43-year-old Real Estate Agent Robert Farris Weigel had a domestic altercation with his ex-wife, Megan Monette, during a child custody exchange at Richland Park on July 4th. On July 5th, Monette went to the Family Safety Center to report the incident. She advised officers that Weigel had visitation from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. for the holiday. Monette added that some of the past exchanges had not gone well, so she started recording them. Monette further explained that their 5-year-old daughter dislikes going with Weigel and often refuses. According to Monette, Weigel got angry when she tried to film the exchange using her cell phone. Weigel put his face up to the phone and grabbed it out of her hand, causing her fingers to become sore. She then said he bumped into her and stepped on her foot while attempting to pull their daughter from her hands, putting her in fear. She provided footage of the occurrence to police, corroborating her statements. Officers then obtained a warrant for Weigel’s arrest that day. Weigel was later taken into custody for domestic assault on July 24th.
Day: July 25, 2024
Charles Hardin Jr. punches 13-year-old sister in face during argument over food
20-year-old Charles Eugene Hardin Jr. caused a domestic disturbance with his mother, Victoria Hardin, and his 13-year-old sister at their 25th Avenue North residence late July 24th. The neighbors observed Victoria and Charles having a heated argument over the attack, prompting them to call the police. When they arrived, they spoke with Victoria, who told them that she did not see the attack but that her daughter and Sierra Blount, a witness, said Charles had punched her. Blount added that she heard Victoria and Charles arguing, so she went to see what was happening. Victoria stated this was when she saw Charles punch his 13-year-old sister in the face. His sister provided the same story, saying she argued with Charles over food. She stated the argument escalated when he struck her, leaving a bruise on her cheek. Charles denied hitting his little sister during the argument. Charles Hardin Jr. was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault on July 25th.
Kameren McCullough steals friend’s Taurus 9mm handgun while he’s shopping at Kroger
20-year-old Kameren Lane McCullough stole a gun from Shayla Melton and Isaac Zumwalt’s vehicle at the Baymont Inn in Goodlettsville on April 13th. Melton and Zumwalt went to the police and reported that they had their Taurus 9mm handgun stolen while having McCullough in the car with them. Melton stated that McCullough saw the weapon in the car and referenced being under financial strain. McCullough said they could sell the gun if they wanted, but Zumwalt told him no. Then, they dropped him off at the Baymont Inn and went inside the Kroger to shop. While in the store, McCullough called them numerous times, asking how long they would be. Once they returned to the vehicle, they realized the handgun was missing. Zumwalt noted that his wallet, some money, and a tablet were with the gun but not stolen. Officers obtained footage from Kroger showing an individual walking over from Baymont Inn to their vehicle, getting inside, exiting the car, and returning to the hotel. A warrant was later obtained for his arrest on May 2nd. McCullough was later taken into custody for motor vehicle burglary on July 24th.
Raheem Hathorne destroys girlfriend’s laptop & TV during altercation
23-year-old Raheem Hathorne had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Heaven McGowan, on November 17th, 2022. McGowan told responding officers that Hathorne took her laptop and threw it off the second floor, breaking it. Hathorne also hit McGowan’s TV, breaking it as well. Hathorne caused approximately $750 worth of damage to McGowan’s property. A warrant was then obtained for Hathorne’s arrest. Hathorne was later taken into custody for vandalism on July 24th, 2024.
De’Vonte Brown resists arrest after assaulting woman at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital
21-year-old De’Vonte Samuel Brown had a domestic incident with Mariciana Scott at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt on July 24th. Upon arrival, officers separated them and noticed Scott was very angry and distraught, with her shirt ripped in half. Scott then stated that she and Brown had a heated argument. Scott told police that Brown grabbed her by the back of the shirt and pulled her hair. When officers spoke with Brown, he told them that she was wearing his shirt during their dispute, so he ripped it. Brown was then deemed the primary aggressor. When officers went to detain Brown, he became resistive, stiffening his arms up and placing them under his body until they could arrest him. Brown was then taken into custody for resisting arrest and domestic assault.
Alicia Eby-McDermott drunkenly assaults roommate, damages his $1,500 guitar during altercation
35-year-old Alicia Eby-McDermott had a domestic altercation with her roommate, Russell Perkins, at their Fall Street residence after midnight on November 11th, 2023. Perkins told responding officers that Eby-McDermott, who was heavily intoxicated, began to strike him repeatedly and grabbed him. He recorded the incident and showed the footage to the police. In the recording, officers observed Eby-McDermott burst into his room yelling. Eby-McDermott then jumped on the bed, attempting to hit him. Once Perkins tried exiting the bedroom, she wrapped her arms around his legs, appearing as if she were trying to knock him down. Perkins added that he felt she was grabbing him to hurt him. Another video showed Eby-McDermott striking Perkins and his cell phone several times before he could get away from her, leaving a red abrasion on his lower left chest. After retrieving his dog and personal items, he stayed at a friend’s house for the evening. Perkins further explained that she had chipped the face of his rare collection Guild guitar, which was valued at $1,500. A warrant was obtained for Eby-McDermott’s arrest that day. Eby-McDermott was later taken into custody for domestic assault on July 24th, 2024.
Jack Campitelli yells about how “Trump needs to die” after throwing multiple chairs off balcony at JW Marriot
58-year-old Jack Campitelli caused a disturbance at the JW Marriot on 8th Avenue South in the early hours of July 24th. An employee at the establishment, Eric Smith, flagged officers down, asking for assistance with an individual, later identified as Campitelli. Smith pointed him out, and officers noticed he was “flanked” and appeared to be getting corralled out of the location. He added that Campitelli threw at least two chairs off the balcony, so they asked him to leave the hotel multiple times, but he refused. When officers approached Campitelli, he started ranting about Trump and other political figures. Once officers detained him, he tried walking away, so they deemed him a danger to himself and others. After this, the police reviewed the footage showing Campitelli throwing a chair onto the sidewalk, which landed next to the first one he had thrown before running around the property. The chair was valued at $300. While in booking, Campitelli yelled about how Donald Trump needed to die because he was a liar. The Secret Service was notified of Campitelli’s statements. Campitelli was then taken into custody for vandalism, disorderly conduct, and criminal trespass.
Aric Marcrum drinks Clubtails cocktail when waken up by police outside Cracker Barrel
32-year-old Aric Marcrum was observed sleeping on the sidewalk at the Percy Priest Drive Cracker Barrel in the early hours of July 24th. The manager at the location alerted the authorities, and when they arrived, they noticed Marcrum had a Clubtails cocktail next to him. Officers also noticed Marcrum was directly in the way of a food delivery truck driver. Once officers had woke him up, Marcrum started drinking the alcoholic beverage. Macrcum then refused to give police his information and kept stating that he was drunk. Marcrum was then taken into custody for public intoxication.
Maurice Sanders kicks glass door at McKay’s after employee tells him the store is closed
18-year-old Maurice Sanders caused a disturbance at McKay’s on Old Hickory Boulevard late July 7th. An employee at the establishment, Gregory Wagner, told officers that he had closed the store, and moments later, Sanders arrived to retrieve some items he had previously pawned. Wagner said after he had told Sanders that the store was closed, he kicked the front glass door, breaking the glass panel out of the lower door. Wagner advised officers that he wished to press charges, and then they cited Sanders for the occurrence that day. Sanders was later booked on the citation of vandalism on July 22nd.