37-year-old Mark Blair was involved in a domestic altercation with his brother, Matthew Lamont Philips, at a Hickory Hollow Apartment residence near Bell Road on June 19th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Philips, who stated that he and Blair got into a verbal disagreement due to Blair playing his music too loud. Philips told officers that Blair approached him aggressively as well as yelled and called him names. Phillips stated that this placed him in fear of bodily injury. Philips also showed officers footage of Blair in the act, approaching Philips aggressively and yelling. Officers deemed Blair to be a danger, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Day: June 20, 2024
DUI: Brooke Chamberlain swerves between lanes, pops tire on curb after drinking bottle of wine
28-year-old Brooke Chamberlain was seen driving under the influence near Murfreesboro Pike and Smith Springs Road on June 18th. Officers observed a vehicle that was unable to maintain its lane of travel and crossed the center dividing line multiple times. The vehicle was also observed swerving before officers noticed the tags had expired. Officers initiated a traffic stop, and Chamberlain, the driver, attempted to turn when she hit the curb on the right shoulder, popping her tire. When officers spoke to her, they noticed the smell of alcohol as well as Chamberlain’s slurred speech as she exited her vehicle. When asked, Chamberlain denied drinking any alcohol. Chamberlain was then asked to perform sobriety tests, which she consented to and performed poorly on. Proceeding this, she took a breathalyzer test and admitted to officers that she had drunk three-fourths of a bottle of wine before going out for the night. The bottle was located in the passenger seat of the vehicle. Chamberlain also admitted that she was coming from JBJ’s Nashville and had a couple of mixed drinks while there. Chamberlain’s breathalyzer sample came back as .130% BAC. Chamberlain was taken into custody for DUI and having an open container of alcohol on June 19th.
Roderick Lawson beats up grandparents after being confronted for smoking inside
24-year-old Roderick Lawson was involved in an altercation with his grandparents, John and Vivian Bowers, at their Putnam Drive residence on June 18th. When officers arrived, they spoke with the Bowers. Vivian stated that she smelled a weird odor in the house and believed it was Lawson, whom she had told not to smoke inside several times. When Vivian and John confronted Lawson, they started arguing. Lawson told them that this was his house and that he was kicking them out. According to the couple, during the argument, Lawson attacked them and knocked them to the ground. Lawson proceeded to grab Vivian by her legs and drag her out. Once she was outside, Lawson got on top of John and tore his shirt off. When officers spoke with Lawson, his statements aligned with what John and Vivian told police, but he kept saying that “grandparents attacked him.” Roderick Lawson was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault.
Edward Sims threatens to kill multiple people while drunk outside of Opry Mills Mall
55-year-old Edward Sims caused a disturbance at Opry Mills Mall on June 18th. When officers arrived, they observed him sitting outside the mall entrance, visibly intoxicated. Officers were advised that Sims threatened to kill three women as they walked out of the mall and later threatened mall security when they approached him with the police. After this, Sims tried walking onto the road and was deemed a danger to himself and others. Sims was taken into custody for public intoxication on June 19th.
Brandon Anthony assaults brother, kicks his door down during argument over trash
28-year-old Brandon Anthony was involved in a domestic altercation with his brother, Torrance Anthony, at a Westboro Drive residence on June 17th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Torrance, who told them that he and Brandon had gotten into a fight because he believed Brandon was going to assault him. Torrance claimed the two verbally argued about trash when he went into his room and closed the door. At this point, Brandon began kicking the door in an attempt to knock it down. Torrance then opened the door, assumed his brother was going to attack him, and put Brandon inside a headlock. Torrance and Brandon struggled throughout the home, fell to the ground, and separated. Officers observed damage to Torrance’s door, which was consistent with his statements. Officers then spoke with Brandon, who informed officers that the fight had started because Torrance had thrown trash in his room. Brandon stated this caused him to become angry and get into a fighting stance. Torrance responded to this by punching Brandon, which started the fight. Brandon also said that he did not remember anything after Torrance struck him. Officers then spoke with their father, William Anthony, who stated Torrance called him because Brandon was being violent but did not witness the assault. William told officers that he also saw Brandon break a vehicle window as well. Officers observed the injuries and deemed Brandon to be the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.
Jedidiah English grabs wife by throat, punches her in face after she confronts him for cheating
35-year-old Jedidiah English had a domestic altercation with his wife and mother of his children, Crystal English, at their Omni Hotel room on June 16th. Following the incident, Mrs. English called the authorities to the Haywood Lane Circle K. She advised officers that she went with Mr. English and his family to Nashville for his birthday. She stated they went out drinking, and once they returned to their hotel room, a heated argument ensued over him cheating on her. Mr. English became angry, grabbed her by the throat, and threw her down onto the floor. He then punched her in the face before squeezing her neck until she could get up and leave. After leaving, Mrs. English called her parents, who came and picked her up. Mrs. English sustained bruising and swelling to her left eye and scratches on her neck from the occurrence. A warrant was issued for his arrest, and then Mr. English was later taken into custody for aggravated assault on June 18th.
Anastasia Sanchez hits police officer after blocking Demonbreun Street
30-year-old Anastasia Sanchez was one of three drivers blocking the Demonbreun Street and 4th Avenue South intersection on September 17th, 2023. After officers observed this, they instructed them to vacate the roadway, which Sanchez refused repeatedly. Sanchez claimed she had to make a delivery and needed to go in the prohibited direction. When officers requested her driver’s credentials, she asked them if they were police, to which they replied, “Yes.” Sanchez stated, “Then, you are supposed to help me,” before bumping into Officer Ken Raymond Mahoney with her vehicle and driving away. A warrant was issued for her arrest on September 20th, 2023. Sanchez was taken into custody for aggravated assault on a first responder and evading arrest on June 18th, 2024.
Malachi Nelson attempts to break into US Bank ATM with large rock
32-year-old Malachi Nelson was taken into custody on June 18th for vandalism. Officers responded to a robbery alarm at the Lebanon Pike US Bank. When they arrived, they located Nelson walking toward the entrance of the closed bank. Officers found the damaged ATM door, which initially triggered the notification to the police. They also noticed the lower keylock door had been pried open. Then, officers discovered a large rock near the ATM. US Bank employees provided officers with footage of the occurrence, showing Nelson standing near the ATM for several minutes. Nelson then grabbed a knife from his pocket and opened its exterior door. After this, Nelson walked to the grass, picked up a rock, and started hitting the safe. After multiple unsuccessful attempts, he started walking to the front door. Nelson was then detained for the incident.
Kera Lackey steals $250 worth of jewelry & apparel from Target
41-year-old Kera Marie Lackey stole merchandise from the North Gallatin Pike Target around 2:55 p.m. on May 6th. Once inside the establishment, she concealed $180 worth of jewelry and women’s/ kid’s apparel in her purse and exited without paying before entering a silver Hyundai Accent, later discovered to be registered to Lackey.
On May 20th, around 5 p.m., Lackey re-entered the establishment, grabbed $70 worth of shoes and infant items, and drove away in her Hyundai.
On May 26th, in a separate incident, Lackey was apprehended and identified as the individual responsible for the shoplifting occurrences. Warrants were issued for arrest on June 7th. Then, Lackey was taken into custody for two counts of theft on June 18
DUI: Mitchell York throws beer in trash after crashing car at Shell Gas Station
37-year-old Mitchell Ray York was involved in a two-vehicle accident near the Charlotte Avenue Shell Gas Station around 4:56 a.m. on June 18th. Dispatch advised officers that one of the vehicles would need a tow. When officers arrived, they noticed York in his vehicle passed out, sleeping in the passenger seat. Then, officers spoke with the other involved party, Aimee Ramon, who stated that York was extremely intoxicated. Ramon said she watched York throw a beer bottle in the garbage can beside the gas pump. Officers went to wake York up, and after five to ten minutes of shaking him, he became alert. During their interaction, he kept falling asleep mid-speech while showing numerous signs of impairment before admitting to drinking “some alcohol” and that he was not intoxicated. York refused to provide a chemical sample, so officers had to obtain a warrant for a blood draw. Officers later discovered that he had been convicted of DUI in 2020. York was transported to Nashville General Hospital and then taken into custody for driving under the influence-2nd offense.