Tag: aggravated assault

Nicole Barrueta attacks intimate partner with scissors during argument over phone

Brodie Martin

24-year-old Nicole Barrueta was involved in a domestic dispute with her intimate partner, Jhon Anthony Vera, at their Donelson Pike residence on July 25th. When officers arrived, Vera told them there was an argument over a phone. Vera stated he took Barrueta’s phone and left. When Vera returned, he tried to ignore Barrueta so as not to cause another altercation. Vera noted that this might’ve caused Barrueta to get more agitated, leading to him getting attacked. During the assault, Barrueta cut Vera with a pair of scissors. After observing the cut marks on Vera, officers went to speak with Barrueta. Barrueta corroborated most of Vera’s statements but stated that she never used any scissors to cut him. Barrueta was then taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Ayanna Martin threatens man with gun, tells him “You’re not going to hit me no more!”

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Ayanna Martin had an altercation with Lacharlericus McWilliams near Charles E Davis Boulevard and Green Street on July 23rd. Officers responded to reports of a woman threatening a man with a gun and located Martin and McWilliams matching the description. Then, officers spoke with McWilliams, who stated that he and Martin were at a nearby store when she asked him for her phone. He said that when he did not return it immediately, she started punching him in the face, so he pushed her and walked away. Then, Martin allegedly retrieved a handgun from her vehicle and pointed it at him, stating, “You’re not going to hit me no more!”, while waving the firearm.

Police then spoke to Martin, who told the police that she asked for her phone because McWilliams had taken it from her. Martin noted that this was when McWilliams started punching her in the face. She said that she grabbed the gun because he was hitting her and threatening to shoot her. Martin added that she did not point the handgun at him but rather was holding it at her side for protection. Overwatch was able to provide video footage of the occurrence. The footage showed Martin pointing the gun at McWilliams from across the yard. Martin was then taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

DUI: Shemar Robinson nearly hits taxi, points guns at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar security

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

21-year-old Shemar Robinson was spotted driving recklessly and pointing weapons at security at the Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar on Broadway on July 22nd. Police officers were near the Tin Roof on Broadway when they saw Robinson driving at high speed and approaching the intersection at 4th Avenue South. They also observed Robinson veering off the road and almost hitting a taxi van in the parking lane as he drove through the intersection. Robinson then stopped at Jason Aldean’s Rooftop Bar, where officers saw him getting out of his vehicle and yelling at the bar’s security staff. The officers approached Robinson, suspecting that he was armed. Robinson then revealed two firearms and progressed towards the security staff. Observing Robinson’s body language, the officers drew their weapons, at which point he stopped and complied with the officers. Robinson informed the officers that his girlfriend could drive his vehicle so it wouldn’t be towed. Robinson then admitted that he was the only one intoxicated and that she was sober so she could drive the vehicle. Robinson was then taken into custody for possession of a handgun while under the influence, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Youngwoo Hong strangles girlfriend during argument for leaving him at DMV

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Youngwoo Hong had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Morgan Bradshaw, at their Greenhills Manor apartment around 6:30 p.m. on July 23rd. Responding officers could not reach the couple until they called Bradshaw’s mother, who got them to open the door. Bradshaw told officers that she and Hong had multiple arguments throughout the day. Bradshaw noted that she started packing her things to leave when they returned to the apartment. Then, she said Hong restrained her, bear-hugging her from behind, and that he grabbed her when she tried exiting the unit, causing her to fall out. After this, he pulled her back into the residence, and once she fought back, he put her in a chokehold. Bradshaw explained that she could not breathe at certain times during their dispute, adding that she screamed, but Hong had covered her mouth. Hong then moved in front of her and began strangling her, to which she responded by grabbing him by the neck. Then Bradshaw eventually contacted her mother, who alerted the authorities. Bradshaw advised officers that she calmed Hong down following the incident. Officers observed visible marks that she sustained and then spoke with Hong. Hong stated they argued because she left him at the DMV but that no threats or acts of violence had occurred. When the police confronted him, he said that Bradshaw “choked” and slapped him. He then stated that he held her arms to make her stop. The police asked him why he wouldn’t let her leave if she had assaulted him, and he responded that he wanted her to apologize. After both parties were medically cleared, officers deemed Hong the primary aggressor. Hong was then taken into custody for aggravated assault and false imprisonment.

Jonathan Kelly smashes iPhone, points gun at man after stealing his bag

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

34-year-old Jonathan Kelly was seen stealing and pointing a firearm at people at a Church Street Airbnb on July 21st. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Mario Goldthreate. He claimed that he had set his handbag on the windowsill of his Airbnb, and it fell down to the street level. Mario claims that he then observed Kelly run towards his bag, pick it up, and begin walking away. After this, he yelled at Kelly and watched him walk to a bus stop, sit down, and begin going through his bag. Kelly pulled out a firearm and was holding it in his hand as he was arguing with Mario and other bystanders. Teangela Brown, another witness, told officers that Kelly pointed the firearm at both her and Mario. Both Mario and Teangela claimed to have seen Kelly smash an iPhone on the ground, which was also in Mario’s bag. When officers arrived at the bus stop, they recovered the weapon from Kelly and observed video footage that witnesses took. The footage showed Kelly holding the firearm, going through the bag, and throwing the phone in the trash. When searching through Kelly’s property, officers found his bag, which contained various miscellaneous items that could be found in people’s cars, such as women’s jewelry, tools, a cracked tablet, and fire extinguishers. Kelly was then taken into custody for theft of property, vandalism, and two counts of aggravated assault on July 22nd.

Bryonna Tomlin attempts to crash into ex-boyfriend’s car, running him off road during argument

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Bryonna Tomlin had a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend and roommate, Travis Scott Collins Jr., on July 20th. Collins Jr. called 911 to their Due West Avenue North apartment. Collins Jr. stated that he and Tomlin had been arguing since the day before. He added that he was driving down Apple Valley Road when he observed Tomlin driving toward him on the opposite side of the road. Collins Jr. stated Tomlin then swerved into his traffic lane, attempting to cause a head-on collision. He added this caused him to veer off the roadway and strike a curb, leaving his tire flat. Tomlin spoke with officers and admitted to swerving into Collin Jr.’s lane only because she was looking away from the road. Collins Jr. informed police that he wished to press charges for the occurrence. Tomlin was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Quadre Anderson knocks man out for arguing with woman at Luke’s 32 Bridge

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Quadre Anderson had an altercation with Charles Kellen Morrow at Luke’s 32 Bridge on July 20th. Responding officers noticed Morrow suffered major head trauma, so they called the medics immediately, who transported him to Vanderbilt. Then, security at the bar informed police that Morrow had been assaulted by Anderson, and they had him detained. Officers escorted Anderson and gathered information. Anderson stated he was attempting to defend a female whom Morrow was getting into a “shoving match” with, causing him to hit him. Afterward, officers reviewed security footage, showing Morrow arguing with a female at the bar, who shoved him multiple times as he continued trying to talk to her. While she and Morrow were disputing, Anderson punched Morrow several times in the face, causing him to stumble onto the bar. Then, Anderson started focusing on one of Morrow’s associates and shoved him, nearly knocking him off his feet before returning to Morrow and pushing him onto the floor. Anderson then continued striking Morrow in the face until he lost consciousness and left. Security informed officers that Anderson was banned from the location and all other sister establishments before the incident and provided documentation corroborating that. Anderson was then taken into custody for criminal trespass and aggravated assault.

Dognapper Brittany Buchanan steals man’s PlayStation 4 & his $5,000 Cane Corso named “Jewels”

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Brittany Elizabeth Buchanan had an altercation with her intimate partner, Cedric Malone, at his West Trinity Lane apartment around 1:04 a.m. on July 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Malone, who stated that he confronted Buchanan because he believed she had stolen $600 from his debit card on July 17th. This sparked an argument between the couple. As they argued, Buchanan had a knife in her hand, threatening Malone and causing him to fear for his life. Then, Malone told officers he tried to get his dog and leave. As he did this, Buchanan stated, “You’re not getting anything!” She then started hitting him in the head with a set of keys. Following this, Malone ran out of the apartment, and Buchanan stole his $5,000 gray Cane Corso named “Jewels.” When he returned, he alleged she had stolen his PlayStation 4 console and his dog. Buchanan was later taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and robbery on July 22nd.

Christopher Griffith strangles man & breaks his nose after attacking him at Rippy’s Honky Tonk

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Christopher Bradley Griffith had an altercation with Dilrasingh Dhaliwal at Rippy’s Honky Tonk around 8:27 p.m. on July 20th. Officers were flagged down by security and advised that Dhaliwal had been assaulted and needed medical attention. When they arrived, they observed Dhaliwal bleeding severely from his head. Then, a witness, Sean Alex Miller, stated he was standing next to Dhaliwal when Griffith strangled him and started punching him repeatedly before taking him to the ground. Griffith then kept hitting Dhaliwal in the face until the scuffle was broken up. Miller said that Griffith ran out of the bar once the altercation was broken up but was stopped and detained by security at the location. Dhaliwal told officers he had lost consciousness from the hits and that NFD medics declared his nose broken. He was then transported to Centennial Hospital for further evaluation. Griffith did not provide a statement regarding the occurrence and was then taken into custody for aggravated assault on July 21st.

Jacob Rhea knocks woman out, fracturing her skull after shooting fireworks outside apartment

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Jacob Adam Rhea had an altercation with Kathleen Donavon outside her Davidson Street apartment around 7:30 p.m. on July 4th. On July 9th, officers were dispatched to the residence, where they documented a report that was later assigned to detectives, who called Donovon, who was still admitted to Vanderbilt Hospital, regarding the sustained injuries from the incident. She advised them that she observed Rhea outside her apartment shooting fireworks on July 4th. Donavon added that they reside on private property, which Rhea did not live at, so she asked him to stop, and he did. Then, Donovon explained that she, her fiancé, Sarah Potenza, and Doree Fisher left the location to watch the downtown fireworks. When they returned, they noticed Rhea in their apartment parking lot, shooting fireworks unsafely. Potenza asked Donovon to confront him because she felt unsafe. During their interaction, Rhea became aggressive and started yelling at Donovon. This sparked an argument, leading to Rhea punching Donovon in the face. Potenza and Fisher stated that after Donovon was hit, she hit her head on the asphalt and was unconscious for about three minutes. Another witness, Kirk Manz, provided medical aid and alerted the authorities. Detectives later spoke with Christine Rodriguez, Rhea’s friend, who told them she was present for the occurrence and provided them with Rhea’s name. She added that Rhea left before the officers arrived. Donovon informed detectives that she sustained a fractured skull and two brain bleeds from the scuffle. Officers later reviewed surveillance footage corroborating witnesses’ statements and conducted a photo lineup, where Potenza identified Rhea as the person in question. Donovan said that she wished to press charges. Rhea was taken into custody for aggravated assault on July 18th.