49-year-old David Sharp was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Candice Briggs, at Aaronwood Drive on April 8th. Officers arrived and made contact with Briggs inside the house, hugging a chair and crying. Candice was asked what happened but would continue to lie on the ground and cry. Candice eventually spoke to officers and told them that an issue had been going on for a few days and that she had called before. However, this address has not contacted law enforcement in the last 48 hours. Candice explained that an argument started when she told Sharp she wanted to see her daughter. When the couple got back home, they consumed some alcoholic beverages. During the argument, Sharp slammed Candice’s head on the ground. Candice also told officers that Sharp strangled her, which made her blackout. A medic on the scene observed Briggs’s injuries and saw redness around Candice’s neck and chest, a long scratch on her neck, as well as broken nails on her fingers. Sharp told officers that there was a verbal argument, but the only time that he put his hands on her was when he helped her from the car because she was intoxicated. David Sharp was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault and aggravated assault.
Tag: domestic assault with bodily injury
Royale Tillman steals $100 from ex-girlfriend through iMoney App, assaults her after being confronted
21-year-old Royale Tillman Jr. had a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Dasia Reeves, at his Barella Drive residence in the early hours of November 5th, 2023. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Reeves, who stated that she noticed several strange transactions on her phone regarding her I-Money app account when she woke up. According to Reeves, approximately $100 had been transferred to Tillman Jr.’s account without her consent, so she drove to his home to confront him. When she got there, he opened the front door, and she stepped inside to speak with his grandma. Tillman shoved Reeves back outside, telling her that they would not talk about the situation. After this, Reeves left the premises, got into her car, and alerted the authorities. Officers noticed multiple red marks on her arms as she told them she did not wish to prosecute for the theft. Since Tillman Jr. was not present for questioning, a warrant was issued for his arrest. Tillman Jr. was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 8th, 2024.
Broderick Triplett kicks brother in law until he loses consciousness
29-year-old Broderick Triplett was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 9th, 2024. Joseph Haggard alerted the authorities on December 9th, 2022, and told them he had been attacked by his husband and Broderick Triplett, his husband’s brother, on Yelton Court, where they all reside. Haggard stated that he lost consciousness and regained awareness while the two were kicking him in his torso. Officers observed visible scrapes and a cut on Haggard’s face and an arrest warrant was issued for Triplett.
Brandon James charged after following ex-girlfriend around, sending her numerous threats
35-year-old Brandon James was seen stalking his ex-girlfriend, Calista Hodges, at the Family Safety Center on April 7th. When officers arrived, they made contact with security. Security stated that they observed James following Hodges to the mentioned location and engaging in an argument. Once Hodges entered, James attempted to follow behind her but was halted by security. Security separated the two and then took Hodges to a safe room. James stood at the door and occasionally looked through the glass door as if he were waiting for Hodges. After 30-45 minutes, security approached James again and allowed him inside to use the restroom, which he stayed in until police arrived. The entire situation was documented via surveillance cameras. Officers spoke to Hodges about the incident, and she provided them with text messages, videos, and emails of threats that she received from James. James was explicitly told multiple times in the messages to stop contacting her and to leave her alone. Hodges also stated that James drove by her house on several occasions. Hodges informed officers that James found her while she was on a date with a friend. When James saw her, he attempted to box her car in with his. Hodges approached him about his stalking-like behavior, but this only led to James grabbing her by the wrist. As James grabbed her, he caused multiple scratches on her wrist. James continued to follow Hodges throughout her day, including when she went home. That is when she decided to go to the Family Safety Center. Brandon James was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault and stalking.
Robert Ball threatens to kill family, punches wife in face multiple times because she has friends
24-year-old Robert Ball was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Amanda Ball, at the Marathon on Old Hickory Boulevard on April 7th. When officers arrived, they made contact with Amanda, who alleged that Robert assaulted her. Amanda told officers that while traveling on I-24 West, an argument began due to Robert being upset that she has friends. During the dispute, Robert told Amanda that he would kill her and their child in the back seat. Robert proceeded to punch Amanda in the left side of her face. After being struck, Amanda demanded that she and her child be let out of the car. That is when Robert stopped at the gas station. As Amanda gathered her belongings and her child out of the vehicle, Robert punched her in the face again. The incident was witnessed by two bystanders who corroborated Amanda’s statements. Robert fled the scene before officers arrived. Robert Ball was later taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Jasmine Slater hits roommate multiple times during argument over rent, tells her “We can run it back”
20-year-old Jasmine Slater had a domestic altercation with her roommate, Jessica Bratcher, at their shared apartment in The Edison on April 6th. Bratcher called the police regarding the incident and spoke with them when they arrived. Bratcher stated that Slater approached and punched her repeatedly while she was bathing her two-year-old daughter in the bathroom. Then, Bratcher said she pushed Slater away from her child, and the scuffle continued into the bedroom. Slater then struck her multiple times and left after telling her, “We can run it back.” Officers observed Bratcher sustained scratches and redness to the left side of her face as well as slight swelling to the right side. She added that her glasses had broken during the fight. The police called Slater, who advised that she and Bratcher argued over rent. During their argument, Slater saw Bratcher put her hands up, so she assumed they would fight. This prompted Slater to start fighting with Bratcher. Slater said the fight happened in the bathroom and that her brother was there during the incident. Slater also said she did not have any injuries and that they were family, so they were allowed to fight. Slater was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Phenix Gleaves breaks into home, assaults multiple family members during altercation
22-year-old Phenix Gleaves was involved in an altercation with his step-brother, Joshua Vance, at Stagner Road on April 7th. When officers arrived, they saw Phenix talking to his father, Jason Gleaves. Once contact was made, officers could assess that Phenix was highly intoxicated. Phenix was asked what had happened, so he informed officers that he had been drinking. Phenix also stated that he and Vance got into a fight. Jason told officers that he saw that Phenix was intoxicated, so he told him to go sleep it off. This, however, led to Phenix following around Jason and screaming at him. Jason was able to separate himself from Phenix, but Phenix ended up pushing him. Jason recovered, entered his residence, locked the door, and contacted law enforcement. Vance heard the commotion and came outside to see what was going on. When he came outside, Phenix started yelling at him too. Seeing this from his window, Jason told Vance to go back inside, which he did. This made Phenix more upset, prompting him to bang on the windows to get Vance’s attention. Once unsuccessful, Phenix went back to the front door and began punching it until he was able to create a hole big enough to fit a human being. Phenix started reaching inside and successfully grabbed Vance, pulling him through the door. Once Phenix got hold of Vance, he started attacking him. Trying to defend himself, Vance hit Phenix in the face until he could create enough distance to run away. Phenix Gleaves was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault with bodily injury, domestic assault with fear of bodily injury, aggravated burglary, and vandalism.
Jason Hall assaults family member over frozen pipes
31-year-old Jason Hall had an altercation with a family member, Jeremy Hall, at their residence on January 20th. Jeremy advised officers that the argument started because their water pipes were frozen. Jason blamed Jeremy for it, became irate, entered the living room where he was, and threw him to the floor, causing him to bust his lips before placing him in a chokehold and not letting go until other family members pulled him off. Jason was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Terry Sampson charged in assault of wife over shared pets, keys to shared vehicle
64-year-old Terry Sampson was involved in a domestic dispute with his wife, Nancy Sampson, on Magnolia Farms Drive on January 9th. Mrs. Sampson spoke with officers and advised them that she and Terry had argued regarding their shared pets and keys since they were separating. Then, she stated that the altercation escalated when he began to strangle her. She said that she started to punch and kick him in self-defense as he held her against a wall. Officers observed a scratch mark and some redness around her neck. Terry told officers that Nancy tugged at his shirt, hitting him, so he pushed her away in the neck area to defend himself. Then, he said she threatened to shoot him but did not have access to a gun. Officers determined that Nancy’s injuries were not consistent with his statements and deemed Terry as the primary aggressor. He was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Selena Stringfield jailed after smacking her boyfriend in the face
31-year-old Selena Nicole Stringfield had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Matthew Keith, at America’s Best Value Motel on Rivergate Parkway in the early hours of November 23. Keith advised officers that he and Stringfield had been drinking alcohol, and the argument escalated when she smacked him in the face. He admitted to pushing her in response. Officers noticed the room had signs that a fight occurred. Stringfield admitted to hitting Keith first and was taken into custody for domestic assault.