18-year-old Matthew Morrow argued with his stepfather, Matthew Armstrong, on August 6th. Armstrong told MNPD officers that earlier that day, they argued that Morrow left the house through the garage. He said he thought Morrow had run away but noticed the garage door still open, so he checked it out. When he entered the garage, he saw Morrow with a bow and arrow drawn towards him, then fled for safety. He called the police, and they arrived to see Morrow inside the garage, still holding the bow and arrow. They questioned him, and he stated that he was upset with Armstrong and entered the garage with the weapon in his possession. He cooperated with all demands and excitedly told them he drew the bow on Armstrong. Armstrong told police that he did not wish to prosecute, but the police had probable cause to arrest Morrow anyway for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Anthony Walker knocks uncle unconscious during argument over phone
41-year-old Anthony Walker fought his uncle in a dispute over a cell phone. His uncle, the victim, James Alexander, told police that he and Anthony were arguing over the phone when Anthony punched him several times. James was transported to Southern Hills Medical Hospital for treatment because he was knocked out from Anthony’s barrage of punches.
John Carlton: “I’m a 74-year-old veteran & I’m not going to pay!” as he steals ice from store
75-year-old John Carlton started throwing ice in the back of his 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe that he did not intend to pay for. When an employee of the Exxon on Broadway, Desirae Boyd, where John was taking the ice from, was alerted, she approached John. She said that at first, he was nice but became angry when she told him that he would have to pay for the ice. He said that he was a “74-year-old veteran, and I’m not going to pay” and that he had no money and was panhandling. Desirae said that he then pulled out a small knife and began jabbing at her at a close distance to stab her while also threatening her. She told him that she had a knife and would defend herself with it. John then placed all of the ice back into the freezer and left. Police were shown a video on Desirae’s phone that showed him in a blue Adidas tracksuit, loading the ice from his vehicle to the freezer and driving away. Officers pulled the license plate from the video, saw that the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe was in his name, and positively identified him by looking up his license.
Tourist Jeremiah Campbell punches wall & “bucks up” to hospital staff
34-year-old Jeremiah Campbell bucked up to nurses and Centennial Hospital security in the late hours of August 6th. Police arrived and said Jeremiah was calm but spoke to an off-duty officer, Officer Evans, who was working security there that night. He said that Jeremiah was upset that he was not released yet, attempted to leave, bucked up to nurses, and bucked up to him. He said that he balled up his fists but never threw a punch, and when Officer Evans attempted to detain him, Jeremiah fell to the floor himself. Jeremiah was arrested and transported to booking, where he told police that he did not want to be treated, touched, or interrogated by the hospital staff. He asked the officer how he could be arrested based solely on hearsay since the officer did not watch him be disorderly. After repeatedly saying that his arrest was based on hearsay, he said that the officer was only arresting him for money and that he needed to let him go. He accused him of not caring for Jeremiah’s well-being or the well-being of the patients.
Thomas Patton charged with DUI after leaving bachelor party
47-year-old Thomas Patton pulled out in front of officers on Gallatin Pike and began driving erratically on the morning of August 6. Police conducted a traffic stop, and Thomas gave them his debit card when they asked for identification. Thomas agreed to step out of the vehicle and perform sobriety tests. He showed signs of intoxication and was placed into custody. While transported to booking, he told the officers that he came from a bachelor party and originally planned to have his wife pick him up. He said that he drove because he lived close by.
Rico Haney Jr jailed after accidentally firing handgun into neighbors apartment
24-year-old Rico Haney Jr told police he was “dry firing” his Beretta 9mm inside his apartment at Rivergate Meadows in Goodlettsville when he did not realize a round was in the chamber. He said he accidentally fired the round chambered, causing the police to respond to the shots fired call. The round went through his front door and into his neighbor’s, vacant at the time, apartment. Rico said he told the neighbors, called 911 and left them a note. During the investigation police found the spent round, damage to Rico and the neighbors’ front doors, and damage to the wall in the neighbor’s apartment. Rico was very apologetic about the situation. He also told police that he had no prior history and had just gotten accepted into a master’s program for I.T.
Nelson Tut Gutz found passed out with knife after threatening his roommate
20-year-old Nelson Tut Gutz arrived at his apartment intoxicated and started an argument with his roommate, Emerson Fernandolriarte-Calderon, on August 5. Nelson stated that he did not like Emerson because he was from Honduras. He also said that Nelson punched him in the face, which the officers noted swelling under his right eye. Nelson then grabbed a large kitchen knife (approximately six inches) and aggressively approached Emerson. Emerson said that Nelson followed him outside while still holding the knife and said, “I’ll be waiting for you with a knife.” He was standing outside the complex shirtless and shoeless as he spoke to the police because he said he was afraid to return to the apartment.
Police found Nelson asleep at the kitchen table with a knife within arm’s reach and nothing else to suggest the usage of a knife. They removed the knife and woke Nelson to ask him about the situation. He initially stated that he did not know anything of an incident between him and Emerson. Intoxicated, he told police that he had no idea why they were called and made comments that did not pertain to the situation. After police rephrased the questions for the translator whom Nelson spoke to via a cellphone, he said he remembered the altercation and was “calm now.” Nelson admitted to grabbing the knife but did not answer if he remembered the threat he made with it. He finally gave the police his driver’s license after some miscommunications and was placed into custody.
Ronald Chenievert charged with public intoxication after found unable to stand
37-year-old Ronald Chenievert was found by Trooper Williams and Trooper Clark on the side of the road on August 5th. They made contact with Ronald who was unable to stand and admitted to drinking. The troopers reported that he smelled strongly of alcohol so they placed him into custody for public intoxication.
Emma Bonnet charged in domestic assault of mother, Kathleen Bonnet
Police responded to a call Friday afternoon on Tulane Court and found 34-year-old Emma Bonnet being followed by her mother, Kathleen Bonnett, into the residence. Officers looked through the window when they heard a disturbance inside and saw a lamp fall over. Emma, while holding her mother’s phone, then told police that they could come in, and they reported that Kathleen had a cut on her right arm that was bleeding. Police stated that the cut was not there earlier when they were speaking to Kathleen. Kathleen said that Emma assaulted her, and she wanted to prosecute.
DUI: Adrian Arrowood says he “made a mistake” by plowing through a closed street & bike lane
23-year-old Adrian Arrowood was stopped by Officer Parlato for attempting to drive down a road that was blocked off. The officer said Adrian hit bike lane markers before he pulled him over and asked for backup. The officers that arrived spoke with Officer Parlato then they spoke to Adrian. They said that Adrian smelled of alcohol and told them he had “two or three beers” at a karaoke bar with his friend before driving. He then told police that he “had made a mistake,” which police asked what he meant by that, and he said he was “probably too drunk to drive.” After showing clear signs of intoxication during sobriety tests, Adrian was arrested for DUI and consented to a blood draw.