Metro Nashville Police say 24-year-old Roderic Gaines Jr was at a swimming pool at the Park at Hermitage apartments July 11th when someone accidentally bumped into him. He reportedly got into a verbal argument with that person and their friend, identified as Shemica Sales. The argument continued as Sales gathered her belongings to leave the pool area, at which time Gaines followed Sales to the parking lot where she was loading her things into a vehicle. Gaines then pulled a handgun from a 12-pack box of orange soda, pointed it at her, and stated: “give me everything you got!” placing her in fear. She got into the vehicle and fled the parking lot as he fired a shot into the air.
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When Creators’ Worlds Collide: DJ C Danny Lewis charged in domestic assault of NashvilleJessi
Nashville social content creator Jessica Lee Lewis (Pyrdum) AKA ‘NashvilleJessi’ says her husband, 52-year-old Charles Lewis, AKA DJ C Danny Lewis, attacked and strangled her after she took his phone for collateral for a bag that he took from her. Jessica went to the Family Safety Center to report the assault this week but says it happened on June 25th. She says once she gained access to the phone and decided to hold it as collateral, she ran to her son’s room and locked herself inside. She says Charles then busted down the door and jumped on top of her, strangling her across the bed until she had difficulty breathing. Her cousin recorded a video that shows a portion of the assault.
Javier Villalobos charged after unwanted touching of a female roommate
36-year-old Javier Villalobos is charged with the domestic assault of one of his roommates, Norma Arteaga-Vaela. Police responded to the Antioch home after Norma says Javier came home while she and other roommates were in the kitchen, and they invited him to join them, however, he began to touch her inappropriately while asking her to grab him a drink. Norma says she told him to stop disrespecting and touching her, and he slapped her in the face in response. The other roommates confirmed the assault and Villalobos was taken into custody. After he was unable to post a $1,500 bond, he was given pre-trial release after 48 hours in jail.
Chasity Parish charged with assaulting her mother
Angela ‘Tena’ Morrison says her daughter, 35-year-old Chasity Parish assaulted her during an argument on July 5th. She reportedly left visible marks on her mother, who took out a warrant for domestic assault as a private prosecutor.
Dakota Hobbs charged with punching Gabriel Manning in the face when confronted about alcoholism
23-year-old Dakota Hobbs is charged with the domestic assault of Gabriel Manning. Manning states he and Hobbs got into an argument about Hobbs drinking too much. Manning reportedly grabbed a bottle of alcohol from Hobbs and poured it out, causing Hobbs to square up to Manning and challenging him to fight. Hobbs punched Manning in the face multiple times before fleeing the scene. Officers documented multiple injuries and bruising on Manning’s face.
Russell Garner charged with assaulting wife after she takes his phone to search it during divorce
36-year-old Russ L. Garner was jailed Saturday on a warrant charging him with the domestic assault of his wife, Kelly Macfarlane, who recently filed for divorce, citing inappropriate marital conduct and irreconcilable differences. She says she asked to see his cell phone due to “suspicious behavior” at which point she gained access, however, a struggle ensued. The victim provided body-worn camera footage of what she says were injuries from the assault and states she was threatened to not mention the assault to the police.
A filing in the divorce case from Russ Garner sheds additional light on the incident, stating that she took his phone and hid it behind her back, and began kicking him. He admits to grabbing her wrist in an attempt to stop her from kicking him and to retrieve his stolen phone. All this happened while their child watched from a playpen. Police did not immediately make an arrest in the case, it was several weeks after the wife visited the Family Safety Center, and she had to take out the warrant herself, it was not signed by the police as the prosecutor.
Marcus Torres charged in assault of wife after accusing her of cheating
Lidia Lopez Alonzo says she and her husband, 27-year-old Marcus Torres, were arguing after he accused her of cheating. As the argument escalated, she says he got on top of her while she was on the bed and began to strangle her with both hands, and then punched her in the head as she attempted to fight back. She was eventually able to escape from his assault and contact police. Torres claims his wife attacked him.
Musician Rob Zahn charged in assault of wife, who took his keys to prevent a DUI
Ira Zahn says her husband, 32-year-old Robert Zahn, was obviously drunk when he arrived at their shared Bellevue residence Tuesday night. She tells police she hid his car keys to prevent him from driving while intoxicated, which angered Robert. A verbal argument turned physical when she says he used his hands to push her by the neck, causing redness and scratches to her neck, which was documented by police.
Namie Yimnoi tells police ex-lover choked her; Now you know the rest of the story…
19-year-old Phadtarawadee Namie Yimnoi told police she was “choked” in an attempt to have her ex-boyfriend/roommate, DaTorrien Mayo, charged, however after hearing the full story and interviewing two other witnesses, she took the ride to jail. Officers arrived at the domestic call, where after two independent witnesses and the victim were interviewed, it was determined she had entered his room to retrieve property she says she had gifted him during the relationship. He confronted her about being in his room and escorted her out, at which time she “threw an elbow” and hit him in the face, leaving him with an injury. She then attempted to strike him with a phone, at which time he attempted to restrain her from further assaulting him, which is when she says felt she was “choked”.
Tourist Chad Muus charged with assault of his wife after CMA Fest concert at Nissan Stadium
As the opening night of CMA Fest 2022 ended at Nissan Stadium overnight, Metro Nashville Police responded to the parking lot of the stadium just after 3 a.m. Friday after venue security observed an assault. 45-year-old Chad Muus reportedly threw his wife, Kaydi Muus, to the ground, causing her to strike her knees on the pavement, and leaving her with injuries. Police noted both parties appeared heavily intoxicated and determined Chad to be the primary aggressor.
Tourist Danielle Jones charged after calling family member a “Fat B-tch” & assaulting her
32-year-old Danielle Jones was jailed on her trip to Nashville this weekend, as she was charged with domestic assault after police say she called Kaityln Jones a “Fat Bit-h” and slammed her to the ground, resulting in a scrape to her shin. Danielle admitted to the assault, but denied the assault caused the injury.
Father calls police to report son assaulted him two days after it happened — Anthony Holt, arrested
Charles Holt called Metro Nashville Police to his home to report that two days prior to the call, his 25-year-old son, Anthony Holt, had assaulted him. He says the two were in a verbal argument, and when the father attempted to leave the residence to de-escalate the situation, Anthony grabbed his right arm and “threw him to the side.” Officers observed a visible injury to the victim’s right arm. During an interview, Anthony told officers he did grab his father during the altercation.
Brentwood man charged in assault of his son — Stephane Francois arrested
Police took 61-year-old Stephane Francois, of Brentwood, into custody Monday after a verbal argument with his son, Charles Francois, escalated into a physical altercation. The victim and his father both gave the same account of events, recalling that Stephane threw his son down onto the ground. Stephane told officers he was responsible for the assault, and police documented injuries on the right side of the victim’s face.
Whites Creek food fight lands girlfriend in jail without dinner — Heather Berry
Police say 47-year-old Heather Berry ashed her boyfriend, Jeremiah Steimle, to set up the grill for burgers on Monday night, and when she was “unhappy with his response time,” she began to do it herself. As she began grilling, an argument ensued, and she took all of the food and tossed it off their rear balcony. The argument continued, and she punched him with her fists, as witnessed by his father, who owns the home. Not quite finished, she took a plastic container filled with a beverage and smashed it over his head. Before fleeing the scene, she went through the home and kicked various items, including the TV and soundbar.
Musician Emily Otteson assaults roommate musician Zach Hinson to “push his energy away”
32-year-old Nashville Musician Emily Otteson is charged with the domestic assault of her roommate, Country singer Zach Hinson. Hinson called 911 to report Otteson had thrown a steel half-gallon water jug at him, striking him in the shin, as the two were having a verbal argument about rent. Hinson was perched atop the kitchen counter while she was at the kitchen table. Neither left their seats during the argument. The situation initially calmed down after the assault, however, as things became heated again, Hinson says he was afraid she would throw a pencil at him. When asked why she threw the steel container at him, Otteson stated: “to shock him, push his energy away.”
Woman charged with tackling and beating her mother in dispute over estate — Krisshayah Greer
21-year-old Krisshayah Greer was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant from December of 2020 charging her with domestic assault and theft. She, along with two other co-defendants, reportedly came to her grandmother’s home, who had recently died. The trio attempted to remove items from the home, however, they encountered her mother, who is the executor of the estate. When she told them they had to leave, all three pushed her down and began to kick and punch her once she was on the ground. Krisshayah is additionally charged with stealing her mother’s iPhone while she was on the ground. All defendants fled the scene before police arrived, and warrants were issued.
Dameneke Charles charged with punching her boyfriend in the face twice during an argument
Donavan Morton Carr tells police his 25-year-old girlfriend, Dameneke Charles punched him in the face twice during an argument on April 25th. He was able to push her out of the way and escape to the downstairs area of the apartment, where he met with the police. Officers arrived and documented a busted lip on the Donavan Carr and some blood from a cut inside his mouth.
Heather Rose Brinn assaults sleeping boyfriend over Facebook posts
Tim Basford says he was sleeping when his girlfriend, 40-year-old Heather Rose Brinn, entered their shared bedroom and struck him in the head with a blunt object. She was yelling about Facebook posts and throwing objects around the room. She then took his work phone and attempted to run out of the house with it, however, he grabbed her by the arm to prevent her from destroying it, stating she has a history of destroying his belonging. Officers say Brinn’s version of events changed each time she recounted it, and that she has a history of domestic violence incidents. She was charged with domestic assault with bodily injury and is free on a $2,500 bond.
Kimmaly Pros destroys husband’s Playstation, assaults him during an argument in bed
Jadon Wescott says his wife, 28-year-old Kimmaly Pros, shattered his Playstation against the wall after the couple had an argument while laying in bed. As Jadon got out of bed to pick up the pieces of the destroyed game system Kimmaly reportedly began to assault him. He was eventually able to restrain her from injuring him further and call police for assistance. Responding officers documented several long scratches and injuries on Jadon.
Jordan Durham charged in assault of her boyfriend during knock-down-drag-out
25-year-old Jordan Durham is charged with the domestic assault of her boyfriend, Anthony Keith Phillips, after she says she was attempting to stop him from moving her items out of their shared apartment and caused an injury to his right arm. Both parties agreed that he pushed her away, striking her in the mouth in response, and she claims she was strangled and slammed into the wall. After an investigation by responding officers, Durham was determined to be the primary aggressor due to the severity of the injury, and both parties agreed that she initiated the physical contact.
Cache Handy charged in flower vase assault of her child’s father when she’s accused of cheating
25-year-old Cache Handy was jailed on an outstanding warrant charging her with the domestic assault of her partner, Daviel Grant. He came to the Family Safety Center to report the couple had been arguing most of the prior evening due to him having an appointment and her getting home late due to traffic. At some point, the argument escalated and he says he confronted her about cheating. She reportedly began to throw things around the kitchen and swiped a flower vase from the counter in his direction, which broke and cut his leg, leaving an injury that police documented.
Oscar Garcia says wife bashed her own head into a tree, despite witnesses watching him punch her
Police say 31-year-old Oscar Garcia told his wife, Julia Hernandez, he was going to drive to Atlanta, and she told him he should not because he was drunk. Unhappy with her response, Garcia reportedly pushed her multiple times and asked to use her phone, as he had broken his. When she refused to provide her phone, he then landed two punches to her face with his fists before fleeing the scene in a vehicle. He returned to the residence while police were taking the incident report and claimed his wife bashed her own head into a tree, despite there being multiple witnesses to the assault.
Aaron Madura charged with assault of his father in downtown Nashville
Motorcycle officer Hazzard observed 22-year-old Aaron Madura push his father on the sidewalk near 6th & Demonbreun in downtown Nashville. He turned his motorcycle around and followed behind the two, at which point he also observed Aaron slap his father, Frank Madura, in the back of the neck. As Hazzard was placing Madura into custody for domestic assault he says he “bucked up” on him to resist arrest after he was already in cuffs.
Man charged in assault of girlfriend at their shared workplace — James Meadows
56-year-old James Meadows was booked into jail on an outstanding warrant, charging him with a domestic assault from November 30th. His lover and co-worker at Tiny Dog Pet Supply, Jamie Ellington, were arguing over cheating allegations while at the store, resulting in him Meadows shoving her. The victim says she fell and struck her head as a result of the shove, causing a laceration that required her to be transported for medical treatment. Meadows fled before officers arrived.
Daughter charged with assault of father after not getting enough dinner — Ksenia Paromov
28-year-Ksenia Paromov was booked Tuesday on an outstanding warrant charging her with the assault of her father, Viktor Paromov. Police originally responded to the home in September after her father stated Ksenia was upset she had not been given enough dinner. As the argument escalated, she reportedly struck her father in the back of the head as he walked away, and threw several dishes, breaking them. She was initially taken into custody, but while in the patrol car she stated she needed medical attention, so she was transported to a local hospital and a warrant was signed for her later arrest.
