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Kurt Sax drunkenly punches ex-girlfriend’s security guard in face

E.Z Emerson

68-year-old Kurt Sax had an altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Patricia Landis, and her security guard, Adam Benjamin Chavin, at his Old Hickory Boulevard apartment on July 11th. Officers were advised that Sax and Landis were going through a breakup, and Landis was moving out of his apartment. Landis hired Chavin as a security guard due to Sax’s violent behavior and alcohol abuse. Earlier that day, Sax became intoxicated and belligerent towards Chavin and Landis. This soon sparked an argument where Sax shoved and punched Chavin in the face several times. Chavin defended himself by pushing Sax and wrestling him to the ground. Landis corroborated Chavin’s statements. When officers arrived, they noticed Sax was visibly intoxicated, showing signs of impairment. Officers noticed Sax had a knife lying on the couch. Landis informed them that Sax also had multiple firearms in the house. Then, Sax approached officers aggressively, so they detained him for the occurrence. Sax was taken into custody for assault and disorderly conduct.

Josey Bullis calls police on pandhandler; upset he did not have a job

E.Z Emerson

38-year-old Josey Emerson Bullis called the police under the name “James Joseph,” stating that Christopher Ware had threatened him at gunpoint on Highway 70 South near the I-40 Entrance Ramp around 9:09 a.m. on June 21st. Officers called Bullis back and spoke with him again, during which he said that Ware pointed a Glock handgun at him. Bullis added that he did not want to press charges and was no longer at the location. After this, he told them that Ware threatened to shoot the police. When officers arrived at the ramp, they spoke with Ware, who stated he never displayed a weapon and did not wish to harm police. Officers checked with the dispatcher and discovered several 911 calls from Bullis’ number that never amounted to anything. After this, they located Bullis at Highway 70 South Circle K and spoke with him. He initially denied making the 911 call until they informed him that they linked him to the phone number. Bullis then admitted that Ware never showed a weapon and that he made a false 911 call. Bullis added that he called them because Ware was panhandling for money instead of working a job. Bullis was taken into custody for filing a false report.

Joshua Dodson jumps out of ambulance after taking “ice”, tells officers people are after him

E.Z Emerson

42-year-old Joshua Dodson jumped out of an ambulance truck and ran down Highway 100 near Old Hickory Boulevard around 10 a.m. on June 20th. Medics alerted the authorities, who later located Dodson walking on the highway, sweating profusely and acting erratically. Officers noticed Dodson was making nonsensical statements and appeared as if he might run into the woods or traffic at any moment. Then, Dodson told police he had taken “Ice” and Suboxone and was worried that people were after him. While detaining him, Dodson was compliant but continued displaying paranoid behavior. Dodson was deemed a danger to himself and was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Tleah Barnes throws computer printer at ex-boyfriend’s car during altercation

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Tleah Barnes had a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend, Ronzell Paisley, at her Hicks Road apartment in the morning hours of May 17th. Paisley alerted the authorities, stating that he went to her unit to collect some of his belongings, and an argument ensued. During their dispute, he walked toward his car in the parking lot, and Barnes ran after him, causing him to retreat further. Then, Paisley said she opened his car door, grabbed a baseball bat, chasing him with it before throwing it and nearly hitting him. Afterward, she threw several items at Paisley, including a water bottle. Barnes then brought out a computer printer from her apartment and flung it on the hood of his car, damaging it as well as leaving a large dent in the driver’s side door. Then, Barnes grabbed a bottle of bleach and poured it into his car. Officers reviewed footage of the occurrence from an apartment camera, showing Paisley calling the police while attempting to get away from her. According to Barnes, Paisley banged on her door, trying to enter, but never “assaulted her,” adding that he had stayed at the residence several times before. When officers arrived, she appeared to have been trying to flee until finally stopping for them. Paisley advised police that he wanted to press charges. Barnes was then taken into custody for vandalism and aggravated assault.

Rosmary Soto-Inciarte grabs roommates face, punches her 8-10 times after being woken up

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Rosmary Soto-Inciarte had a domestic altercation with one of her roommates, Denia Irery Escudero-Martinez, at their Ruffian Way residence in the early hours of April 11th. Officers were dispatched to Harpeth Cleaners, where Escudero-Martinez works, to speak with her. Upon arrival, she told officers that she and her boyfriend, Irvin Martinez-Reyes, who also lives there, were trying to leave for work and noticed their car was blocked in. The couple went to Soto-Inciarte and her boyfriend’s room to ask them to move it. Escudero-Martinez said that Soto-Inciarte became angry because they were woken up and started arguing with them, during which Soto-Inciarte struck her 8 to 10 times on her arms and in her face. Escudero-Martinez said Soto-Inciarte, then grabbed her face and pulled her hair for several minutes until their boyfriends intervened. Escudero-Martinez showed officers the swelling and scratches on her face and a large bruise on her right arm. Then, she advised that she wished to prosecute for the incident and wanted to seek an Order of Protection when she got home from work. Soto-Inciarte was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Ashley Goble punches man multiple times, throws garbage all over his vehicle

E.Z Emerson

34-year-old Ashley Goble had a domestic altercation with her current intimate partner, Joseph William Modic, at his General Patton Road residence around 11:40 a.m. on April 15th. When the officers arrived, they noticed Goble sitting on the curb, visibly upset, so they exited to speak to her. Goble stated she became angry and started throwing things inside Modic’s house before hitting him repeatedly. Then, Modic spoke with officers, advising them that Goble punched him in the chest four times while he was driving them home. Modic said everything calmed down when they got to his house until they had another conversation, where Goble became irate and started punching him while throwing things around. Modic said afterward, she went outside and threw garbage over his vehicle. He added that during the incident, Goble told him she would kill him several times. Goble was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Tristen Tigart threatens to kill wife, go on “Rampage” with AR-15

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Tristen Michael Tigart was taken into custody for harassment on March 18th. On March 5th, around 8:45 a.m., McKenzie Tigart alerted the authorities, advising that her husband, Mr.Tigart, threatened to kill her. McKenzie told officers that they had been separated for about a month and that Tristen stayed at their Clarksville home while she went to live with her mother in Cumberland City. Then, McKenzie said that while she was working at Dillard Dental Services, she had a “disturbing” phone call with Tristen. During this, he told her that he was going to go on a “Rampage and kill McKenzie and others before killing himself.” McKenzie stated that he referenced an AR-15 rifle and several others that he had access to. She added that Tristen is retired from the Army. McKenzie said she wished to prosecute for the assault and would like to seek an order of protection at the Davidson Family Safety Center. Officer Driskell from the Clarksville Police Department did a welfare check on Tristen at around 8:30 a.m., where he denied making suicidal and homicidal comments. Tigart was taken into custody for harassment on March 18th.

Logan Hall defecates on floor after being confronted for trespassing at Walmart

E.Z Emerson

60-year-old Logan Hall refused to leave a West Nashville Walmart on the afternoon of February 14th. Walmart security officer Wanda Robertson, and Phillip McCoy, a loss prevention officer, alerted the authorities, advising them that Hall was trespassing and told to leave after being caught shoplifting. Then, Hall re-entered the establishment, sparking an argument with Robertson in the entryway. During the argument, Hall pulled on his pant leg, releasing feces onto the ground. Officers also noted that a customer nearly stepped in Hall’s feces as well. When officers arrived, they reviewed footage confirming the incident and were told that Walmart wished to prosecute. Hall was taken into custody for vandalism and criminal trespassing.

Melody Hennigan charged in assault of boyfriend over images on phone

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Melody Hennigan had an altercation with her boyfriend, Justin Hafner, at their shared apartment in West Nashville on January 24th. Officers were advised that they argued about images that she found on Hafner’s phone, and when she tried to throw it, he grabbed her arms to prevent her. He let her go, and then she threw it, not damaging it, then she grasped her hands around his neck and squeezed lightly. Hennigan stated that she did this out of retaliation because he grabbed her arms. Hafner told them he did not wish to prosecute, but they deemed her the primary aggressor. Hennigan was taken into custody for domestic assault and transported to booking.

Lisa Hawkins charged after being caught with liquor in her purse

E.Z Emerson

53-year-old Lisa Hawkins was at the Wal-Mart in west Nashville on November 24th when officers were dispatched regarding an unrelated trespassing incident. She was visibly intoxicated as officers were interacting with the other suspect and consented to a search, which yielded a half-empty bottle of liquor in her purse. Hawkins could clearly not take care of herself, so she was taken into custody for public intoxication.