Brenda Winn. Hartley added that Spencer was trying to reach her, and Romario Santiago-Lloyd, Hartley’s boyfriend, was bringing her home. Hartley said that Spencer came outside, which sparked an argument that led to her punching Spencer. After this, Hartley said she had called an Uber and gathered her belongings. Hartley then realized Juliet was quiet, so she started searching for her. Then, once she noticed Spencer and Juliet were gone, she alerted the authorities.

Spencer, who arrived during the interview, spoke with officers and told them she was watching Juliet. Then, she stated that she overheard Winn and Hartley arguing outside. Spencer said she advised Hartley that she did not want Santiago-Lloyd on their property. Hartley responded by punching Spencer, who was holding Juliet at the time. Spencer told officers that she did not wish to press charges.

Santiago-Lloyd returned to the scene and spoke with the police. He told them he had picked Hartley up from her job at Hooters and brought her home. Santiago-Lloyd said he was talking to Hartley in the front yard when Winn pulled in speeding. Then, he said Hartley started arguing with Winn when Spencer exited the residence. Santiago-Lloyd stated this led to Spencer and Hartley arguing. He then explained that he looked down at his phone to start recording, but when he looked up, Hartley’s arm was coming back, so he did not see the attack. Hartley was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

James Steele passes out drunk in The Omni Hotel, tells police he’s in Texas

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27-year-old James Patrick Steele caused a disturbance at The Omni Hotel on Representative John Lewis Way South in the early hours of July 26th. Responding officers located Steele sleeping on the lobby sofa and tried waking him, but he was unresponsive. Then, after they attempted a “sternum rub,” he started moving but did not fully open his eyes. Police grabbed Steele’s left arm and tried sitting him upright, to which he responded by pulling his arm away. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, officers performed a stronger “sternum rub” and raised their voices to wake him. Then, when asked where he was, Steele stated he was in Dallas, Texas. After officers informed him that he was in Nashville, Tennessee, his reply was, “Well sh*t.” Steele was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Isaiah Mosley pulls pants down, screams “Mom, fuck me in the a**!” after assaulting girlfriend while high on acid

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19-year-old Isaiah Mosley had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Zoey Giuliano, at her Delta Avenue residence on July 26th. When officers arrived, they observed Mosley at the front door with his pants and underwear down around his ankles. Mosley was ringing the doorbell multiple times and began hitting it. Then, officers detained him and assisted him back into his clothing. As officers did this, Mosley exclaimed, “Mom, fuck me in the a**!” Giuliano told police that Mosley had exposed himself multiple times, removing his clothes. Then, she added that he had taken acid. While Giuliano waited for officers to arrive, Mosley had become irate, telling her that she was going “insane” and was “trippin.” Giuliano further explains that when she tried calming Mosley down, he snatched her necklace from her neck and punched her in the face. After this, she said he shoved her to the ground, where he was hit and kicked her.  After officers observed her visible injuries, they spoke with Derrick Reid, a witness, who stated he saw the attack occurring from his RING doorbell camera and corroborated Giuliano’s statements. Mosley was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault and public indecency.