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Troy Gober Jr. hits child’s mother in face during argument

E.Z Emerson

37-year-old Troy Wayne Gober Jr. had a domestic altercation with the mother of his child, Ireland Scanlan, at their Huntington Parkway residence on October 16th, 2023. When officers arrived, they spoke with Scanlan, who had visible bruising and swelling to her left eye. Scanlan stated that during the argument, Gober struck her in the face. Gober’s mother and officers tried to get him to return, but he refused. Scanlan stated that the witnesses, who were all Gober’s family members, told her that if she called the police, they would tell them that she hit him first. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault on June 13th.

Destiny Banks punches mother in face after trying to strangle her

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Destiny Lashaea Banks had a domestic altercation with her mother, Laquisha Banks, at her Edgehill Avenue residence on March 30th. Laquisha told responding officers that Destiny had entered her house and grabbed a drill for her nails without permission before kicking open her bedroom door, leaving visible damage. When Laquisha tried to remove Destiny from the house, a scuffle ensued, during which Destiny grabbed her by the neck to strangle her while trying to punch her. After Laquisha got away, she called the police, and Destiny left. She provided them with Destiny’s information and advised that she wanted to press charges for the occurrence. A warrant was issued for her arrest, and Destiny Banks was later arrested for domestic assault and vandalism on June 9th.

Cory McClure arrested after woman calls 911 whispering “help”

E.Z Emerson

36-year-old Cory Donte Mcclure had a domestic altercation with Lashaunda Douglas on June 3rd. Officers received a call for service regarding a welfare check after someone called 911 and whispered, “Help,” before disconnecting. Upon arrival, witnesses advised them that there was a female in the car, later identified as Douglas, in the driveway, who was assaulted by the man in the house, later identified as Mcclure. Officers tried to speak to Douglas, but she appeared heavily intoxicated. She could not specifically tell them what happened, how she sustained the visible injuries on her arm, or the minor laceration on her lip. While they were speaking with her, Mcclure emerged from the residence, sweating profusely and seemed to be out of breath.  He told officers that he and Douglas had a verbal dispute about him trying to retrieve his phone from her. He stated he was attempting to take her home due to her intoxication; however, he was also impaired. Mcclure insisted that nothing physical happened between the two. Witnesses from across the street told officers that when they returned home, they saw Mcclure reaching into the car and attacking Douglas, during which he was yelling about his phone and how he wanted it back. Mcclure was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

Monique Bigelow bites her roommate during argument

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Monique Rose-Marie Bigelow had a domestic altercation with her roommate, Corey Lamont Russell, at their West Grove Avenue residence on the night of May 21st. Upon arrival, the police spoke with Russell, who stated that he and Bigelow had an argument, which escalated when she started striking him. Russell added that she bit his left forearm, leaving a visible wound. Then, when officers spoke with Bigelow, she admitted to biting him but said it was in self-defense. Bigelow was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on May 22nd.

Ricky Kidd II charged with reckless endangerment after interstate crash

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Ricky Kidd II was involved in a multi-vehicle accident on I-24 West near Mile Marker 64.4 late Wednesday night. Officers observed Kidd speeding past them in his white Infiniti, making several lane changes without signaling before causing a collision with two other vehicles. They approached Kidd and detained him. Officers went to the other vehicles and discovered a 3-month-old with minor injuries from the crash. They spoke with Kidd, who admitted to seeing the police on the interstate, adding that he would not have stopped if they had activated their emergency equipment. When they spoke with the other drivers, they were advised that Kidd struck them while trying to change lanes. Kidd was taken into custody for reckless driving and reckless endangerment.

Demayo Partee strangles man unconscious on West End

E.Z Emerson

33-year-old Demayo Partee had an altercation with Tobia Burdette Jr. at 1921 Broadway late March 16th. When officers arrived, they located Burdette, who had lost consciousness after being strangled by an unidentified male. Burdett was out with Partee and his girlfriend when they started to argue, so he tried to intervene. When Burdette attempted to step in between them, Partee grabbed him by the neck and strangled him until he was unconscious, collapsing to the ground. Burdette was then transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center. Detectives could not locate Partee, but they reviewed security footage of the scuffle and then spoke with witnesses, who helped identify Partee. Partee was taken into custody for aggravated assault on March 18th.

Amaya Simmons drunkenly yells obscenities at Staybridge Suites staff

Lashaya Williams

27-year-old Amaya Simmons was jailed on February 26th for causing a disturbance at Staybridge Suites Nashville. When officers arrived, Ms. Simmons was angry with staff in the hotel lobby. Officers also noticed the smell of alcohol coming from her. Hotel staff and other witnesses said Ms. Simmons was refused service at the bar and became upset. Ms. Simmons began yelling obscenities at the staff, prompting the staff to call the police. Simmons was then taken into custody and transported to Davidson County Detention Center.

18-Year-Old Jakeria Rucker drives into oncoming traffic to evade police in Ford Fusion

E.Z Emerson

18-year-old Jakeria Rucker drove through a stop sign with a brake light out near Deford Bailey Avenue and 12th Avenue South late February 10th. Officers were in the area and overheard approximately 20-30 gunshots from the Edgehill Housing Community. Officers went to the area and observed four occupants, one of which being Rucker, in a black Ford Fusion cross into oncoming traffic to flee from them. The Fusion was later involved in an accident on 2nd Avenue South and Chestnut Street, where officers confirmed the plate number matched the vehicle at large. Rucker, the driver, was detained as she told them she did not know they were trying to pull her over when she saw the blue lights behind her. Further investigation revealed that she did not have a valid driver’s license and was taken into custody for evading arrest by motor vehicle and not having a driver’s license.

18-year-old Fischer Krebs found with 80 THC vape pens, gun, and two bags of marijuana

Jason Steen

18-year-old Fischer Krebs was in the driver’s seat of a pickup truck on December 29th, which was the subject of a call to police. The caller believed the driver and passenger to be trespassing on private property. Krebs exited the vehicle when officers arrived, along with the passenger. When speaking with Krebs, officers noticed he had a strong odor of marijuana, to which Krebs admitted they had smoked a THC vape pen inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded 80 THC vape pens, a handgun, and two bags of marijuana. Fischer Krebs was taken into custody, transported to the Davidson County Detention Center, and booked without incident.

DUI: William Moore jailed after interstate crash

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old William Moore was taken into custody for driving under the influence on the night of October 15th. Officers responded to a call regarding a single-vehicle accident on the I-440W exit off I-65S. Moore told officers that his tires blew out, causing him to hit the concrete barrier on the right side of the road. When questioned, Moore admitted to having too much to drink and even stopped during a sobriety test because he knew he was “drunk driving.” He refused all further testing and was transported to booking.