Tag: Amanda Hanna

Jenny Rodriguez leaves 3-year-old child home alone to get gas

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

41-year-old Jenny Rodriguez left her child at their Murfreesboro Pike apartment residence by herself on June 19th. Officers were dispatched to the apartment regarding a 3-year-old who was crying and was found by a neighbor in front of her apartment door. When officers arrived, Rodriguez returned to the location and spoke with officers, claiming that her daughter was asleep. She explained that she did not want to wake her daughter up to go to the gas station. Rodriguez informed them that she had left but was only gone for about 30 minutes before she returned. Rodriguez also claimed that she was gone for so long because she only had cash, and none of the nearby gas stations were open to sell her gas. Rodriguez had family that lived below her apartment that could have cared for the child; however, she did not ask them to do so. Officers believe Rodriguez knowingly left her child home alone, which could have resulted in injury to her child, so she was cited for the incident that day. Rodriguez was later booked for child endangerment on July 9th.

California Tourist Lee Rosas assaults multiple officers outside of Barstool Nashville

Brodie Martin

37-year-old California Tourist Lee Rosas was seen throwing his phone at a vehicle in the parking lot next to Barstool Nashville on July 4th. When officers made contact with Rosas, he hit Officer Jason Smith in the chest with a helmet. Once officers attempted to take Rosas into custody, he began to resist by ignoring orders and pulling away. Rosas scratched Officer Garcia on his hand while handcuffs were being put on him. During the officer’s interaction with Rosas, they reported that Rosas had a strong odor of alcohol and was visually impaired. Rosas was taken into custody and charged with two counts of assault on an officer and public intoxication on July 5th.

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.

Tommy Craddock free on $10 bond after altercation with his girlfriend

E.Z Emerson

54-year-old Tommy Craddock had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend and roommate, Dawn White, at their Blanton Avenue trailer late May 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Craddock, who advised them that he and White argued about her son, which resulted in him removing the memory foam mattress from their bed and placing it in the kitchen. Craddock told officers that White saw the mattress, she told him she would “fight him all night.” Then, White spoke with the police and stated Craddock had become upset because she did not give him money for pills. White added that Craddock pushed her out of the way when she tried to get her purse, making her believe he was attempting to harm her. Craddock was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 22nd.

Philip Bennett rips wife’s purse away during argument

E.Z Emerson

41-year-old Philip Edward Bennett was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 19th. On April 22nd, Amanda Farr, Bennett’s wife, called the police to the Southern Hills Hospital, where she told them she and Bennett argued at their Buffalo Road residence. Amanda stated that the argument escalated after she tried to leave the residence, during which Bennett grabbed her and her purse, ripping it off her. Officers noticed visible bruising on her forearm, and she advised them that she wanted to press charges for the incident. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and Bennett was later detained.  

Shamon Tyler steals two iPhones from employee at Soho Bar

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Shamon Tyler was taken into custody for theft on May 6th. Officers arrived at Soho Bar and spoke with an employee, who stated he attempted to kick a group of individuals off the property, but they refused. Then, a physical altercation occurred, during which his two iPhones fell out of his pocket. After taking both iPhones, Tyler and her unidentified female associate drove off in a white Dodge SUV. While officers were at the establishment, they noticed the SUV returned and parked nearby. Tyler then started walking toward the bar. Officers tried to speak with the other individuals in the SUV while their blue lights were activated, but they fled. Then, officers attempted to contact Tyler, but she walked away before telling them she had called to return the phone. Then, Tyler called her friend, who was involved and told her to return the other iPhone, which she initially refused. They returned the employee’s iPhones and detained Tyler for the incident.

Nicole Rowland charged with harassment after banging on ex-boyfriend’s door for several hours

E.Z Emerson

45-year-old Nicole Rowland was taken into custody for harassment on April 23rd. Officers were called to Trevecca Towers I on Lester Avenue regarding a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, they observed Rowland leaning and banging on the door. She told officers she was banging on her ex-boyfriend, Mahdi Abbas’s, door because he did it to her. Then, officers spoke with Abbas, who provided footage showing her banging on his door several times over a couple of hours, during which she called his phone repeatedly, even after he blocked her. He stated he felt he was fearful of her actions and wished to prosecute for the incident. Rowland was then detained for the incident.

Scott Newbold destroys girlfriend’s tv with box cutter

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Scott Newbold was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, Jasmine Shelton, at their Newport apartment on April 8th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Newbold, who stated that he and his girlfriend were in an argument. The argument started over Shelton yelling at Newbold for sitting on a table. Newbold, however, did not get up, so Shelton lunged at him and grabbed his pants. Newbold told officers that when Shelton grabbed on his pants, she pulled so hard that she ripped them. The rip caused Shelton to stumble backward and land on one of Newbold’s TVs. Newbold stated that since she broke one of his TVs, he got up, grabbed a box cutter, went inside the bedroom, and damaged the TV. Scott Newbold was then taken into custody and charged with vandalism.

Patty Shrum assaults boyfriend during scuffle over beer

E.Z Emerson

46-year-old Patty Shrum had a domestic incident with her boyfriend, James McChesney, at their Thuss Avenue residence in the early hours of March 5th. McChesney advised the responding officers that Shrum had attacked him approximately four days ago. McChesney then lifted his shirt, showing officers the deep scratch marks and bruises on his shoulder. When officers tried to take a photo for evidence, McChesney pulled his shirt down, stating he did not want Shrum to get in trouble. McChesney then refused to provide any additional information regarding the altercation. Shrum told detectives that she and McChesney had a scuffle because she did not want to give him a can of beer. Then, Shrum said they wrestled while she tried to keep the beer away from McChesney, resulting in him getting scratched. Shrum was deemed as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Mackenzie Clay breaks into neighbor’s house to give them mail

Lashaya Williams

27-year-old Mackenzie Clay was jailed on February 26th after a home invasion on Mimosa Drive the night prior. Raquel Flores-Guillen stated that she heard someone enter her home from the basement door while she was upstairs. She then called out to them and grabbed a gun to defend herself. Her husband, Mr. Villalobos, quickly jumped out of the shower, took possession of the gun, and asked the intruder why he was inside their home. The intruder stated that he wanted to give them mail and proceeded to come up the basement steps. Mr. Villalobos fired a warning shot down the stairs. The intruder began to run away, and that’s when Mr. Villalobos noticed it was their next-door neighbor who had broken in. Mr. Villalobos told officers that two children were in the house when the incident occurred. Officers found the spare key and footprints leading up the steps of the basement and went next door to speak with Clay. He stated that he heard a beep from next door and entered the home to see what was going on. When officers advised Clay that he was under arrest, he tensed up his body and began to resist. Officers had to carry Clay to the patrol vehicle due to him refusing to walk. While Clay was in the backseat, he spat several times. When the patrol vehicle arrived at booking, Clay refused to exit the vehicle and stated that he would have to be dragged out because he was too tired. Officers then pulled him out of the vehicle and carried him into booking.