26-year-old Markeeis Antwan James, a Don’t Chase Boyz 615 member, a street-racing crew that actively hosts and attends meetups in the Middle Tennessee area, was “sliding” at a gathering at Corporate Place in the late night hours of April 22nd. James spun his car at a high speed, lost control, and struck David Garcia, a juvenile onlooker, resulting in serious bodily injuries that required hospitalization. James’s participation and attendance at the street-racing meetup constitutes riotous conduct. He was taken into custody on December 12th, charged with riot and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. “Get back or get clapped” is a common phrase used in the street-racing community when someone is too close to the cars performing.
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Seantae Demoss reportedly assaults boyfriend in his car
21-year-old Seantae Demoss was booked on December 12th after reportedly assaulting her boyfriend when a disagreement took a violent turn. While officers sat on Dupont Avenue, a black Dodge Challenger pulled in next to them. James Briggs told officers that he had just gotten into a physical altercation with Ms. Demoss. At that moment, Demoss got out of the front passenger’s seat, into the driver’s seat, and left with Mr. Briggs’ vehicle. He told officers that he and his girlfriend started arguing while on their way to a gas station nearby to get some snacks so they could watch a movie at her apartment. While at a stop sign on Dupont Avenue and Delaware Avenue, Demoss became very upset and started hitting Briggs in the face. Briggs explained that he tried to bring Demoss back to her apartment, but she refused to leave the car, which is why he pulled up to officers when he saw them. Police found Demoss at the address provided by Briggs. She was standing outside beside his vehicle and stated that she had just got back from a friend’s house when she and her boyfriend started arguing. She later admitted to hitting him in his chest, not his face, and wouldn’t go into detail about what the argument was about.
Brenda Bradley deemed too drunk for Nashville International Airport
56-year-old Brenda Bradley was jailed on December 12th after police responded to BNA for a female passenger who had fallen at Pharmacy Burger. Police observed Bradley to be disoriented, confused, and smelling of alcohol. When police asked her if she had any alcohol to drink, she replied, “Yes, I’ve had many.” She searched in her bag for an extended period, looking for her driver’s license before stating, “I’m confused; what did you want?” The police repeated that they needed her driver’s license, but she could not present it. When the officers asked Bradley if she knew where she was, she hesitated before replying that she was in Florida. She was then arrested as she was a danger to herself.
DUI: Antonio Fort has one drink before falling asleep while driving
41-year-old Antonio Lamont Fort was involved in a single-car accident at Elm Hill Pike and Wanda Drive intersection in the late hours of November 17th. Officers arrived and observed the Nashville Fire Department and EMS working to remove Fort from the driver’s seat of his Chrysler 200sx, but he was unresponsive. Fort was transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center, where he told officers he was at Elm Hill Pike Tavern, had one drink, and fell asleep while driving home, resulting in the crash. Fort was taken into custody on December 8th, charged with driving under the influence.
Jose Mendoza-Garcia booked for leaving tools in church parking lot
33-year-old Jorge Mendoza-Garcia, a construction worker, was trespassing at 9th Avenue North in the New Metropolitan Christian Missionary Baptist Church’s parking lot on November 14th. Pastor Johnny Grimes advised officers that Mendoza-Garcia left construction tools on their property and provided photos of him and the equipment. Grimes wished to prosecute, and Mendoza-Garcia was taken into custody for criminal trespassing on December 8th.
Steven Simmons walks into traffic, tells officers an “organization of people are going to kill him”
42-year-old Steven Matthew Simmons believed his vehicle was about to explode while he was driving on Franklin Pike, so he called emergency services in the morning hours of December 9th. Officers arrived and located Simmons at the Shell Station, and he stated that he no longer needed assistance and would call a tow truck to transport his vehicle. Officers returned to service, responding to other calls, when they received two regarding Simmons being erratic in the parking lot, so they located him, and he told officers he believed there was an organization of people after him, possibly trying to kill him. Then, he stated he was about to walk out into traffic in front of cars instead of letting someone else kill him and proceeded to walk into the middle of the roadway, impeding oncoming traffic. Officers commanded him to return to a safe location, but he refused, approached another vehicle, blocked it from going forward, and began yelling at the driver. Officers grabbed his arm to pull him toward safety, but he spun out of their hands and stood in a fighting stance. Simmons was taken into custody for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Harvie Alay-Muralles drunkenly flees car accident
22-year-old Harvie Joel Alay-Muralles was involved in a car accident at the intersection of Bell Road and Blue Hole Road on December 9th. Officers arrived and spoke with the involved parties when Alay-Muralles returned to the scene. Witnesses at the scene identified him as one of the individuals in the at-fault vehicle. Alay-Muralles was observed to be visibly intoxicated as they Mirandized and placed him into custody for leaving the scene of an accident and public intoxication.
Deon Henderson slams baby-mama into wall, tells her “You know I’m bigger than you”
30-year-old Deon Jamal Henderson was involved in a domestic dispute with the mother of his two kids, Austina Harper, at their shared residence on Old Hickory Boulevard on December 9th. Harper advised officers that Henderson had been abusing her for years and that when he came home from work, he began to argue with her before ripping the Ring doorbell camera off the door. Then, she stated she told him that she did not want to argue in front of their children, so they went to their bedroom, where he grabbed her by the wrists and threw her onto the bed. Harper attempted to record the incident, but he grabbed her phone, telling her, “You know I’m bigger than you; I could just pick you up and throw you.” Henderson pushed her up against the wall when she stood up, which made her slam her hands into the wall, breaking her fingernails and causing them to bleed. Then, Harper ran to their neighbor’s house, who allowed her to use their phone to call the police, and Henderson fled the scene. He was taken into custody for domestic assault on December 11
Zuri Lawrence threatens neighbor with baseball bat over loud music
30-year-old Zuri Lawrence was threatening her neighbor, Shanica Rutledge, at the River Retreat Apartments on the morning of March 22nd. Rutledge stated Lawrence came to her front door with a baseball bat. Upset about the loud music she was playing, she then hit the front door, causing damage. Rutledge also provided pictures she took of Lawrence holding a bat as she advised she was in immediate fear for her and her child’s safety during the incident. On March 31st, officers presented a photo lineup where Rutledge positively identified Lawrence. Lawrence was placed into custody for aggravated assault on December 11th.
Joseph Kellogg fights multiple people in Hilton Hotel lobby
36-year-old Joseph Leroy Kellogg started an altercation in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel with Kenneth Dale Hadley, Arthur Eugene Davis, and Hayden Brent Miller around 5 a.m. on December 10th. Officers responded to the incident and spoke with Kellogg, who was visibly agitated as he was detained and requested his attorney. Then, they talked to Hadley, the hotel security guard; Davis, a hotel employee; and Miller, a hotel guest. Hadley advised he responded to an altercation in the lobby bathroom, where he found Kellogg and two to three other individuals. Kellogg left the hotel and re-entered, and Hadley told him he needed to leave the property, but Kellogg refused and took a fighting stance against Hadley, which initiated a physical altercation between Kellogg, Hadley, Davis, and Miller. Kellogg pushed Davis and punched Miller, but only Davis wished to prosecute. Officers reviewed surveillance of the scuffle, but several points were not in the frames. The video showed Kellogg in a fighting stance and moving towards Hadley, getting in his face. Then, Davis and Miller came to Hadley’s aid and could be seen talking to Kellogg before he pushed Davis, punched Miller, and chased after him. Hadley got in between Kellogg and Miller before grabbing hold of Kellogg, and then he punched Hadley in the face, placed his hands around his neck, and grabbed ahold of his windpipe. Officers observed Hadley’s lip was swollen and his neck was red. Kellogg was taken into custody for strangulation, assault, and aggravated trespassing.