29-year-old Amy Monts Coggins had a domestic altercation with her husband, Zackary Nix Coggins, near Church Street and the Railroad Overpass around 12:01 a.m. on May 4th. Officers were advised that they were walking back to their hotel room from the bar, where some gentleman looked at Amy. She did not like this, and the couple argued over the occurrence on the way back to their hotel. During the argument, Amy said Zackary started verbally degrading her and calling her profanities. This prompted her to slap him in the face, then run to the bridge to jump off it. She told officers that Zackary did not assault or threaten her before admitting to slapping him, which he corroborated. Amy was transported to the hospital and then was taken into custody for domestic assault.
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CJ Rogers throws phone at husband’s head during argument over jealousy
38-year-old CJ Rogers had a domestic incident with her husband, Kenneth Rogers Jr., at the Westin Hotel on May 4th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Kenneth, who stated he and his wife argued over jealousy. Kenneth stated CJ threw her phone and hit him on the right side of his head behind his ear, leaving a visible lump. Kenneth said he then left the room to de-escalate the situation. Officers spoke with CJ, who admitted to tossing the phone at him, adding that she did not throw it hard enough to cause his injury. Rogers was deemed the primary aggressor and then was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Shu-Jen Williams whips woman with extension cord
24-year-old Shu-Jen Williams and Dayjohnica Johnson had an incident with Jameshia Taylor at Extended Stay America on Elm Hill Pike in the afternoon of May 4th. A resident called 911, stating they could hear yelling coming from upstairs. When officers arrived, they spoke with the complainant, who said he heard three voices yelling from Taylor’s room, which sounded like a “physical altercation occurring,” adding that one of them screamed for help, saying, “I can’t breathe.” Then, they spoke with Taylor, who explained that she had fought with Johnson, during which she instructed Williams to help “jump” her. She said that while she was on the ground, Williams walked over and started kicking her repeatedly. Taylor advised that Johnson told Williams to get the extension cord, which she did, and then she started “whipping” her with it. According to Taylor, the two women continued attacking her until a female maintenance worker stopped by to check on them due to the yelling. Officers noticed that Taylor had swelling to the left side of her face, redness around her left eye, and whip marks on her arms, shoulders, and back. Her shirt was ripped and appeared to be wet as she was transported to Summit Hospital. Williams was taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Emily Riddle assaults boyfriend after accusing him of cheating
26-year-old Emily Anne Riddle had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Devin Greiger, at his Vaughns Gap Road apartment around 2 on May 3rd. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Greiger, who advised that Riddle had left in his navy blue Chevrolet pickup truck. Then, he stated Riddle had come over to his apartment, banging on the door, demanding to talk to him. He said when he opened the door, she started yelling at him, saying she knew he was cheating on her before going to his room, grabbing his phone, and searching through his text messages. She grabbed his iPad, threw it at him, hitting him and leaving a scratch, and then bit him. Greiger refused NFD medical treatment and told officers she had left right afterward but was unsure where she had gone. They tried to call her twice, but she did not answer. Riddle was taken into custody for aggravated assault on May 4th.
Jenessy Bvjosa attacks woman at Nashville International Airport after argument about plane seat
27-year-old Jenessy Bvjosa had an altercation with Jessica Martinez at BNA airport around 10:37 a.m. on May 3rd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Bvjosa, who advised that she and Martinez verbally argued about a seat on the aircraft. Both claimed that everything was solved. During the investigation, officers deemed Bvjosa the primary aggressor. Later, at 11:38 a.m., officers responded to a fight in the rental car facility, where they arrived and separated Bvjosa and Martinez. After gathering witness statements, officers discovered that Bvjosa had run up behind Martinez and pulled her down by her hair, sparking the scuffle. Martinez had several bodily injuries on her arms and face. Bvjosa was then taken into custody for assault and disorderly conduct on May 4th.
Basil Holland jumps through open window to enter Honky Tonk Central, refuses to leave
20-year-old Basil Victor Holland was taken into custody for public intoxication and resisting arrest on May 3rd. Around 11:09 p.m., officers were flagged down by Honky Tonk Central security, who advised them that Holland had been asked not to return to the establishment repeatedly. Holland, however, refused and re-entered the establishment again anyway. Security stated officers had spoken with him earlier that night regarding the same issues. Security explained that Holland had tried jumping through the open windows on the side of the bar, trying to get in after being denied access. Honky Tonk Central staff pointed him out to officers, and they approached him, where they noticed he reeked of alcohol and was swaying back and forth, showing signs of impairment as he struggled to provide his ID. Officers deemed Holland a danger to himself and others and detained him for the incident.
DUI: Brendyn Sullivan falls asleep behind the wheel on Broadway
34-year-old Brendyn Sullivan had fallen asleep behind the wheel at a traffic light near 3rd Avenue and Broadway on May 3rd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Sullivan, who reeked of alcohol and showed multiple signs of intoxication. Sullivan consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and, after being informed of implied consent, agreed to provide a blood sample. Sullivan was transported to Saint Thomas Midtown and then was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
Hannah Garrison punches security guard multiple times while being escorted out of Whiskey Row
31-year-old Hannah Garrison caused a disturbance at Whiskey Row around 12:10 a.m. on May 4th. Security for the establishment flagged officers down after restraining Garrison and a male who was being resistive. As they approached, officers noticed Garrison being combative and yelling at them. Officers detained the pair for their violent behavior inside the location. Then, officers spoke with Whiskey Row security, who said they observed Garrison arguing with another female inside the bar. Security then told Garrison to leave, to which she refused and continued to bicker with the other party. Then, Garrison was escorted out of the bar, where she started to fight with officers, at one point punching a security guard four times in the head. This prompted him to wrap his arms around her upper body to safely get her down the stairs and out of the bar. Garrison was taken into custody for disorderly conduct.
Stephen Cantrell urinates on himself before cussing out police
39-year-old Stephen Parker Cantrell was found passed out and had recently urinated on himself in the parking garage behind Ole Reds on Broadway in the early hours of May 5th. When officers woke him up, he showed multiple signs of impairment, so they offered him medical assistance, which he refused. He declined to provide a statement or speak with officers and was deemed unable to care for himself. While they were detaining him, he became belligerent, shouting profanities and racial slurs. He could not comprehend simple answers after asking the same question repeatedly and believed his civil rights were violated because they did not conduct sobriety tests. Cantrell was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Alan Churchman refuses to leave Rippy’s Honky Tonk, tells police he’s “wasted”
49-year-old Alan Churchman caused a disturbance and refused to leave Rippy’s Honky Tonk around 10:50 p.m. on May 4th. Security for the establishment flagged officers down, advising them that Churchman was belligerent to other bar patrons. Officers observed him yelling and swearing at Rippy’s staff when they arrived. Officers then tried to speak with him, and he initially was shouting at them, getting extremely close to them. Churchman then admitted to officers that he was “wasted” and “very intoxicated” from alcohol consumption. Officers attempted to place him in a taxi to get him home, which he cooperated with until he started being aggressive and exited the cab. Churchman continued to be hostile toward officers after exiting the taxi. Churchman was taken into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.