21-year-old De’Vonte Samuel Brown had a domestic incident with Mariciana Scott at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on July 24th. Upon arrival, officers separated them and noticed Scott was very angry and distraught, with her shirt ripped in half. Scott then stated that she and Brown had a heated argument. Scott told police that Brown grabbed her by the back of the shirt and pulled her hair. When officers spoke with Brown, he told them that she was wearing his shirt during their dispute, so he ripped it. Brown was then deemed the primary aggressor. When officers went to detain Brown, he became resistive, stiffening his arms up and placing them under his body until they could arrest him. Brown was then taken into custody for resisting arrest and domestic assault.
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Jeffery Ward bites officers hand, threatens to shoot them during altercation at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk
60-year-old Jeffery Ray Ward needed medical assistance at Kid Rock’s Honky Tonk on July 20th. Officers Ferrari, Ehman, and Balbi were flagged down by security at the establishment regarding the occurrence. When officers arrived, they located Ward and were advised by complainants that he may have had a seizure, so officers requested medics. During their interaction, officers noticed that Ward was visibly intoxicated, reeking of alcohol, and was uncooperative with everyone, including the group he was with. Ward began cursing at his acquaintances, pushing their arms away, and shoving them as they tried to help escort him to the Medical UTV. While on the rooftop, Ward threatened law enforcement, expressing his intentions to fight them while they continued assisting him. Ward’s acquaintances walked him outside to the UTV because he was impaired, and they did not want him to be arrested for his behavior. Ward then refused medical attention, so the medics left.
After this, officers observed his friend group having a hard time controlling him and that he appeared as if he was on the verge of being assaultive with them. Ward then had a medical emergency where he either fainted or had a seizure, causing officers to call medics back to the location. When they returned, Ward continued to refuse medical treatment, remained unruly, and, at one point, told Officers Ehman and Ferrari that he would shoot them if they tried arresting him. Ward was then deemed a danger to himself, and when officers went to handcuff him, he tensed up, refusing to put his hands behind his back until they detained him. During a subsequent search, officers discovered a loaded, black .38 Smith & Wesson with four unspent rounds in a black holster and four pills in a baggy, later identified as Oxycodone. While searching him, Ward was irate and started spitting on Officer Ferrari, so he used his palm to keep Ward’s face away from him, which was when he bit Officer Ferrari’s hand, leaving a visible mark. In response, to maintain control, Officer Ferrari pushed him toward the patrol car because he was still tensed up, trying to face him and disregarding his commands. Ward was taken into custody for simple possession, public intoxication, weapon possession while under the influence, resisting arrest, and two counts of assault on an officer on July 21st.
After this, officers observed his friend group having a hard time controlling him and that he appeared as if he was on the verge of being assaultive with them. Ward then had a medical emergency where he either fainted or had a seizure, causing officers to call medics back to the location. When they returned, Ward continued to refuse medical treatment, remained unruly, and, at one point, told Officers Ehman and Ferrari that he would shoot them if they tried arresting him. Ward was then deemed a danger to himself, and when officers went to handcuff him, he tensed up, refusing to put his hands behind his back until they detained him. During a subsequent search, officers discovered a loaded, black .38 Smith & Wesson with four unspent rounds in a black holster and four pills in a baggy, later identified as Oxycodone. While searching him, Ward was irate and started spitting on Officer Ferrari, so he used his palm to keep Ward’s face away from him, which was when he bit Officer Ferrari’s hand, leaving a visible mark. In response, to maintain control, Officer Ferrari pushed him toward the patrol car because he was still tensed up, trying to face him and disregarding his commands. Ward was taken into custody for simple possession, public intoxication, weapon possession while under the influence, resisting arrest, and two counts of assault on an officer.
Allison Golata resists arrest after chomping boyfriend’s back during argument
27-year-old Allison Golata had a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Austin Patrick Meeks, near Kasa the Gulch Nashville on July 20th. Responding officers could not find the couple but spoke with the complainant, who stated she witnessed Meeks punch Golata to the ground. The police later located Golata and Meeks on 11th Avenue attempting to enter an Uber. Officers then separated and interviewed them. Golata told officers they had an argument where they were pushing. She added that she was unsure why they were arguing. After several tries, officers could not get information from her because she kept telling them, “I don’t really know what happened” and “I don’t remember falling to the ground.”
Then, officers spoke with Meeks, who advised them that he and Golata were looking for their rideshare when she tried to grab his phone. Meeks added Golata bit him on his back, leaving a visible mark. Officers called the complainant back, and she provided her original statement. The complainant added that another passenger of the vehicle witnessed Golata bite Meeks. Golata was then deemed the primary aggressor. When officers went to detain her, she began kicking and screaming to the point where they had to carry Golata to the patrol car. While in the patrol car, a female officer searched Golata, and she kicked her body camera off her body. Golata was then taken into custody for domestic assault and resisting arrest.
Stefan Sinovic resists arrest after refusing to leave pool at Central Pike Apartment Complex
28-year-old Stefan Sinovic and several others caused a disturbance at the Central Pike apartment complex on July 15th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the group and asked them to leave, to which Sinovic responded, “The pool does not close until 10 p.m.” Then, when officers informed him that it was 10:03 p.m., he argued that because he pays $1400 for an apartment at the location, he should be able to stay at the pool after hours. After this, officers spoke with an employee who was on the phone with the property manager. Both of them said they asked Sinovic to leave multiple times and that it was not the first time he had issues there. Police warned Sinovic to leave, but he refused to gather his belongings, got in their faces, and continued arguing with them. Officers told Sinovic that he was under arrest and tried detaining him, during which he pulled away, trying to “face up” with them. Officers gently took him to the ground and placed him in handcuffs. After officers stood him up, he did not want to walk, so they had to carry him to their patrol car. During their interaction, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. After medics cleared Sinovic for booking, he then was taken into custody for public intoxication, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Teylor Davis assaults police officer on Broadway for not helping her
26-year-old Teylor Davis had an altercation with Officer Giuseppe Scalzo around 2:30 a.m. on July 14th. Additional officers and Scalzo were investigating an unrelated incident when Davis approached them, wanting to talk about a prior event. Then, after Scalzo explained that he would assist her once he finished his current call, Davis became agitated and interrupted his investigation. Scalzo told Davis she needed to step back, causing her to become more hostile. This sparked an argument where Davis pushed Scalzo in the shoulder. Then, officers attempted to place her in handcuffs. However, Davis pulled her arms away, trying to break free from their grasp until they put her on the ground and detained her. She continued to be resistive as they placed her in the back of the patrol car. Davis was taken into custody for the assault of an officer, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Jace Gray fights security after woman’s wallet was stolen at Margaritaville
23-year-old Jace Gray and his friend, De’Andre Barbee, caused a disturbance at Margaritaville around 2:13 a.m. on July 14th. Security at the location told responding officers that Gray and Barbee had been drinking at the bar all night. Gray overheard a woman say she had her phone stolen, which was when Gray approached security, demanding they check the cameras. When security informed him that they would have management review the footage, Gray became irate. Security then told him he needed to leave the bar. After Gray refused, security grabbed and shoved him outside the bar, sparking a scuffle between them. When officers tried to detain Gray, he started resisting until they performed a controlled takedown. While they escorted him to the patrol car, he dropped his body weight, refusing to be escorted. Officers then picked him up from the ground and into their vehicle. During their interaction, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and was visibly impaired. Gray was taken into custody for disorderly conduct, public intoxication, and resisting arrest.
Tiquan Winston spits on police officer’s face while resisting arrest
19-year-old Tiquan Winston was seen spitting on an officer, Anthony Campos, at the apartments on South 6th Street on July 12th. When officers arrived, they were directed to Winston. Once officers approached Winston, a woman in a car was heard saying, “Get away from me!” Officers got closer to the vehicle and observed Winston hanging halfway into the driver’s seat on top of the female who was yelling. Winston was instructed multiple times to get away from the car, but he continued in his actions. Officers attempted to grab Winston’s arms to detain and cuff him. However, Winston pulled away from the officers to return to the car. Winston then looked back at Officer Campos and said, “I’m going to spit on you!” Winston then proceeded to look over his shoulder and spit on Campos’ face. Officers performed a takedown and handcuffed Winston. While Winston was being searched, he threatened to spit on officers again. Tiquan Winston was taken into custody and charged with assault of an officer and resisting arrest.
Christopher Campbell found hiding in barn after stealing $18,000 worth of property
27-year-old Christopher Campbell was involved in an incident with Darryl Biggs at his Eatons Creek Road residence on July 7th. Campbell had been staying with Biggs for the past few weeks. Biggs observed that Campbell had taken one of his cars the previous day. Biggs then found Campbell back on his property, attempting to steal his Ford truck. Attached to the car was a $5,000 trailer with an $8,000 four-wheeler and a $5,000 lawn mower. When Biggs confronted Campbell, a fight ensued. During the fight, Campbell shoved Biggs, punched him, and shoved him again, causing him to fall to the ground. While Biggs was on the ground, Campbell got on top of him and pinned his arms to the ground. Biggs attempted to call 911, but Campbell stole his phone. Campbell proceeded to hotwire Biggs’ truck and drive off with the trailer and other property. Officers encountered Campbell while he was driving the stolen truck erratically down Eatons Creek Road. When officers activated their emergency lights and sirens, Campbell stopped on Old Hickory Boulevard. While officers approached the vehicle, Campbell left and ran toward a densely wooded area. Campbell was discovered hiding in a barn on Old Hickory Boulevard.
While Campbell was being escorted to patrol cars, he attempted to break free. Officers were able to gain control of him quickly. During a search of Campbell’s person, officers found a glass crack pipe, a Tennessee ID that did not belong to him, Biggs’ cell phone, and a black handgun magazine. The ID belonged to a woman named Lakendra Williams. Officers located a black 9mm Ruger pistol in the front driver’s seat of Biggs’ vehicle. The pistol was loaded and was identical to the magazine found on Campbell. The gun’s serial number was checked, and officers found it stolen from Clarksville, Tennessee. Campbell was taken and then transported to booking.
Amanda Clark assaults multiple officers outside The Rusty Nail, tells police “This is not the first time I’ve been f*cked in handcuffs!
32-year-old Amanda Kay Clark caused a disturbance at The Rusty Nail around 2:40 a.m. on July 6th. Responding officers spoke with the security at the establishment, who informed them that Clark was intoxicated, assaulted a DJ, and was refusing to leave. The bar staff said they wanted her off the premises and did not wish to press charges. Then, officers talked with Clark, who admitted that she was intoxicated and told them where she lived before yelling obscenities at the business’ employees. Officers told her she could get a courtesy ride home or go to jail for public intoxication. Then, Clark asked if she could go to her car and lock it before she left. Officers allowed this and escorted Clark to her car, during which she started screaming at them and the bar staff, so officers detained her. While in handcuffs, Clark sat on the ground, started yelling, and began throwing a child-like temper tantrum. Officers helped her get on her feet and walked her to the patrol car as she continued screaming obscene outbursts.
Then, officers told Clark they were going to search her, to which she responded, “No the f*ck you’re not!” and became resistive, flailing her body. Instead of searching Clark, officers placed her inside their vehicle, where she bashed her head three times against the window. Clark then yelled, “I like it rough! This is not the first time I’ve been f*cked in handcuffs! Tighten these cuffs tighter, or I am going to keep doing it!” Officers opened the door to prevent Clark from hitting her head again and called an ambulance to check for possible injuries. While alerting the medics, officers closed the door, and Clark kicked the window about three times. When officers told her to stop, she said, “Or what?” before kicking an officer’s leg, so officers hobble-restrained her feet. Throughout her encounter with the police, she stated, “I am going to kill you, you f*cking pig!” multiple times. Medics arrived, evaluated her, and declared she was healthy enough to transport. Then, Clark was placed back into the patrol car, where she wet herself. Clark was taken into custody for two counts of assault of an officer, resisting arrest, damage to government property, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.
Nuyok Ding resists arrest after drunkenly starting fight outside Airbnb
27-year-old Nuyok Ding was involved in an altercation with two other men at an Airbnb residence on Meridian Street on July 7th. When officers arrived, Ding and the other individuals denied any assistance. However, once officers left, a fight broke out on the porch. While officers attempted to break up the fight, Ding resisted by pulling his arms away. Ding ignored officers’ commands and continued to resist. During their interaction with Ding, officers observed the smell of alcohol coming from him as well as multiple signs of intoxication. Ding was told that he was no longer welcome at the Airbnb. Officers determined Ding was unable to take care of himself, so he was taken into custody for public intoxication and resisting arrest.