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27-year-old Elvis Melgar was jailed on November 23rd after assaulting his sister on Valley Drive. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Linda Melgar, who stated that her brother came home drunk and aggressive after a fight with his friend and started to destroy things once inside their house. He punched a hole in the wall and threw items around the room, breaking them. Elvis’ friend attempted to calm him down, but once they left, he got aggressive again. This was when he pushed his sister and their mother to the ground. Linda stated that she was not injured but was fearful for her safety after this situation and wished to prosecute. Elvis was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody.
Elvis Melgar of Valley Ridge Drive in Nashville, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on November 23rd, charged with domestic assault. He is free on a $1,000 bond.
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