Tag: aggravated robbery

Devonta Lowery steals 2 Lowes delivery trucks full of appliances during armed robbery

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Devonta Bernard Lowery was identified as one of the individuals who had stolen two Lowes delivery trucks from the White Creek Pike location on July 21st. Detectives arrived and spoke with the delivery drivers, Noslen Ciscal and Brian Quigley, who stated they were dropping off appliances for Lowes. Detectives then reviewed footage of the incident, which showed the drivers putting fuel into the delivery trucks when a white sedan arrived. After this, two suspects, one of whom was Lowery, exited the vehicle, and approached the trucks with a handgun. Lowery demanded the two drivers get on the ground, which they did. Then, Lowery and his co-defendant took their truck keys, wallet, and cell phones before entering the trucks and driving off. During the investigation, detectives discovered the stolen trucks in the Shelby House Apartment Complex parking lot on South 5th Street. Officers then obtained surveillance, showing Lowery and his co-defendant before and after the robbery, wearing the same clothes they had on in the sedan during the robbery. The surveillance also showed Lowery and his co-defendant unloading the appliances from the trucks. While executing a search warrant at the location, detectives saw Lowery and the other involved individual then detained them for the occurrence. Lowery was taken into custody for aggravated robbery on July 24th.

Carrie Coble jailed after setting man up to be robbed at gunpoint

Brodie Martin

26-year-old Carrie Coble was involved in the robbery of Samuel Benson on July 10th. Benson contacted law enforcement and told them about the incident. Coble messaged him on the day of the incident, asking for money. Benson agreed to meet with her at a residence on Mimosa Drive at around 4 a.m. Once Benson arrived, Coble was already outside waiting for him. As they were talking, Coble got out of Benson’s car and went to a different residence on Mimosa Drive to use the restroom. Benson noted that when Coble exited the vehicle, he heard a child crying. After a brief moment, Coble returned to the car, asked for and received $20 from Benson. Once again, Coble left the vehicle, but this time, Benson observed someone approaching him from the rearview mirror on his driver’s side. After looking down at his phone, Benson was struck with the butt of a shotgun by Opito Otim.

Another individual, Michael McCormick, approached the passenger side of Benson’s car, opened the door, and pistol-whipped Benson while saying, ” Where is it at? Give me everything, we know you know where it’s at.” Once Benson told McCormick he didn’t have anything, McCormick continued attacking him. McCormick told Benson, “I’ll shoot you right now,” then made Benson exit his car and empty his pockets. Benson exited his vehicle and gave McCormick $3. McCormick said to Benson, “All you got is $3?” then rummaged through Benson’s car while Otim pointed a shotgun at Benson. After McCormick went through Benson’s vehicle, he pointed his gun at him and said, “Get the fuck in the car and leave.” Benson left and then went to the McDonalds on Nolensville Pike to call law enforcement. In all, McCormick took Benson’s two phones and his wallet with his debit, credit, DoorDash, and Uber Pro cards. McCormick took these, Benson’s driver’s license, and $3. Officers arrived at the Vanderbilt Medical Center due to Benson being transported there for his injuries. Benson’s injuries include a traumatic hematoma knot to his forehead with a laceration, a laceration on his nose, and bruising all over his phone.

On July 21st, officers received voicemails from Benson’s mother, a family friend of Benson’s and Coble’s father. They all advised that Benson and Coble knew each other and believed that Coble was involved in the robbery. Officers later spoke with Coble’s ex-boyfriend and Benson’s best friend, Hunter Thomas. Thomas stated that he found out about the robbery from multiple people and thought Coble might be involved or know about it. Later that day, there was a domestic violence call at the same residence on Mimosa Drive involving McCormick and Coble. A South Patrol Seargent who was on the scene of the domestic violence call was notified of the robbery that officers were investigating. Officers positively identified Otim and McCormick as the individuals involved in the robbery. Otim was then detained so officers could interview him about the robbery.

When officers arrived, they spoke with Coble. Coble stated that she messaged Benson and told him that she needed money. She went on to tell officers that once she got into the car with Benson, he tried to get her to perform sexual acts on him. Coble went on to say that she heard her son crying, so she went to be with him. Coble shared that she didn’t see Otim or McCormick go outside, nor did she witness the robbery. However, she stated that Otim and McCormick did tell her about it after they had done it. Coble noted that she never knew that Otim and McCormick would rob Benson before it happened. Officers then read Otim his Miranda Rights, and he agreed to speak with them. Otim said that McCormick told him that Coble had someone pull up to get money from him. According to Otim, McCormick told Coble,” When you go to the car we will come out.” After Coble went outside, McCormick told him to go outside with him and handed him a shotgun. As McCormick and Coble approached the car, Coble got out, and Otim pointed the shotgun at Benson. He stated the McCormick went inside Benson’s car, pistol whipped him, and then told him, “Give me everything you got.”

Otim went on to repeat Benson’s version of events, with the only difference being that he “accidentally” hit Benson in the face with the shotgun. In addition, Otim stated that McCormick gave Coble the credit cards and phones they took from Benson, hoping she could do something with them. During an arrest search, a phone was found on Otim. He told officers that it was his phone but later took back his statement when officers asked to see it. Further investigation revealed that it was Benson’s phone. Cobble was taken into custody for aggravated robbery on July 21st.

Opito Otim assaults man with shotgun during robbery, tells police he “accidentally” hit him in the face

Brodie Martin

28-year-old Opito Otim was involved in the robbery of Samuel Benson on July 10th. Benson contacted law enforcement and told them about the incident. Carrie Coble messaged him on the day of the incident, asking for money. Benson agreed to meet with her at a residence on Mimosa Drive at around 4 a.m. Once Benson arrived, Coble was already outside waiting for him. As they were talking, Coble got out of Benson’s car and went to a different residence on Mimosa Drive to use the restroom. Benson noted that when Coble exited the vehicle, he heard a child crying. After a brief moment, Coble returned to the car, asked for and received $20 from Benson. Once again, Coble left the vehicle, but this time, Benson observed someone approaching him from the rearview mirror on his driver’s side. After looking down at his phone, Benson was struck with the butt of a shotgun by Otim.

Another individual, Michael McCormick, approached the passenger side of Benson’s car, opened the door, and pistol-whipped Benson while saying, ” Where is it at? Give me everything, we know you know where it’s at.” Once Benson told McCormick he didn’t have anything, McCormick continued attacking him. McCormick told Benson, “I’ll shoot you right now,” then made Benson exit his car and empty his pockets. Benson exited his vehicle and gave McCormick $3. McCormick said to Benson, “All you got is $3?” then rummaged through Benson’s car while Otim pointed a shotgun at Benson. After McCormick went through Benson’s vehicle, he pointed his gun at him and said, “Get the fuck in the car and leave.” Benson left and then went to the McDonalds on Nolensville Pike to call law enforcement. In all, McCormick took Benson’s two phones and his wallet with his debit, credit, DoorDash, and Uber Pro cards. McCormick took these, Benson’s driver’s license, and $3. Officers arrived at the Vanderbilt Medical Center due to Benson being transported there for his injuries. Benson’s injuries include a traumatic hematoma knot to his forehead with a laceration, a laceration on his nose, and bruising all over his phone.

On July 21st, officers received voicemails from Benson’s mother, a family friend of Benson’s and Coble’s father. They all advised that Benson and Coble knew each other and believed that Coble was involved in the robbery. Officers later spoke with Coble’s ex-boyfriend and Benson’s best friend, Hunter Thomas. Thomas stated that he found out about the robbery from multiple people and thought Coble might be involved or know about it. Later that day, there was a domestic violence call at the same residence on Mimosa Drive involving McCormick and Coble. A South Patrol Seargent who was on the scene of the domestic violence call was notified of the robbery that officers were investigating. Officers positively identified Otim and McCormick as the individuals involved in the robbery. Otim was then detained so officers could interview him about the robbery.

When officers arrived, they spoke with Coble. Coble stated that she messaged Benson and told him that she needed money. She went on to tell officers that once she got into the car with Benson, he tried to get her to perform sexual acts on him. Coble went on to say that she heard her son crying, so she went to be with him. Coble shared that she didn’t see Otim or McCormick go outside, nor did she witness the robbery. However, she stated that Otim and McCormick did tell her about it after they had done it. Coble noted that she never knew that Otim and McCormick would rob Benson before it happened. Officers then read Otim his Miranda Rights, and he agreed to speak with them. Otim said that McCormick told him that Coble had someone pull up to get money from him. According to Otim, McCormick told Coble,” When you go to the car we will come out.” After Coble went outside, McCormick told him to go outside with him and handed him a shotgun. As McCormick and Coble approached the car, Coble got out, and Otim pointed the shotgun at Benson. He stated the McCormick went inside Benson’s car, pistol whipped him, and then told him, “Give me everything you got.”

Otim went on to repeat Benson’s version of events, with the only difference being that he “accidentally” hit Benson in the face with the shotgun. In addition, Otim stated that McCormick gave Coble the credit cards and phones they took from Benson, hoping she could do something with them. During an arrest search, a phone was found on Otim. He told officers that it was his phone but later took back his statement when officers asked to see it. Further investigation revealed that it was Benson’s phone. Otim was taken into custody for especially aggravated robbery on July 21st.

Johnnita Easley beats father with can of corn during robbery

Brodie Martin

45-year-old Johnnita Easley was caught stealing from her father, Reginald Easley, at his Trevecca Towers apartment on May 27th. When officers arrived, they met with Reginald, who stated that his daughter and grandson robbed him. Officers observed that Reginald had a knot on his forehead, bloodshot eyes, a cut on his eyelids, and a busted lip. Reginald went on to say that he let Johnnita and his grandson into his apartment to hang out. During their interaction, Reginald displayed $200 in his wallet. Reginald stated that once they saw the cash, Johnnita held him down and started hitting him in the face. While he was being held down, his grandson approached him and held a knife to his throat. Johnnita proceeded to take Reginald’s phone and money from him while his grandson was still holding the knife to his throat, saying, “Give us the money.” Reginald also noted that Johnnita beat him over the head with a can of corn as his grandson held the knife to his throat. Inside the house was the father of Reginald’s grandson, and he stated that he witnessed the incident and corroborated Reginald’s story. Johnnita was taken into custody for aggravated robbery on July 3rd.

Hussein Jabbar robs man of $500 at gunpoint after painting his car tires

E.Z Emerson

26-year-old Hussein Jabbar was taken into custody for aggravated robbery and two counts of violation of an order of protection on May 9th, 2024. On December 22nd, 2022, officers responded to the apartments on Ocala Drive, where they spoke with Ari Shukri, who stated that Jabbar robbed him. He then explained that Jabbar works on vehicles and was supposed to paint the wheels for his car. Shukri said that on December 16th, 2022, Jabbar dropped off the painted wheels, and he came outside to speak with him. Shukri said he turned away for a second, which is when Jabbar grabbed Shukri’s Glock 26 GEN 4 9mm from his waistband and pointed it at him. Shukri stated that Jabbar said he was “just playing around” but then proceeded to aim it at him and demand everything he had. Shukri said Jabbar took $500 from him and then fled in an unknown vehicle with Shukri’s gun and money.  

Then, Jabbar had a domestic incident with his ex-wife and mother of his son, Zainab Al-doori, at her Hickory Highlands Drive residence on December 25th, 2022. Al-doori advised that she and her son had an active order of protection against him, adding that he had come to her house and knocked on the front door, wanting to see his son. A witness recorded him inside the residence, showing him there for about 30-35 minutes before leaving. A warrant was then issued for his arrest.

On January 4th, 2023, detectives called Shukri and obtained Jabbar’s information. Shukri advised officers that Jabbar had family in Nashville, Tennessee, Memphis, Tennessee, and Arizona before providing them with Jabbar’s date of birth. Then, on February 8th, 2023, officers interviewed Shukri, and he told them he was very familiar with Jabbar and knew some of his family members. Shukri added that he had worked with Jabbar in the past and had seen him numerous times since late 2022. Then, Shukri identified Jabbar in a single-picture lineup. On February 9th, 2023, a warrant was issued for Jabbar’s arrest. Jabbar was later taken into custody and charged with two counts of protection order violation and aggravated robbery on May 9th, 2024.

Kevin Luna points gun at woman while stealing a wheel off her Infinity Q50

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Kevin Luna was one of several people attempting to take one of the wheels off Breanna Contreras’s Infinity Q50 at her Bridgeway Circle unit on May 6th. Contreras’s boyfriend, Jesus Chavez, observed them and two vehicles, one a red sedan and one a black Infinity Q50. Chavez woke Contrera, and she went outside to start filming the occurrence. Chavez called the police while she recorded them, during which Luna noticed her and began pointing his handgun at her. She stated she heard him saying something to her but was afraid to get any closer due to him having a gun. She added that she had not returned inside until Luna started pointing a laser at her. After several minutes, the red sedan drove away while Luna removed Contreras’s wheel before aiming his handgun at her, firing multiple times, and driving away in his black Infinity. Police got the tag from his vehicle as he left the scene. Officers responded to the registered Murfreesboro Pike address, where they heard him approaching due to the flat tire, and conducted a traffic stop as he pulled in. When officers searched his vehicle, they discovered her wheel in the trunk with a box for a 9mm Glock pistol consistent with the 4 9mm casing recovered at the scene. Luna was then taken into custody for aggravated robbery.

Brayan Escobar jailed after attacking man with his father

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Brayan Escobar was taken into custody for aggravated robbery on May 3rd. On May 2nd, David Ray McCormick told the police that he was driving his truck down Roosevelt Avenue toward Gallatin Pike North when he stopped at the stop sign. McCormick stated a small silver sedan pulled up in front of him, cutting him off. Then, he said, two male Hispanics, later identified as Escobar and his father, exited the car and approached him, trying to open the door, during which they started attacking him. This forced McCormick to defend himself during the altercation. McCormick said one of the men picked up a large brick and threw it at him, hitting his chest and leaving a large abrasion and several bruises. McCormick added that they pulled his keys from his truck and tried to take his wallet and phone. Video footage from a nearby store captured the incident, corroborating McCormick’s statements.

While officers assisted McCormick, Escobar and his father flagged officers down near Gallatin Pike South, requesting medical assistance for a stab wound. They were transported to Skyline Hospital, where Escobar provided a statement of how his father was stabbed. While speaking with officers, Escobar described the location and aspects of McCormick’s identity as well as providing a picture of his car’s tag. McCormick later admitted to defending himself with a 10-inch piece of rebar to fight them off but stated he did not believe he stabbed anyone. Escobar and his father were deemed the primary aggressors. Escobar was then detained for the incident.

Amilya Green breaks into cousin’s home, robs her after learning she’s home alone

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Amilya Lane Green and three unidentified individuals forced their way into Marissa Green’s, her second cousin, home on Crutcher Street in the early hours of March 16th. Marissa alerted the authorities and provided them with a vehicle description, stating that they had fled before they arrived in a red, early 2010s Nissan Altima missing a driver’s side mirror. She further explained that Amilya and the three others had dropped her off, one being a female and two being male. Marissa said she had received a text from Amilya, which was when Marissa told her she was home alone. Moments later, Marissa heard a knock on her door and answered it to find Amilya and the other three. Amilya and the other individuals rushed through the door and ransacked Marissa’s house. Marissa told officers that one of the males grabbed her PlayStation 4 from her bedroom, so she tried to stop him. The man grabbed Marissa by the neck and pinned her to the ground. When Marissa broke free, she called the police. Marissa said that they stole her PlayStation 4 and various prescription medications, adding that they were there for about 10 minutes. Marissa told officers that the males had handguns during the burglary and advised that she wanted to prosecute all four of them but could only identify Amilya, her second cousin. Amilya Green was taken into custody for aggravated burglary and aggravated robbery on March 19th.

Devon “Devo” Guerrier shoots man in leg during robbery

Brodie Martin

18-year-old Devon “Devo” Guerrier was involved in the shooting of Robert Bell Jr at the MAA Nashville West apartments on December 3rd, 2023. One of Bell’s neighbors found him on the sidewalk, suffering from a gunshot wound on his leg. The neighbor transported him to Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, where officers made contact. Bell stated that he was trying to sell a handgun to a person named Devo so he could make rent. Devo arrived at the apartment complex with an unknown driver and texted Bell so he could conduct the transaction. He sold the gun to Devo for $450. Once the transaction was completed, Devo got out of the car with a different handgun and pointed it at Bell, demanding that he get the money back. When Bell refused, Devo shot him in the leg, and his driver stole the $450 back from him. Devo and his driver sped off. A witness stated that she heard a gunshot and looked outside. When she looked outside, she saw Devo with a handgun standing next to Bell. During the investigation, Guerrier was developed as a suspect and was later identified by Bell in a photo lineup. Devon Guerrier was taken into custody and charged with aggravated robbery.

19-year-old Shatoya Farmer jailed after helping baby-daddy rob man at gunpoint

Lashaya Williams

19-year-old Shatoya Farmer met with Timothy Beach and another friend on April 13th, 2023. Amare Ramey, the father of Farmer’s child and Farmer’s brother, MF, were there and asked the victims if they wanted to shoot their guns. Ramey pulled out a rifle, MF produced a handgun, and they pointed their weapons at Beach and the other victim, telling them, “Give me everything you’ve got.” Before fleeing in Farmer’s black Buick, they took Beach’s CashApp card, $50 in cash, a vape, and a pair of Gucci slides. After Ramey, MF, and Farmer drove off, they turned around and sped towards the victims, nearly hitting Beach with the car. Officers created photo line-ups for Beach and the other individual with the information provided. Both victims identified Farmer and Ramey, pinpointing Farmer as the driver and person they met up with. Farmer was taken into custody for conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery on February 14th.