22-year-old James Lassiter was seen fighting in front of Jack’s Bar-B-Que on June 23rd just after 3 a.m. Officers observed Lassiter and three other individuals fighting in front of Jack’s Bar-B-Que. Officers ordered the four to stop fighting immediately, but they all continued to fight. Officers attempted to separate Lassiter from another individual by detaining him while they were on the ground. Lassiter stood up, pushed the officer down, and tried to run away from the officers. Lassiter was, however, quickly subdued, restrained from behind, and taken into custody on the ground. James Lassiter was then transported to booking and charged with disorderly conduct and resisting arrest.
Month: June 2024
Benjamin Jones strangles ex-girlfriend, threatens to kill her and her boyfriend
44-year-old Benjamin Jones had a domestic incident with his ex-girlfriend, Julia Waters, at the parking garage near Kensington Place and 25th Avenue South on June 18th. On June 22nd, Waters went to the Midtown Hills Police Precinct on 12th Avenue and reported the incident. She told authorities that Jones asked her to talk to him at his office, a trailer inside the parking garage. Waters said she called him multiple times while heading to the location, telling him she did not want to come, but he insisted she did. When she arrived, Jones told her to come inside or leave. Waters told officers that since Jones was previously abusive, she didn’t want to make him angry. Once inside, Jones started yelling at her, saying, “Why are you doing this? You know this is a trigger for me when you keep calling me.” Jones told Waters she was trying to start an argument and make him mad. She said he asked her to bring him water, and when she handed it to him, he poured it over her head. Jones then grabbed her by the neck, pushed her against the door, and began to “choke” her. While doing so, Waters told him that she could not breathe and pleaded for him to stop. Jones responded by screaming, “Stop talking!” Waters said while trying to break away, she scratched him on the face, and he fell to the floor. She added that Jones tried to “choke” her again, but after a brief struggle, he stood up. Officers observed several visible injuries consistent with her statements.
Additionally, Waters stated that Jones locked the doors and demanded that she sit. Jones proceeded to push her into a chair, causing her to hit a table in his office, leaving a bruise on her waist. Waters said that Jones told her to stay there so they could talk about what had happened. She explained that she wanted to leave but could not because she did not want to be attacked again. Waters noted that every time she glanced at the door, Jones said, “Keep your feet right there.” During their argument, Jones threatened to kill her and her boyfriend if she did not end their relationship. When Waters asked him if she could smoke a cigarette outside, he allowed her to do so. Once Waters was out of the trailer, she started running to her car, and Jones said, “Yeah, you better run bitch.” Waters also stated that Jones tried contacting her after the altercation, but she blocked his number. Benjamin Jones was taken into custody for aggravated assault on June 23rd.
Nancy Zamora was jailed after almost getting hit by Uber driver
25-year-old Nancy Zamora was seen visibly intoxicated near Broadway and 6th Avenue South on June 21st. EMS called for police assistance and advised them that Zamora had been drinking since 3 in the afternoon. They added that Zamora had lost her phone and did not know where her AirBnB or friends were. When officers arrived, she provided them with three incomplete addresses about her AirBnB and stated she did not know the code to enter it. The Uber driver who picked her up earlier in the night informed them that when he made contact with her, she was in the middle of the roadway and had almost gotten struck by a vehicle. Nancy Zamora was then taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Stephen Bigley causes a drunken disturbance at Centennial Medical Center
26-year-old Stephen Bigley caused a disturbance at Centennial Medical Center around 9 p.m. on Sunday. Partially due to having over a .200 BAC, Bigley was informed that he was placed under a psychiatric hold. Shortly after, Bigley started attempting to leave, ignoring multiple staff members until hospital security detained him on a public sidewalk. When officers arrived at the Medical Center, they escorted Bigley back inside, where he made a scene, causing hospital employees to pause their operations. Stephen Bigley was discharged and then was immediately taken into custody for disorderly conduct and public intoxication.
Shaetha Mahinda throws Xbox controller at partner during altercation
31-year-old Shaetha Mahinda had a domestic altercation with her partner, Louis Aguilar, at their Placemakr Premier SoBro Nashville Hotel room late Friday night. Upon arrival, responding officers tried to get Aguilar’s statement numerous times but were unsuccessful. When they asked if he could explain the cuts and scratches on his neck, chest, and arms, he told them he had fallen earlier in the night. Aguilar’s injuries did not indicate that, so officers went to speak with Mahinda, who appeared visibly impaired. Officers had Mahinda take a seat because she could not stand without swaying. During Mahinda’s interaction with officers, she repeatedly told them, “Whatever Louis said.” When they asked her for elaboration, she would giggle and say, “Whatever Louis said,” each time. A hotel security officer said he had seen the couple arguing in the hallway outside their room. He added that Mahinda threw multiple things at Aguilar, including an Xbox controller. Shaetha Mahinda was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
Randi Lambert drunkenly swears at staff at Nashville International Airport
On Friday Night, 31-year-old Randi Estella Lambert caused a disturbance near Gate D3 at Nashville International Airport. When officers arrived, they saw her cursing out Southwest Airlines gate agents, so they made contact with her. While interacting with her, they noticed she reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. After Southwest rebooked her for a Saturday flight, officers offered her a cab or Uber to a hotel for the night. When they started escorting her, she stumbled and continued yelling and cursing while children were present, so they detained her for the outburst. After handcuffing her, officers had to carry her to their patrol car because she was unable to walk down the steps. Lambert was then taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.
Keagan Hicks, 20, charged with underage drinking
20-year-old Keagan Hicks was involved in a verbal domestic dispute on June 23rd. While officers investigated this, Hicks refused to give them his ID. During their interaction, they noticed he showed signs of impairment. Keagan Hicks eventually admitted to drinking and being underage, so he was taken into custody and charged with underage alcohol consumption.
Kingsley Nmoh damages girlfriend’s door after argument over phone
28-year-old Kingsley Nmoh had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Cydney Gordon, at her Conviser Drive residence on March 2nd. Gordon told responding officers that she had returned Nmoh’s car to his house on Belle Oaks Place, and he drove her home. During the ride, Nmoh accused her of stealing his phone. When they arrived, Nmoh followed her inside, where he continued searching for his phone. Gordon said she told him to check his car, which he did while she locked the door behind him. Once he returned, he forced the door open, causing its frame to sustain damage. After doing so, he argued with Gordon and left in his vehicle. A warrant was issued for his arrest on March 3rd. Kingsley Nmoh was taken into custody for vandalism on June 21st.
Samuel Hardin charged with BUI after “great difficulty” in docking
28-year-old Samuel Kirby Hardin was seen towing a boat that nearly hit multiple docks at Blue Turtle Bay Marina around 4:45 p.m. on June 23rd. When officers arrived, they observed him exhibiting “great difficulty” in docking and angrily yelling at an individual trying to assist him. Afterward, Hardin approached and spoke with officers. During this, they noticed he reeked of alcohol and showed signs of intoxication. Hardin admitted to drinking Twisted Tea and a vodka shot before coming to Blue Turtle Bay Marina. He consented to sobriety tests, performed poorly, and after being read implied consent, he agreed to provide a blood sample. Officers later discovered that he had been convicted of DUI in 2017 and DUI-2nd offense in 2021 in Georgia. Hardin was then taken into custody for boating under the influence-3rd offense.
Businessman Bill Whitaker charged with DUI in West Nashville after drinking at “nearby casino”
56-year-old Bill Whitaker was observed obstructing traffic near the Elliston 23 parking garage in the early hours of June 22nd. After noticing this, the location’s security guard, Cameron Stewart, alerted the authorities and advised them that he was slumped over the driver’s seat with his engine on. He stated he opened Whitaker’s driver’s side door, parked the vehicle, took the keys out of the ignition, and called 911. When officers arrived, they tried to speak with Whitaker, but he was “extremely unresponsive” until they rubbed his sternum to wake him up.
Whitaker then refused medical attention and denied taking any medication. During their interaction, officers smelled a strong alcoholic odor coming from Whitaker, so they asked him to exit the vehicle. While getting out, he had to brace himself against the car, and then he denied driving, stating that someone had driven him there, but he could not “clearly articulate” where he was. Then, Whitaker admitted to having eight drinks while at a “nearby casino,” including one cocktail and four tequila shots, and refused to take sobriety tests. Officers later discovered the vehicle was registered to his business and detained him for the occurrence. After being read implied consent, Whitaker refused to provide a chemical sample and was taken into custody for driving under the influence and an implied consent violation. We previously covered Whitaker after he assaulted a private investigator who was following him, telling police he believed she was a “game member” after him.