Tag: old hickory boulevard

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.

Malachi Nelson attempts to break into US Bank ATM with large rock

E.Z Emerson

32-year-old Malachi Nelson was taken into custody on June 18th for vandalism. Officers responded to a robbery alarm at the Lebanon Pike US Bank. When they arrived, they located Nelson walking toward the entrance of the closed bank. Officers found the damaged ATM door, which initially triggered the notification to the police. They also noticed the lower keylock door had been pried open. Then, officers discovered a large rock near the ATM. US Bank employees provided officers with footage of the occurrence, showing Nelson standing near the ATM for several minutes. Nelson then grabbed a knife from his pocket and opened its exterior door. After this, Nelson walked to the grass, picked up a rock, and started hitting the safe. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, he started walking to the front door. Nelson was then detained for the incident.

Brett Carter jumps onto truck, assaults baby mama during child exchange

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Brett Jadon Carter had a domestic altercation with the mother of his child, Hope Vaughan, at his Old Hickory Boulevard residence around 8:21 p.m. on June 9th. Vaughan told officers that he changed his mind once she arrived at his house and wanted their daughter to stay with him. Then, when she returned to her father’s vehicle to leave, Carter jumped onto the truck’s running board, grabbed her arm, and told her she had to stay. Vaughan’s brother and father exited the vehicle to get Carter to release her arm. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Carter was taken into custody for domestic assault on June 10

Brelkis Hernandez scratches husband during argument about drinking alcohol

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

24-year-old Brelkis Hernandez was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Juan Juarez, at her Old Hickory Boulevard apartment residence on June 7th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Hernandez, who stated she and Juarez had gotten into a verbal altercation. Hernandez stated that Juarez had been harassing her, and she asked him to get counseling. She also claimed that there was no physical violence or threats of violence during the altercation. Officers then spoke with Juarez, who stated they had been in an argument about them both drinking alcohol. Juarez informed officers that the dispute turned physical, and Hernandez scratched him. Officers observed the scratches to his neck and questioned Hernandez about it, and she stated, “Well, then he hit me.” Officers could not find any injuries to Hernandez. Due to the statements made and injuries shown, Hernandez was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Amanda Covington damages man’s iPhone after altercation

E.Z Emerson

52-year-old Amanda Covington had an altercation with Ian Weber at the Old Hickory Boulevard apartments on the afternoon of May 12th. Weber told responding officers that Covington grabbed his iPhone 14 Pro Max and damaged its camera. Patrick Maclean, one of the witnesses that officers questioned, corroborated Weber’s statements. Weber advised that he wanted to press charges. Officers located Covington at her neighboring unit and noticed she was visibly intoxicated. She was cited for the incident on site and booked on the citation of vandalism on June 3rd.

Brandy Drinnon speeds down I-40 at 88 mph in red Ford Mustang

Brodie Martin

48-year-old Brandy Drinnon was speeding in her red 2020 Ford Mustang on I-40 on September 24th, 2023. Officers observed this, used their lidar, which recorded Drinnon going 88 mph in a 55-mph zone, and then conducted a traffic stop. Officers cited her for the violation that day. Drinnon was later booked on the citation of speeding over 75 mph on May 21st, 2024.

Ja’Toni Clay strikes family member multiple times during altercation over car ride

E.Z Emerson

20-year-old Ja’Toni Clay had a domestic dispute with Tony Clay at The Arbours of Hermitage Apartment complex on May 9th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Tony, who stated he drove to Ja’Toni’s workplace to pick her up, during which a verbal altercation ensued. This caused Tony to leave and return to his apartment. Tony said when he arrived, Ja’Toni had already found transportation to where he was and started striking him multiple times, leaving visible marks on his arm. Then, officers spoke with Ja’Toni, who told them that Tony attempted to drive away with her leg still in the car, which angered her. Ja’Toni called an Uber and returned to The Arbours of Hermitage to wait for him to show up. She said when he arrived, she started hitting him until her boyfriend intervened. Ja’Toni Clay was deemed the primary aggressor and was then taken into custody for domestic assault and not having a driver’s license.

DUI: Alexander Salyers crashes car on Old Hickory Boulevard after having 3-4 drinks

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Alexander Salyers had a single-vehicle accident near Old Hickory Boulevard on April 20th. Officers were advised about the crash via a third-party caller. When officers arrived, they located Salyers, who appeared confused, staring at the damage to his vehicle. Then, he told officers he was unaware of how the accident occurred and admitted to having three to four alcoholic drinks before driving. Salyers consented to sobriety tests and then performed poorly. Officers searched his vehicle and located a loaded Sig Sauer pistol and an open 12-ounce Miller Lite. Salyers was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an open container violation.

Noah Clayton loses control of his car while speeding on I-65 South

E.Z Emerson

21-year-old Noah Clayton was booked on the citation of reckless driving on March 19th. On the afternoon of February 24th, officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash on I-65 South near mile marker 81.8. When officers arrived, they spoke with Clayton, who told them he was speeding. Officers gathered witness statements and footage of the incident. The footage showed Clayton driving, disregarding the safety of others, before losing control of his car, causing the crash. Officers then cited Clayton for the incident.

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.