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Zakoy Bell jailed on $10K bond after strangling sister in argument over rent money

Jason Steen

Zakyia Bell had to be transported to Southern Hills Medical center on June 23rd, after her brother, 21-year-old Zakoy Bell reportedly strangled her with both of his hands until she could no longer breathe, as he shook her back and forth causing her to hit her head, according to a statement to police. The two were in an argument about rent money for their shared apartment. Officers documented visible injuries to her neck and issued a felony warrant for his arrest. He was booked on the outstanding warrant overnight.

Man charged in assault of ex-girlfriend, vandalism of her car — Jason Ferguson

Jason Steen

37-year-old Jason Ferguson, of Bridgeport, Connecticut, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail Saturday on multiple outstanding felony warrants from January. Police say he entered the Nashville home of his ex-girlfriend, Alarecia James, unannounced and without permission, walked to her back bedroom, and knocked on the door. When she opened the door, he reportedly grabbed her by the throat with one hand, squeezed her throat, and slapped her face with his other hand, leaving visible injuries. Ferguson then exited the home and smashed the front and rear windows of her vehicle by jumping up and down on them.

Woman booted from Honky Tonk Central after assaulting security — Millicent ‘Millie’ Martin

Jason Steen

36-year-old Millicent ‘Millie’ Martin was being kicked out of Honky Tonk Central early Saturday evening after she reportedly assaulted a security guard. When she refused to leave, police were called, and charged her with public intoxication, and transported her to booking, where she remained for the 8-hour sobering up period. Security staff did not press charges.