Tag: Andrew Campbell

James Hayes smashes father’s head into brick wall after parents get order of protection against him

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

53-year-old James Hayes was caught after assaulting his father, William Hayes, on September 1st. When officers arrived, James had locked William’s wife outside. William’s wife and witnesses stated they could see James assaulting William through the window, including throwing him into the wall and dragging him across the floor. This all happened during a domestic-related break-in and an active assault. William’s wife had called the officers, stating that James had forced his way into their home. She stated that James began assaulting William after he told him they had an order of protection against him for a previous incident in August.

Afterward, the officers proceeded to knock on the door and announce themselves. James then came to the door with William’s blood on his shirt and temple. James claimed he lived at the residence, but William denied that, telling officers there was no record of James being tied to the home. Officers then ordered James to exit the house, but he refused to comply with their commands. Officers then attempted to place him in handcuffs. Still, James continued to resist, pulling away and actively struggling against their efforts to restrain him. After he was apprehended, it was discovered that William had severe cuts on his arms, back, and forehead. William informed the officers that he could also not hear out of his left ear. Officers then noticed that there was blood on the walls of the residence.

William’s wife told the officers that before their arrival, James had attempted to wipe the blood off the walls. William then claimed that after he told James about the order of protection, James immediately became violent. William stated James then smashed his head into a brick wall and continued to assault him. William’s wife said that she got James outside and closed the door, but he forced his way inside and continued to assault William. During the assault, William’s wife escaped outside, and James locked her out. James then prevented William from escaping as he continued to attack him. James was then transported and was later charged with resisting arrest, false imprisonment, aggravated assault, and aggravated burglary.

Joel Torres holds up traffic on I-24 West by recording fatal car crash on his phone

E.Z Emerson

61-year-old Joel Segarra Torres was holding up traffic on I-24 West ramp Exit 62 in the early hours of July 2nd. Responding officers were processing a fatal crash when they observed Torres obstructing traffic. Officers observed Torres using his phone to record the incident. When officers asked Torres for his license, he provided a Puerto Rican driver’s license. Using his information, officers discovered Torres’ Tennessee driver’s license had been revoked. He was then cited for the incident that day. Torres was later booked on the citation of obstructing a passageway on July 30th.

DUI: Scythia Benjamin crashes car after running stop sign, tells police she didn’t see it

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Scynthia Benjamin was involved in a car collision at the Pettus Road and Old Hickory Boulevard intersection on Sunday afternoon. Responding officers approached a white Toyota Corolla, where they located Benjamin, who appeared to be sleeping behind the wheel. When officers announced themselves, she opened her bloodshot eyes and spoke in a very quiet voice, making it difficult for them to hear her. During the investigation, Benjamin stated she did not see the stop sign until it was too late and ran it, resulting in her crashing into another vehicle. Then, she took sobriety tests and showed several indicators of intoxication. When asked, Benjamin insisted she had not taken any narcotics or consumed any alcohol. After being informed of implied consent, Benjamin agreed to provide a blood sample and then was later taken into custody for driving under the influence.

DUI: Arturo Dabon tells officers he had “too many beers”

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Arturo Alcala Dabon was observed passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle near the Old Hickory Boulevard and Saddlecreek Way intersection on May 12th. Medics woke him up and placed him in the back of the ambulance. When officers arrived, firefighters told them Dabon showed signs of impairment while exiting the vehicle. They asked Dabon what happened, and he replied, “Too many beers.” He performed poorly during sobriety tests, and after being informed of implied consent, he agreed to provide a blood sample. Dabon was transported to Nashville General Hospital and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Kevin Garfias charged with DUI after speeding & weaving through traffic

Jason Steen

23-year-old Kevin Garfias was speeding down Nolensville road and weaving between lanes early Sunday morning when he passed officers who were on an unrelated call. A traffic stop was conducted near Radnor Street, and Garfias was reportedly visibly intoxicated when speaking with officers. An open beer was also observed in the cup holder of the vehicle. He refused all field sobriety tests, and admitted to coming from a bar — but stated he did not consume any alcohol. Another bottle of open alcohol was also found in the vehicle during a search. Garfias was taken into custody and charged with DUI.

Amarian Oglesby pepper sprays ex-boyfriend who “whooped his ass”

Lashaya Williams

20-year-old Amarian Oglesby was booked on an outstanding warrant from August 1st, when he assaulted his ex-boyfriend, Anton Burns, on Claiborne Street after he told him he didn’t want to be with him anymore. Burns told police that Oglesby became angry and began to grab onto his shirt and put his hands on him. Anton explained that he fought back and “whooped his ass,” which led Oglesby to spray him in the face with pepper spray. Anton’s eyes were swollen, red, and sensitive to light. There were also traces of spray inside the home, enough to cause the officers to keep coughing.

Adam Smith asks MNPD officer what authority he has — and quickly finds out

Staff Reports

33-year-old Adam Roy Smith put his hand on a Metro Nashville Police Officer’s shoulder and asked him why he had to leave and what authority the officer had to make him do so, as he was being kicked out of The Stage on Broadway in the early hours of Sunday morning. Smith had been involved in an altercation at the bar and was asked to leave. He returned later that night and became disruptive a second time, blocking other patrons from entering the venue. As police were taking him into custody for public intoxication, Smith became more aggressive and yelled and screamed at an officer, inches from their face.