27-year-old Kim Frierson was booked this week on an outstanding warrant charging her with an assault from December 2019. She reportedly appeared at the home of Karla Newman uninvited, armed with pepper spray to forcefully take her son from the home. When Ms. Newman approached Defendant and asked her to leave the property, she was sprayed with pepper spray. Several children were also in the vicinity of the pepper spray. Defendant then told the victim’s daughter she was going to “beat her a**” and started fighting. Frierson then spat in the face of the victim’s daughter, whose boyfriend has a child with Frierson.
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Andrei Gavaz pulls it out and touches it at Kid Rock’s Bar on Valentine’s Day
Police say 24-year-old Andrei Gavaz unzipped his pants and whipped out his most prized possession at Kid Rock’s Bar on Valentine’s Day. He then thoroughly touched himself and then, using that same hand, smacked the face of a bouncer who had escorted him out of the venue due to his level of intoxication. He was attempting to re-enter the bar when the assault occurred. The bouncer, Shay Thomas, fell to the ground and suffered cuts to both elbows and his knuckle while attempting to detain Gavaz.
Police arrived to find Gavaz cuffed, and as they were placing him in the rear of a patrol car, he had to be hobble-restrained as he attempted to kick Officer Hill in the face, but no contact was made. He was still charged with assault of an officer, as Officer Hill stated he “felt as if he was about to be assaulted.” He then began to spit all over the rear of the patrol vehicle, resulting in an additional vandalism charge.
Taylor Conyers charged in assault of juvenile neighbor
20-year-old Taylor Conyers faced multiple charges after she and another person knocked on the door of a juvenile neighbor, pushed into the home, and began to attack a juvenile female. The two reportedly “jumped” the victim, punching her in the face before fleeing. Officers arrived and reviewed video doorbell footage of the two entering and exiting the apartment. The argument seems to be over an incident the night before when Conyers was accused of stealing packages that belonged to the victim’s grandmother.
Lisa Hayes threatens Google Fiber workers with AK-47 & pepper spray
Nashville Police say 58-year-old Lisa Hayes threatened the contractors installing Google Fiber in her neighborhood with pepper spray and an AK-47 if they didn’t leave her property. Paul Carter was a member of the team which directed traffic and attempted to determine the problem as the contractors did not speak English. Hayes was waving a large can of pepper spray around while demanding they get off of her property (which seemed to be the right-of-way) and yelled that if they didn’t leave her property, she was going to return with her AK-47 while gesturing to her house window which overlooked the job site. Officers arrived at the and Hayes wasn’t so quick to come outside with them present. She would only speak through her window and refused to cooperate with any requests without a warrant. She was taken into custody and charged with assault.
Kaya Crawford jumps from moving SUV to assault woman outside 3000 Bar in Nashville
24-year-old Kaya Crawford is charged with the assault of Timesha Douglas at 300 Bar Nashville during an incident on December 20. Police say the two parties were having a verbal disagreement on the sidewalk as they approached the disturbance. Crawford initially got into a white SUV, and Douglas walked along the sidewalk. As both continued on Demonbreun, Crawford jumped from the moving SUV and began to beat Douglas on the sidewalk. Sgt. Reese once again intervened between the two, and Crawford refused to listen to commands and pulled away to continue assaulting Douglas. She refused to cooperate when she was being placed under arrest and was charged with assault, disorderly conduct, and resisting arrest.
Mark Northrup bounced from Honky Tonk Central after making woman uncomfortable
32-year-old Mark Northrup was reportedly making a woman uncomfortable at Honky Tonk Central on Broadway in downtown Nashville early Sunday morning. She alerted a security guard, who asked Northrup to leave the bar. The bouncer, Mark Thomas, says Northrup chest-bumped him before he escorted him to the door. Near the exit, Northup fell to the floor and grabbed the bouncer’s leg. Police were nearby and observed Northrup to be heavily intoxicated. He was charged with assault and public intoxication.
Dustin Duley charged after pulling another man’s hair, punching him in the face
25-year-old Dustin William Duley was jailed last week after Michael Page says he yanked on his hair so hard it “cracked his neck” while they two were in a vehicle in Goodlettsville. Upon returning to the Autumn Chase apartments, Page says Dustin punched him in the face.
Jamonica Lillard attacks Taco Bell manager with bear spray
20-year-old Jamonica Lillard attacked the manager of a Madison Taco Bell, Skylar Kistner Dison, with bear mace on November 10th. She initially came to the restaurant to confront one of the employees, but the manager met her at the front counter and told her to leave multiple times. Lillard refused to leave and unleashed multiple streams of the bear spray, indirectly hitting other employees with the side spray and mist. She fled the scene, and Nashville fire treated employees for the exposure. Lillard was booked on the outstanding assault warrant this week.
Nicole Marpaung bites bouncer & assaults him with a bottle at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville
21-year-old Nicole Marpaung was reportedly instructed by security staff at Brooklyn Bown Nashville to leave four times on November 26th. Marpaung eventually left the venue but returned a short time later and aggressively approached the bouncer and “got in his face,” according to an arrest report. She then retrieved a small bottle and repeatedly struck him in the chest until he was able to get on top of her and take her to the ground to stop the attack. Shen then bit his arm. Officers observed security video, which confirmed the incident, and issued Nicole Marpaung a citation, charging her with assault. She was booked on that citation this week. #ShesABiter
Jamilrah Sanford attacks her baby daddy and his new girlfriend with a Slushie; drags her by the hair
26-year-old Jamilrah Sanford is free on a $3,000 bond after she was jailed for attacking the father of her child, Nicholas Turner, and his new girlfriend, Keri bell, and then throwing a Sluhie on them when she was done with the assault. The incident, which happened in late November at the Urban Air park, began when she approached Nicholas while he was visiting with their son at the location. Jamilrah was reportedly upset that his new girlfriend was present and attempted to punch her in the face. Nicholas reportedly stepped in between his past and future and took the punch. Jamilrah then reportedly followed them as they walked to the front door and grabbed his girlfriend by her hair, and dragged her. Immediately after the assault, Jamilrah approached the couple again and threw a full Slushie on both victims.
Victoria Anderson tosses drink in woman’s face, sends her to surgery after attack at Sonny’s Bar
Abigail Wate Ayala says she was at Sonny’s Bar on December 12th with her ex-boyfriend when 27-year-old Victoria ‘Toria’ Marie Anderson suddenly appeared at the bar and tossed a drink onto her before exiting the building. As Abigail and her ex were leaving the bar an hour later, Toria Anderson was still outside waiting for them. Toria shoved Abigail from behind, causing her to sustain serious injuries, including a torn UCL and fractures to her elbow, requiring surgery. Toria also took Abigail’s cell phone from her and deleted the video that she had recorded of the altercation, then smashed the phone onto the ground. Officers obtained security footage of the attacks and took out warrants for Anderson, including one for felony aggravated assault, and she was taken into custody this week.
‘The Nashville Cowboy’ Colby Barrett booked on yet another assault charge
The “The Nashville Cowboy,” AKA 47-year-old Benjamin ‘Colby’ Barrett, with who tourists had a longstanding #FindTheCowboy game when he was the doorman at Layla’s in downtown Nashville, has been charged with the assault of Dallas Webb. Barrett was booked on the state citation this week for the incident that occurred in mid-October on Demonbreun Street. Police say Barrett and Webb were in a verbal altercation that turned physical when Barrett assaulted Webb. Webb then punched Barrett back in self-defense. Previously, Colby was charged with the felony aggravated assault of a woman. Since leaving Layla’s, Colby has attempted to start a tour company where he will escort tourists around town to various bars, called ‘The Cowboy Cruze’
Jacob Terry kicks in neighbor’s door & assaults him over trash can dispute
22-year-old Jacob Terry was at his mother’s home in Nashville, where he has been in a drawn-out battle with her neighbor over the placement of trash cans. The neighbor, Qiang Liu, moved the trashcans over a bit as they were directly in front of one of his windows. Late that night, Jacob kicked in the victim’s door and placed both of his fists under the victim’s chin, and threatened to beat him while yelling never to touch their trash cans again. The neighbor stated he wanted to handle this peacefully when Jacob knocked his glasses off his face. As Jacob was fleeing the home, he pushed the door into the victim, leaving him with an injury. A warrant was issued for Jacob’s arrest, and he was booked on that outstanding warrant for assault this week.
Florida man Matthew Shinn pulls shirt over bouncer’s head and punches him
33-year-old Florida man Matthew Shinn faces multiple charges after police say he flipped a middle finger to staff at Nudie’s Honky Tonk Friday night before getting into a fight with bouncer Buck Buchanan. After Shinn was asked to leave for his disruptive “rude and obscene” behavior, he chest-bumped Buchanan twice, and after the bouncer fell to the floor, Shinn pulled the victim’s shirt over his head and punched him twice, leaving him with visible injuries.
British Tourist Patrick Doran takes bite of vendor’s hot dog & starts fight downtown
Police say 47-year-old Patrick Doran walked up to a hot dog vendor on Broadway in downtown Nashville, grabbed a hot dog without paying, took a bit of it, and put it back on the cart. The vendor began to argue with Doran, and other street vendors, who Doran and another man had also been harassing, also became involved. Jacob Phillips attempted to intervene when Doran punched him in the face. Doran and the other man involved in the fight, Elliot Williams, fled the scene. A short time later, police came across them during an unrelated incident at a nearby hotel. He was positively identified by his clothing and British accent.
Ryan Ward charged in poolside assault of another man during a party
27-year-old Ryan Ward was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail Wednesday on an outstanding warrant from the Summer, charging him with assault. Brandon Baggett says he was at a party when Ryan Ward and Daniel Herndon shoved him face-first into the concrete patio near a pool and forcefully pushed him into the concrete, leaving injuries to his abdomen, knees, and hand.
Tourist Daniel Leja puts security manager in headlock during Honky Tonk Central brawl
40-year-old Daniel Leja was in a group of “unruly and intoxicated” patrons at Honky Tonk Central in the early hours of Saturday morning who were fighting and causing a ruckus. Security manager Cameron Moores left his office to assist the staff on the floor, and while directing patrons to leave, he was placed in a headlock by Leja. The other staff took Leja to the ground and detained him until police arrived.
VIDEO: MNPD Detective decommissioned after assaulting a homeless man on a public street
The Metro Nashville Police Department has decommissioned Detective William Thorowgood after he assaulted a homeless man on a public roadway outside his home, who he claimed was littering. He attacks the man, knocking him to the ground and placing a knee on his chest while telling him he’s detained and he would be in cuffs if he had them with him. Thorowgood, who has been with the department for ten years and served as a Fraud Detective, reported the incident to his supervisor on Monday, December 12, and was decommissioned the same day. After the assault in the video [full 17 minutes included in the story], Thorowgood calls 911 and reports the homeless man is armed and advancing toward him, both of which the video shows to be untrue. This is a developing story.
Arrica Brown pulls up and punches Tyceanna Steele after making threats all day
25-year-old Arrica A. Brown was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail early Thursday afternoon for an outstanding warrant from January, charging her with assault. The warrant alleges Arrica went to the home of Tyceanna Steele-Fitzgerald and demanded she come outside after she had sent harassing and threatening text messages all day. Tyceanna and her fiancé Charles stepped outside to de-escalate the situation when Arrica allegedly struck Tyceanna in the face repeatedly and fled the scene. A warrant was issued for her arrest.
Devon Blair punches doorman in face at Red Door Saloon
32-year-old Devon Leshane Blair was charged with disorderly conduct and assault early Friday morning at The Red Door Saloon on Division St. Witnesses told police that they saw Blair acting disorderly after being told to leave and then he punched the doorman in the face after he was asked to leave the bar; an assault that Blair freely admitted to when questioned by police. Upon arrival on the scene, officers reported witnessing Blair actively attempting to fight someone, causing officers to have to get in the middle of the altercation to avoid another physical altercation from breaking out. Officers detained Blair, and he acted disorderly and verbally aggressively throughout his arrest.
Darrica Fleming throws slices of pizza at Domino’s manager as she returns it
24-year-old Darrica Fleming was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant charging her with an assault in August 2020. Natasha Lugo says she was working as an assistant manager at Domino’s Pizza when Fleming entered the business to return a pizza she was unhappy with. Fleming then threw two slices of pizza at the victim and attacked her as she came around the counter to escort her out of the building. Fleming fled, but the incident was captured on video, and she was identified in a lineup.
Titans Superfan Matthew Mattax headbutts cops, spits on them, after being ejected from game
26-year-old Titans Superfan Matthew Mattax was ejected from Sunday’s game due to “unruly behavior” and his level of intoxication. As he was escorted to the gates, Mattax began to yell and scream, causing MNPD officers to take notice of him. Due to his continued behavior, officers decided to take him into custody for public intoxication, but Mattax pulled away and refused to comply with the arrest. He headbutted Officer Sharpe and spit in his face before he could be fully restrained. Once at the jail, Mattax again began to spit on officers, hitting Officer Malone with his saliva multiple times and Officer Studer three times before he was “guided to a bench” in holding.
Assault: Brendan Burns swipes wand from traffic control guard in downtown Nashville
24-year-old Alabama Tourist Brendan Lamar Burns is charged with assault/fear of bodily injury after police say he approached a security guard working traffic control in downtown Nashville and took the wand from her hand. He reportedly swung the wand around and then at her, causing her to fear the want would strike her had she not ducked out of the way. Another nearby guard detained Burns until police arrived and took him into custody for assault. Police say he was intoxicated at the time of the incident, which occurred at 6th & Broadway.
Clarksville woman with COVID jailed after coughing on husband intentionally
31-year-old Rebecca Lee Sealy, who describes herself as “dom fem” online, was jailed Tuesday after her husband, Ted Sealy, told police they were in the car together when she reached over and stuck two of her fingers in his mouth, pushing down on the back of his tongue, and coughed on him. Sealy reportedly recently tested positive for COVID-19, and her husband says she was purposefully coughing on him to spread the virus. Ted stated he felt assaulted and disrespected by his wife’s actions.
Andrew McSkimming punches Uber driver in both heads
25-year-old Andrew McSkimming is charged with the assault of his Uber driver, Abdelshahid Bishwy Bahgatayyad, after he punched him in the face and then punched him in the balls. The victim says they had arrived at the dropoff location, and McSkimming was extremely intoxicated and when he was asked to get out of the Uber, McSkimming punched the driver in the face.
Both parties then exited the vehicle as McSmimming began to hit the vehicle with his fists. McSkimming then punched the victim in the groin with his fist. Officers were issuing Andrew McSkimming a state citation for assault when he became combative with officers and continued his threatening behavior. They placed him into custody and transported him to booking.
