53-year-old Justin Miller was involved in an altercation with his roommate, Calvauna Easley, at their 22nd Avenue North residence on March 10th. When officers arrived at the mentioned location, they made contact with Easley, who stated that Miller got upset with her because he believed that she had turned off the wifi. According to Easley, the conversation escalated when Miller snatched her phone out of her hand. After he snatched her phone, he hit her across the mouth, causing blood under her bottom lip. Officers made contact with witnesses who corroborated all of Easley’s statements. Once officers encountered Miller, he admitted that he snatched the phone from Easley’s hand.
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DUI: Jonathan Martin swerves between lanes in Dodge Ram after drinking Buffalo Trace Bourbon
59-year-old Jonathan Martin drove his Dodge Ram slower than the posted speed limit, swerving between lanes on Harding Place near Interstate 65 in the early hours of March 12th. Officers observed this and conducted a traffic stop. Officers noticed Martin reeked of alcohol as they approached him. Martin then admitted to drinking, so officers transported him to a safe location to take sobriety tests, which he performed poorly. Martin was detained and agreed to provide a breath sample, which resulted in 0.64 BAC%. While searching Martin’s Dodge Ram, officers located an open bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon in a brown paper bag on the passenger’s seat. Officers also found multiple other alcohol containers and a handgun. Martin was taken into custody for driving under the influence, an open container violation, and the possession of a weapon while being under the influence.
Mohamed Kadi threatens Airbnb guests after creeping by in his car
27-year-old Mohamed Kadi was taken into custody for vandalism, evading arrest, and resisting arrest on March 12th. A party called the police regarding an individual, later identified as Kadi, driving past their Airbnb on Sigler Street, parking, and then staring at them. They explained that one group member went to speak to him, during which he became angry, exiting his car with a hammer and walking toward them. Then, after a brief argument, Kadi turned his attention to Jeanette Knox’s car and started vandalizing it before fleeing. While officers spoke with the party, Kadi began yelling at them from a nearby street but walked away as the officers approached him. The officers then drove and caught up to Kadi on Music Circle North, where they ordered him to stop so they could speak with him, but he continued to run away until they threatened to taser him. Then, while they were attempting to detain him, he became actively resistive, forcing them to wait for backup to get him to the patrol car.
Joseph Green attacks woman on Broadway for messing with his baby-mama
34-year-old Joseph Travis Green attacked Carlie Nicole Carter at Whiskey Row on Broadway in the early hours of March 8th. Witnesses waved down the police and advised them that Green was walking down 4th Avenue South. Police then located and detained Green. Officers spoke with Carter, who advised them that Green came up from behind and punched her, which was witnessed by Mark McCarthy. McCarthy then chased Green down to stop him after seeing the assault. Then officers spoke with Green, who reeked of alcohol as he advised them that he assaulted Carter because she was messing with his baby’s mother. Officers reviewed the camera footage, which showed Green hitting Carter, and placed Green into custody for assault and public intoxication.
Gary Palmer III flees from stolen vehicle
18-year-old Gary Palmer III rode as a passenger in a 2020 grey Kia Forte, reported stolen by Benjamin Norton, on Buena Vista Pike near the Overlook Ridge Apartments on the afternoon of March 11th. Officers observed the Kia with a group of individuals running away from it. They caught up to Palmer and interviewed him after detaining him, during which he admitted to being in the rear passenger’s seat and knowing that the car was stolen. Detectives reviewed the security footage from the apartments, showing Palmer and four unidentified parties running from where the Forte was parked. Palmer was taken into custody for joyriding.
Ashua Sias beats boyfriend with flat-screen TV during argument
24-year-old Ashua Dyone Sias had a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Charles Dalton, at his Deford Bailey Avenue apartment in the early hours of March 8th. Dalton spoke to officers when they arrived, advising them that he and Sias argued. During the argument, Sias walked out of the bedroom, so Dalton locked the door to de-escalate the situation. This caused Sias to become upset, forced the door open, and grabbed his flat-screen TV from his dresser. Sias then hit him on the head with it before throwing it to the ground and jumping on it, breaking it in half.
Officers then spoke to Sias, who told officers that Dalton had locked her out and that she had forced it open because some of her belongings were still inside. She stated that Dalton started pushing her, so she swung her arms to keep him away. This caused Sias to accidentally knock the TV off the dresser and onto the floor. Officers could see that the TV was broken in half, which was inconsistent with Sias’ story. Sias was taken into custody for domestic assault and vandalism.
Brandon Derrick steals his stepmother’s $700 rings, caught selling them at EZPAWN
24-year-old Brandon Derrick was caught selling the rings he stole from his stepmother, Monique Barton, at EZPAWN on March 7th. On February 13th, Barton placed a police report on Derrick for stealing her rings and pawning them. Upon further investigation, officers found that he pawned some rings at EZPAWN around the same time Barton said she had her rings stolen. Barton met with officers at the pawn shop and identified her rings. Her rings are worth around $700. Derrick was taken into custody and charged with theft on March 8th.
DUI: Dandre McCurry falls asleep behind wheel
46-year-old Dandre Mccury was found asleep behind the wheel of a running car at the intersection of Bell Road and Zelida Avenue on March 10th. Officers made contact and noticed a strong odor of alcohol as they approached Mccury. He attempted to drive off when they asked him to exit the vehicle, but he failed because his car was still in park. Once Mccury stepped outside, he was very unsteady on his feet and would’ve stumbled and fallen if not for assistance. He was immediately placed in the back of a police vehicle. While in the backseat, he was read implied consent but refused to provide anyone with an answer. Upon further investigation, it was found that Mccury had three prior DUI convictions originating from Maury County.
Franklin Alvarez harasses ex-girlfriend for not paying his rent
33-year-old Franklin Alvarez was caught harassing his ex-girlfriend, Elsa Lopez, on March 7th. Lopez informed law enforcement that when she declined to pay Alvarez’s rent, Alvarez threatened her son. When Lopez blocked Alvarez, he called her from another number, so Lopez’s friend answered for her. Lopez’s friend told Alvarez that this was her number and told him not to call it anymore. Alvarez proceeded to call ten times and sent text messages pretending to be her apartment officer. Lopez told officers that his constant attempts at communication put her in fear for her safety. Alvarez was taken into custody on March 10th and charged with Harassment.
Chevaya Gordon caught crushing up cocaine
37-year-old Chevaya Gordon was caught crushing up a white powdery substance in his silver Ford SUV at 3rd Avenue South on March 9th. When Gordon noticed officers approaching him, he dimmed the lights and rolled up the windows. When officers made contact with him, they demanded that he and the passenger step out. Gordon stepped out and dropped the white powder on the asphalt before he could be checked. The substance was collected from the ground and tested positive for one gram of cocaine. Officers proceeded to conduct a probable cause search for the car, which yielded drug paraphernalia as well.