47-year-old Robert Dozier Jr. was involved in a domestic altercation with his nephew, Jacob Dozier, at their home on Harpeth Parkway West on Halloween night. Robert spoke with officers when they arrived, as they were dispatched about Jacob possibly being suicidal. Robert advised them that Jacob was arguing with their family members and had thrown food on the floor. Robert then stated he hit Jacob on the leg with a belt as a form of discipline. In response to this, Jacob approached Robert with clenched fists, and Robert punched Jacob in the right side of his face. Jacob retaliated by punching Robert back, to which Robert then pushed Jacob away. Jacob confirmed the incident as officers observed slight redness on the right side of his face. Robert Dozier Jr. was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
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Chase Thomas charged in assault of his wife as they go through a divorce
34-year-old Chase Thomas was jailed on April 2nd after forcefully taking his wife’s car keys from her and threatening to kill her. Police responded to Lakeside Drive, where Catherine Thomas was picking up some of her belongings. Chase and Catherine are going through a divorce, and Catherine has moved out. When she was heading back to her car to leave, Chase opened her door and grabbed her keys out of the ignition with his left hand. With his right hand, he shoved her and scratched her chest. Chase took Catherine’s keys and her cell phone into the house. Catherine pleaded with him to get her things back, or she would call the police. Chase balled his fist and said, “If you fucking do that, I will kill you or have you killed,” before walking away. Catherine took her belongings and left.