26-year-old Asia McMillan-Whitaker and her boyfriend, Henry Lee Mitchell, had a domestic scuffle at 11th Avenue North on December 23rd. Mitchell talked to the officers as they arrived and advised them that he and McMillan-Whitaker argued while working Amazon Flex. Then, she pulled him out of the vehicle by his hair, ripping several dreads out. A physical struggle ensued, and she continued to pull his hair and punch him repeatedly. Officers observed the dreads on the ground and spoke with McMillan-Whitaker, who gave a similar account of events, admitting to pulling his dreads when he refused to get out of her vehicle. She was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault.
Year: 2023
Willie Slaughter threatens nephew with knife during altercation
56-year-old Willie Slaughter had an altercation with his nephew, Phillip Slaughter, at Edge O Lake Drive on December 23rd. Willie advised officers that he and Phillip argued, so he pulled out a knife in case he attacked him. He initially denied pulling out the knife but later admitted to having the knife on his person, pulling it out, opening it, and displaying it to Phillip. Officers did find the knife on Willie’s person. Phillip stated that Willie followed him to the store, where they started to argue, and then he pulled out a knife, holding it by his side. A witness told officers that they saw Willie chase Phillip with a knife, but Phillip denied that Willie chased him. Willie was taken into custody for aggravated assault on December 23rd.
Kelly Chieng arrested for trespassing, resisting arrest during protest at Opry Mills
33-year-old Kelly Chieng was one of multiple individuals taken into custody after a protest at Opry Mills Mall on December 23rd. Opry Mills Mall personnel and authorities were notified about a planned protest on private property weeks before it occurred. On December 18th, Jad Murphy, an agent for the property, called the protest organizer, Ayesha Kahn, to inform her to stay away, stating he did not consent to a protest. On December 23rd, Kahn and others from her group entered the Mall, refusing to speak with Murphy as he asked them to leave the property. Then, he reapproached the group with officers to ask them to leave; Kahn initially refused, stepped outside, and began organizing a group of protesters on the scene. Officers requested that the protesters get in their vehicles and leave the premises. They told them that failing to leave would result in trespassing, but Kahn and her group, including Chieng, failed to leave and were detained. Chieng ignored commands and actively resisted until being placed into custody for criminal trespassing and resisting arrest.
Aaron Mitchell points gun at boyfriend’s head during argument after Christmas party
33-year-old Aaron Harris Mitchell had a domestic disturbance with his boyfriend, Cameron Ellis, on Woodale Lane in the early hours of December 23rd. Before the officers arrived, they were advised that Mitchell was intoxicated and leaving the residence in a blue SUV. Officers located the SUV at the intersection of Whites Creek Pike and Revels Drive. Officers stopped the vehicle and made contact with Mitchell, who was driving. Separate officers went to the residence to speak with Ellis, who advised them that he and Mitchell were at a Christmas party, left, and went to McDonald’s before going home. They were in the drive-thru when Ellis saw an employee he was friends with, causing Mitchell to get jealous. They verbally argued as they headed home; once home, Mitchell began throwing things around the house. As Ellis explained, officers observed a knocked-over couch, barstools, and other items on the ground. Then Ellis left the residence, but Mitchell followed him in his car, so they both drove around the block and pulled back into the driveway. They then began to argue again when Mitchell pulled out a handgun and pointed it at Ellis’s head.
Officers asked Mitchell about the incident, and he stated he pointed the gun at him because he was in fear. He told them Ellis had assaulted him earlier that evening. He also stated Ellis approached his vehicle when they both pulled into the driveway and kicked the window of his car, prompting him to pull his gun out in self-defense. Mitchell was visibly intoxicated, consented to sobriety tests, and performed poorly. A subsequent search of his vehicle yielded a loaded handgun behind the passenger seat. Aaron Mitchell was taken into custody for aggravated assault, driving under the influence, and possessing a weapon while under the influence on December 23rd.
DUI: Davante Payne insists he did not drink before driving, blows 0.187% BAC
27-year-old Davante Payne had a car accident at the Bell Road and Blue Hole Road intersection on December 22nd. Payne advised officers that he only remembers driving on Bell Road but not hitting another car. He said he was coming from a company party at a bar and had not drunk anything. They smelled alcohol on his breath, and Payne consented to sobriety tests. Payne then performed poorly and was Mirandized. Under Miranda, Payne continued to insist that he did not drink anything. Officers read Payne implied consent and he consented to a breath test which resulted in 0.187% BAC. Davante Payne was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Isiah Charles drunkenly tries to enter police vehicle, tells officer he wants “To go home”
24-year-old Isiah Barry Charles approached a patrol vehicle in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Charles tried to open the vehicle’s front passenger side door, which was locked. The officer exited his vehicle and observed Charles to be highly intoxicated. The officer asked him what he wanted. Charles replied, “To go home,” believing the dog park nearby was his home. He was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Harmony Cater punches boyfriend because she didn’t want to visit his family for Christmas
30-year-old Harmony Cater had an altercation with her boyfriend, Christopher Haffner, on California Avenue on December 26th. Haffner advised officers that he and Cater argued over her not wanting to go to his family’s home for the holidays. He stated that the disagreement turned physical when she struck him in the nose, causing his nose to bleed. They observed a minor injury to his nose, but he refused medical attention. She was taken into custody for assault.
Alexandra Gresser slaps boyfriend during argument on Christmas Day
22-year-old Alexandra Gresser had a domestic dispute with her boyfriend, Evan Healey, at Wallace Road on Christmas Day. Gresser spoke with officers and advised them that she and Healey had an argument over their house being messy when her family was coming to visit later that day. She admitted to slapping him once before he left to go to his parents. They spoke with Healey via phone, and he confirmed her statements. He did not wish to prosecute and refused all offered services. They both informed officers that she has severe bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety. They were notified that she was possibly having a mental episode during the incident since she has been unable to take her prescribed medication since December 14th. Gresser was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Shammah Gatewood drinks 34oz beer before crashing vehicle on Christmas Eve, tells officer “I feel safe to drive”
44-year-old Shammah Caleb Gatewood had a car accident on I-24 in the early hours of Christmas Eve. Officers arrived, noticed the two vehicles, and spoke with Gatewood, who was visibly intoxicated. He used his vehicle to maintain balance while officers questioned him and advised them that he was coming from The Thirsty Turtle, admitting to having a 34 oz. beer two hours before the crash. He refused sobriety tests repeatedly, stating, “I feel safe to drive.” Gatewood was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Andrew Keane deemed too drunk for Nashville International Airport
38-year-old Andrew Christopher Keane was stumbling and weaving through the crosswalk on his way into the Nashville Airport Terminal on December 23rd. Officers approached him and observed him to be highly intoxicated and slow to answer questions. He admitted to drinking but never told them how much. They took him to get rebooked for a later flight. Later, officers were called back to Keane when he was denied boarding and began causing a disturbance at the gate counter. He was taken into custody for public intoxication.