40-year-old Jessie Mallard was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on March 12th. On June 7th, Emilie Rupert Williams went to Century Farms Emergency Room, where she spoke with officers, advising them that on June 6th, she had a physical altercation with an unidentified female at her Cedar Pointe Park Way residence. Then, she explained that her boyfriend, Mallard, had arrived at her house intoxicated and that she was suspicious of him having relations with the unknown female, so she confronted him about it. Williams said that this angered him, and then he grabbed her by the hair and tossed her into the wall, causing her to fall, during which he started kicking her in her rib cage. She said he started throwing glassware at her, which she defended by putting her hands up, resulting in severe lacerations on her right hand and wrist from the shattered glass that would require stitches. Afterward, Mallard told her he could do whatever he wanted and be with whoever he wanted. He then packed his belongings and left the location.
Tag: aggravated assault
Marlon Alvarado-Sanchez threatens roommate with knife, tells him “I only fear God”
41-year-old Marlon Alvarado-Sanchez was involved in an altercation with his roommate, Carlos Cruz-Zuniga, at their shared residence at the Willow Apartments on March 9th. When officers arrived at the mentioned location, they made contact with Carlos. Carlos told officers that the altercation started because Marlon kept belittling him because he didn’t have money. Carlos stated that he tried to stand up for himself, but that was when Marlon got aggressive. The dispute escalated when Marlon pulled out a knife and tried to stab Carlos. Carlos stated that he was able to push him away but got a minor cut on his hand. He proceeded to run to his vehicle and call the police. While officers were talking to Carlos, Marlon sent him multiple voice and text messages on WhatsApp. In the messages, Marlon said, “If you’re a man you will have a knife fight with me until one of us dies. If you don’t kill me, you know what will happen. I only fear god. We’ll see each other again.” Officers made contact with Marlon at the original address, who was asleep in his room. Officers called the number that was sending messages to Carlos, and his phone rang. Marlon was taken into custody for aggravated assault on March 9th.
18-year-old Keydarius Thomas pulls gun on man multiple times during road rage incident
18-year-old Keydarius Thomas was taken into custody for aggravated assault on March 5th. On January 5th, officers were dispatched to the Kroger on Gallatin Pike South to speak with Richard Bridges. Bridges advised officers that Thomas approached him during a road rage incident and pulled a gun on him. Bridges further explained that the encounter happened near Ellington Parkway and Briarville Road, stating that he accidentally cut in front of Thomas. This prompted Thomas to follow Bridges to the next intersection and start an argument as he drove beside Bridges. During this, Thomas exited his vehicle and reportedly aimed a black handgun at Bridges before driving off. Bridges followed Thomas, and Thomas produced his firearm a second time. Thomas stopped at Kroger and fled after letting his two passengers out, whom Bridges approached to question about the incident. When investigators spoke with one of the passengers, he stated he did not know Thomas would “do that.” A witness said he saw Thomas hold a machete out of his window at the intersection but would not verify Thomas’ information for police. Officers conducted a photo lineup, and Bridges positively identified Thomas. Keydarius Thomas was taken into custody for aggravated assault on March 5th.
Curtis Fletcher Jr. shoots gun at juvenile ex-girlfriend’s car during altercation
20-year-old Curtis Fletcher Jr. was booked on an outstanding warrant from December 3rd, 2023, after police were dispatched for a shooting. When officers arrived, they spoke with Juvenile Victim One and Madison Hines, who advised that they were at a gathering with some friends when Curtis approached them with his girlfriend. Curtis then began arguing with the juvenile victim and Madison, so they decided to leave and started heading toward their car. They noticed Curtis and his girlfriend getting into a car as well, and as soon as they pulled off, Curtis sped up to them and fired shots into their car before driving away. Officers observed holes in the vehicle and a flat tire from being shot. The bullets hit neither Madison nor the juvenile. The two advised officers that Curtis was upset with the juvenile for an unknown reason. Apparently, Curtis used to be in a relationship with the juvenile victim, and they have mutual friends, which could be why he was also invited to the gathering. According to the juvenile, Curtis is known to carry a gun and has done things like this in the past. Police tried to contact Curtis but could not until he was arrested for the incident on March 3
Dessirie Jones chokes husband during argument over infidelity
49-year-old Dessirie Jones was involved in a domestic dispute with her husband, Alhassan Musah, at the Beechwood Terrace Apartments on February 26th. Jones got into an altercation with Musah after an argument over infidelity in their marriage. Jones got on top of Musah while he was lying in the bed and started choking him. Dessirie Jones was taken into custody and charged with aggravated domestic assault.
Nashville Realtor Billy Pesaturo charged in strangulation of ex-girlfriend during argument
43-year-old Nashville Realtor William ‘Billy’ Pesaturo was jailed Friday Night on outstanding warrants from an earlier incident. His ex-girlfriend, Patricia Benitez, visited the Family Safety Center on March 1 to report an incident that occurred on January 30. She says the two were in a previous relationship but still living together when they became involved in a verbal argument at their home. She said when she attempted to leave the room, Pesaturo blocked her exit and grabbed her by the front of her throat, pushing her against a wall. She estimated he strangled her for approximately thirty seconds, during which time she was unable to breathe. She eventually escaped his grip and was able to leave the room.
Gregory Bratcher strangles his wife during argument
38-year-old Gregory Bratcher had a domestic altercation with his wife, Miranda Leigh Bratcher, at their Club Parkway residence in the early hours of March 1st. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Mrs. Bratcher, who stated that she and Mr. Bratcher had argued and that it turned physical. Mrs. Bratcher advised that Mr. Bratcher placed his hands around her neck, making it difficult to breathe. She was visibly upset as they noticed redness on her face and both sides of her neck. Then, officers spoke with Mr. Bratcher, who told them the altercation was strictly verbal. Once Mr. Bratcher was detained, he claimed that Mrs. Bratcher pushed him. Mrs. Bratcher told officers she wished to prosecute Mr. Bratcher for the incident. Mr. Bratcher was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Kai Hampton assaults 17-year-old pregnant girlfriend and her mother
23-year-old Kai Milton Hampton had a domestic altercation with his pregnant 17-year-old girlfriend, JC, near the Olive Garden on Opry Mills Drive late February 27th. Dispatch advised them that they were in a silver Kia Optima, which officers observed leaving the scene towards Briley Parkway South before following it and conducting an investigative stop. As they approached the Optima, they noticed Hampton and JC matched the description of the two involved in the incident. JC told officers that she and Hampton argued while walking to their car after dinner, during which she lay on the sidewalk, refusing to get up. Then, she said he forcefully picked her up, attempting to take her to the car, so she pulled his hair to make him release her, stating she did not want to be handled that way. Hampton then grabbed her neck from behind with two hands and started squeezing. JC said that this made breathing slightly difficult for her and made her dizzy.
Then, she explained how he had her pressed up against the Kia until her mother, Breanne Gautier, confronted him, causing him to release her. She said she watched him approach her mom and grab her arms, threatening to hit her if she continued to intervene. JC said that things deescalated after she and Hampton got into the car. Gautier spoke to the officers, advising them she had seen him with his hand around her neck, attacking her, so she rushed over there to protect JC. She said it was at this time that he grabbed her by her arms, threatening her and that she was afraid but was not going to back down. Then, after he released her, she got into her car, and they got into JC’s Kia. They went to leave as the officers arrived. Detectives noticed visible injuries that JC sustained during the incident and deemed Hampton as the primary aggressor. He was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault on February 28th.
Marvaughn McClerkin crashes into police cars while fleeing in stolen vehicle
24-year-old Marvaughn McClerkin parked a stolen grey Infiniti Q50 at Commerce Union Bank Building late February 20th. NCIC notified detectives that the Q50 was reported stolen by Cody Sumner on October 6th, so they approached the car and attempted to do a tactical vehicle takedown, but McClerkin fled the scene after ramming into the police cars. MNPD aviation followed the Infiniti to the West End and Louise Avenue area, where they saw the driver, McClerkin, and his unidentified passenger flee on foot. McClerkin was arrested around 25th Avenue South and Kensington Place before being placed into custody for two counts of evading arrest, theft of property, driving with a revoked license, and three counts of aggravated assault.
Patrick Allen drunkenly strangles wife during Valentine’s Day altercation
24-year-old Patrick Allen had a domestic incident with Kaysha Wilson, his girlfriend, at a Hermitage Park Drive apartment on February 15th. Officers arrived and spoke with Wilson, who advised them that the incident started on the evening of February 14th. Wilson advised that she and Allen had dinner with her family, during which she added a family member to their tab, causing him to become upset and ask why she did that. Wilson told him it was not a big deal and that she would CashApp him $7 for their meal. Then, they went to Lucky’s Bar & Grill on Stewarts Ferry Pike and continued drinking through the night. While at the bar, Allen was irritated and highly intoxicated, accusing Wilson of speaking to other men. Wilson told Allen they should return to the Hermitage Park Drive apartment where they were staying for the night. Wilson told officers she grabbed his phone because he almost left it at the bar. When they arrived at the apartment, Allen started yelling at her, demanding the phone, so Wilson told him it was on the counter and went to the bathroom. Then, Wilson said she was afraid since she had never witnessed Allen behaving like that. So, Wilson locked herself in the restroom, where Allen kicked the door open and held her down while punching her repeatedly. Officers observed the visible injuries she sustained, which were consistent with her statement. Wilson further explained how Allen placed her in a chokehold during the struggle, constricting her airways until she fought him off and left the apartment. Wilson stated another incident occurred later that day, which she reported separately. Wilson was unsure where he could have run off to and then told officers that she wished to prosecute for the attack. Allen was taken into custody for domestic assault on February 21st.