Tag: aggravated assault with a deadly weapon

Zenaisha Baker threatens to kill roommate with knife during argument

Brodie Martin

24-year-old Zenaisha Baker was involved in an altercation with her roommate, Amino Amir, at their Erin Lane residence on September 9th. Officers arrived and spoke with everyone involved. They told police that the altercation started because Amir had brought a man over who Baker didn’t want in their apartment. Amir and another person who lived with Baker stated that Baker pulled a knife out on Amir and told her that she was going to kill her. The other roommate who witnessed the fight stated that Amir and Baker got into a fight as Amir tried to take the knife away from Baker. When officers asked for Baker’s account of events, she admitted that she did pull a knife on Amir before they started fighting. Baker was then taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault on September 10th.

Jordan Wilson threatens nephew & sister with gun during altercation over money

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Jordan Wilson had a domestic incident with his nephew, Jaylon Calhoun, and his sister, Jaylon’s mother, Brittany Calhoun, at McKendree Village, Jaylon’s job, on Lebanon Pike late June 10th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Jaylon, who stated that Wilson had come to his job and “pulled a gun on him.” Then, Jaylon said he had an ongoing dispute with Wilson regarding a “money issue.” Jaylon added that Wilson had sent numerous messages about money that he allegedly owed him. He stated that Wilson drove up to McKendree Village and waited outside for him. Then, Jaylon said Wilson approached him and started arguing before yelling at him, asking, “Where is my money?” Jaylon responded, “Leave me alone,” and Brittany intervened. After this, Jaylon told officers that Wilson walked to his car and grabbed a gun. Wilson waved it around and pointed it in Jaylon’s direction, causing him to run away in fear for his life.

Then, the police spoke with Brittany, who said she arrived to pick up Jaylon from work. She said she was sitting in her vehicle, waiting for Jaylon, when she observed Wilson pulling into the parking lot. Brittany added that when she noticed Wilson yelling at Jaylon and asking about money, she approached Wilson and told him to leave. She said that Wilson then threatened her, telling her she would shoot her before going to his car and grabbing a gun. Then, she said she and Jaylon ran for safety, and Wilson drove off to his vehicle.

After this, officers spoke with Jamie Flood, who works for HR at the location. She stated that she was in her office when she overheard yelling outside, so she went to investigate. Then, Flood said she saw Wilson go to his car, retrieve a “black gun,” and point it at Jaylon and Brittany. Flood added that she ran inside but could still see Wilson acting erratically. Another employee at the location, Evan Fanning, told the police that he saw Wilson outside arguing with Jaylon and cursing at him. Then, he said he witnessed Wilson grab a gun from his vehicle, causing him and Flood to run for safety in the belief that he would start shooting. When officers reviewed footage of the incident, it corroborated Flood, Fanning, Jaylon, and Brittany’s statements. Then, Jaylon and Brittany gave officers Wilson’s identity and added that they wanted to press charges for the occurrence. Officers obtained warrants for Wilson’s arrest. Wilson was later taken into custody for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on September 6th.

Victoria Parks beats brother-in-law with vacuum cleaner during argument

Brodie Martin

26-year-old Victoria Parks was involved in a domestic disturbance with her sister, Brittany Cothron, and brother-in-law, Shawn Starks, at their Apollo apartment on November 28th, 2023. When officers arrived and made contact with Starks and Cothron, they told police that Parks had assaulted them. Starks and Cothron stated that Parks and her boyfriend had come over, so they let them inside. The couple then informed officers that there had been an ongoing feud between the two parties, which led to an argument shortly after they entered. During the argument, Parks got into the middle of the altercation and punched Starks in the face. According to the couple, Parks then picked up a large vacuum and swung it at Starks, hitting him in the head twice. After hitting Starks, Parks continued to swing the vacuum around and hit two walls, causing visible damage to them both. Starks and Cothron also reported that when they asked Parks to leave, she refused and argued with her sister instead. Cothron reported that during the argument, Parks started pulling on her arms and attempted to assault her. While officers were on the scene, Starks and Cothron informed them that Parks and her boyfriend had already left before they arrived. Victoria Parks was later taken into custody and charged with domestic assault, aggravated assault, and vandalism on August 24th, 2024.

Ayesha Battle hits security guard in head with glass bottle at Whiskey Row

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

34-year-old Ayesha Battle was caught after hitting Leah Garcia, a security guard, with a glass bottle at Whiskey Row on Broadway on August 21st. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Garcia, who stated that Battle had struck her in the forehead with a glass bottle. Garcia then showed officers camera footage of the incident. Officers observed Battle swing the glass bottle at Garcia and then swing it once more, where she was struck. The bottle caused injuries to Garcia’s forehead, which officers observed. Officers then spoke with Battle, and during questioning, she admitted that she swung the bottle at Garcia. Battle was then deemed the primary aggressor. Battle was then deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on August 22nd.

Cameron Howland attempts to run over Express Towing Employees during altercation

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Cameron Howland had an altercation with two Express Towing employees, Azad Salih and Hajar Hussein, at Express Towing on Spence Lane late August 18th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hussein, who stated that he had released Howland’s car to him when he had gotten upset over the price. Hussein went into detail, noting that while Howland was leaving, he rolled down the window and said, “Watch out because I am going to come to your house, and I am going to rape your family in front of you!” Then, Hussein said he told Howland to leave and followed his vehicle on foot, waiting for him to go. After this, Hussein added that Howland threw something at Salih and hit him in the left shoulder, causing visible injury. Then, Hussein said he retaliated and threw a bottle back at Howland’s vehicle. Howland responded by circling back with his car attempting to run Hussein and Salih over. Two witnesses told the police they saw Howland trying to drive into the men, one of whom was in a tow truck and had tried blocking Howland from hitting them. When officers spoke with Howland, he told them that Salih punched him in the face, which Salih said did not happen. Then, Howland admitted to talking trash to them and looping around the business but denied their allegations. Hussein and Salih informed officers that they wanted to press charges, and Howland was detained for the incident. Howland was taken into custody for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Isaiah Grayson threatens mother with knives during argument, tells her “I’m about to do something stupid”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

18-year-old Isaiah Grayson was involved in a domestic altercation with his mother, Katrina Grayson, at their Hillshire Drive residence on August 9th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Katrina, who stated that she and her son had argued over money that Isaiah believed she owed him. During the argument, Katrina claims that Isaiah had grabbed two kitchen knives, which put her in fear for her life. Officers then spoke with Isaiah, who admitted that while he had the knives, he told Katrina, “I’m about to do something stupid.” Due to the statements made by both parties, Isaiah was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Joshua Packer attempts to run over traffic officer at Nashville International Airport

Brodie Martin

46-year-old Joshua Packer was seen attempting to hit a traffic enforcement officer, Matthew Kimble, with his black Acura at the Nashville International Airport on July 23rd. As officers were about to arrive, Kimble informed them that Packer had driven off. Kimble then told them that Packer had parked his car and walked toward him aggressively. Once officers arrived, they observed Packer walking from Kimble to his car, so they told him to stop. However, Packer ignored officers and continued to get in his vehicle. Officers approached Packer’s car and informed him that he was being detained, to which he replied, “OK,” and then sped off.

After running the tags on the vehicle, Packer was identified as the driver. Body cam footage was later provided of Kimble attempting to block an area to get Packer a better location to park and Packer disregarding him. Packer was then seen continuing to drive toward Kimble, to the point that Kimble had to move out of the way not to get hit. Joshua Packer was later found and taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, and evading arrest on July 28th.

Michael Green threatens to kill man with sword after going through neighbors’ mailboxes

Brodie Martin

26-year-old Michael Green was seen going through mailboxes on Love Circle on July 25th. As officers were dispatched, they were alerted that Green was now armed with a sword and approaching an individual with it. Once officers arrived, they observed a sword on the ground next to Green, who was throwing packages off the porch of a residence on Love Circle. After observing this, Green was told to stop and was detained. When officers spoke with the victim of the incident, Mark Arrieta, he stated that he observed Green going through mailboxes and asked him, “What are you doing?” After saying that, Green approached him armed with a sword, asking who he voted for. As Arrieta retreated into his home, Green began unsheathing his sword. Green then started to bang on the glass door to the point that Arrieta thought he would break in. While Green was banging on the door, Arrieta believed he heard him say, “I will kill you,” which caused him to fear for his life. One of Green’s neighbors stated that he saw Green in the street armed and causing a disturbance. The witness said that he observed Green yelling threats toward Arrieta while striking the door. Green was then taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Edward Brown threatens to kill neighbor with knife

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Edward Hunter Brown threatened one of his neighbors, Jaimen Killian, at the Lewis Street Apartment Complex on June 30th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Killian, who stated that he was outside on his balcony when Brown threatened to kill him while holding a knife. Police were previously at this location on June 29th regarding similar threats, during which officers advised Brown to stay away from Killian and that he could be arrested if he continued threatening him. Melody Hartmire, a witness, spoke with officers and corroborated Killian’s statements. Brown was later taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Darly-Dreko Bostick forces himself into ex-boyfriend’s apartment, throws vase at him

E.Z Emerson

20-year-old Darly-Dreko Bostick had an altercation with his ex-boyfriend, Laquez Dovonte Blivens, at his Old Hickory Boulevard apartment late May 16th. When officers arrived, they observed Blivens holding Bostick down on the ground. Then, due to Bostick’s lack of cooperation, officers detained him. Afterward, Bostick stated he had come to Blivens’s apartment with his friend and cousin, but they were trying to argue with Blivens. Bostick then told them to leave, attempting to de-escalate their dispute. Bostick said as he was trying to leave, Blivens stopped him and punched him in the mouth. Bostick advised that he went upstairs to the unit, trying to calm Blivens down, but he became combative and fought him.

Then, deputies spoke with Blivens, who stated that Bostick texted him saying he would come over, to which he told him not to. Bostick responded by telling him, “he was coming over,” and that he would open the door or “It would come open like their last altercation.” Blivens added that Bostick had a history of breaking into his apartment. Then, Blivens said that Bostick arrived with a group of individuals he did not know, so he told them to leave. Blivens advised that his brother came down from the unit after hearing a fight. Blivens then had to separate Bostick and his brother to prevent them from fighting. Blivens explained that Bostick tried to remove their Ring Camera from the door, but he would not let him. Blivens then attempted to shut the door on Bostick. While trying to shut the door, Bostick forced himself in, grabbed a flower vase, and threw it at Blivens. The vase hit Blivens, leaving minor bruises on his arm. Bostick was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for aggravated assault and vandalism on May 18th.