Tag: Jedidayah Merriweather

Mark Thompson found yelling, walking through Vista Apartments parking lot with no shirt

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Mark Thompson caused a disturbance near the Vista Apartments on Rio Vista Drive in the early hours of March 30th. When officers arrived, they observed him behaving in a manner consistent with either being under the influence of drugs or having a mental health episode. Thompson was yelling, sweating profusely, and wandering in the parking lot without a shirt. Thompson was deemed a danger to himself or others and then was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Jeremy McGaughey charged with punching girlfriend as she evicted his belongings

Jason Steen

Dorian Laird says she was arguing with her 43-year-old boyfriend, Jeremy McGaughey, in January of 2022 about his “lack of productiveness.” During the dispute, she says Jeremy punched her in the face as she was placing his belongings outside of the home for him to leave. He fled the scene before the police arrived. They documented injuries to the victim’s face and hand, including swelling and abrasions. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was booked on that warrant this week.

Keosha Ferguson charged in assault of WeGo Transit bus driver

Jason Steen

20-year-old Keosha Ferguson approached a WeGo Transit bus driven by Thurman Vaught, Jr., in North Nashville on the morning of October 19th when it was 34 degrees outside and beat on the windows, demanding to be let inside. The driver explained he was on a 12-minute layover and that the bus would be available to the public again shortly. Vaught refused to let her on the bus during this period. Ferguson pleaded and stated she was going to be late for work and that she wanted to get on the bus. She then pushed past Vaught, shoulder-checking him. She then reportedly stated, “I will fuck you up!” As the confrontation continued, Ferguson says she kicked him in his right leg. When he advised police were on the way, Ferguson stated, “Wait till police get here, and I will show off!” She was cited for assault and was booked on that citation this week.

Nashville couple fights over wig and cell phone; boyfriend charged with vandalism

Blaine Kellar

22-year-old Deshon Webb was charged with a felon in possession of a handgun and vandalism of his girlfriend’s apartment during a domestic dispute in East Nashville involving a cell phone and a wig.