Tag: domestic assault

Juan Hinojosa Jr. drags wife by her hair during argument in downtown Nashville

E.Z Emerson

40-year-old Juan Antonio Hinojosa Jr. had a domestic incident with his wife, Kimberly Marie Hinojosa, near Peabody Street and Hermitage Avenue in the early hours of April 20th. Officers observed Hinojosa Jr. following his wife, yelling at her on the sidewalk before grabbing her hair from behind and dragging her to the ground. Officers requested assistance and approached the couple. Officers noticed a minor abrasion to Kimberly’s shin and detained Hinojosa Jr., who showed numerous signs of impairment as officers arrested him. Juan Antonio Hinojosa Jr. was taken into custody for public intoxication and domestic assault on April 21st.

Jakylin O’neal attacks husband while he plays video games

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Jakylin Gabrielle Pauline O’Neal had a domestic altercation with her husband, Darius Marquis Colbert, at their Walton Lane residence in the early hours of April 22nd. Colbert called the police and stated that he and O’Neal argued. He said she entered the room while he played games and swept everything off his desk. Colbert did not know why O’neal was upset, adding that she started yelling at him and hit him. Colbert told officers he was able to push her off him and separate himself, during which he tried to call 911, but she grabbed his phone and hung up, preventing the call from going through. When officers arrived, they noticed Colbert had multiple scratches on his chest and arms, a torn shirt collar, and a swollen eye. Officers deemed O’Neal as the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for domestic assault and interference with an emergency call.

Sophia Sarmiento shows up at boyfriend’s house, attacks him during argument about relationship

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Sophia Sarmiento was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 20th. Around 11 p.m. on April 19th, Richmond Taylor, Sarmiento’s boyfriend, alerted the authorities that he went to Sarmiento’s Ashwood Avenue residence to talk and try to fix their relationship, which led to an argument, where he decided to leave and walked to his Monticello Street home. Taylor advised that after he returned home, Sarmiento let herself in through his front door because she had the code. They continued to talk about their issues, which caused her to become angry and aggressive, scratching and biting Taylor and leaving visible marks on his neck, chest, and right armpit.

Once Sarmiento left the residence, he called the police. She corroborated Taylor’s statement, adding that when she arrived at his house, she noticed signs of infidelity in his bedroom and tried to capture photos of it, during which he tackled and “choked” her on her bed, prompting her to bite him due to nearly losing consciousness. When he released her, she grabbed her things and left. Sarmiento provided photos to officers, showing the redness to her chest, adding that her finger was injured during the altercation, but she refused any additional medical attention. Officers deemed Sarmiento as the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for the incident.

Kemar Salamon assaults baby-mama during argument over car keys

E.Z Emerson

35-year-old Kemar Salamon had a domestic incident with the mother of his child, Brittany Pridemore, on April 20th. Officers were finishing up a traffic stop when Pridemore flagged them down, advising them that she and Salamon had gotten into a fight over her keys. While talking to her, they noticed visible marks on her face and neck. She told them that the injuries were from Salamon attacking her. Salamon told officers that he and Pridemore argued over the car keys and their child, but he never put his hands on her. After officers noticed the fresh abrasions on her skin, they deemed Salamon the primary aggressor and detained him. Salamon was taken into custody for domestic assault.   

Brandon Thornton charged with kidnapping after dragging girlfriend into car during altercation

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Brandon Joe Thornton had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Morgan Beavers, near the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital around 11:56 a.m. on April 21st. Officers initiated a call for service after observing a woman being dragged into a car, which Kate Melby, an employee at the District Attorney’s Office, also witnessed. Thornton also called the police regarding the incident. When officers arrived, they spoke with Beavers, who told them she was in the passenger seat while Thornton drove her car. Beavers stated that he started to behave erratically and began punching her in the leg. She said she waited for Thornton to slow the vehicle down and then jumped out, fearing for her safety. Then, Beavers said he exited the car, wrapped his arms around her, and dragged her back into the car, leaving a friction burn on her buttocks. After this, Thornton drove her to the Vanderbilt Psychiatric Hospital. Thornton told officers that Beavers struck him in the face. Despite this, officers observed no visible injuries on Thornton. Thornton added that Beavers was intoxicated and jumped out of a moving vehicle, so he picked her up and forced her back into the car for her safety. Thornton was taken into custody for kidnapping and domestic assault.

Navia Scales pulls boyfriend’s hair after he takes her phone

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Navia Scales had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Nicolas Roberson, at their Brentridge Apartment on April 14th. Roberson called the police, stating that Scales pulled his hair, so when officers arrived, they interviewed the couple. They both told officers that Scales had called someone on the phone, which sparked an argument. During the argument, Robertson had taken Scales’ phone out of her hand. In response, Scales pulled his hair out so he would return her phone. Scales was deemed the primary aggressor and then was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Cody Williams found “convulsing” on floor, chases roommate with broken picture frame

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

33-year-old Cody Williams was involved in a domestic altercation with his roommate, Michelle Coleman, at their Dale View home on April 13th. Coleman stated that she had heard a very loud crash coming from Williams’s room and had noticed him “convulsing” on the floor. Coleman then tried to assist Williams, but he woke up and began acting erratic. Coleman then left the room for her safety, and Williams came running from the bedroom, chasing after her with a broken picture frame.  Coleman stated she was in fear of bodily injury and had run away from the residence. Williams claimed he saw a cat enter the home and was trying to chase it out. Williams had also denied taking any drugs but had similar erratic behavior with police. Police took Williams into custody and booked him for domestic assault on April 14th.

18-Year-Old Thomas Martin Jr. threatens to punch pregnant family member during argument

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Thomas Martin Jr. had a domestic incident with his family member, Tomisha Martin, at their Maudina Avenue apartment in the early hours of April 17th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Tomisha and the witness, Tara Martin, Thomas Martin Jr.’s mother. Tara stated that Martin Jr. had been playing basketball outside their apartment around 3:00 a.m., so Tara told him to come inside. He complied, but a verbal dispute ensued between them when he got inside. During the argument, Martin Jr. threatened to punch Tomisha, who is currently pregnant with twins, placing her in fear of bodily harm. Officers deemed Martin Jr. as the primary aggressor, and then he was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Tyla Griffin backhands boyfriend, records his reaction during argument

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

20-year-old Tyla Griffin was involved in a domestic incident with Devonte Pentegrass at an Elm Street residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they heard arguing through the door and proceeded to speak with Pentegrass. Pentegrass claimed Griffin had backhand slapped him across the face. Pentegrass also stated that Griffin was slapping and saying offensive things to him the entire night to provoke him and told her she needed to leave but Griffin refused. This is when Pentegrass learned that Griffin was recording his reactions to her slapping him and being offensive.

Officers then spoke with Griffin, who initially claimed she had evidence of Pentegrass strangling her but later retracted her statement when officers asked her about it again. Griffin then admitted to slapping him earlier in the night. Officers deemed Griffin to be the primary aggressor, and while searching through her belongings, they found a small bag of marijuana and a THC vape. Griffin was taken in custody for domestic assault and simple possession of drug paraphernalia.

Chassati French kicks ex-boyfriend’s car during argument

Brodie Martin

38-year-old Chassati French was involved in a domestic dispute with her ex-boyfriend, Lakota Bell, at her Lewis Street townhome complex on April 14th. Law enforcement arrived at the complex and gained access to camera footage of the incident. Officers observed French kicking the hood of Bell’s Chrysler 200 and instigating an argument with him. Bell was seen disengaging from French multiple times while on the phone with dispatch during the altercation. Surveillance also showcased French getting close to Bell’s face and throwing multiple punches toward Bell. Chassati French was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 19th.