Tag: Aggravated Assault with Strangulation

Daniel Koen strangles pregnant girlfriend during argument; is pepper-sprayed by victim

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Daniel Koen had a domestic incident with his pregnant girlfriend, O’Neishis Reed, at her apartment on May 19th, 2023. When officers arrived, Reed told them that she and Koen started arguing in the complex’s parking lot and continued as they approached her unit. After Reed entered, she attempted to shut the door behind her, but Koen pushed it open, causing the door handle to hit her in the stomach. When Koen entered, he grabbed her by the throat and strangled until she could retrieve her pepper spray. Once Koen was sprayed, he slapped her and then left. Officers obtained a warrant for his arrest. Koen was later taken into custody for aggravated assault on June 24th, 2024, for the outstanding warrant.

Christopher Gibby strangles woman after threatening to stab her with scissors

E.Z Emerson

49-year-old Christopher Alan Gibby had a domestic altercation with Monika Witkowski at their Broadstone SoBro apartment on the afternoon of June 15th. Witkowski told responding officers that she and Gibby had an argument, which escalated when he became aggressive and threatened her. Gibby then granned a pair of scissors and held them as if he was going to stab Witowski. She said that after she managed to get the scissors from him, their dispute continued into their bedroom. While on the bed, Gibby held her down and strangled her, impeding her breathing. Officers noticed that Witkowski sustained visible injuries to her chin, face, and chest. Officers deemed Gibby the primary aggressor and detained him for the incident. Gibby was taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Jairo Cortes chokes wife during argument over man approaching her at nightclub

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Jairo Cortes had a domestic incident with his wife, Jamie Lopez, at their Paragon Mills Road residence on June 8th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Lopez, who stated that she and Cortes argued at the nightclub, which continued to their house. Lopez stated the argument was over a man approaching her at the bar. Lopez said that Cortes had become aggressive and started questioning her about the unknown male, during which he struck and choked her, leaving visible marks on her neck and face. A third party stated he observed the occurrence and wished to remain anonymous. Cortes was taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Joiunyque Maynard strangles mother during argument over phone bill

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

23-year-old Joiunyque Maynard was involved in a domestic altercation with her godmother and roommate, Sunnie Reed, at their residence on June 8th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Maynard, who stated that she was walking to the pool when Reed called her and asked her about the phone bill. After this, she went back to the residence, which is where the verbal argument started. During the argument, Maynard’s biological mother, Tranika Smith, arrived at the residence. Maynard admitted to officers that during the argument, she shoved Reed in the neck but was pushed away. Maynard admitted after being pushed away, she choked her mother, Tranika Smith, with both of her hands until Reed pulled her off. Maynard then proceeded to throw things outside as she was leaving the residence. Officers then spoke with Reed and Smith, who corroborated Maynard’s statements. Smith also informed officers that her blood flow felt restricted during the choking. When officers went to place Maynard into custody, she attempted to attack Smith again and resisted officers. Maynard was taken into custody for domestic assault, resisting arrest, and aggravated assault.

Destiny Banks punches mother in face after trying to strangle her

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Destiny Lashaea Banks had a domestic altercation with her mother, Laquisha Banks, at her Edgehill Avenue residence on March 30th. Laquisha told responding officers that Destiny had entered her house and grabbed a drill for her nails without permission before kicking open her bedroom door, leaving visible damage. When Laquisha tried to remove Destiny from the house, a scuffle ensued, during which Destiny grabbed her by the neck to strangle her while trying to punch her. After Laquisha got away, she called the police, and Destiny left. She provided them with Destiny’s information and advised that she wanted to press charges for the occurrence. A warrant was issued for her arrest, and Destiny Banks was later arrested for domestic assault and vandalism on June 9th.

David Sharp strangles girlfriend because she wants to see her daughter

Brodie Martin

49-year-old David Sharp was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Candice Briggs, at Aaronwood Drive on April 8th. Officers arrived and made contact with Briggs inside the house, hugging a chair and crying. Candice was asked what happened but would continue to lie on the ground and cry. Candice eventually spoke to officers and told them that an issue had been going on for a few days and that she had called before. However, this address has not contacted law enforcement in the last 48 hours. Candice explained that an argument started when she told Sharp she wanted to see her daughter. When the couple got back home, they consumed some alcoholic beverages. During the argument, Sharp slammed Candice’s head on the ground. Candice also told officers that Sharp strangled her, which made her blackout. A medic on the scene observed Briggs’s injuries and saw redness around Candice’s neck and chest, a long scratch on her neck, as well as broken nails on her fingers. Sharp told officers that there was a verbal argument, but the only time that he put his hands on her was when he helped her from the car because she was intoxicated. David Sharp was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault and aggravated assault.

Wesley Hulsey strangles girlfriend, hides from police at Taco Bell

Lashaya Williams

21-year-old Welsey Hulsey was jailed early Tuesday morning when he assaulted his girlfriend on Millwood Drive. Abigail Wood advised that she told Hulsey she was done with him, and he had to leave. This upset Hulsey, so he came up behind her, wrapped his left arm completely around her neck, and strangled her until she passed out. She woke up to find Hulsey pointing a knife at her and stating that he was not going to leave. Officers observed strained blood vessels in Abigail’s neck and noted her raspy voice. She advised that she had difficulty speaking and heard ringing in her ears. Hulsey had already left the scene before police arrival, but he was found at the Taco Bell on Murfreesboro Pike, where he stated that he did not touch Abigail. Hulsey was then placed into custody and transported to booking.

Nathanial Jacob tackles, strangles boyfriend during argument

Lashaya Williams

27-year-old Nathanial Jacob was jailed early Monday morning when officers responded to Old Matthews Road after he assaulted his boyfriend. Sergio Donis told officers that Nathanial started arguing with him for no reason. He said he was trying to leave when Nathanial tackled him to the floor in the hallway, and they began fighting. Sergio stated that Nathanial was on top of him and strangled him for about 40 seconds to the point where he had difficulty breathing and speaking. Officers observed a scratch on Sergio’s face, and a witness told officers they saw Nathanial on top of Sergio with his hand around his neck.

Martin Harasim claims to be government agent after assaulting his sister

Lashaya Williams

41-year-old Martin Haraism was jailed Monday night after assaulting his sister at their apartment on Broadway. The victim stated that her brother was extremely intoxicated, and she took a bath to give him time to calm down and ended up having to barricade herself inside the bathroom. Harasim broke through the door and slammed her head against a wall. He then strangled her to the point of lightheadedness and threw her around the apartment. The victim stated, “He beat the hell out of me.” She had visible bruises and injuries in multiple places on her arms, legs, neck, and abdomen. She also had bruising around her neck from the strangulation.  

When officers spoke with Harasim, he denied ever assaulting the victim and claimed she had a mental illness. He was obviously intoxicated and claimed to be an IRS Criminal Investigator and an FBI agent but never showed a badge or provided any credentials. Officers called the FBI field office located in Knoxville, and they had no knowledge of him. Officers then attempted to take Harasim into custody, but he resisted by pulling away. He even stepped on an officer’s foot and would not move. He also attempted to throw his shoulder into an officer but was quickly pinned against a wall to prevent that. While in custody, he threatened to retaliate against the officers due to his employment by the federal government. He stated the federal government would “f*/k them up.” He also stated that he would “chop up” the arresting officer and called them “dumb f*/king fa*/ots.”

Henry Pangan charged with strangling woman, knocking her into a closet

Sebastian Shaw

27-year-old Henry Pangan got into an argument with a woman after she accused him of looking at another woman, and she became erratic, he said. He told police that he attempted to calm her down by holding her back at arm’s length. Also, he said that she threw a bottle of cologne at him, scratched his arms, and bit his chest while at the residence on Fedders Dr. on September 23rd. The victim, Migdalia Soto, said, through an interpreter, that Henry abuses alcohol and gets angry when he goes on bingers. She asked to use his vehicle due to her car being broken, and he said no, called her trash, and other curse words in front of her children at the residence. When she stood up for herself and told him that he would not talk to her like that in front of her children, he slapped her across the face.

She says Henry then pushed her into a closet and placed his hands around her neck as she attempted to escape. She reportedly lost consciousness for a few seconds and could not leave the closet because Henry blocked the door. In an attempt to defend herself, she grabbed a high heel, but Henry got it from her and threw it at her, causing an injury to her hand. Migdalia had to be treated by paramedics and transported to the hospital for her injuries. Her son was at the scene and told police that he saw Henry standing in front of the closet with his mother inside. He said that Magdalia was holding her neck as if she had been strangled.