51-year-old Billy Hardwick had a domestic incident with his wife, Melissa Hardwick, at Scoreboard Bar and Grill in downtown Nashville on January 28th. Mrs. Hardwick’s friend, Christy Hubbard, alerted the authorities, advising them that she, her fiancé, Melissa, and Billy, were in Nashville celebrating his birthday when he allegedly hit Melissa on the forehead, knocking her off her barstool. Then, Hubbard stated they had to put him in an Airbnb on Alameda Street, where officers were dispatched. Hubbard advised they separated him for the night due to his aggression and figured he would cool off while they continued enjoying their time. Mrs. Hardwick spoke with detectives, informing them that she was fine and Christy was just worried about her. Melissa told officers that they have been married for 18 years, and he tends to be an “asshole,” admitting that he bopped her on the head. She informed them that he does not talk much, and when she does or says things to “piss him off,” he gets angry. Mrs. Hardwick did not wish to prosecute for the incident, stating she wanted to let things go so they could return to Kentucky in the morning. Then, officers spoke with Hubbard’s fiancé, who said he did not witness the altercation at the Airbnb but claimed Mr. Hardwick was aggressive at the bar and that he got an Uber for him to leave and cool off. Hardwick was taken into custody for domestic assault.
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Jacob Underwood assaults wife during dispute over finances
33-year-old Jacob Christopher Underwood had a domestic dispute with his wife, Cam-Ranh Chandler, at their residence on Rolling Fork Court in the later hours of January 28th. Officers spoke with Chandler, who advised that she and Underwood had argued over finances. She provided footage showing Underwood sitting on the bed, bickering with her before walking toward her, cursing and yelling. Underwood then knocked the phone out of her hand. Chandler told officers she thought Underwood would hurt her when he walked towards her. Officers then spoke with Underwood, and he initially denied the video before stating there was one but also mentioned that she tried to slap him before she started recording. Underwood was deemed the primary aggressor and was detained for the incident. On the way to booking, he admitted to hitting the phone out of her hand, saying he did not believe that constituted assault. Underwood also told officers that Chandler had a history in California of assault against him. Underwood was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Michael Brockway aggressively calls officers slurs at Nashville International Airport
50-year-old Michael Brockway was found lying on the ground incoherently muttering to himself in the Ground Transportation Center at Nashville International Airport on January 29th. Brockway was highly intoxicated when officers arrived, aggressively stating he would beat the hell out of them. He was boisterous as he yelled obscenities at officers, calling them “f*ggots” and “n*ggers” while causing a disturbance to nearby passengers. They asked him if he had anyone coming to pick him up, but his responses were unclear. Officers spoke with his friend over the phone, who said he would order an Uber for him. Brockway was deemed a danger to himself and others, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Inmate Franklin Caceres-Ortega spits on DCSO Corporal multiple times
20-year-old Franklin Caceres-Ortega, an inmate in Davidson County Sheriff’s Office’s custody, had an altercation with Bryson Hayes, a DCSO Corporal, on December 1st. DCSO investigators provided detectives with surveillance of the incident, which showed Caceres-Ortega spit on Corporal Hayes on two separate occasions. During an interview, he admitted to spitting on him both times, and then he was charged with the assault of a first responder on January 26th.
Britni Harris drunkenly hits boyfriend in face during argument
27-year-old Britni Harris had a scuffle with her boyfriend, Brandon Holt, at her friend’s apartment in the early hours of January 28th. Holt spoke with officers when they arrived and stated that he and Harris were at their friend’s apartment drinking when they began arguing. The altercation escalated when Harris started hitting Holt in the face, leaving scratch marks. Harris told officers that Holt strangled her but also denied any physical contact between them. A witness, Harris’s friend, told officers she saw them pushing each other but did not see who had initiated the incident. Based on all statements, Holt’s injuries, and Harris’ level of intoxication, Harris was deemed as the primary aggressor. Harris was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Travis Perry yells at officers after being told he can’t urinate outside Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk
25-year-old Travis Perry was removed from Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk Bar in Downtown Nashville late January 27th. Perry approached officers, asking if he could urinate outside. Once advised that it was against the law to do so, he became agitated, yelling profanities at them. Officers noticed he was intoxicated and tried assisting him in getting a taxi or rideshare, but he refused. He was with another individual, so officers allowed them both time to find a ride, but Perry’s phone died, causing him to get frustrated with his acquaintance, threatening him. Perry was deemed a danger to himself or others, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication.
Chester Allen aggressively grabs clothes from girlfriend during argument, charged with assault
27-year-old Chester Allen had a domestic disturbance with his girlfriend, Emma O’Connell, at their residence on January 27th. O’Connell spoke with officers, advising them that she and Allen argued over him owing her money. O’Connell grabbed his clothes from the closet and asked him to leave. Then, Allen grabbed the clothes aggressively from her, causing her to fall, hit her head, and twist her knee. She told officers that Allen tried to assist her after the accident. Officers observed the injuries she sustained and spoke with Allen, who admitted to accidentally bumping into her, causing the fall. Allen was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Marquisha Conyers repeatedly punches fiancé in face over cheating allegations
27-year-old Marquisha Conyers had an altercation with her fiancé, Zachary Davidson, on Martin Luther King Boulevard near the parking garage on the afternoon of January 27th. Officers reviewed footage of the incident, showing Davidson lying down before Conyers got on top of him in a straddle position. Conyers passively grabbed his hair, then became aggressive, claiming he had been cheating. He denied the allegations, to which she started punching and slapping him in the face repeatedly. Davidson grabbed her hands to restrain her and tried to walk away. Conyers then came from behind him and pulled his hair again. Officers observed bruises on Davidson’s neck as well. Conyers was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Rudy Perez Perez aggressively stabs man with large knife during altercation
22-year-old Rudy Perez Perez had an altercation near his residence on Pin Hook Road on January 27th. Officers were provided Ring camera footage of the incident, showing Perez and another male in a heated scuffle. Perez used a knife in a threatening way against the other party. Then, Perez returned to his house before coming out with a larger knife and using it aggressively. Perez was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
DUI: Parker Bates drinks before attempting to pick up drunk friends
23-year-old Parker Bates was driving in the parking garage at the Music City Center on Representative John Lewis Way South to pick up two of her friends late January 26th. Officers noticed her two intoxicated friends waiting for her and directing her to their location. Bates arrived and stopped a few feet from the officers. When Bates exited her vehicle, officers quickly noticed she had the smell of alcohol on her person. Officers asked if Bates had drunk anything, which she denied. Bates then agreed to a quick breathalyzer test and failed. Officers asked her to perform additional sobriety tests, which she consented to and performed poorly. Officers advised Bates of implied consent and agreed to a full breath test where she blew a 0.113 BAC%. Bates was taken into custody and charged for driving under the influence.