37-year-old Eric Butler was jailed on Tuesday afternoon after strangling his ex-girlfriend, Savannah Price, after she turned the light on while he was asleep, causing him to get angry, and they started arguing. He reportedly came up and strangled her from behind, and she struggled to breathe. She hit him in the balls to free herself from the strangulation. Butler then hit her in her hip while her back was turned, leaving a large bruise.
Day: March 29, 2023
Andre Burke charged with sexual battery of former lover, a TSU Student
19-year-old Andre Burke was jailed early Wednesday morning on an outstanding warrant from February after allegedly touching his friend sexually by force while she was asleep on his couch on W Heiman Street. A’Kaylee Lawson is a TSU student; she told police that she had gone to a friend’s house on February 15th, they ate, watched television, and she fell into a deep sleep. Sometime later, she was woken up by someone touching her leg at first and her private parts over the top of her clothing. She woke up and saw Andre, who she’s been friends with, touching her in a sexual way. She got up and went to a bedroom in the back to have another friend take her home immediately. A detective interviewed Ms. Lawson on February 17th, and she told the same story. She made it clear that she did not give Andre consent to touch her vagina. She also stated that they did have a sexual encounter once before, during the prior semester.
Malcolm Easley jailed after fight outside Tin Roof Midtown
25-year-old Malcolm Easley was jailed on Sunday morning after an argument became violent in a fight in front of Tin Roof on Demonbreun. The two fought, and each had a chance to walk away from the altercation, but Easley refused. Both parties were heavily intoxicated. Easley was taken into custody due to the likelihood of the behavior continuing.
Teenage Roomate Rumble: Kyle Kitchen, Julianna Hobbs, & Eric Hutchenson Jr
19-year-old Kyle Kitchen, 18-year-old Julianna Hobbs, & 18-year-old Eric Hutchenson Jr were jailed early Saturday morning after multiple violent incidents occurred between the trio. Jason told police he was home hanging with friends when he and his ex-girlfriend Julianna got into an argument, and she struck him. Police asked him where she hit him at, but he couldn’t remember. According to Jason, after the incident with Juliana, Eric told him not to talk to Juliana like that and tried to punch him, but he ducked and dodged the hit and fell to the ground. Jason went to get back up, and Kyle entered the apartment, put Jason in a headlock for a short time, and then let go. Officers observed injuries to Jason’s cheek and neck consistent with the story. Eric returned to the scene to speak with the police and told them that Jason told him he was going to kill everyone, which allegedly led to the fight.
Kerry Starnes attacks temporary lover who let him stay with her
20-year-old Kerry Starnes was jailed on March 17th after attacking a woman he was in a sexual relationship with. Emily Jackson asked Starnes to leave her home because they weren’t together anymore, and he didn’t live there. She tells police they had a sexual relationship previously, and Starnes became upset, picked her up by the throat, and slammed her on the ground. Emily fought to get him off of her. Officers documented injuries on the victim.
DUI: Alexandra Vinson charged after early morning crash near Vanderbilt
27-year-old Alexandra Vinson was jailed early Sunday Morning after crashing her SUV into a utility pole and power line while intoxicated at the corner of 28 Avenue and Vanderbilt place. When police arrived, Vinson had watery eyes and a slight odor of alcohol coming from her. During the investigation, she was slurring her words and needed assistance to walk as she was unsteady on her feet. She agreed to sobriety testing and performed poorly. During the vehicle search, an open bottle of alcohol was found in the passenger side door.
Jade Schuler assaults brother during a drunken brawl
34-year-old Jade Schuler was jailed on Saturday Morning after fighting with his brother, Jordan Schuler, on Rose Park Drive. Jordan told police that he and Jade got into an argument, and Jade shoved him several times and locked him out of the house. Officers observed bruises on Jordan’s arms, and his shirt was torn. Jordan said he and his brother had been drinking, and he didn’t know why they got into an argument. The brothers have a history of domestic violence incidents between them.
Marcus Powell attempts to run girlfriend off the road after argument at downtown bar
38-year-old Marcus Powell was jailed Saturday morning after trying to run his girlfriend off the road when she tried to go home and get away from him. Precious Douglas told police that she and her boyfriend Powell were at a bar downtown and were asked to leave due to Powell’s behavior. She went to the bathroom to get away from him, and when she walked out of the bathroom, he was standing in the doorway. She said he grabbed her and said, “b***h, you going to leave me?” Security and police stopped Powell and escorted Douglas to the vehicle. She told Powell to leave her alone and that he could get his car from her house. When she got home, she got into her car, and when Powell got to her home, he got into his vehicle, followed her, and tried to run her off the road to stop her.
Darwin Alvarado punches woman in a dispute over cleaning the house — Antioch Behavior
28-year-old Darwin Alvarado was jailed Saturday morning after punching a woman in the face on Baby Ruth Lane. Yandery Lindinger told police that Alvarado arrived at the apartment, and they got into an argument about the apartment about the cleanliness of the apartment. The argument escalated when Alvarado punched Lindinger in the chest and the face. Police observed a red and swollen lip. Erlinda Lindinger was a witness to the incident.
Judah Todd’s acid trip sidetracked by Metro Nashville Police
19-year-old Judah Todd was found mid-morning Tuesday wandering the streets of North Nashville near Rowan & Revels Drive. Metro Police responded to the area after neighbors reported a ‘suspicious person’ walking in the roadway. He was talking to himself and acting erratically, according to first responders. The more they spoke to him, the more he walked in the roadway and ignored them. Officers eventually coaxed him into the back of a patrol car to keep him safe until medical arrived. When asked about his behavior, he disclosed he was tripping on ‘acid’/LSD. He refused all medical treatment multiple times and was eventually transported to booking and charged with public intoxication.