38-year-old Kymberlee Golden assaulted a co-worker on May 12th, 2023. Golden was called into the office to be terminated. Upon hearing she was being separated from her job, Golden began cursing and making threats to multiple employees. Golden was also seen calling a co-worker several obscene names and throwing a pen at him. Golden was booked on a summons for assault on March 20th.
42-year-old Michael Robert Slavik had an altercation with a security guard, Devin Ray Goodman, at Agave Maria on March 25th. The police were called regarding an intoxicated male, later identified as Slavik, refusing to pay his tab. When officers arrived, they noticed security guards had him pinned down. Goodman spoke with officers and stated that he was called to the bar because Slavik did not want to pay his tab. The supervising security guard attempted to obtain a form of payment from Slavik, who was uncooperative. After being unable to obtain a form of payment, security told Slavik he should leave the property instead. Slavik then left the property but came back a short time later. Security repeatedly told Slavik he had to leave and that if he returned, he would be trespassed. Slavik began to get upset and pushed himself toward security as if he was going to fight them. Slavik told Goodman, “I am going to smack you,” and tried to smack him in the face, but Goodman avoided him. Slavik then asked Goodman’s manager, “Can I smack him?” and then attempted to smack him a second time, but he was able to avoid that as well. Slavik then attempted to punch Goodman in the face but failed. Goodman and the other security guards then pinned Slavik down to the ground due to him fighting back. Shortly after the incident, police arrived and arrested Slavik. Slavik then pulled away from police repeatedly, causing a disturbance, cursing at them, and reeked of alcohol. Slavik was taken into custody for assault, theft, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.
29-year-old Brendan Scott Murphy had an altercation with Alfredo Palma Sosa near a crosswalk of an intersection in the early hours of March 23rd. Sosa stated that he and his wife happened to step outside of the crosswalk. Upon seeing this, Murphy made a comment towards Sosa’s wife that he did not appreciate, so Sosa responded, “Do not speak to my wife like that.” The crossing guard allowed the pedestrians to cross the intersection, during which Murphy made another remark towards Sosa and his wife. Murphy then approached the couple from behind and punched Sosa behind his left ear. The punch caused swelling, bleeding, and bruising to Sosa’s head. Murphy was taken into custody for assault.
35-year-old Jarrod Gunn, an employee of Staff Zone, had an incident with Ricky Shane Wyatt Miller, a Motel 6 employee, at Motel 6 on Cartwright Street on February 22nd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Miller, who advised them that Gunn told him, “I am going to kill you,” and that he was afraid he might follow through with his statement. Gunn was then cited for assault on February 22nd. Gunn was booked on the citation on March 19th.
20-year-old Raniyha Marie Thomas, of MTSU, had an altercation with an employee, Andres Barajas, at Casa Fiesta on Bell Road late February 22nd. When the officers arrived, they spoke with both parties. Thomas told officers they were sitting at their table when they said to Barajas that their drinks were not right and their food was taking too long. The waiter told them they could leave, and as one of the girls was about to take a drink from their cup, he took it from her hand, telling them to leave again. Then, they left, but one of them left their phone, so she went back inside to grab it. Barajas told them they could not have it unless they paid $20 for damages.
Barajas told officers that they were complaining about their food and drinks, so he told them to leave since the kitchen was closed, and when they tried to take a sip from their drinks, he took their straws. After this, one of the girls started to break the glasses. They then left and later tried to return to the restaurant because one of the girls had left their phone inside. Barjas told them they could not come in, adding that they had to pay $20 in damages to get the phone. Barjas went to close the door, which is when Thomas barged into the establishment and started hitting him. Barajas provided footage of the incident, confirming his statement. Officers were advised that the restaurant did not want to prosecute for the damages, and Thomas was cited for assault. Thomas was booked on the citation on March 19th.
33-year-old Anthony Flores was booked on March 17th for assaulting a man at Shake Shack on Broadway Place. Michael Bahr stated that while he was waiting for a friend, he observed Flores, who was highly intoxicated, attempting to direct traffic. Flores told Bahr to move along and was becoming angry that he wouldn’t move. Flores then kicked Bahr’s driver’s side door, causing visible damage. Bahr stepped out of his vehicle to try to stop Flores. Flores became aggressive and punched the glasses off Bahr’s face, leaving him with a bloody nose.
When officers asked Flores for his side of the story he stood at “parade rest” stance and thought he was on post at Fort Campbell. Flores told officers that he had been drinking but not too much. Flores was visibly intoxicated and smelled of alcohol. Flores was then taken into custody. Flores fell asleep on the way to booking but told officers he was “looking at the scenery.”
40-year-old William Bryant threatened Kelly Palmer near Anthes Drive on February 14th. Palmer spoke with officers, advising them that Bryant told him, “I will beat your ass,” adding that he was placed in fear by this statement and wished to prosecute. Officers spoke with Bryant, who admitted to threatening Palmer. Bryant was cited for the incident. Bryant failed to book himself on the citation of assault and had a bench warrant issued for his arrest, which he was taken into custody for on March 11th.
34-year-old Joseph Travis Green attacked Carlie Nicole Carter at Whiskey Row on Broadway in the early hours of March 8th. Witnesses waved down the police and advised them that Green was walking down 4th Avenue South. Police then located and detained Green. Officers spoke with Carter, who advised them that Green came up from behind and punched her, which was witnessed by Mark McCarthy. McCarthy then chased Green down to stop him after seeing the assault. Then officers spoke with Green, who reeked of alcohol as he advised them that he assaulted Carter because she was messing with his baby’s mother. Officers reviewed the camera footage, which showed Green hitting Carter, and placed Green into custody for assault and public intoxication.
23-year-old Carlos Ayala was involved in an altercation with Donato Donato at Premier Drive on March 9th. When officers made contact with Donato, he informed them that Ayala had kissed his juvenile daughter and asked her to be his girlfriend. Officers spoke to Ayala with the help of a Spanish-speaking officer, but he appeared visibly intoxicated. Ayala admitted that he was drunk and that he did kiss Donato’s daughter. Shortly after, he tried to explain to them that the kiss was not by force. However, Donato still wished to press charges on his daughter’s behalf.
40-year-old Donald Reaves, Regional Account Manager of Bridgestone Americas, was booked on a citation for an assault that occurred On January 28th. Officers responded to JW Marriott on 8th Avenue South and spoke with Christopher Lee Hardemon, a Marriott security officer, who advised them that he observed a male, Mr. Neil, go behind the bar and try to steal a glass of alcohol, so he detained him. Then, while speaking with Neil, Reaves came up from behind and shoved Hardemon, attempting to get him not to arrest his friend. Hardemon told them he wished to prosecute for the push and then provided them with footage confirming his statements. Reaves was cited for the incident.
