66-year-old Doris Young walked into the Ulta at Green Hills Mall and stole a wallet that was sitting on the counter on October 17th, according to police. Surveillance shows Young walking up to an Ulta employee workstation, grabbing a wallet, and leaving the area. Julia Mallonee filed a police report stating her wallet was stolen from her workstation. Officers were advised that Young made a purchase as well and were given her Ulta membership information. Young admitted to stealing the wallet and throwing it away when officers called her phone, and was charged with theft.
Category: arrests
George Griffin charged as driver in fireworks assault of couple walking their dog
20-year-old George Griffin was driving the vehicle from which Preston ‘Davis’ Cannon shot large mortar-style fireworks at a couple who were walking their dog on September 15. Keiffer Smith and Leah Langfelder were walking their dog near Scarlet Ridge Drive and Autumn Crossing Way when a vehicle approached them, and fireworks were launched from the vehicle, exploding in their direction. One of the explosions struck Mr. Smith. Interviews and video surveillance revealed Cannon to be the person who shot the fireworks and Griffin as the driver. Elijah Schuerman, a friend of Cannon and Griffin, told officers during an interview that multiple fireworks were thrown from the vehicle before this incident. Griffin was arrested for two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and a fireworks violation on October 26th.
La’Tona Whitson punches boyfriend in face at Hunters Lane High School hallway
18-year-old Hunters Lane High School student La’ Tona Whitson and her boyfriend D.W. have been dating for about nine months, according to police. On Tuesday, it was caught on video that they were walking down the hallway during dismissal and having a discussion. Whitson showed her boyfriend something on her phone and immediately punched him in the face. The video showed the victim bending over while holding his face. He then dropped his phone, stood up, walked to the lockers, and punched them. He was confronted by some other students and a staff member who witnessed it. The administrator investigated the incident the following morning. When police questioned Ms. Whitson, she said she hit him because she was upset about something he did and tried to push his face but accidentally hit him too hard.
Ashley Willford rams ex-boyfriend’s car multiple times
38-year-old Ashley Willford was booked on an outstanding warrant from September 5th after driving her silver Honda Pilot into the back of his gray Nissan Altima on Meadow Court. Keenan Jeffers told police that he was in his friend’s driveway helping them move when Ms. Williford, who was parked down the street, saw him and rammed her car into the back of his car three times before fleeing the scene. He explained that he and Ms. Willford were dating for a “while” but had broken up a month ago. He also stated she had spoken to his mother, found out he was moving, and got upset. Mr. Jeffers showed the police a video of Ms. Willford ramming her car into the back of his. Police observed broken glass, a broken rear window, damage to the trunk and bumper, and tire marks in the driveway’s gravel.
Kylan Austin empties house from third-story balcony in fit of rage
27-year-old Kylan Austin was booked on an outstanding warrant from September 13th, when he reportedly assaulted his girlfriend on Heritage Drive. Ashley Moore stated that her boyfriend came home late that night smelling like alcohol. They got into an argument, and Ashley tried to leave the apartment to de-escalate the situation, but Austin locked the front door and stood in front of it so she couldn’t leave. She tried to run to the front coat closet when Austin grabbed her in a chokehold style, causing her to lose her breath. When he released her, they started to talk things out, but he became aggravated again and threw her Bluetooth speaker out of a third-story front door into a parking lot. She responded by throwing his shoes out the same door, causing him to become erratic and snatch the TV off the wall of her bedroom. When Ashley left the apartment, she saw him throw the TV from the third story, breaking it. She then got in her car and left. When she returned home, she saw that Austin had thrown the living room TV, a TV from the room her mother stays in, a laptop, and two glass tables from the third story. Austin also threw a brick through Ashley’s sliding glass door, shattering it.
Jalana Gift serves fists to her family after serving food to the homeless
18-year-old Jalana Gift reportedly assaulted family members after serving meals at the Nashville Rescue Mission on October 21st. Officers were dispatched to a parking lot near 6th Ave. S regarding a domestic disturbance. Danielle Brown spoke with officers as they arrived and told them that her stepdaughter, Gift, punched her in the jaw, causing her glasses to fly off as they were leaving the Nashville Rescue Mission. After the blow, Julianna Hobbs, a friend of the family, attempted to restrain Gift and was struck in the neck during the struggle. Gift’s stepbrother, Jason Patterson, sustained a hit in the head before he was able to subdue Gift. Brown stated that Gift fled the scene after being told that the police were being called. Gift was taken into custody on October 24th for two counts of domestic assault and one count of assault.
Kevin Moon burns wife’s dress to ashes; jailed for vandalism
63-year-old Kevin Moon reportedly burned a dress he purchased for his wife, Audrey Smiley. Officers were dispatched to Tusculum Rd. on October 24th regarding a video that Smiley received. As officers arrived, Smiley told them Moon sent her a video of him burning her dress. Moon told officers he burned the dress because he had bought it for her. Officers observed the remaining ashes, and Moon was taken into custody for vandalism.
Dustin Clark charged in theft of baby momma’s vehicle
21-year-old Dustin Clark was booked early Monday morning after stealing his baby momma’s 2013 Kia Forte on October 11th. According to Laura Hemphill, Clark said he would return her vehicle that night or early on the 12th. Laura tried to contact Mr. Clark for three days and look for her car but had not been able to find it or reach him. She stated that Mr. Clark blocked her phone number and all social media platforms, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Nicole White douses ex-husband with water during child-custody dispute
40-year-old Nicole “Nikke” White is charged with domestic assault after violating the child custody agreement that’s in place with her ex-husband, Elon White. The victim explained that he and his ex-wife have a parenting plan for split custody of the children. When it was his time to pick up the kids on September 14th, Nicole refused to let them go with him. He then stood outside her front window and told her he was calling the police when she opened the window and threw water at him from a plastic bottle. The victim remained on the scene until the police arrived. He stated he was injured from the water and showed officers a video of Nicole slinging water on him and his daughter.
Ni’Chee’La Johnson charged with assault at Minerva Avenue
25-year-old Ni’Chee’La Johnson was involved in a fight at Minerva Avenue on September 10th. Officers were flagged down by security for service regarding a physical altercation. Johnson punched Kanette Campbell on the left side of her face as officers attempted to break up the fight. Minerva Avenue had a camera outside of the establishment that recorded the incident. Johnson was taken into custody for assault on October 24th.