34-year-old Antonio Mitchell Sr. had a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend, Kelley Shannon, at her Apache Trail apartment on March 14th. When the police arrived, they spoke with Kelley, who stated she and Mitchell argued, and she told him to leave the apartment. While he was packing his things, he cursed her out when she tried to help him gather his belongings. Kelley advised that Mitchell told her not to touch his stuff before punching her and spitting on her face. Mitchell grabbed Kelley’s hair, pulling her back into the apartment to fight, but she pushed him away. She advised that she wished to prosecute for the incident but Mitchell fled the scene before officers were dispatched there. Mitchell was caught and taken into custody for domestic assault on April 15th.
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Erina Clark kicks roommate with steel-toe boots during argument over alcohol
31-year-old Erina Lyn Clark had an incident with her roommate, Dana Robert Genest, at their Village Hills apartment on April 7th. On April 10th, Genest called the police. When they arrived, he told them that he and Clark argued over him not wanting to buy her alcohol. During their argument, Clark became aggressive, hitting and kicking Genest while wearing steel-toe boots. This left significant bruising and discoloration on his arm. Genest stated he waited a few days to notify the police because he did not want her to get in trouble. Genest added that his injuries became more severe after waiting due to swelling. Officers previously responded to the same incident but on Clark’s behalf. Officers could not make contact with Genest at the time, so they based their probable cause on Clark’s injuries. Due to Genest’s more severe injuries, officers attempted to prosecute on his behalf. Clark was taken into custody for domestic assault on April 15th.
Jasmine Caruthers sprays mace inside home with two babies present
22-year-old Jasmine Caruthers was taken into custody on April 14th when officers were dispatched to a Walsh Street residence, where they observed three broken windows with mace sprayed inside two of them. After they knocked on the door to announce their presence, Donte Wilson, Cierra Wood, and two infants less than a year old came outside with shirts covering their faces. Officers noticed the children had extremely runny noses and red faces. Wilson stated that Caruthers had thrown rocks at the windows and sprayed mace inside their home. He added that he and Wood grabbed the kids and hid in a room away from the broken windows until Caruthers left. Officers were advised that Wilson and Caruthers share a child, who was inside the residence during the incident.
De Mario Hogan threatens mother during argument over cigarettes, tells her “I will kill you”
19-year-old De Mario Hogan had a domestic altercation with his mother, Carmelettia Lasha Harlan, at their Burning Tree Drive residence on April 14th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hogan, who stated he and his mother had argued over money and cigarettes. Officers then located Harlan, who advised them that during their argument, Hogan “got up in my face” and told her, “I will kill you.” Harlan added that this made her fear for her life. Officers spoke with a witness, David Lamont Hogan, who stated he saw De Mario threaten Harlan. De Mario Hogan was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Martin Bowers slams ex-girlfriend on ground and beats her
24-year-old Martin Bowers had an incident with his ex-girlfriend, Destinee Taylor, near a Treutlan Place residence in the early hours of April 13th. Taylor alerted the authorities and stated she and Bowers were heading to make a deal near his home in Hermitage. When they returned to Treutlan Place, he told her to give him the money that he had given her to get her nails done, so she tried to go inside to get it for him, during which he grabbed her phone. Once she exited the truck, he went around and slammed her onto the street. Taylor tried to crawl back on the grass to get away, but he started punching her in the head repeatedly. She added that he struck her between 10-20 times. Afterward, Bowers “hopped-skipped” away into his truck. Officers observed a bleeding cut on Taylor’s hand, grass and debris in her hair, dirt stains on her pants, and a bump on her head. Due to her head injuries, Taylor was transported for medical treatment. Bowers was taken into custody for robbery and domestic assault.
Tylin Udley assaults girlfriend during argument
22-year-old Tylin Omar Udley had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Jalee Sears, at her Susannah Court apartment on April 9th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Sears, who stated she and Udley had an argument, which escalated when she tried to leave the residence, but he wouldn’t allow her. She added that he had her phone and keys as he stood in front of the exit. When Jalee tried to walk out, he grabbed her, causing a scratch on the back of her shoulder. Jalee said she had to push Udley so she could finally leave and advised the incident lasted about 30 minutes. When they spoke with Udley, he said that they only argued, and nothing else happened. Udley was taken into custody for domestic assault and false imprisonment.
Jaymi Coleman assaults ex-boyfriend for bringing his dog to her house
27-year-old Jaymi Coleman had a domestic incident with her ex-boyfriend, Caleb Reese, at her residence on March 18th. Reese alerted the authorities, stating he went to drop his dog off to her. As he did this, Coleman tried blocking him from returning to his car because she did not want his dog at her house. Then, Reese turned around to tend to the dog, and she stepped on the back of his leg, leaving a visible mark. After this, Coleman got into his car’s driver seat, so Reese removed her by pulling her out of the vehicle by her ankle. Reese then drove away and called the police. Coleman was booked on a summons for domestic assault on April 3rd.
Courtney Hall assaults girlfriend after being confronted with video of him cheating
29-year-old Courtney Vandame Hall had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Tiera Ligon, at his Stonewater Drive residence in the early hours of August 16th, 2023. At around 3:17 p.m., officers were working an extra job at Tristar Summit Hospital when they spoke with Ligon, who advised that she and Hall argued after he accused her of having shoes someone else bought for her. Ligon stated Hall made remarks about their relationship, telling her she needed him. To which Ligon replied, “She could have married someone better off if she wanted to be in it for the money.” Ligon said after this, Hall punched her in the face, leaving a visible laceration to her left eyebrow that required stitches. Officers determined there was probable cause to have an arrest warrant issued for Hall.
On April 7th, 2024, a third-party caller alerted the authorities, stating her daughter, Tiera Ligon, was being hit by her husband, Courtney Vandame Hall, at his home on Stonewater Drive. Before officers arrived, they discovered Hall had an outstanding domestic-related warrant for the previously mentioned August 2023 incident. When officers arrived, they located, detained, and Mirandized Hall, under which he waived his rights. Hall then told officers that Ligon went through his phone and found messages between him and another woman, who he said was a friend, informing him about a close friend’s death. He stated Ligon started accusing him of cheating and started yelling in his face, so he “body-checked” her, causing her to fall in the kitchen. Then, Hall advised officers that she tried to “attack” him, so he pushed her again, during which she tried to bite him. Officers noticed he had some skin peeling on his stomach, consistent with a scratch.
Officers then spoke with Ligon, who stated she found out Hall was having an affair, so she confronted him with recordings of him telling another woman he loved her. She said that he then rushed her, demanding she unlock her phone so he could delete the evidence she had. Ligon then refused, which was when Hall started attacking her. A struggle ensued over her phone, where Hall took the phone and threw her down by the bed, by her TV, and then back by the bed. During this, Ligon added, Hall kicked her three times in the face, leaving her with a busted lip and bruising. Officers observed blood on her clothing and deemed him as the primary aggressor. Hall was taken into custody for two counts of domestic assault.
Dana Genest assaults female roommate after argument
47-year-old Dana Robert Genest had a domestic altercation with his roommate, Erina Clark, at their Village Hills Drive apartment on April 7th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Clark, who stated that she and Genest had argued about her not wanting him in their unit. Then, Genest pushed her head against the closet wall, leaving bruising and redness on her chest. She added that she could not call the police immediately because he had hidden her phone, but after he went to work, she felt more comfortable alerting them. Genest was taken into custody for domestic assault.
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.