31-year-old Ashlyn Engelbert was caught harassing her ex-boyfriend, Jason Demarcus, at Blackwood Drive on February 4th. Demarcus provided law enforcement with texts he had received in the prior 24 hours. He had received over 500 text messages. The messages ranged from pictures of Engelbert to multiple references about sleeping with Demarcus. The messages also included threats such as “I’ll smash your car windows!” Ashlyn Engelbert was taken into custody and charged with harassment.
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Shaitrustin Gaines booked after assaulting ex-partner, driving with no license
28-year-old Shaitrustin Gaines was booked on an outstanding warrant and citation. The first incident was from August 25th, 2023, when Gaines showed up at Inman Braidin’s apartment early in the morning. Gaines got on top of them and strangled them out of their sleep. Gaines put his weight on Inman’s chest and didn’t move despite Inman yelling for him to get off. After about 30 minutes, Gaines rolled off Inman, and they began to argue. During the argument, Gaines grabbed Inman by the neck and pushed them against the cupboard in the kitchen. When Gaines let go, he immediately slapped Inman across the face, causing them to “blackout.”
The second incident was from November 21st, 2023, when an officer observed a black Hyundai Santa Fe run a red light on Vietnam Veterans Parkway. When the officer pulled Gaines over, it was discovered that Gaines did not have a driver’s license and was issued a citation. Gaines was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail for both incidents on February 4th 2024.
Regina Harville jailed after nurse finds 12 grams of meth in her private region at Skyline Hospital
53-year-old Regina Harville was caught with crystal meth at Skyline Hospital on February 4th. Skyline Security was alerted that a nurse found a large amount of Crystal Meth on one of her patients. Harville was receiving care for injuries sustained in a vehicle accident out of county. While caring for Harville, the nurse noticed a clear plastic bag sticking out of Harville’s private area. The nurse then pulled the bag out of Harville’s private region and found what looked to be a large amount of Crystal Meth inside. When officers were handed the drugs, they weighed the bag and found that Harville’s bag contained 12 grams of Crystal Meth. Regina Harville was taken into custody and charged with possession or casual exchange.
Adrian Armstrong stabs man multiple times, locks him in vehicle during argument
35-year-old Adrian Armstong had an altercation with his friend, Justin Screws, inside his car on Patio Drive in the early hours of February 4th. Armstrong opened his door as officers arrived and nodded at them, saying, “Over there,” before pulling into and parking in a nearby driveway. The resident at the location told officers they had never seen Screws or Armstrong before the incident. Officers approached Armstrong’s vehicle and heard Screws yelling for help from inside the car. Armstrong claimed that Screws had tried to rob him at knifepoint. They detained Armstrong, noticed Screws covered in blood, and then assisted him in exiting the vehicle.
Screws advised them that he and Joseph Mungenast called Armstrong for a ride since they were supposed to work together. When Armstrong picked him and Mungenast up, an argument sparked between Screws and Armstrong regarding the title of his vehicle. Armstrong accused Screws or Mungenast of taking his vehicle title during the argument. Then, Screws explained that Armstrong became angry and struck him in the face. Screws also noted that Armstrong had a knife, but he did not initially believe Armstrong had stabbed him. Screws said that he was screaming for help when officers arrived, but he could not be heard because he was locked inside Armstrong’s vehicle that has tinted windows. Mr. Mungenast stated that Screws and Armstrong argued, then Armstrong stabbed Screws and punched him repeatedly in the face.
Armstrong told officers that he had given the men a ride, and they had left a bag in the car, so he asked them to get it. Then, he claimed Screws pulled a long-fixed blade that resembled a gun and threatened him with it. So Armstrong locked the door, hindering Screws from exiting the car. Armstrong then began fighting Screws for the knife before he struck him in the face and took it from him. Armstrong stated he remained on the scene to talk to the police. Officers observed the injuries from both parties and spoke to witnesses, who had only seen the car rocking but did not hear any commotion. Officers located a green “Karambit” knife in the center console of Armstrong’s car and deemed him the primary aggressor. Armstrong was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, driving with a suspended license, and aggravated kidnapping.
Jermoun Muhammad assaults roommate for bumping into him
44-year-old Jermoun Muhammad was jailed on February 4th for assaulting his roommate on Glengarry Drive. Deonte Miles stated that all the residents of the home were having a meeting. When Miles and Muhammed exited the room at the same time, causing them to bump into each other. Muhammed then pushed Miles and got in his face, cursing and threatening to beat him while spitting on him. Phyllis and Jerrold Yaney, witnesses at the home, stated that Miles was the one who started the altercation by pushing Muhammed first and provided police with video footage of the incident. The footage revealed that once Miles and Muhammed exited the room, Muhammed began violently pushing, cursing, and threatening Miles. He was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody.
Felipe Perez consumes alcohol underage during drunk driving accident
18-year-old Felipe Perez rode with three others, two being Isabela and Juana Alonzo, as they had a single-vehicle accident near Bell Road and Ned Shelton Road on the morning of February 3rd. Isabela and another passenger were outside the car as officers stopped by to check on their wellbeing. Occupants were trying to climb out of the vehicle when officers approached Isabela and noticed she was visibly intoxicated. Two passengers named her as the driver during the collision. Isabela could not perform sobriety tests due to injuries, and she was transported to Vanderbilt Hospital by paramedics. Officers observed several cases of Modelo beer cans and one Heineken beer bottle throughout the vehicle. A collision investigation showed they were traveling northbound on Bell Road and drove off the road into a rock wall during a right curve. The other passengers had non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to Vanderbilt Hospital. During their investigation, they discovered that Perez was underage and had consumed alcohol. Perez was taken into custody for consumption of alcohol under 21 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
DUI: Zachary Winecoff takes Valium before causing 2 car accident with child in car
27-year-old Zachary Winecoff was involved in a two-car accident near I-65 South and West Trinity Lane on February 3rd. Officers spoke with Winecoff when they arrived and noticed he was impaired, not making sense with the answers he provided them. Then, Winecoff told officers he had taken Valium, which was prescribed to him. However, Winecoff could not show proof of a prescription for Valium. While talking with Winecoff, they noticed a juvenile on the grass hill next to the shoulder of the interstate. Winecoff said the child was his 6-year-old son. Officers asked where his car seat was, to which Winecoff said he would get it before asking why the child needed to be in one. His son told officers he was also not wearing a seatbelt when they asked Winecoff for his driver’s credentials, which he could not show. Officers then looked up his name on QMNI and discovered he did not have a valid driver’s license. Winecoff was detained for the suspicion of DUI, and a subsequent search led to officers finding a plastic baggie tied in a knot with what Winecoff later admitted was cocaine. He told officers there was a rifle in the car, and then they additionally found a glass pipe with burnt black residue in it. Winecoff was taken into custody for driving under the influence, simple possession, child endangerment, unlawful use of drug paraphernalia, and driving without a driver’s license.
Joseph Brush carves the word “B*tch” into man’s Jeep Renegade for sleeping with his wife
38-year-old Joseph Brush vandalized Jordan Milliken’s blue Jeep Renegade at the Days Inn on Conference Drive in the early hours of February 3rd. Officers arrived and observed the Renegade with holes consistent with knife punctures on all four tires and the word “b*tch” carved into the driver’s side door. While looking at the damage, Milliken approached officers, telling them he had received a text message from Brush that contained a picture of the rear of the Jeep and the damage. Then, Milliken explained that Brush was angry at him because he had been sleeping with Brush’s wife. Milliken said he called 911 immediately after noticing the damage. Officers went to the Days Inn and asked staff if there was camera footage from the previous night. When Officers reviewed the footage, it showed Brush pulling his Nissan Pathfinder into the parking spot next to Milliken’s Jeep. Brush then exited his vehicle, squatted down on the driver’s side of the jeep, and began poking the tires with an unknown object. The total amount of damage caused costs approximately $1,536. Officers got Brush’s information and asked him to come to the police department, which he did, and then he was taken into custody for vandalism.
Jaylan Duncan punches girlfriend multiple times after argument with brother
21-year-old Jaylan Isaiah Duncan had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Lydia Waller, at a gas station on Donelson Pike in the early hours of January 28th. Officers were dispatched to North Timber Drive and spoke to Waller, who was with her parents, and advised them that she and Duncan went out to a restaurant in Lebanon, where he argued with his brother. The argument caused him to become aggravated. Then, Waller said that after Duncan’s brother left, they headed back to Nashville, where an argument ensued. During the argument, Duncan pulled into a gas station where Waller tried to leave the vehicle. Duncan then grabbed her by the arm and began punching her head and face repeatedly. Waller said she called her parents after the incident, and Duncan agreed to take her home. Officers observed injuries consistent with her statements and deemed Duncan as the primary aggressor. He was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Aliyah Davis booked for harassment after calling ex-girlfriend 32 times in less than 3 hours
25-year-old Aliyah Davis called her ex-girlfriend, Janiah Davis, 32 times between 2:30 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on February 3rd. Officers were dispatched to Janiah’s residence on Lombardia Lane. Officers noticed Aliyah to be intoxicated as Janiah advised them that after the phone calls, Aliyah showed up at her residence. Aliyah then knocked on the door and began ringing the doorbell. Janiah told police she knew it was Aliyah because of her ring camera and received a no-caller ID phone call, later identified as Aliyah. Then, Janiah told her to leave and asked, “What the fuck are you doing here?” Janiah showed the officers her call log, telling them she was annoyed because it was early in the morning and because of the repetitiveness of her actions. Aliyah Davis was taken into custody for harassment.