Tag: domestic assault

Jasmine Caruthers sprays mace inside home with two babies present

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Jasmine Caruthers was taken into custody on April 14th when officers were dispatched to a Walsh Street residence, where they observed three broken windows with mace sprayed inside two of them. After they knocked on the door to announce their presence, Donte Wilson, Cierra Wood, and two infants less than a year old came outside with shirts covering their faces. Officers noticed the children had extremely runny noses and red faces. Wilson stated that Caruthers had thrown rocks at the windows and sprayed mace inside their home. He added that he and Wood grabbed the kids and hid in a room away from the broken windows until Caruthers left. Officers were advised that Wilson and Caruthers share a child, who was inside the residence during the incident.

De Mario Hogan threatens mother during argument over cigarettes, tells her “I will kill you”

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old De Mario Hogan had a domestic altercation with his mother, Carmelettia Lasha Harlan, at their Burning Tree Drive residence on April 14th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hogan, who stated he and his mother had argued over money and cigarettes. Officers then located Harlan, who advised them that during their argument, Hogan “got up in my face” and told her, “I will kill you.” Harlan added that this made her fear for her life. Officers spoke with a witness, David Lamont Hogan, who stated he saw De Mario threaten Harlan. De Mario Hogan was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Samaria Jones hits boyfriend multiple times with metal bottle at WeGo Central Bus Station

E.Z Emerson

21-year-old Samaria Jones had a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Bryan Pasquini, at the WeGo Central Bus Station around 9:21 p.m. on April 15th. Upon arrival, officers were advised that Jones had struck Pasquini in the head with a metal water bottle multiple times, leaving a cut on his face. Then, officers spoke with security, who provided footage of the incident. The footage showed Jones walking across the station and hitting Pasquini with the metal bottle until the assault was broken up. Jones was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Martin Bowers slams ex-girlfriend on ground and beats her

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Martin Bowers had an incident with his ex-girlfriend, Destinee Taylor, near a Treutlan Place residence in the early hours of April 13th. Taylor alerted the authorities and stated she and Bowers were heading to make a deal near his home in Hermitage. When they returned to Treutlan Place, he told her to give him the money that he had given her to get her nails done, so she tried to go inside to get it for him, during which he grabbed her phone. Once she exited the truck, he went around and slammed her onto the street. Taylor tried to crawl back on the grass to get away, but he started punching her in the head repeatedly. She added that he struck her between 10-20 times. Afterward, Bowers “hopped-skipped” away into his truck. Officers observed a bleeding cut on Taylor’s hand, grass and debris in her hair, dirt stains on her pants, and a bump on her head. Due to her head injuries, Taylor was transported for medical treatment. Bowers was taken into custody for robbery and domestic assault.

Tylin Udley assaults girlfriend during argument

Elroy Hernandez

22-year-old Tylin Omar Udley had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Jalee Sears, at her Susannah Court apartment on April 9th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Sears, who stated she and Udley had an argument, which escalated when she tried to leave the residence, but he wouldn’t allow her. She added that he had her phone and keys as he stood in front of the exit. When Jalee tried to walk out, he grabbed her, causing a scratch on the back of her shoulder. Jalee said she had to push Udley so she could finally leave and advised the incident lasted about 30 minutes. When they spoke with Udley, he said that they only argued, and nothing else happened. Udley was taken into custody for domestic assault and false imprisonment.

Jaymi Coleman assaults ex-boyfriend for bringing his dog to her house

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Jaymi Coleman had a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend, Caleb Reese, at her residence on March 18th.  Reese alerted the authorities, stating he went to drop his dog off to her. As he did this, Coleman tried blocking him from returning to his car because she did not want his dog at her house. Then, Reese turned around to tend to the dog, and she stepped on the back of his leg, leaving a visible mark. After this, Coleman got into his car’s driver seat, so Reese removed her by pulling her out of the vehicle by her ankle. Reese then drove away and called the police. Coleman was booked on a summons for domestic assault on April 3rd.

Courtney Hall assaults girlfriend after being confronted with video of him cheating

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Courtney Vandame Hall had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Tiera Ligon, at his Stonewater Drive residence in the early hours of August 16th, 2023. At around 3:17 p.m., officers were working an extra job at Tristar Summit Hospital when they spoke with Ligon, who advised that she and Hall argued after he accused her of having shoes someone else bought for her. Ligon stated Hall made remarks about their relationship, telling her she needed him. To which Ligon replied, “She could have married someone better off if she wanted to be in it for the money.” Ligon said after this, Hall punched her in the face, leaving a visible laceration to her left eyebrow that required stitches. Officers determined there was probable cause to have an arrest warrant issued for Hall.

On April 7th, 2024, a third-party caller alerted the authorities, stating her daughter, Tiera Ligon, was being hit by her husband, Courtney Vandame Hall, at his home on Stonewater Drive. Before officers arrived, they discovered Hall had an outstanding domestic-related warrant for the previously mentioned August 2023 incident. When officers arrived, they located, detained, and Mirandized Hall, under which he waived his rights. Hall then told officers that Ligon went through his phone and found messages between him and another woman, who he said was a friend, informing him about a close friend’s death. He stated Ligon started accusing him of cheating and started yelling in his face, so he “body-checked” her, causing her to fall in the kitchen. Then, Hall advised officers that she tried to “attack” him, so he pushed her again, during which she tried to bite him. Officers noticed he had some skin peeling on his stomach, consistent with a scratch.

Officers then spoke with Ligon, who stated she found out Hall was having an affair, so she confronted him with recordings of him telling another woman he loved her. She said that he then rushed her, demanding she unlock her phone so he could delete the evidence she had. Ligon then refused, which was when Hall started attacking her. A struggle ensued over her phone, where Hall took the phone and threw her down by the bed, by her TV, and then back by the bed. During this, Ligon added, Hall kicked her three times in the face, leaving her with a busted lip and bruising. Officers observed blood on her clothing and deemed him as the primary aggressor. Hall was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault.

Dana Genest assaults female roommate after argument

E.Z Emerson

47-year-old Dana Robert Genest had a domestic altercation with his roommate, Erina Clark, at their Village Hills Drive apartment on April 7th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Clark, who stated that she and Genest had argued about her not wanting him in their unit. Then, Genest pushed her head against the closet wall, leaving bruising and redness on her chest. She added that she could not call the police immediately because he had hidden her phone, but after he went to work, she felt more comfortable alerting them. Genest was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Robert Ball threatens to kill family, punches wife in face multiple times because she has friends

Brodie Martin

24-year-old Robert Ball was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Amanda Ball, at the Marathon on Old Hickory Boulevard on April 7th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Amanda, who alleged that Robert assaulted her. Amanda told officers that while traveling on I-24 West, an argument began due to Robert being upset that she has friends. During the dispute, Robert told Amanda that he would kill her and their child in the back seat. Robert proceeded to punch Amanda in the left side of her face. After being struck, Amanda demanded that she and her child be let out of the car. That is when Robert stopped at the gas station. As Amanda gathered her belongings and her child out of the vehicle, Robert punched her in the face again. The incident was witnessed by two bystanders who corroborated Amanda’s statements. Robert fled the scene before officers arrived. Robert Ball was later taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.

Local Musician Logan Ramp assaults wife over argument about finances

E.Z Emerson

33-year-old Local Musician Logan Ramp had a domestic incident with his wife, Michelle Lynn Ramp, near B & K Roofing on Hermitage Park Drive on April 4th. Officers were called to the location for a welfare check on a female yelling for help in the background of a 911 phone call. Logan and Michelle flagged officers down when they arrived, asking to speak with them. Logan stated he and Michelle had argued about their recent financial difficulties, and she had started calling the police. Logan explained that he thought Michelle went too far by calling them, so he reached over and took the phone from her.

Michelle told officers that their argument escalated when she tried to leave, and he blocked the door and pushed her back into their apartment. After that, Michelle said she was scared, so she tried to call the police for assistance, but Logan snatched the phone out of her hand and hung up on them. Michelle said that she later convinced him to go outside to walk the dog with her, during which she saw the first responding officer and flagged him down. Michelle then explained that they had a similar argument a few days prior regarding their financial situation, where Logan had pushed her off their couch. When she got up, Logan forced her onto a chair, grabbed her arms, and lifted her in the air while he screamed at her. Michelle showed officers the bruises on her left arm and her call history, which aligned with the time the call came to 911. Logan Ramp was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault and interference with an emergency call.