46-year-old Patty Shrum had a domestic incident with her boyfriend, James McChesney, at their Thuss Avenue residence in the early hours of March 5th. McChesney advised the responding officers that Shrum had attacked him approximately four days ago. McChesney then lifted his shirt, showing officers the deep scratch marks and bruises on his shoulder. When officers tried to take a photo for evidence, McChesney pulled his shirt down, stating he did not want Shrum to get in trouble. McChesney then refused to provide any additional information regarding the altercation. Shrum told detectives that she and McChesney had a scuffle because she did not want to give him a can of beer. Then, Shrum said they wrestled while she tried to keep the beer away from McChesney, resulting in him getting scratched. Shrum was deemed as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Tag: domestic assault
Jacob Pittman shoots uncle for stopping his suicide attempt
28-year-old Jacob Allen Pittman had a domestic altercation with his uncle, Fount Jones, mother, Jackey Jones, and brother, Chaz Anderson, at their McGavock Pike residence late March 2nd. When officers arrived, they located Fount Jones lying inside, suffering from severe and non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers determined the injuries had come from Pittman, who was uncooperative as they detained him. Fount was transported to Skyline Hospital with two wounds to his left lower abdomen area and one to his left upper thigh area. Witnesses advised officers that before the shooting, Pittman was erratic and violent towards Jackey Jones, who further explained that he had pushed her down and got into her face, which was when Chaz Anderson intervened. Then, Pittman punched Anderson in the face and bit his arm. Detectives observed bite marks on Anderson’s right arm and swelling in his left eye. Officers informed that Pittman acquired the .45 Cal Revolver from the house and put it to his head in a suicidal manner. Then, as his uncle approached to try talking Pittman out of hurting himself, Pittman yelled, “Fuck you,” and shot him three times. Pittman then ran outside with the gun before eventually surrendering it to his mother. When officers were inside the home, they noticed multiple chairs out of place. Witnesses said Pittman had thrown the chairs after kicking in the door, damaging it. Fount, Jackey, and Chaz told officers they did not wish to prosecute Pittman for the incident. Pittman was taken into custody for attempted criminal homicide and two counts of domestic assault.
Shelia Barnett assaults husband during argument over marital issues, tells police “I don’t want to talk about it”
44-year-old Sheila Faye Barnett had a domestic altercation with her husband, Torie Harold Stratton, at their Mountain Springs Road apartment on March 2nd. When the officers arrived, they met with the couple and a witness, Walter Vaughn, Stratton’s cousin. Stratton advised officers that they argued over marital issues, which led to her attacking him. Vaughn confirmed Stratton’s statement as officers observed the two abrasions Stratton sustained, for which he refused medical treatment. Then, officers spoke with Barnett, who advised dispatch during the initial call that she was strangled and assaulted by Stratton. Despite this, when officers questioned Barnett, she stated, “I don’t want to talk about it,” repeatedly before denying the claim of being strangled. Officers observed minor abrasions on her elbow, which she said happened when she fell in the washroom and not from Stratton. Barnett was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Elmer Oporta-Gonzalez assaults his little brother for arguing with mother
24-year-old Elmer Oporta-Gonzalez was jailed on February 27th for assaulting his little brother. Officers were dispatched to McClellan Avenue for a juvenile with a knife. When officers arrived, they spoke with a victim who advised that an argument started in his room between him and his mom. While they were arguing, his older brother, Elmer, came into his room, grabbed him by the neck, and started to strike him in the leg. While being assaulted, the victim saw a knife and grabbed it. He stated that he had no intentions of using the knife and that when he picked up the knife, Elmer ran out of the room. The victim didn’t follow Elmer but instead stayed in his room. Officers observed multiple scratch marks on the victim’s neck.
Elmer advised that he heard his little brother arguing with his mother while in another room. So, he went into his brother’s room and tried to subdue him by grabbing his arms. However, being subdued only upset his brother more, prompting him to grab a knife. Officers noted that Elmer later changed his story and admitted to throwing himself at his little brother. When officers asked the mother what happened, she said she didn’t know because she didn’t see the altercation between her sons. Due to the observed injuries and the initial statements, Elmer was determined to be the primary aggressor.
Geri Wray threatens to kill boyfriend with hammer, tells him “I’m going to kill you and slurp your blood!”
41-year-old Geri Wray was jailed on February 27th after threatening to kill her boyfriend at their home on McPherson Drive. Bryan Lee Brinkley told officers that he and Geri lived together but stayed in separate rooms. According to Brinkley, Geri came into his room with a hammer in her hand and struck his door. She then held the hammer in her hand and told him, “I have been wanting to kill you for the last three days,” “I’m going to kill you and slurp your blood,” “I’m going to get guys to fuck you up and kill you.” Brinkley then fled the house and called police. When Brinkley returned to the house, Geri returned with a hammer and busted all the windows out of his vehicle. Officers observed broken windows, dents, and mirrors damaged on the car and questioned Geri. Geri told officers that Brinkley came back home and was taunting him, so she used a baseball bat to destroy his vehicles.
18-year-old “Coochie Kicker” David Ridley jailed after assault
18-year-old David Ezekiel Ridley had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Kaliya Vaughn, at their Burning Tree Drive apartment in the early hours of November 28th, 2023. Vaughn alerted the authorities, advising them that they argued about him smoking a cigarette inside their unit. Vaughn said that Ridley kicked her in the “Coochie” after she asked him to smoke outside, and then he scratched the back of her neck before biting her cheek. Vaughn stated that Ridley broke her belongings while throwing things around the apartment. A warrant was issued for his arrest for domestic assault.
Then, on February 26th, detectives located and followed a stolen, dark-colored Honda Civic behind Green Street, which was a dead end. Four young black males dressed in dark clothing exited the Civic and began to flee on foot, disregarding the officers announcing themselves. Several suspects, including Ridley, were seen running behind Pecker’s Bar and Grill on Hermitage Avenue. Then, officers found Ridley trying to conceal himself in the brush and detained him. Under Miranda, Ridley admitted to occupying the front seat of the stolen Civic. Officers were then notified about Ridley having an outstanding warrant from Davidson County as they identified the other involved occupants, two of them being juveniles. Ridley was taken into custody for domestic assault, evading arrest, the unauthorized use of a vehicle, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor on February 27th.
Xavier Andrews threatens to beat up roommate during argument
25-year-old Xavier Andrews was booked on February 25th for assaulting his female roommate at Ponder Place. Tonja Bass told police that Andrews threatened to beat her up. A witness who was on the scene during the incident corroborated her statements. Tonja wished to prosecute and would swear out a warrant to that effect. Due to both the victim’s and witness statements, officers took Andrews into custody for domestic assault due to the likelihood the offense would continue.
Elic Page assaults ex-boyfriend, prevents him from leaving apartment during argument
30-year-old Elic Page was jailed on March 3rd for assaulting his ex-boyfriend during an argument on Shurgard Way. Nathaniel Browning stated that he was trying to remove his property from Elic’s apartment when Elic put his hands on him and wouldn’t let him leave. Nathaniel explained that he was moving out of the apartment because he and Elic broke up. Nathaniel stated that Elic forced him onto the bed. When Nathaniel tried to leave the apartment, Elic blocked the door with his body, preventing Nathaniel from leaving. Officers reviewed video footage revealing Nathaniel telling Elic he just wanted to get his things and leave. Then, the footage showed Elic forcing Nathaniel back and slamming the front door shut.
According to Elic, he only made physical contact with Nathaniel when he tried to hug him. A witness corroborated Nathaniel’s story by stating that Elic grabbed him several times and even pinned him against the wall. The witness had multiple videos on her phone confirming Nathaniel’s story. Nathaniel later changed his story and stated that Elic never threatened or assaulted him. Elic was taken into custody and transported to booking.
Florida Tourist Juan Munoz assaults woman at Whiskey Row during argument
21-year-old Juan Camilo Munoz had an altercation with Valentina Montoya at Whiskey Row on Broadway in the early hours of March 3rd. Officers observed Whiskey Row security arguing with Munoz when they arrived. Officers then intervened because the argument became physical. Security spoke with officers, advising them they had witnessed Munoz shove Montoya to the ground. Montoya told detectives that she had slapped Munoz after they argued and that she did not want to press charges. Munoz was visibly intoxicated and aggressive in front of Whiskey Row, so officers deemed him a danger to himself and others. Munoz was taken into custody for public intoxication and domestic assault.
Taylor Elliott threatens boyfriend with taser during argument
30-year-old Taylor Kay Elliott had a domestic incident with Kelvin Lagrand Price, her boyfriend, at their Village Hills Drive residence in the early hours of March 2nd. Officers responded to a 911 hang-up call and, when they arrived, spoke with Price, who advised them that he and Elliott argued about how they had both flirted with other people at a bar the night before. Price explained that they started arguing at the bar and continued to argue on the way home. While they argued on their way home, Elliott pulled out a taser and threatened Price with it. However, Price said he grabbed the taser out of Elliott’s hand. Price then told officers that he did not wish to press charges. Elliott spoke with detectives and admitted to threatening Price with a taser during an argument. Elliott was taken into custody for domestic assault.