37-year-old Musician Russell Garner had a domestic dispute with his wife, Kelly Macfarlane, at their shared residence on Lady Nashville Drive on December 30th. Officers spoke to Macfarlane, who advised them that she barricaded her and her son in the room in fear of Garner. She told them that he had recently been physically and mentally abusive to her. She said nothing physical happened that day, but he threatened to take their son away from her. Macfarlane then explained that Gartner assaulted her a few days prior when they argued on Christmas morning. She stated that she went to their spare bedroom, and he followed, standing outside the door. Macfarlane told him she would be sleeping in the room and that he needed to leave her alone. The couple continued to argue because Garner did not want Macfarlane to sleep in the room with his work things. Macfarlane then shut the door and tried to lock it, but Garner already had the handle turned before slamming into it, causing the door to hit Macfarlane and knock her down. Officers observed a large bruise on Macfarlane’s left knee and reviewed an audio recording she had of the incident. Russell Garner was taken into custody for domestic assault.
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Jatoria Sawyers assaults girlfriend with glass bottle during infidelity dispute
21-year-old Jatoria Sawyers had a domestic dispute with her girlfriend, Timisha Lawrence, at the apartments on East Nocturne Drive early December 31st. Officers arrived and observed the living space in disarray as Lawrence advised them that she woke up to messages from Sawyers accusing her of messaging another woman. Lawrence went to the bathroom, and then Sawyers barged in yelling, grabbed a bottle of Mousse, and threw it at her forehead. Lawrence exited the bathroom and went to the bedroom to diffuse the situation. Sawyers then picked up a glass bottle and hit Lawrence on the head with it. Officers observed a bloody patch on Lawrence’s head. Jatoria Sawyers was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Reggie Miller brutally assaults wife when she refuses to smoke weed with him
32-year-old Alabamian Reggie Cameron Miller had a domestic dispute with his wife, Robin Deeann Miller, at The Millenium Maxwell House Hotel on Rosa L Parks Boulevard late December 29th. Both parties were visibly intoxicated when the officers arrived. They spoke with Robin, who was uncooperative and refused to give an account of the events regarding the incident. Still, she advised them that Reggie became upset with her when she refused to smoke weed with him after they returned to the hotel from a night of drinking on Broadway. Carmelo Ferrara and Devin Chase Crager witnessed the incident. They told officers that Reggie was hanging out in their hotel room, which neighbors the Millers’ room, when Robin entered without pants. Then, they got her some clothes while Reggie went to get a hotel key because they were locked out of their room.
When he returned, he became angry, wanting Robin to leave the room with him, went up to her, and struck her in the face twice. Then, they walked into the hallway, where he began to hit her in the face again. Hotel security observed this and immediately alerted the authorities. Officers noticed redness and bruising on her face, a bloody laceration on his hand, and blood on the wall outside their hotel room. Reggie was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault. While in the back of the patrol car, he stated, “I’m going to kill that b*/ch when I get out,” and, “Take the cuffs off, and I’ll beat your ass,” then, he said, “I’ll take you to the death,” and was additionally charged with disorderly conduct.
Lyle Shipley Jr assaults wife of 16 years during argument
40-year-old Lyle Shipley Jr. had a domestic altercation with his wife of 16 years, Cassidy Shipley, early January 1st. Officers were dispatched to 1st Avenue North and Church Street regarding a call for service. Officers arrived, and spoke with Cassidy, who advised them that she and Lyle argued about her wanting to go home. Then, he took her phone and pushed her to the ground, causing a minor laceration on her right hand. He fled from the scene before the officers arrived. Lyle Shipley Jr. was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Mason Cunningham shoves girlfriend’s face into fence during argument
25-year-old Mason Gray Cunningham had a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, Mary Eatherly, outside of the Freebird store on 2nd Avenue North early December 31st. Officers observed Cunningham shove Eatherly’s face into the fence, causing her to fall. Then he picked her up by the armpits and slammed her back onto the ground. Cunningham was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Debora Allen breaks roommate’s glass mugs during argument over living situation
57-year-old Debora Renee Allen had a domestic dispute with her roommate, Scott Dubrey, at Grove Creek Avenue late December 27th. Dubrey spoke with officers, advising them Allen had entered the apartment yelling for no reason and began throwing things to the ground and breaking his glass mugs. Then, he stated that she grabbed him from behind, leaving a scratch on his ear that started bleeding. When they spoke with Allen, she told them she did not know what started the disagreement but believed it was because she wanted him out of the apartment. She admitted to being upset and damaging his items but insisted she never touched him. Allen was deemed the aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism.
Madelyn Vasquez assaults brother’s girlfriend during argument
20-year-old Madelyn Juliet Vasquez had a scuffle with her roommate, Diana Laura Monge Tapia, at Myatt Drive late at night on December 22nd. Tapia advised officers that she was having a verbal altercation with Anderson Vasquez, her boyfriend, who is Vasquez’s brother, when Vasquez entered the room, stating, “Do not touch or talk to my brother like that again.” Tapia replied, “And if I do, what are you going to do?” Then, Vasquez got off the couch, charged at her, and began pulling her hair, causing a fight. Officers observed visible injuries to Tapia’s ear and around the back of her neck, including bruises and scratches. Vasquez provided them with a similar story, stating she overheard her brother and Tapia arguing, so Madelyn told Tapia never to touch him again. Madelyn stated that Tapia kept following her around the house, so Vasquez started pulling her hair, initiating a fight. Anderson advised officers that things cooled down once he broke up the fight. Vasquez was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for domestic assault on December 23rd.
Richard Holder accidentally assaults ex-wife with door during argument
40-year-old Richard Holder had an altercation with his ex-wife, Ginger Holder, at their shared residence on December 22nd. Ginger advised officers that after an argument, she went to the restroom for some alone time when Richard tried to follow her inside. This resulted in a struggle over the door, causing it to swing open and hit her hand. She closed the door and tried to call the police while he kept trying to enter the restroom. When officers spoke with Richard, he admitted to trying to enter the bathroom and unintentionally hurting her hand with the door. They observed a small abrasion bleeding on Ginger’s hand and placed him into custody for domestic assault.
Cody Hunter drunkenly hits fiancé multiple times in face during argument
29-year-old Cody Hunter had an altercation with his fiancé, Amy Moore, at her apartment at Central Pike on December 16th. She was admitted to the hospital a few hours after the incident when officers arrived to speak with her. She advised them she and Hunter had a few alcoholic beverages, and an argument ensued. She stated Hunter began to push her, so she slapped him in self-defense. Then, Hunter pushed her onto her bed and jumped on top of her. Hunter then struck her in the face repeatedly, got off her, and fled the scene. Officers observed her black eye and a handprint on the right side of her face. Hunter was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on December 21st.
Alexander Clavey argues with coworker, says he was going to “Whip his a*s”
41-year-old Alexander Joseph Clavet, an employee of Belle Mead Country Club, argued with a co-worker, Anthony Hedgepath, at work on November 28th. Hedgepath advised officers that the altercation was over construction work, and Clavet stated he was going to “Whip his ass” and started to follow him around. Clavet admitted this to officers and was cited for assault. He was booked on the citation on December 19th.