Tag: Nashville

Robert Gayters slams nurse’s head into door during fight with multiple nurses at Summit Hospital

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Robert Gayters had an incident with Hanley Sobieszczyk, a nurse, at Summit Hospital on April 28th. When officers arrived, Sobieszczyk advised them that he had entered the room to treat Gayters, during which he became agitated and started fighting with several nurses. Then, Sobieszczyk told officers that Gayters slammed his head into the doorframe, splitting it open and causing him to have to get multiple stitches above his right eye. Gayters was then taken into custody for aggravated assault on a first responder on May 2nd.

Jorge Cancho crashes into pickup truck on I-40 East, leaves driver with life-threatening injuries

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Jorge Cancho was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-40 East near Mile Marker 216 late April 29th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Cancho, who admitted to not having a valid driver’s license or insurance on his black 2013 Ford Fusion, which they later confirmed via ARMS. The other involved party was transported to Vanderbilt with life-threatening injuries. Cancho later advised that he collided with a pickup truck and then struck a pedestrian on the interstate. Cancho was taken into custody for no driver’s license and a financial responsibility violation involving injury or death.

Sharmaneke Wilson strangles boyfriend after he takes her phone

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

29-year-old Sharmaneke Wilson was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Roger Johnson Jr, at her Pierce Road residence on April 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Johnson, who stated that he and Wilson had argued. Johnson said the argument was regarding his daughter and occurred 30 minutes before the police arrived. He also claimed that while they were arguing, he took Wilson’s phone, prompting her to put her hands around his neck and try to choke him. Johnson notes that Wilson did not restrict his airflow but scratched his neck as he was trying to escape from her. Johnson called the police immediately after Wilson put her hands on him. Officers observed the scratches on Johnson’s neck before speaking to Wilson, who admitted that she did put her hands around his neck. Due to Johnson’s injuries, officers deemed Wilson to be the primary aggressor, and she was taken into custody for aggravated assault.

DUI: Yenni Perez leaves accident, tells police she didn’t stay because she doesn’t have a license

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

41-year-old Yenni Perez was seen driving without a license after hit and run incident Near 8th Avenue S on April 29th. When officers arrived, they observed Perez’s vehicle leaving the crash scene. Witnesses immediately alerted them that the vehicle was involved in the crash, but they did not exchange information. Officers observed the vehicle continue southbound on 8th Avenue towards the intersection before officers caught up and escorted her back to the crash. Officers then spoke with Perez, who stated she did not have to stay at the location because she knew she did not have a valid Tennessee driver’s license or proof of insurance. Officers noticed the tag on the vehicle was upside down and observed that the VIN and registration did not match the vehicle she was driving. Perez then claimed she bought the vehicle at an auction, which officers confirmed. Perez had no passport or identification, so she could not be issued a state citation. Before being taken into custody, Perez had officers give her son a check to pay the rent. Officers noticed the check had the last name Ortiz, which her son confirmed as her last name. Perez refused to answer questions about why she gave a different last name. Perez was taken into custody and charged with criminal impersonation, no driver’s license, unregistered vehicle, leaving the scene of an incident, and insurance compliance.

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.

DUI: Raul Rizo blows .196% BAC after driving into police car

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

23-year-old Raul Rizo was seen sleeping in his vehicle, which was stopped in the middle of the road near Antioch Pike on April 29th. When officers arrived, they approached Rizo’s vehicle and noticed open beer bottles with liquid inside them. Officers told Rizo, who was sleeping inside, to turn his vehicle off numerous times, but he did not hear them. Rizo then woke up and drove into an officer’s vehicle. Rizo continued to keep his foot on the gas, causing even more damage. Officers proceeded to break the passenger side window of Rizo’s car and pulled the keys out of the ignition. Officers then placed Rizo into custody and learned Rizo was sleeping at the wheel. Officers noticed he had many signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, as well as having an extreme odor of alcohol. Rizo agreed to do a breath sample and blew a .196% BAC. Officers questioned Rizo, who stated that he had ten beers before beginning to drive. Officers received Rizzo’s information and found that Rizo did not have a valid driver’s license. Rizo was charged with DUI, No driver’s license, Vandalism, evading arrest, and open container violation.

Tamaria Williams steals numerous hair products from sister’s home

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Tamaria Williams had a domestic incident with her sister, Kayla Gains, at her Charles E Davis Boulevard residence on April 19th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Gains, who stated she and Williams had been having ongoing issues and that she had been away from her home for a few nights. Gains added that her brother, Joshua Avery, and grandmother, Karen Avery, watched her child while she was gone. Gains said when she returned home, they advised her that Williams had come over the day before around 6:00 p.m. and had taken a few items. Officers spoke with Joshua, who told them he saw Williams taking Gains’s belongings. Joshua stated he confronted Williams about taking his sister’s things, to which she replied, “Well, she took some of my stuff from me.” Williams then left the residence with a white bag containing the stolen items. Officers talked with Karen via phone, and she told them she had observed Williams taking items from the living room while saying, “This is mine,” and, “She stole this.” Karen said Williams left with a large plastic bag full of hair products and Bath and Body Works items. Then, a warrant was issued for Williams’ arrest. Williams was taken into custody for aggravated burglary on May 1st.

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.

Josue Solis kicked out of Plaza Mariachi for being too drunk

Brodie Martin

23-year-old Josue Solis was caught trespassing at the Plaza Mariachi on Nolensville Pike on April 27th. Officers made contact with security, who advised that Solis was escorted out of their bar for being overly intoxicated and pushy. Security also informed officers that Solis kept trying to return to the building through different entrances after he was kicked out. Officers advised Solis that he needed to find a way home, to which he responded by saying that he would get his brother to take him. Solis made no effort to contact his brother, so the officers reminded him, but the same behavior continued. Due to his level of intoxication, Josue Solis was taken into custody and charged with criminal trespassing and public intoxication.