20-year-old Elajah Michell Christian is charged with vandalism after a video reportedly shows her slashing the tires of her boyfriend’s vehicle, and spray painting both passenger-side windows, after refusing to leave his house for over two hours. Her boyfriend, Montanez Knight, confronted her but said he was afraid of getting harmed, and ran back inside the house, dropping his keys in the process. She fled with his keys. She is free on a $1,000 bond.
ARREST WARRANT / AFFIDAVIT: |
Officers were dispatched to 2604 Albion St for a domestic assault/vandalism. Upon arrival, Karen Knight (Victim 2) advised her nephew, Montanez Knight (Victim 1), and his current girlfriend/intimate partner, Elajah Christian, (Suspect) were in a verbal argument that turned into a vandalism/theft/assault. Karen Knight (Victim 2) stated she was not present but wanted Montanez Knight (Victim 1) to call police due to the suspect taking Karen Knight (Victim 2)’s keys in the incident. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated the suspect arrived at the listed address and refused to leave the outside for over 2 hours. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated the suspect texted him she was going to destroy his car. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated he went outside and observed the suspect slash his right front tire and spray paint both of his passenger windows. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated after a brief argument, he attempted to run inside the house and the suspect ran after him. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated he attempted to close the screen door and dropped his keys. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated the suspect grabbed the keys, which contained Karen Knight (Victim 2)’s keys as well, and fled the scene. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated he was afraid of getting harmed. Montanez Knight (Victim 1) stated he retains footage of the incident. Victim 1 did not wish to prosecute but officers obtained warrants on the victim’s behalf due to the domestic nature of the incident. |
PROSECUTOR: |
MICHAEL P SUAGUA / 384442 / MNPD |
SIGNED BY COMMISSIONER / JUDGE: |
TIMOTHY LEE / 08/12/2021 / 22:20 |
CASE | CHARGE | BOND |
---|---|---|
GS949882 | VANDALISM $1,000 OR LESS | 1000 |
DEFENDANT: | CHRISTIAN, ELAJAH |
JMS ID: | 962343 |
CONTROL ID: | 603633 |
SEX: | F |
RACE: | BLACK |
DOB: | 09/04/2000 (20) |
ADMITTED: | 08/24/2021 05:55 PM |
RELEASED: | 08/25/2021 12:35 AM |
AKA(s): | ELAJAH MICHELLE CHRISTIAN ELIJAH MICHELLE CHRISTIAN MICHELLE ELAJAH CHRISTIAN EAJAH CHRISTIAN ELAJAH MICHELE CHRISITAN ELAJAH M CHRISTAN ELAJAH M CHRISTIAN MARIAH WOODS |
NAME: | CHRISTIAN, ELAJAH |
OCA NUMBER: | 603633 |
ADDRESS: | 3301 CREEKWOOD DR NASHVILLE, TN 37207 |
BOND VIA: | FREE AT LAST |
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