19-year-old Roman Betancourt-Garcia was speeding on I-24 East, near Antioch Pike, in the late-night hours of November 26th. Officers observed him and a dark-colored Nissan traveling in and out of traffic at 105 miles per hour while racing. A traffic stop was conducted, officers spoke with Betancourt-Garcia, and he advised them he did not have a driver’s license. He was cited for drag racing. Betancourt-Garcia was booked on the citation on December 19th.
Day: December 24, 2023
Harold Shaw tracked by AirONE after speeding through residential neighborhood in Maxima
25-year-old Harold Shaw was speeding in a residential area on Havenbrook Drive in the late hours of December 14th. Officers observed this and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, but Shaw continued to drive off. Aviation units updated officers with his location as he eventually pulled into a driveway on Bell Arbor Drive. He was the only occupant of the Maxima and was taken into custody for evading arrest.
Brian Barrett assaults, spits on, and tackles son to ground during argument
38-year-old Brian Barrett had an altercation with his father, Preston Barrett, on Seifried Street Thursday morning. Preston advised offices that he was on the couch when a verbal argument between him and Brian ensued. He walked to the stairs once they began cursing each other, and Brian stood up, walked over to him, and spit on him. Then, he said Brian charged at him, so he punched him in the face repeatedly in self-defense, fearing for his safety. Brian tackled him to the ground before his mother was able to split up the scuffle. Preston provided video evidence corroborating his story, and they deemed Brian the primary aggressor. He was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Amarion Island assaults girlfriend at Bargain Hunt after cheating confrontation
19-year-old Amarion Island had a domestic disagreement with his girlfriend, Keanna Ashante Otey, at Bargain Hunt on Thursday afternoon. Officers responded and spoke with Otey, who advised them that she and Island drove to Bargain Hunt to shop and began arguing regarding Island’s alleged infidelity. The altercation continued in the store, so she went outside to de-escalate the situation. Then, she said Island started punching her, causing her to fall to the ground and striking her face repeatedly. She threatened to have her brother beat him up. Officers observed the visible injuries she sustained. Island spoke with them and confirmed that an argument occurred. He stated he became angry when she threatened to have someone shoot at his mother’s house, which she denied. Island was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Refat Kaldas assaults wife with metal broomstick
48-year-old Refat Kaldas had a domestic dispute with his wife, Tawadrous Nahed, at Dabbs Court on July 12th. Karam Hanna, a witness, the leader of the church they attend, and translator, advised officers that Kaldas hit Nahed with a metal broomstick, causing a piece of the broom to break on July 9th. Hanna stated that Nahed had sought help from the church for previous domestic incidents, and officers observed discoloration on Nahed’s hand. She did not wish to prosecute, but officers had enough probable cause for an arrest warrant. Kaldas was taken into custody for aggravated assault on December 14th.
DUI: Riley Chlebik drives his scooter into a car in downtown Nashville
27-year-old Riley Nicholas Chlebik was involved in a vehicle vs. scooter accident at the Elm Street and 3rd Avenue South intersection on October 11th. Chlebik was being placed into the back of an ambulance when officers arrived. They spoke with the car’s driver, who stated that Chlebik ran through a stop sign and was turning into the front of his vehicle. Chlebik advised officers that he was going home from work and admitted to drinking before driving, stating, “I am probably over the legal limit.” Officers observed him to be visibly intoxicated and transported him to Vanderbilt Hospital, where he did not know whether he hit a person or a car with his scooter. He was booked on a citation for driving under the influence on December 12th.