44-year-old Shorin Logan was indicted by the Davidson County Grand Jury on February 21st after being charged with six counts of aggravated rape and one count of attempted rape between August 2022 and February 2023. Logan Shorin and David Kozma engaged in unlawful sexual penetration by force or coercion with a juvenile female (DOB 11/8/2005). Shorin Logan was taken into custody on February 21st. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $150,000.
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John Anders pulls knife on Group Home employee
73-year-old John Anders had an altercation with Jeffrey Stewart, an employee at Group Home Nashville, at the Larkspur Road group home late February 20th. Stewart spoke with officers when they arrived and advised them that Anders had recently been informed that he was being evicted due to his frequent hostility toward other residents. Stewart told officers that Anders entered his bedroom later that night holding a pairing knife, stating he was going to cut him since he was evicting him, and swung the blade toward his throat. Anders held the blade against Stewart’s throat until he wrestled him off and called the authorities. Anders was then taken into custody for aggravated assault.
Rubi Elsas caught trespassing in Kissam Hall at Vanderbilt University
27-year-old Rubi “Robert” Elsas was sleeping in Kissam Hall at Vanderbilt University on February 18th. Officers arrived and advised Elsas that he was on Vanderbilt Property. Elsas refused to identify himself and was uncooperative during the police investigation. Elsas complained about his stomach, so EMS transported him to the Vanderbilt Emergency Department. Elsas was then medically cleared and discharged to officers. Elsas was taken into custody for criminal trespass.
Lajames Shannon caught trespassing, starting fire in under-construction house
38-year-old Lajames Shannon was booked on the citation of criminal trespassing on February 8th. On January 9th, officers responded to Cannon Street regarding individuals starting a fire inside a residence that was under construction. When officers arrived, Shannon was with one other person and told officers that he was homeless and cold. Shannon noted that this was why he was in the house without permission. Nashville Fire responded to the scene and extinguished the fire that Shannon had started in the house. After Shannon provided officers with his social security number, he was cited for the incident. Shannon was booked for on the citation on February 15th.
Karen Rose assaults her mother over pain pills
40-year-old Karen Rose had a domestic scuffle with her mother, Sherry Lynn Baggett, at her Blanchard Place residence on February 19th. The neighbor, Teresa Hartman, alerted the authorities and advised them when they arrived that she was standing on her front porch when she witnessed Baggett and Rose yelling at each other. She then saw Rose push Baggett, so she called 911. Baggett told officers that Rose argued with her when she wouldn’t give her any more pain medication. The argument escalated when Rose pushed her away from the door and told her she couldn’t come back. Rose spoke to the officers and admitted to arguing with her mother but denied ever putting her hands on her. She was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Tyler Gunn drunkenly charges at officers arresting his girlfriend
40-year-old Tyler Alexander Gunn was disorderly at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel late February 22nd. Officers were dispatched regarding a domestic disturbance involving Gunn. Officers detained Gunn until they completed their investigation, then advised Gunn that he was free to leave. Gunn left the hotel while officers spoke with his girlfriend about an unrelated matter. When Officers arrested and put Gunn’s girlfriend in the back of their patrol car, Gunn charged at them, yelling aggressively. Officers placed Gunn into handcuffs and noticed he showed multiple signs of intoxication. Gunn was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication on February 23rd.
Overton High School Asst. Basketball Coach Kayesean Coverson jailed for kidnapping girlfriend
27-year-old Kayesean Coverson had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Alexis Streeter, at her apartment late February 10th. Officers were dispatched to Thornton’s Gas Station nearby regarding a kidnapping. Officers spoke with the complainant, Mikayla Marin, who advised them she heard her downstairs neighbor, Streeter, fighting with her boyfriend. Marin witnessed Coverson pull Streeter by the arms and push her into her car. Marin said Streeter was crying about not wanting to enter the vehicle as she held onto the door frame. She also stated that Coverson used both hands to force her into it before driving off to Thornton’s Gas Station. Officers started to search for Streeter and pinged her phone’s location to the Nashville West Shopping Center parking lot, where they found her vehicle unoccupied. Then, officers were flagged down by a bystander who advised them that Streeter was at Thornton’s. Officers located and brought Streeter back to her apartment, where she explained her situation. Streeter stated she and Coverson argued before he left, and then when Coverson returned, he grabbed a knife from the kitchen drawer. Coverson held it in the air, yelling, “Happy Birthday,” and walked out again, so Streeter locked the door. Streeter explained that they argued over the phone for 30 minutes about Coverson trying to gain entry to the apartment before he left the scene. Then, Streeter said Marin came to check on her, which was when she told Marin to alert the authorities if she had seen Coverson or heard any commotion. Streeter had believed that her door was locked when Coverson returned and gained entry. Streeter said Coverson then rushed into the bedroom and pushed her onto the bed while stating, “Now you deserve to die.” Coverson punched Streeter in the jaw and temple area and continued to swing punches near her hip while Streeter tried to kick him off. Streeter said Coverson went outside again and was arguing with the neighbors when Marin tried to give Streeter her phone to speak with 911 operators, but Coverson grabbed it from her hand and hung up the call. Then, Coverson dragged Streeter into the car so they could leave before the officers arrived. Streeter said she told Coverson that she did not want to go with him but permitted him to use her car. However, Coverson refused and forced her into the car anyway. While in the car, Streeter told Coverson that she needed to use the restroom, so they pulled into Thornton’s Gas Station, where she waited and asked bystanders to call the police. Coverson then entered the store, demanding Streeter come with him, but she refused, and he left the scene. Coverson was taken into custody for interfering with a 911 call, kidnapping, and domestic assault on February 16th. Kayesean Coverson is an assistant basketball coach at John Overton High School and has been placed on administrative leave since his arrest.
Daniel Moore calls band singer a “Wh*re”, throws drink at security guard’s face
27-year-old Daniel Jacob Moore was being disorderly on Broadway at Whiskey Row in the early hours of February 21st. Officers arrived and observed Moore detained by security, sitting on the ground. Officers spoke with Whiskey Row security, who advised that Moore called the lead singer of the performing band a “wh*re,” and was asked to leave. While security escorted Moore outside, he threw his drink at a Whiskey Row security guard, Brandon Antonio Valentin, hitting his face. Officers noticed Moore showing signs of impairment and detained him. While being detained, Moore started yelling and calling officers expletives. Moore was taken into custody for public intoxication and assault.
DUI: Jameiko Shaw drives Jeep Wrangler into the woods
24-year-old Jameiko Shaw had a single-vehicle accident where she drove her black Jeep Wrangler off the roadway on I-24 East near mile marker 58.2 and into the woods on February 17th. Officers arrived and observed NFD personnel attempting to safely get Shaw out of the driver’s seat. Shaw denied medical attention as she showed signs of impairment. They asked for her driver’s credentials, and she told them it was in her Jeep, even though it was later found in the wallet in her hands. She told them she was coming from her home in north Nashville near TSU but did not know the address. Officers transported her to the Panera Bread parking lot to take sobriety tests, and she performed poorly. Shaw consented to a blood draw after being informed of implied consent and then was taken into custody for driving under the influence.
19-year-old Aniya Kirk assaults ex-girlfriend for no reason #Snatched
19-year-old Aniya Kirk had a domestic dispute with her ex-girlfriend, Antwionette Mason, at her Creekwood Drive apartment in the early hours of February 18th. Officers arrived and observed Kirk banging on the apartment door and screaming. Officers detained and placed Kirk in the patrol car to keep her warm. Ms. Mason spoke with officers, advising them Kirk had come to the apartment. She initially allowed her inside to vent about her night drinking at the club. Then, Mason said Kirk tackled her to the ground out of nowhere and began punching her in the face until she was able to lock herself in her bedroom. Ms. Mason stated that Kirk started kicking the bedroom door, causing it to break. Once inside the bedroom, Kirk began to punch Mason in the face again until Akeyla Allen, Mason’s friend, physically removed her and put her outside. Allen provided a statement to officers consistent with Ms. Mason’s. Once Kirk was in custody, Allen advised officers that her iPhone 14 was missing and believed Kirk had stolen it. She used the Find My iPhone app, which started pinging near Kirk, and officers located it after searching her. The iPhone 14 is worth approximately $1200. Kirk was charged with domestic assault and felony theft.