30-year-old Blake Christian was upset that he could not get fast food on his way to church, so he then assaulted his caretaker in the car, per police. On June 25th, police arrived at a gas station on Old Hickory Blvd. and spoke with Blake’s caretaker, the victim, Belinda Mitchell, who said that he assaulted her in the car. Belinda said they were heading to church when Blake, in the backseat, became upset when they did not stop for fast food. She said that he threw his shoe at her, ripped pages out of a bible, and threw the bible at her. Despite having the mental state of a 10-year-old boy, Belinda said he is completely aware of his actions during the incident.
Tag: Crime / Arrests
Tourist Aaron Palmer punches man in face while intoxicated in downtown Nashville
53-year-old Aaron Palmer pushed another man against an MNPD patrol vehicle in front of officers after the man told police Aaron struck him in the face. On July 27th, near Boot Barn, at around 9:30 pm, Bryant Depompe approached MNPD Officers and told them that Aaron Palmer had punched him in the face. Moments after that, Aaron came up and hit Bryant, pushing him into the patrol vehicle. Police detained Bryant to ascertain the full scenario and told Aaron to put his hands behind his back and lean against the patrol vehicle. Aaron began walking away before an officer told him to come back and placed him in handcuffs. Bryant said that he did not wish to press charges, but while Aaron was being detained, he became irate, yelled at Bryant, and did not cooperate with police instructions.
Chef Scott Euvrard too sauced during trip to downtown Nashville
53-year-old chef Scott Euvrard appeared alone and visibly drunk on Broadway before trying to open a police vehicle’s door. Police inside their patrol vehicle near Whiskey Bent Saloon on July 27th saw Scott in the street. When they got out of the car and approached him, he went to a patrol vehicle outside of Jason Aldean’s bar and attempted to open the door of the patrol vehicle. He was then placed into custody for public intoxication due to reportedly smelling strongly of alcohol, being unsteady on his feet, and having glassy eyes. Police noticed no one coming over to Scott to check on him, nor did he say anything about being there with anyone else.
Roger Britton — too drunk for downtown Nashville
53-year-old Roger Britton attempted to enter the Tequila Cowboy again after being verbally trespassed. On July 27th, police told Roger he was being trespassed from Tequila Cowboy. He left then showed back up moments later attempting to get back in. Police placed him into custody due to him swaying back and forth on his feet, not being able to stand, slurred speech, and smelling strongly of alcohol.
Robert Palumbo kicked out of The Electric Jane bar, breaks into tour bus to sleep
30-year-old Robert Palumbo continuously attempted to enter Electric Jane Bar after being barred for being too intoxicated, then sat in the driver’s seat of a tour bus, refusing to leave. Close to 11:30 pm on July 27th, police found Robert unsteady on his feet outside Electric Jane Bar on Division St. Reportedly, Robert was denied access several times to Electric Jane Bar due to his level of intoxication. After several attempts to force his way in, he climbed into the driver seat of a nearby tour bus with the owner asleep in the bus. He refused to get off the bus when the owner told him to. Eventually, he made his way back out in front of Electric Jane Bar, where police found him.
Cortney Cleveland strikes man in head with metal broomstick, sending him to hospital
30-year-old Cortney Cleveland told police that hitting the victim, Jeremy Walter, in the head with a metal broomstick was “a mistake” at Smoke King on Church St. before being jailed for aggravated assault. On July 26th, MNPD responded to Church Street regarding an assault and spoke to the victim, Jeremy Walter. He said that Cortney had been “mouthing off all night” and became angry when Jeremy told him not to sit his drink next to the cash register. Jeremy said that Cortney grabbed the metal broomstick and hit him in the head. Police reported a severe laceration that required stitches in Jeremy’s head. Police spoke to Cortney, who said, “It was a mistake,” and admitted to hitting Jeremy in the head.
DUI: James Mannix “I’m not getting caught in the driver’s seat of this car!”
36-year-old James Mannix Jr was found asleep in his SUV in AllSouth Appliance Group’s parking lot. He woke up, then showed signs of impairment, refused a sobriety test, demanded medical attention, and told medical staff that he was suffering withdrawals from alcohol and “benzos.” On July 26th, MNPD responded to AllSouth Appliance Group’s parking lot and spoke to a complainant who said that a gray Ford Escape almost struck a mailbox while entering the parking lot. Then, the complainant said, the vehicle stopped in the middle of the parking lot. Police approached the vehicle and found James Mannix asleep with the keys in the ignition and the engine still running but in park. The fire department arrived on the scene and woke James up; he slurred his words while saying, “I am not getting caught in the driver seat of this car.”
During the investigation, police described him to be uncooperative and unsteady on his feet when asked to exit the vehicle. James refused to do a sobriety test and asked for a lawyer, so he was placed into custody. A search of his vehicle yielded a half-empty bottle of Irish whiskey, an empty pint of vodka, other open containers, narcotics, and other prescription medication. While James was in the back of the police vehicle, an officer noted that it newly smelled of alcohol. James demanded medical attention after he was placed into custody; once they arrived at the hospital, James told the staff that he was suffering withdrawals from alcohol and “benzos” (which is a colloquialism for “Benzodiazepines.”)
Catalan Salvador pulls gun on DCSO Officer executing eviction orders
18-year-old Catalan Salvador was charged with aggravated assault and resisting with a deadly weapon when DCSO planned to evict him, and he pulled a pistol, then ran when MNPD attempted to place him into custody. On July 24th, MNPD arrived at Nolensville Pike to assist DCSO, who was at the residence to evict Catalan. DCSO Deputy Lugg said that he went to an upstairs room in the residence and found a doorway covered with a blanket. When Deputy Lugg pulled the cover back, he saw Catalan standing in the room brandishing a pistol at Deputy Lugg. He then instructed Catalan to drop the pistol and go outside; he obliged. MNPD Found Catalan outside when they arrived and told him that they were placing him into custody; he then ran on foot from them. With the help of DCSO, Catalan was brought to the ground and continued to resist the arrest by not putting his hands behind his back and refusing entry to the police vehicle. He was taken to the general hospital for the injuries he sustained during the resistance before being transported to jail.
Raisbel Gil charged with pushing roommate during argument
24-year-old Raisbel Gil pushed her roommate, Karin Martinez, during an argument about Karin talking behind her back, resulting in a domestic assault charge. On July, 24th MNPD came to an apartment on Edmondson Pike and spoke to Raisbel’s roommate, Karin, who said that she and Raisbel argued earlier. She said that the argument started due to Raisbel accusing Karin of talking badly behind her back. During the argument, Karin said that Raisbel grabbed her by the shirt and pushed her. Police spoke to Raisbel who said that they did argue and she did push her in the kitchen before leaving.
George McCutcheon jailed after violating an order of protection from girlfriend
63-year-old George McCutcheon knowingly violated an order of protection from his girlfriend, Carol Swimmer, by showing up at her house intoxicated and arguing with her. On July 21st, Carol Swimmer, George’s girlfriend, told police that he was intoxicated at her house when she had an order of protection against him. MNPD confirmed that there was a temporary order of protection at that time before they arrived and spoke with Carol. The two were separated and told police that they were arguing; police reported that George was unsteady on his feet and had slurred speech. They also noted that there was a cut on his eye which he told them while en route to the jail was a result of Carol assaulting him. He told police he knew of the order of protection and refused medical treatment. Carol was not placed into custody due to George’s level of intoxication and his changing his story to the assault, not allowing police to have probable cause.