29-year-old Christopher Grove was involved in a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend, Maria Schmid, on Murfreesboro Pike in the early hours of December 15th. She stated that Grove went through her phone and accused her of infidelity. This sparked a verbal altercation, leading to her turning off his PlayStation because he was not listening to her. Grove stood up and pushed her into the kitchen counter, resulting in her hip bruising. Then, he reportedly shoved her onto the ground, so she ripped a piece of his hair out in self-defense. Grove spoke with officers and repeatedly switched up his story regarding the incident. Officers observed a piece of hair on the bed and visible injuries on Schmid, consistent with her story. Grove was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for domestic assault.
Tag: Crime / Arrests
Michael Barker charged with Sexual Battery after groping coworker, asks multiple times to “hit it”
43-year-old Michael Barker, a security guard, was overly aggressive with a female co-worker at Bar Continental in the early hours of July 24th. In May, she advised officers that Barker had been sending her sexual messages on Instagram, asking her if he could “hit,” implying sexual intercourse. After she discouraged his behavior, he stated he was “just kidding.” The chat shows Barker talking about returning to work, stating, “I didn’t squeeze your booty like I said I would, so don’t be like that.” She never condoned the messages. Then, on July 24th, she said they were having a normal conversation at work, and Barker started to change the subject to something sexual before squeezing her buttocks, asking if he could “hit it.” She expressed disinterest, and then Barker put his arm around her head, not letting her go, acting like he was trying to kiss her. She told him he was messing her hair up and to let her go, then Barker allegedly grabbed her vaginal area. She pulled away from him, and he drove away from the area. Barker spoke with officers and stated he had been sexual with her in messages, admitting that he grabbed her buttocks but not her vaginal area because he “isn’t into black girls.” The incident was captured on camera, and Barker was taken into custody for two counts of sexual battery on December 14th.
Cameron Bradford Taylor sets ex-girlfriend’s car on fire after break-up
29-year-old Cameron Bradford Taylor was involved in a domestic disturbance with his ex-girlfriend, Naya Arway Waljroh, at Old Hickory Boulevard in the early hours of November 3rd. Waljroh advised officers that she had recently ended a relationship with Taylor and that he was angry about it, attempting to argue with her on social media on October 31st. She replied and blocked him on November 1st. On November 2nd, she walked outside to leave for work and realized that her car’s tires were slashed, so she completed a report for vandalism. Then, on November 3rd, she saw Taylor’s car circling the parking lot as she watched from her apartment from her window, so she began recording him. An hour later, she saw that her car was on fire and called the authorities. Taylor was taken into custody for two counts of vandalism on December 15th.
DUI: Cameron Kiser drinks before going 60 in a 35-mph zone
28-year-old Cameron Kiser was driving erratically on 1st Avenue North in the late hours of December 15th. Officers observed this and saw him make a wide turn, following the car in front of him too closely, merging into the next lane without signaling, and accelerating 60 mph in a 35-mph zone. They initiated a traffic stop and noticed Kiser was highly inebriated as they approached the driver’s side. He admitted to having two alcoholic beverages before driving, consented to sobriety tests, and performed poorly. Kiser was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
19-year-old Connor Smith elbows mother in face leaving McDonald’s
19-year-old Connor Smith had a domestic dispute with his brother, Keith Smith, and mother, Karen Burrum, while on the way home from McDonald’s on Nolensville Pike the night of December 17th. Officers arrived at their shared residence on Roxanne Drive, spoke with them, and were advised that Keith was driving Connor and Karen home when Connor asked to go to McDonald’s. An argument ensued between Keith and Conor as they left McDonald’s, and it escalated when Connor unbuckled his seatbelt, reached over the center compartment, and swung, hitting Keith while he was still driving. Keith pulled over to the side of the road, and Karen got out of the vehicle to break up the physical altercation by opening Connor’s door. Amid the action, Connor hit her in the face with his elbow, resulting in significant swelling and bruising. She eventually broke up the fight, and Connor exited the vehicle. All parties refused medical attention, and Connor was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault.
Cody Nelson drunkenly charges at friend group downtown, fights them
35-year-old Cody Edward Nelson had a scuffle on Broadway the morning of December 17th. Officers broke up the fight, and Nelson tried to flee. They told him not to leave and that he was detained, and he said, “No.” The other party involved advised officers that Nelson was following their group, began screaming at them, and charged at them when they were crossing the road. Officers spoke with Nelson, who was visibly intoxicated. They believed he was considered a possible threat to himself and others, so he was placed into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.
DUI: Ryan Hopes drinks multiple beers and some Jim Beam before driving
44-year-old Ryan Hopes was standing by the back of his pickup truck as officers arrived at Briley Parkway regarding a domestic disturbance in the early hours of December 16th. He admitted to having driven the truck there and having drank 4-5 beers as well as some of the Jim Beam located in his vehicle. He was visibly intoxicated, refused to perform sobriety tests, and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
DUI: Hannah Brumley charged with drug possession after crash
27-year-old Hannah Brumley crashed her vehicle at the Dickerson Pike and Hart Lane intersection in the early hours of December 16th. Brumley was highly intoxicated when the officers arrived, stumbling as she walked. She consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and did not complete the tests. Officers read the implied consent form to her, and she refused, then she admitted to having two alcoholic beverages. A subsequent search yielded around a half ounce of marijuana in the front pocket of her overalls. Brumley was taken into custody for driving under the influence, implied consent, and simple possession.
Mason Wright deemed too drunk for Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville
22-year-old Mason Wright was involved in a fight at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk in Downtown Nashville on December 16th. Officers arrived and observed Wright to be visibly intoxicated and unable to reply when spoken to. He was warned earlier to leave the property and was deemed unfit to take care of himself, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Bryce Anderson refuses to leave Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk in downtown Nashville
22-year-old Bryce Anderson refused to leave Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk in Downtown Nashville the night of December 15th. The complainant flagged down officers and advised them that Anderson had been told to leave the bar and snuck in three times. He did not wish to prosecute Anderson. Anderson was visibly intoxicated, as officers tried to ascertain where he was staying or if he had anyone who could take care of him but were unsuccessful. Anderson was deemed a danger to himself and taken into custody for public intoxication.