21-year-old Emma Christine Back was observed speeding and driving recklessly near 1st Avenue South and Demonbreun Street around midnight on March 10th. Officers conducted a traffic stop and discovered her license had expired. She was cited for the incident that day. Back was booked on the citation of driving without a valid license on May 24th.
Day: May 30, 2024
Masoud Ghattas punches wife in face multiple times during argument
52-year-old Masoud Ghattas was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Rania Adel Sawers, near Bailey Parkway on May 26th. Officers arrived on the scene and spoke with Ghattas, who stated that he and Sawers had argued while driving. Ghattas said the argument had led to him striking Sawers multiple times in the face and chest. Ghattas had initially claimed he did not know who hit who first but then admitted to hitting Sawers first. Officers observed a bloody lip on Sawers, and Ghattas was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Ben Walker hits man in head with frying pan during altercation
43-year-old Ben Walker was involved in a domestic incident with Ali Hassam at a Carl Avenue residence on May 26th. Walker had called officers two times when he had first called. He had injuries and was transported to the hospital, and officers were unable to further assist with prosecution. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Walker, who admitted to assaulting Hassan with a pan. Walker showed officers the pan, which had a dent in it. Walker explained why he hit Hassan, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Steven Bolton caught rubbing his 67-year-old magic wand on his front porch
67-year-old Steven Bolton was taken into custody for indecent exposure on May 24th. On March 12th, detectives investigated an incident report from Bolton’s neighbor, stating that Bolton would repeatedly and regularly masturbate on his front porch while in public view. She also provided cell phone video footage showing a white male adult with a light/gray/white beard and shoulder-length gray/white hair, later identified as Bolton, standing on his front porch with his penis protruding through his pants as he actively masturbated on his Central Valley Drive residence, which detectives reviewed to identify Bolton as the person in question. He denied knowing any inappropriate behavior was taking place on his front porch. They obtained a warrant for his arrest, and he was later detained for the occurrence.
Eugenia Nelson knocks sister into oncoming traffic, says she was “just trying to save Barstool security”
29-year-old Eugenia Nelson was involved in a domestic altercation with her sister, Jada Wheeler, near John Siegenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Second Avenue on May 26th. Officers observed Wheeler upset at another officer after she had been kicked out of a bar. Officers thought she was leaving when they saw Wheeler walk towards Nelson and begin arguing with her. They then observed Nelson swing on Wheeler, who fell back into oncoming traffic. Officers then made contact with Wheeler and Nelson, who both stated that they were sisters and that it was okay. Nelson told officers that she was correcting her sister and was “just trying to save Barstool security” from Wheeler. Officers informed Nelson that Wheeler was nowhere near any security officers, and the hitting was unjustified, even if they were sisters. Nelson was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
Kyra Lewis lies to police about her car being stolen after hitting another vehicle while drunk
26-year-old Kyra Nykole Lewis was taken into custody for vehicular assault, interference with a 911 call, driving without a valid license, failure to file a report, false report, and failure to render aid on May 25th. Around 5:24 a.m., Lewis called the police at the 1310 Plaza on Antioch Pike regarding her stolen vehicle. When officers arrived, she approached them with Kaya Johnson, who stated she needed an ambulance, believing her clavicle may have been broken. During this, officers were notified of a nearby car accident, where occupants of the involved car could not be located. Then, officers spoke with Lewis, who advised them that her gray Kia Forte had been stolen and that she still had the keys. She went with Johnson to the hospital, during which deputies discovered that Johnson called them regarding a car crash on Jansing Drive. At the hospital, Lewis continued stating her Forte had been stolen, adding that she would never drive due to her being “heavily intoxicated.” Then, officers followed up with Johnson, who told them that she and Lewis were leaving After-Hours nightclub when she swerved to avoid an animal and struck a parked car, resulting in her injury. She said she watched Lewis take four shots of liquor before leaving the club. After the crash, when Johnson tried to call 911 for services, Lewis forced her to hang up. Then, Johnson stated Lewis interfered when she tried to redial the police. Johnson said Lewis told her that she was going to call the police and report her car stolen to avoid repercussions for her colliding with another vehicle while drunk. When officers returned to the lobby with the information, Lewis ran out, got into a car, and left the hospital. Officers later confirmed that Johnson had broken her clavicle.
Basil Boyer stumbles between lanes of traffic on Thompson Lane
46-year-old Basil Boyer was seen stumbling in lanes of traffic on Thompson Lane on May 25th. When officers approached Boyer, he stopped and admitted that he was drunk. Boyd then clarified and admitted he had been drinking. Law enforcement deemed that Basil Boyer was so intoxicated that he would be a damage to himself or others, so he was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Joshua Haines points finger gun at officer after being told it is illegal to carry firearms while drunk
29-year-old Joshua Haines was caught trespassing and acting disorderly at Honky Tonk Central near Broadway on May 26th. When officers arrived, they spoke with a group of males, telling them they needed to leave the premises. Haines asked officers why they were being kicked out of the bar. Officers explained that they were no longer welcome and could be asked at any point for any reason. Officers were then informed that one of the males was possibly armed before asking Haines if he was armed. Haines evaded the question, stating it was not illegal to carry a weapon. Officers then told Haines that it was illegal to carry if you were intoxicated or in a bar that had a “No Weapons Allowed” sign. Officers then conducted a pat down of all the males. Haines did not have a firearm but continued arguing with officers. Haines was asked to leave again, in which he ignored officers once more. Haines then reached into his pocket, took his hand back out, and pointed it towards officers with a finger gun motion, saying, “Yes, I have this.” Officers then took Haines into custody, charging him with disorderly conduct.
Keenan Scalf headbutts woman during argument
23-year-old Keenan Scalf was involved in a domestic incident with Brooklyn Jackson at their Harper Road residence on May 25th. When officers spoke with Jackson, she stated that she had a verbal argument with Scalf that turned physical. Jackson claims that the argument became physical when Scalf headbutted her, causing an abrasion on her lip. When officers arrived, they spoke with Scalf, who admitted that he did headbutt Jackson. Officers deemed Scalf to be the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.
DUI: Realtor Latoria Marshall caught with 12 grams of marijuana
37-year-old Realtor Latoria Marshall was caught driving under the influence near Old Matthews Road on May 25th. Officers got behind her vehicle and observed her cross numerous lines, as well as being fully in the oncoming lane for 2-3 seconds. Proceeding this, officers initiated a traffic stop where they observed Marshall as the vehicle’s only occupant. Authorities noticed a Corona Extra beer can in the center console while speaking with Marshall. Officers then asked Marshall numerous times if she had consumed any alcohol, but initially, she would not provide an answer. When officers asked again, Marshall admitted that she had consumed one beer. Officers then asked if she would exit the vehicle to perform sobriety tests as they detected the smell of alcohol on her breath. Marshall agreed to perform the test but showed numerous indicators of intoxication. Marshall was detained for DUI, and as officers searched her vehicle, they found a bag of a green substance believed to be marijuana weighing 12.3 grams. Marshall was taken into custody for DUI and an open container of alcohol on May 26th.