39-year-old Nashville Fire Department Paramedic Nicholas French is charged with the domestic assault of his wife, Amanda French, on February 15. She says she went to the bathroom to shower, and Nicholas turned off the shower. She exited and attempted to re-enter the bathroom and had to push past him as he was blocking her way. In the process, she says he slammed her arm in the door and held it for at least thirty seconds before completely slamming it shut and punching it several times. Officers documented indentations on the victim’s arm and a golf ball-sized lump on her leg from the assault. French has been with the Nashville Fire Department since July of 2021 and is currently using his accrued leave time until the situation has been litigated.
Tag: Domestic Violence
Joseph Siddiqi assaults wife after her hijab doesn’t cover her neck as she prays
Police say 37-year-old Joseph Siddiqi grabbed his wife by her neck with one hand and placed the other hand on her mouth, pushing on each hand and squeezing her neck until she bit herself, upset that her hijab was not fully covering her neck as she was praying on Valentine’s Day. Officers responded to their Green Timbers Drive residence in Antioch, where the victim explained her husband was walking behind her as she was praying and became upset that a portion of her neck was visible. She replied, “why didn’t you just help me instead of commenting on it?” which is when he assaulted her. Joseph was charged with domestic assault.
One roommate jailed after night of “drinking to excess” — Edward Rhoden
Police say 27-year-old Edward Rhoden and his roommate, Aaron McCray, were both ‘drinking to excess’ on February 12. Aaron says he doesn’t remember what happened that night but knows he woke up with a black eye. Edward says he absolutely slugged his roommate in his eye, leaving it bruised and black. Officers took Edward into custody and charged him with domestic assault.
Clarksville Divorce Lawyer Michael K. Williamson charged in felony assault of wife
64-year-old Michael Williamson was jailed on Sunday night, charged with the felony aggravated assault of his wife, Larson Faye Williamson. Deputies responded to their Maxshire Court residence just after 7:30 p.m. Sunday for a domestic disturbance call. Both parties were reportedly drunk, and after investigating, deputies determined Michael to be the primary aggressor. During an argument, he is alleged to have pushed his wife and thrown her down onto a chair with one hand while grabbing her neck and upper chest area. The victim’s injuries were documented and consisted of irritation and bruising on her body.
Michael K. Williamson is a debt, criminal defense, and divorce attorney in Clarksville, where he has practiced for over thirty years.
Lovers Gone Wild: Saniya Robinson & Lavelldo Washington both F’d around and found out.
19-year-old Saniya Robinson says she was with her 20-year-old boyfriend, Lavelldo Washington, on February 4 when she noticed he had called his ex-girlfriend while they were in a vehicle together. An argument ensued Saniya shoved Lavelldo, and in return, he threw a phone at her head, leaving her with a large knot in the center of her forehead. She says Lavello also punched her in the face. After the scuffle, Saniya admits she went into Lavelldo’s house and destroyed his $500 cologne, Apple 7 watch, and a pair of Airpod Pros.
Maira Medina Perez tosses roommate’s clothes from dryer, kicks her dog
62-year-old Maria Medina Perez reportedly and her roommate, Jennifer Sandoval, were in an argument on February 3 after Maria took Jennifer’s clothes out of the dryer and walked all over them on the ground. An argument erupted, and Jennifer attempted to leave the situation and take her dog for a walk. Maria blocked the front door to prevent her from leaving and pushed her on the right shoulder. Maria then kicked Jennifer’s dog.
Marcy Reed slaps her boyfriend Raymond Rizzo after offensive comments
Raymond Rizzo says his 26-year-old girlfriend, Marcy Reed, slapped him on January 31 at their shared residence. Marcy admits to slapping Raymond, saying it was in response to something “extremely insensitive and offensive” he said to her. Raymond admits to making the statement. Police arrived at the home and observed a visible “red blotch” on Raymond’s lip from being slapped. Raymond wanted to prosecute her for the assault, and she was taken into custody, and charged with domestic assault.
Police say tourist Joseph Boyington assaulted his girlfriend & robbed her at Nashville hotel
33-year-old tourist Joseph Boyington stayed at the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Nashville this week with his girlfriend, Chelsea Matthews Dyer. The couple was enjoying Broadway Monday night when an argument erupted, and Chelsea returned to the hotel and checked into a new separate room. Later in the evening, after Boyington returned to the hotel, she eventually provided him with her new room number, and he visited her on the 23rd floor. She says he grabbed her by the throat and pushed her against a wall, and then took her cell phone and fled the room. She found him on the 3rd floor and encountered him about taking her phone, and he then reportedly threw her against a wall again, and he fled the hotel. Officers documented marks and injuries on the victim and took Boyington into custody.
Latasha Petty assaulted her son while he was on Facetime with his girlfriend, who called 911
Dinerio Morton was on Facetime with his girlfriend on January 20th when his mother, 44-year-old Latasha Petty, reportedly pulled his hair, threatened him, grabbed him by the collar, and threw his phone to the ground causing damage to it. The girlfriend witnessed the assault in real-time via Facetime and called the police. Officers arrived and spoke with Dinerios’s older brother, Demetrius, who confirmed their mom was the primary aggressor. Police have multiple prior calls to the address where Petty was also the aggressor. Video of the assault was saved.
Tourist Adam Foulke charged with assault of his girlfriend in downtown Nashville hotel
Metro Nashville Police officers responded to the Sentral SoBro on January 18 after residents reported a loud argument coming from the hallway near the elevator. Officers arrived and could hear 26-year-old Adam Foulke screaming for his girlfriend, Samantha Moore, to go to bed as she screamed for him to let her leave. Initially, neither person would answer the knocks at the door, but eventually, Samantha opened the door, and they both exited. She explained they had an argument over her phone being stolen that turned physical when Adam grabbed her and threw her onto the ground, then pushed her into a wall. Police documented multiple bruises and abrasions on the victim at the scene. Adam denied everything and said she was the one that had assaulted him, and he simply “placed her in the bedroom” to stop her from kicking him. Adam was determined to be the primary aggressor and was taken into custody.
Shakeim “Wilton” Dunbar snatches wig off girlfriend’s head during argument
20-year-old Shakeim “Wilton” Dunbar admits to snatching the wig off the head of his girlfriend, Robnique Goodner, during an argument on January 14. The two were in a verbal argument when he plucked the postiche from its position. Robnique told police it left a bald spot on her head, and they observed a small amount of dried blood in her ear. She reportedly hit him in self-defense during the hair heist. Dunbar was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Dirie Abshir hits wife in face as 12-year-old son watches the assault
41-year-old Dirie Abshir is charged with domestic assault after his wife, Sahro Osman, punched her in the face during an argument on January 13. Though the initial call came in as a person with a gun, the victim denies that a weapon was present. His 12-year-old son confirmed the assault, telling police that his father hit his mother in the face. Officers documented a bruised right eye on the victim and took Abshir into custody.
Kelley Colbert threatens to kill her lover for her 2023 yearly debut on Scoop: Nashville
29-year-old Kelley Colbert makes her 3rd appearance on Scoop: Nashville in 3 years, once again charged with the domestic assault of her on-again/off-again lover, Ryan Mitchell. In the past, she bleached all of his clothes in 2019, and in 2022 she was caught on video scratching her ex-boyfriend and destroying his vehicle by smashing it with a large rock, breaking out windows, and keying it on three sides. Making her 2023 debut this week, she was jailed on an outstanding warrant from December, which alleges she attempted to gain entry to Ryan’s bedroom via a connecting bathroom. As she attempted to break down the door, she screamed, “I’m going to kill you!” which rightfully made Ryan fear for his life. He fled the residence, and a warrant was issued for her arrest.
Ricardo Greene wakes wife up to argue, slaps her in face, per report
47-year-old Ricardo Greene is charged with the domestic assault of his wife, Shaniqua Greene. As she was in bed sleeping for the night on January 7th, she says he woke her up to accuse her of talking to another man. She got up from the bed, and he followed her to the bathroom, slapping her in the face during the argument. A minor child heard the argument and the slap to the face and forced his way into the bedroom to see Ricardo pushing Shaniqua.
Troy Smith leaves wet spot on his lover after assault in Nashville hotel
James Shardale Taylor says his lover, 23-year-old Troy Smith, tossed a duffle bag containing his cell phone off of the 5th-floor balcony of their West End hotel late Saturday evening. The two had been arguing as Troy wanted to visit a shopping mall, and James did not want to go. Troy reportedly became “erratic,” causing James to record the interaction. When James said he wanted to level the hotel room, he says Troy told him he would have to fight him to leave the room. He then reportedly snatched the phone away from James and attacked him, strangling him and leaving him with visible injuries to his neck. Troy also poured a beer onto James, leaving him with a wet spot on his shirt. Police arrived and took Troy into custody. The cell phone was retrieved and was damaged as a result of the fall.
Steven Zierke strangles his wife twice after leaving Monster Jam in Nashville
After leaving Monster Jam Saturday night, 32-year-old Steve Zierke was driving back to Antioch with his wife, Christine McGarry Zierke, in the passenger seat. While he was driving, Steven reportedly reached over and grabbed his wife by the neck in anger. Once they arrived at their Post Oak Drive residence, Christine was sitting on the couch when she said Steve once again reached over and grabbed her by the neck, this time using both hands. She states she was unable to breathe during the strangulation. Officers observed redness and markings on the victim’s neck and took Steven into custody.
Tyshecka Carter shows up at baby daddy’s door and punches him in face – yet again
26-year-old Tyshecka Carter went to the home of her child’s father on New Year’s Day and began an argument with her ex, Demartin Robinson. When she began to punch him in the face, Carter called 911, as she has a history of assaulting and attacking him after showing up unannounced. After assaulting him, she threatened to smash his car with a brick and then began to punch him again while dispatch was on the phone. Officers arrived and observed multiple injuries on Martin and noted Carter’s bond conditions from her previous arrest don’t allow her to have contact with Martin.
Ivy Song charged with assaulting her father during dispute
Police found 20-year-old Ivy Song crying outside as they responded to an assault call. She told officers that her father, Dwayne Hall, attacked her while she was speaking to her mother about a leasing agreement she and her father had arranged. As the story unfolded and each person was interviewed, it was realized her father had indeed pinned her to the floor, but only after she began to assault him. It was determined he was acting in self-defense. Ivy was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Mya Delgado calls 911 on her girlfriend, but she goes to jail for assault
23-year-old Mya Delgado called 911 to report her girlfriend, Chelsea Channel Bryanton (AKA Cinko), wouldn’t allow her to retrieve her belongings from their shared apartment. The couple returned home after being out at a nightclub and got into an argument as Mya had a flat tire on the way home with no way to call for help due to Chelsea taking her phone. Mya says Chelsea came at her, so she threw her keys at her in “self-defense” from approximately 8-10 feet away. Chelsea told police that Mya came home and began destroying the bedroom looking for her phone, and then pushed Chelsea down in anger. Once she found them, Mya reportedly hit her girlfriend in the head while holding the keys. Due to the victim’s documented injuries and the damage around the home, Mya was determined to be the primary aggressor and taken into custody.
Angel Sanchez charged in brutal New Year’s Eve assault of girlfriend
25-year-old Angel Sanchez is jailed in lieu of a $25,000 bond after police say he strangled his girlfriend, Yasmin Rivera, in an Uber and then, after they got home, reportedly headbutted her, dragged her across the floor, and strangled her again. The victim says the fight began at a bar but didn’t turn physical until they were in the rideshare vehicle on their way home. During the ride, she says he pulled her into his forehead and placed his hands around her neck until she had difficulty breathing. Once at home, she grabbed her dog for comfort, and Sanchez grabbed her and dragged her across the floor before getting on top of her and placing both hands around her neck once again. The victim says she was losing consciousness but was able to scream loud enough for a neighbor to come to her rescue. Officers documented multiple injuries to the victim.
Joseph Killingsworth attempts to remove wife from couch by throwing coffee mug at her head
53-year-old Joe Killingsworth was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail this week on an outstanding warrant charging him with domestic assault. His wife, Sharon Renee Killingsworth, stated that on December 22, Joe told her he wanted a divorce and began taking some belonging that belonged to her. She was attempting not to argue but told him he had no right to take her things. She says he attempted to remove her from the couch and threw a coffee mug, striking her in the head, which left a mark observed by police. He fled the scene before officers arrived, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
William Alexander charged in assault of girlfriend after he refuses to watch children
Jamonqueia Rucker was heard crying on the phone when she called 911 to report that her 25-year-old boyfriend, William Alexander, was outside the residence with a gun. Officers arrived and spoke with both parties. Jamonqueia says William refused to watch their two children while she went to work, but he refused and wanted their grandmother to have the responsibility. He then reportedly pushed her down onto the floor multiple times during an assault. Officers documented multiple bruises and injuries on the victim, some of them bleeding. William denied that he hurt the victim., and stated it was only an argument.
Angelina Federle punches boyfriend in face on way home from restaurant
Police say 31-year-old Angelina Federle and her boyfriend, Eric Doyle, were leaving a restaurant on December 31st when the couple got into a verbal argument. Once they were in the car and on the way home, she reportedly began to strike and punch him in the face multiple times, leaving him with injuries that were later documented by police, who were called once they arrived home.
Iveth Reyes dislocates her own shoulder during assault on her boyfriend
29-year-old Iveth Reyes dislocated her own shoulder during an assault on her boyfriend, Oscar Ortega Mercado. She says she became upset that he was cheating on her, and she shoved him multiple times with her arms extended. She reportedly struck him multiple times, causing him to grab her arm to defend himself and prevent further strikes.
Troy Garrett pushes girlfriend to ground after each searches the other’s phone
19-year-old Troy Cole (Garrett) is charged with the domestic assault of his girl, Zatiyah Dixon, after admitting to pushing her to the ground as each scrolled through the other person’s phone. The incident occurred on January 2nd, and he says Zatiyah accused him of cheating while searching his phone. The victim says Troy became upset as he was scrolling through her phone, too, and pushed her to the ground.
