Tag: domestic assault

Local Musician Daniel Alger drunkenly throws ex-girlfriend on ground during argument

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Local Musician Daniel Alger had a domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Marie Caverns, at his Church Street apartment on April 26th. Officers were dispatched to a Newsom Green residence, where they spoke with Caverns. Caverns stated she was moving out of her ex-boyfriend’s apartment and had not yet relocated all her belongings. She stated while she was there collecting her things, Alger came out of his room, holding an alcoholic beverage, and appeared intoxicated. Caverns said she and Alger talked in the living room about financial and relationship issues before yelling at each other because he wanted to finish their conversation, but she did not. Caverns said she tried to pass by him to leave, and he put his arms up in a swinging motion, causing her to step back into the living room. Caverns told Alger she was not having this conversation with him and to keep his hands to himself. Caverns then tried to run past him, and he grabbed the back of her neck, hair, and jacket before throwing her to the ground, causing her to land on an amp and “smash” her knee on the floor. She provided officers with a video that showed the argument before cutting off. As well as another video that starts with her on the ground crying next to the amp while Alger stands over her, talking about what happened. Alger was deemed the primary aggressor and then was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 29th.

Angella Anderson stops roommate from calling police during altercation, says “there was no need to”

Brodie Martin

40-year-old Angella Anderson was involved in an altercation with her roommate, Rodger Duke, at their Sharpe Avenue residence on April 27th. Duke contacted law enforcement and said that while he was making a 9-11 call, he was stopped by Anderson. Duke reiterated that Anderson wrestled the cell phone out of his hand. Anderson stated that she did not want him to call the police and that “there was no need to.” Angella Anderson was taken into custody and charged with interfering with an emergency call on April 29th.

Steven Teem punches father in face during argument over cleaning his room

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Steven Jay Teem III had a domestic altercation with his father, Steven Jay Teem Jr., at their 50th Avenue North residence around 11 p.m. on April 30th. When officers arrived, Teem III was outside of the residence, where he told them he and Teem Jr. argued regarding the cleanliness of his bedroom, which escalated when he pushed him twice, once to the ground and then against a wall, leaving a minor cut on his right leg and an abrasion to his right arm. He said he responded by punching Teem Jr. in self-defense. Then, the police spoke with Teem Jr., Teem III’s stepmother, Tiffney Teem, and stepbrother, Ryan Mills, who made similar statements, saying Teem Jr. was attempting to take Teem III’s keyboard away for not obeying the house rules, during which Teem III started punching him repeatedly, leaving a bruise and two dark-red scratch marks on his torso, a bruise around his left eye, and a cut on his nose. Teem Jr. said he pushed him in self-defense after being struck multiple times. Teem III was deemed the primary aggressor and then was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Timothy Teal punches roommate for drinking his coffee, tells police “nothing physical” occurred

E.Z Emerson

58-year-old Timothy Teal had an altercation with his roommate, Hal Pierce, at their Raywood Lane residence late April 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Pierce, who stated that Teal arrived home from work intoxicated and became upset because one of their roommates drank his coffee. Pierce said he entered the living room, yelling, before walking up to him and punching him in the side of his face, causing minor redness. Pierce added that the punch also broke his new $200 prescription glasses. He then told police that Teal was sleeping in his room. Officers spoke with Teal, who said “nothing physical” occurred and that the other roommates “just want him gone.” He admitted to arguing with Pierce but denied the other allegations. Teal was taken into custody for vandalism and domestic assault.

Moises Flores-Manzanares punches girlfriend’s mother in face during altercation

E.Z Emerson

31-year-old Moises Flores-Manzanares had a domestic incident with his girlfriend’s mother, Claudia Castro-Romero, at their Currey Road residence around 7:45 p.m. on April 30th. Officers were advised that Flores-Manzanares was arguing with his girlfriend when her mother, Castro-Romero, tried to break it up. Flores-Manzanares kicked Castro-Romero’s cane, causing her to stumble, gripped her arms, and pulled her while he punched her on the left side of her face, leaving marks. Officers deemed Flores-Manzanares as the primary aggressor. Flores-Manzanares was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Latorrika Greer puts boyfriend in headlock after he grabs her phone

E.Z Emerson

20-year-old Latorrika Greer had a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Keyan Adriel Williams, at their Lemont Drive residence on April 30th. Upon arrival, officers met with Williams, who advised them that he was lying down in their bedroom and went to pick up Greer’s phone. This caused her to become angry and punch him before pushing him into the wall, causing him to hit his head. Williams said he pushed Greer back while she continued hitting him. Greer then put Williams in a headlock. Following the incident, he said they talked and he told her to leave. After this, Williams went outside and when he returned, he found Greer appearing to be preparing for a shower. This prompted him to go to the bathroom and tell Greer to leave again, she then responded by pushing him.

Merry Williams, Keyan’s mom, told the police she overheard the couple arguing, and when she opened her bedroom door, she saw Greer pushing Williams in the hallway. Merry advised that Keyan then pushed Greer back. Then, officers spoke with Greer, who stated the occurrence started after Williams took her phone, and when he did not return it, she punched him in the arm and pushed him into the wall. She said that he pushed her back, so she put him in a headlock, telling him she would not let go until he returned her phone. Then, she stated she tried to shower, and he entered the bathroom, yelling at her. She told them that they then started pushing each other. Greer was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for domestic assault.

Paulina Slawinska drives into baby-daddy, throws child during altercation

E.Z Emerson

40-year-old Paulina Slawinska had a domestic incident with the father of her child, Tomar Minuskin, at the Old Hickory Boulevard Target on April 14th. On April 22nd, Minuskin reported the occurrence to Family & Children Services (FCS). When officers arrived at Target on April 14th, they spoke with Minuskin while additional deputies met Slawinska near Ascension Saint Thomas Medical on Old Hickory Boulevard. They were told that Minuskin and Slawinska previously dated, shared a child, and had no parenting plan, only a document drafted by an attorney outlining custody exchanges. Minuskin stated he and Slawinska were meeting at Target to exchange their son. He said he picked him up and, while placing him in his vehicle, refused to speak to Slawinska, which his attorney advised him to do. Minuskin stated this made Slawinska angry, and she told him that she would take their child back if he did not talk to her.

Slawinska grabbed their son from the backseat and tried to put him in her car, during which she threw him on the pavement while in his car seat. NFD later arrived and confirmed that the child was unharmed. Then, Minuskin said she pushed him twice with her cell phone in her hand, prompting him to step back. Minuskin then raised his hands because he felt he had been assaulted due to her shoving him hard. Then, Slawinska entered her vehicle and tried to drive away, but Minuskin stood in front of it, blocking her from leaving. Slawinska responded by driving into him slowly several times until he moved out of the way. Slawinska then went to Saint Thomas Medical and called 911, but officers determined that Minuskin did not commit an assault. Slawinska was deemed the primary aggressor, and a warrant was obtained for her arrest. Slawinska was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 28th.

Aamin Stokes pushes girlfriend down steps during argument

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Aamin Stokes had a domestic incident with his on-and-off girlfriend, Shayla Childs, at her Work Drive residence on June 11th, 2023. When officers arrived, they spoke with Childs, who stated Stokes had come over after they ended their relationship. They began to argue, and it escalated when Stokes shoved Childs down a set of stairs, leaving her left shin bruised and swollen. She also had visible marks on her knees. They deemed Stokes the primary aggressor and issued a warrant for his arrest. Stokes was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 28th, 2024.

Timothy Howse pulls over on interstate to assault ex-girlfriend during argument

E.Z Emerson

29-year-old Timothy Howse had a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Jasmin Carter, near Exit 47A on I-24 West in the early hours of November 8th, 2023. Officers received a call advising that a male, later identified as Howse, and a female, later identified as Carter, were fighting on the side of the interstate. When officers arrived, they located Carter, and she stated she and Howse had broken up in January. Carter explained that she and Howse were traveling on I-24 West when they started arguing about her new relationship. The argument then escalated when they began hitting each other. However, Carter did not specify who hit who first. Carter said Howse pulled over at Exit 47A, exited the car, walked over to the passenger side, and dragged her out of the vehicle. They continued hitting each other, during which Carter grabbed his hair, and Howse “choked” her, adding she could not breathe but did not lose consciousness. Then, Carter stated a passerby pulled over to check on them and called the police. Seeing this, Howse returned to the car and drove off without Carter. Officers spoke with the passerby, who advised them that when he pulled over, he realized Howse was on top of her, punching her repeatedly. This prompted him to tell Howse to leave her alone and called 911. Carter did not wish to prosecute for the attack, but officers prosecuted on her behalf and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Howse was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 29th, 2024.

Lauren Holley punches boyfriend multiple times after attempting to pick up baby while drunk

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

31-year-old Lauren Holley was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Rex Smith, at their Trails End Lane residence on April 26th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Kenneth Holley, Laurens’s brother. Kenneth stated that Lauren had a drinking problem and was requested to come by the house by Rex to help calm her down. Kenneth and Rex stated to officers that they had seen Lauren fall down a flight of steps due to her level of intoxication. Rex had then claimed he was attempting to change His and Laurens’ baby’s diaper when Lauren tried to pick up the child. Rex told officers he did not want Lauren to hold the baby because she was intoxicated. Rex then claimed when he tried to stop Lauren, she began punching him in the face, leaving bruises. Rex stated that Kenneth was outside, so he called for his help. Rex then began attempting to grab and restrain Lauren, which he failed. Rex then spoke with officers again, claiming that Lauren had grabbed him, causing both of them to fall. Rex added that after they fell, Kenneth had come inside to separate him and Lauren. Rex also stated that as he and Lauren fell, her shirt got caught on the door, ripping it. Then, Kenneth spoke to officers, stating that he was outside during the altercation and heard a commotion, prompting him to enter. Kenneth then said he observed Rex and Lauren wrestling on the ground before he intervened. While officers were investigating, Lauren became upset, screaming she was going to kill Smith. While in custody, Lauren slipped her handcuffs and began scratching officers. Lauren was taken into custody for domestic assault and assault on an officer on April 27th.