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Tracey Dixon hits boyfriend in head, knocks his glasses off during altercation

E.Z Emerson

52-year-old Tracey Dixon had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, George Claybrooks, at their Robert Cartwright Drive residence on May 11th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Claybrooks, who stated that Dixon had been verbally and physically abusing him. Claybrooks added that he was trying to separate himself from the situation and went to another room, where she followed and hit him in the head and face before pushing him, knocking his glasses off. Claybrooks stated, “This is a recurring thing that happens when Dixon drinks.” Dixon was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 12th.

DUI: Ferhat Akin blows .139% BAC after ignoring police attempting to pull him over

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Ferhat Akin drove between two travel lanes without using his turn signals near Lebanon Pike in the early hours of May 13th. Officers observed this and initiated a traffic stop, during which Akin continued driving for about a mile and had no explanation for not initially stopping. When officers spoke with Akin, he showed signs of impairment and admitted to having one alcoholic beverage. He consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. Akin was informed of implied consent and agreed to provide a breath sample, resulting in 0.139% BAC. Akin was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

DUI: William Smithwick crashes his car, tells police “I plead the fifth!”

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old William Cade Smithwick was involved in a car accident on I-40 around midnight on May 11th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Smithwick, who reeked of alcohol as he consented to sobriety tests and performed poorly. William was read implied consent twice; during the first time, he said, “I plead the fifth! I want my lawyer present!” When officers sat Smithwick in the patrol car, Smithwick told them, “I will take my breath test at the precinct!” Smithwick was then explained implied consent again and declined to provide a chemical sample. Smithwick was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation on May 12th.

Jeffrey Morton violates order of protection by sending ex-girlfriend money for her child

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Jeffrey Tyler Morton was taken into custody for an order of protection violation on May 10th. On May 7th, Makayla Dawn Smith flagged officers down, advising that she had just received two Cash App transactions from her ex-boyfriend, Morton, whom her order of protection is against. The first transaction occurred on May 6th around 8:22 p.m. for $25, stating “for Silvia,” Smith’s child. Then, another transaction happened at 9:07 a.m. for $50, stating, “Silvia. Tell her I love her. Send pictures, please.” Smith said she wished to prosecute him for the occurrence. A warrant was then issued for his arrest.

Orlin Vareala-Zuniga destroys father’s car after going out to drink

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Orlin Isaac Vareala-Zuniga had a domestic altercation with his father, Orlin Joel Vareala-Media, at their Cedarmont Road residence on May 10th. When officers arrived, Media advised them that Zuniga had gone out to drink and had asked to be picked up. Media initially refused due to his son’s level of impairment until he told him he was going to walk home.

After picking him up, an argument ensued in the car, which escalated once they got to their house. Zuniga started hitting the windows before jumping atop the car, kicking the windshield, and breaking the glass. Media stated when he tried to stop his son from further damaging his car, Zuniga began striking him in the face, leaving visible redness. Dereck Rosales-Carbanal, a witness, stated he observed the attack after he heard the commotion outside his residence. He also corroborated Media’s statements. Zuniga was then taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism.

Cantaniya Davis assaults ex-boyfriend after he doesn’t let her go through his phone

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Cantaniya Davis had a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend, Garret Brown, at their Village Hills Drive apartment around 1:00 a.m. on May 10th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Brown, who stated that Davis had woken him out of his sleep, requesting to go through his phone. Brown stated he told Davis no and went back to sleep. Then, Brown said she turned on the bedroom lights and asked for her keys. Brown said he had to take her key off of his key ring, and when he was taking the key off for Davis, she started striking the back of his head. Brown then tried running out of the unit to avoid further confrontation, but Davis prevented him from leaving. This was when Brown jumped off the second-story balcony and left the apartment. Davis was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

Jonathan Cardona bangs head against police car after forcefully grabbing employee at Luke’s 32 Bridge

E.Z Emerson

37-year-old Jonathan Cardona forcefully grabbed an employee at Luke’s 32 Bridge late May 12th. Security for the establishment flagged officers down, where they followed them across the street and located Cardona, who was detained due to his level of intoxication. While handcuffed, he became belligerent and uncooperative while kicking and banging his head against the vehicle. Then, officers attempted to help him into the back of the patrol car, but Cardona tensed his legs up and started screaming, refusing to put his legs inside. Officers were shown footage of the incident, which showed him shoving the staff member multiple times. Cardona was taken into custody for assault and resisting arrest on May 13th.

Tyler Burnett assaults girlfriend on Old Franklin Road

E.Z Emerson

32-year-old Tyler Burnett had a domestic incident with Nadai Shann at their Old Franklin Road residence on May 9th. Around 11:00 p.m. on May 10th, Shann alerted the authorities, advising them that Burnett pulled her off the couch and dragged her across the ground before pinning her against a fence with his left arm across her chest, leaving bruises on her arms and knees.

Officers spoke with Burnett, who had a scratch on his nose, which he initially said had come from work. They noticed he had a bite mark on his left forearm, which Shann told them had come from her biting him while he had her pinned against the fence. He was deemed the primary aggressor, and under Miranda, he told them that the cut on his nose came from Shann hitting him with a PlayStation. Officers investigated and found the PlayStation in the house, undamaged and plugged into the wall with dust on it, appearing as if it had not been moved recently. Burnett was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

Stephen Beck caught with crack pipe after sleeping under “very large” no-trespassing sign

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Stephen Logan Beck was found sleeping in the front doorway of a Hermitage Avenue property on the afternoon of May 13th. Officers located him sleeping directly under a “very large” no-trespassing sign, where they found a metal crack pipe and a lighter lying next to him. When officers spoke with Beck, he refused to provide them with his information, so they detained him for the incident. Officers discovered that the establishment had an active trespass waiver for Beck. Beck was taken into custody for the unlawful use of drug paraphernalia and criminal trespass.

Robert Douglas hits ex-girlfriend in face after finding her in bed with friend

E.Z Emerson

34-year-old Robert Martin Douglas had a domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend, Rachel Semel, at her LC Germantown apartment on 2nd Avenue South in the early hours of May 10th. Officers arrived and spoke with the complainant, who stated that Semel and Douglas were on the way downstairs to meet with them. Then, officers separated the two and talked to Semel, who said she had been trying to break up with Douglas for about a month. Semel also added that Douglas still had a key to her apartment. She said Douglas had walked into the bedroom while she was in bed with a friend. Semel stated Douglas was upset by this and hit her in the face, leaving a bruise on the left side of her face. Officers then spoke with Douglas, who reeked of alcohol and admitted to drinking before telling officers that he had walked into her bedroom. Douglas stated when he tried to walk away, Semel got aggressive with him, so he hit her back. While speaking with the police, he said, “It does not matter no more what I do.” Douglas was deemed the primary aggressor and was then taken into custody for domestic assault.