Demontraius Smelley assaults girlfriend while trying to get her wallet

30-year-old Demontraius Smelley was involved in a domestic disturbance with Kyra Baker at her Elliston Street residence on July 20th. Officers were dispatched to the residence on July 21st, and they made contact with Baker. Baker stated that she and Smelley got into an altercation the day before their arrival. She went on to tell officers that Smelley put his hands around her neck and pushed her. According to Baker, Smelley did all this to get her wallet and then left after succeeding. Officers later spoke with neighbors who informed them that they heard screaming and yelling around the time of the altercation. Smelley was later found and taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on July 25th

Michael McClain follows woman for multiple days after putting tracker on her car

55-year-old Michael McClain violated the order of protection that Keesha Daree McClain had against him multiple times between July 2nd and July 17th. Keesha called officers to her Paddington Way residence and advised them of the protection order, which they verified with DCSO and confirmed that it had been continued until July 25th, 2025. Then, Keesha further explained that on July 2nd, when Michael had been served the order of protection, she went to a Mexican restaurant and saw Michael drive by. She added that on July 7th, while she was at Starwood, Michael arrived there. Then, Keesha told officers that on July 10th, around 11 p.m., she ate with a friend at Whataburger on Century Farms Parkway. She said that she parked her car and ate inside her friend’s vehicle, which was when Michael drove up and parked beside her vehicle. Keesha said Michael was trying to look inside her vehicle, which made her think she had a tracker on her car. Then, on July 17th, she found a tracker under her vehicle towards the rear. A warrant was issued for his arrest on July 18th. Michael McClain was later taken into custody for aggravated stalking and three counts of an order of protection violation on July 25th.

Timothy Ables repeatedly calls police to find place to sleep, tells them he was “not going to sleep outside”

59-year-old Timothy Ables called 911 four times, stating he needed help finding a bed because he was “not going to sleep outside” on July 25th. Officers were dispatched to the 20th Avenue North and State Street intersection on numerous occasions regarding Ables. He had been given a ride to the Nashville Rescue Mission earlier, where he was kicked out. Ables then called an ambulance to take him to St. Thomas Midtown Hospital so he could “sleep in a bed.” Then, due to nothing medically being wrong with him, the hospital discharged him. Earlier, officers warned him only to use 911 for emergencies and that calling in to get help sleeping in a bed was not. However, Ables called in again and was detained for the occurrence. Ables was then taken into custody for non-emergency 911 calls.

Later that night, after bonding out in the morning, Ables caused a disturbance at the Nashville Rescue Mission. The police were advised that Ables was refusing to leave and harassing employees inside the establishment. When officers arrived, they located him sitting on the property while the rescue staff told him to leave. Then, after confirming that the business had a valid trespass waiver on file, Ables was taken into custody for criminal trespass.

Katelyn Hartley punches mother holding her baby during family argument

25-year-old Katelyn Hartley had a domestic incident with her mother, Freddie Spencer, at their Baker Road residence on July 25th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hartley, who initially stated that Spencer had taken her daughter, Juliet, while irate. Hartley further explained that she had argued with her grandmother, Brenda Winn. Hartley added that Spencer was trying to reach her, and Romario Santiago-Lloyd, Hartley’s boyfriend, was bringing her home. Hartley said that Spencer came outside, which sparked an argument that led to her punching Spencer. After this, Hartley said she had called an Uber and gathered her belongings. Hartley then realized Juliet was quiet, so she started searching for her. Then, once she noticed Spencer and Juliet were gone, she alerted the authorities.

Spencer, who arrived during the interview, spoke with officers and told them she was watching Juliet. Then, she stated that she overheard Winn and Hartley arguing outside. Spencer said she advised Hartley that she did not want Santiago-Lloyd on their property. Hartley responded by punching Spencer, who was holding Juliet at the time. Spencer told officers that she did not wish to press charges.

Santiago-Lloyd returned to the scene and spoke with the police. He told them he had picked Hartley up from her job at Hooters and brought her home. Santiago-Lloyd said he was talking to Hartley in the front yard when Winn pulled in speeding. Then, he said Hartley started arguing with Winn when Spencer exited the residence. Santiago-Lloyd stated this led to Spencer and Hartley arguing. He then explained that he looked down at his phone to start recording, but when he looked up, Hartley’s arm was coming back, so he did not see the attack. Hartley was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

James Steele passes out drunk in The Omni Hotel, tells police he’s in Texas

27-year-old James Patrick Steele caused a disturbance at The Omni Hotel on Representative John Lewis Way South in the early hours of July 26th. Responding officers located Steele sleeping on the lobby sofa and tried waking him, but he was unresponsive. Then, after they attempted a “sternum rub,” he started moving but did not fully open his eyes. Police grabbed Steele’s left arm and tried sitting him upright, to which he responded by pulling his arm away. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, officers performed a stronger “sternum rub” and raised their voices to wake him. Then, when asked where he was, Steele stated he was in Dallas, Texas. After officers informed him that he was in Nashville, Tennessee, his reply was, “Well sh*t.” Steele was taken into custody for public intoxication.

Isaiah Mosley pulls pants down, screams “Mom, fuck me in the a**!” after assaulting girlfriend while high on acid

19-year-old Isaiah Mosley had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Zoey Giuliano, at her Delta Avenue residence on July 26th. When officers arrived, they observed Mosley at the front door with his pants and underwear down around his ankles. Mosley was ringing the doorbell multiple times and began hitting it. Then, officers detained him and assisted him back into his clothing. As officers did this, Mosley exclaimed, “Mom, fuck me in the a**!” Giuliano told police that Mosley had exposed himself multiple times, removing his clothes. Then, she added that he had taken acid. While Giuliano waited for officers to arrive, Mosley had become irate, telling her that she was going “insane” and was “trippin.” Giuliano further explains that when she tried calming Mosley down, he snatched her necklace from her neck and punched her in the face. After this, she said he shoved her to the ground, where he was hit and kicked her.  After officers observed her visible injuries, they spoke with Derrick Reid, a witness, who stated he saw the attack occurring from his RING doorbell camera and corroborated Giuliano’s statements. Mosley was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault and public indecency.

Real Estate Agent Robert Weigel assaults ex-wife during child custody exchange

43-year-old Real Estate Agent Robert Farris Weigel had a domestic altercation with his ex-wife, Megan Monette, during a child custody exchange at Richland Park on July 4th. On July 5th, Monette went to the Family Safety Center to report the incident. She advised officers that Weigel had visitation from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. for the holiday. Monette added that some of the past exchanges had not gone well, so she started recording them. Monette further explained that their 5-year-old daughter dislikes going with Weigel and often refuses. According to Monette, Weigel got angry when she tried to film the exchange using her cell phone. Weigel put his face up to the phone and grabbed it out of her hand, causing her fingers to become sore. She then said he bumped into her and stepped on her foot while attempting to pull their daughter from her hands, putting her in fear. She provided footage of the occurrence to police, corroborating her statements. Officers then obtained a warrant for Weigel’s arrest that day. Weigel was later taken into custody for domestic assault on July 24th.

Charles Hardin Jr. punches 13-year-old sister in face during argument over food

20-year-old Charles Eugene Hardin Jr. caused a domestic disturbance with his mother, Victoria Hardin, and his 13-year-old sister at their 25th Avenue North residence late July 24th. The neighbors observed Victoria and Charles having a heated argument over the attack, prompting them to call the police. When they arrived, they spoke with Victoria, who told them that she did not see the attack but that her daughter and Sierra Blount, a witness, said Charles had punched her. Blount added that she heard Victoria and Charles arguing, so she went to see what was happening. Victoria stated this was when she saw Charles punch his 13-year-old sister in the face. His sister provided the same story, saying she argued with Charles over food. She stated the argument escalated when he struck her, leaving a bruise on her cheek. Charles denied hitting his little sister during the argument. Charles Hardin Jr. was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on July 25th.

Kameren McCullough steals friend’s Taurus 9mm handgun while he’s shopping at Kroger

20-year-old Kameren Lane McCullough stole a gun from Shayla Melton and Isaac Zumwalt’s vehicle at the Baymont Inn in Goodlettsville on April 13th. Melton and Zumwalt went to the police and reported that they had their Taurus 9mm handgun stolen while having McCullough in the car with them. Melton stated that McCullough saw the weapon in the car and referenced being under financial strain. McCullough said they could sell the gun if they wanted, but Zumwalt told him no. Then, they dropped him off at the Baymont Inn and went inside the Kroger to shop. While in the store, McCullough called them numerous times, asking how long they would be. Once they returned to the vehicle, they realized the handgun was missing. Zumwalt noted that his wallet, some money, and a tablet were with the gun but not stolen. Officers obtained footage from Kroger showing an individual walking over from Baymont Inn to their vehicle, getting inside, exiting the car, and returning to the hotel. A warrant was later obtained for his arrest on May 2nd. McCullough was later taken into custody for motor vehicle burglary on July 24th.

Raheem Hathorne destroys girlfriend’s laptop & TV during altercation

23-year-old Raheem Hathorne had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Heaven McGowan, on November 17th, 2022. McGowan told responding officers that Hathorne took her laptop and threw it off the second floor, breaking it. Hathorne also hit McGowan’s TV, breaking it as well. Hathorne caused approximately $750 worth of damage to McGowan’s property. A warrant was then obtained for Hathorne’s arrest. Hathorne was later taken into custody for vandalism on July 24th, 2024.