40-year-old Vanessa Culley was found asleep in the parking lot of Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant on Hayes Street on July 29th. Officers noticed Culley sleeping in the parking lot. Officers discovered that she had an outstanding warrant for her arrest, which they confirmed. Culley was then taken into custody, and during a search, a crack pipe was found in her back left pocket located inside a cigarette box. She was then transported and later charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Year: 2024
Felicia Harlan drives recklessly, crashes into pole while following boyfriend in his car
30-year-old Felicia Harlan crashed into a telephone pole near the 21st Avenue North and Jefferson Street intersection on July 1st. Responding officers observed the pole across Harlan’s vehicle and noticed that Harlan had left the scene. Officers ran her information through NCIC, and when it came back, officers discovered she had no valid license. Then, Harlan advised officers that she was at Trinity Hills Apartments, where she began following her boyfriend in his vehicle recklessly, putting citizens in harm’s way. Harlan explained that she saw Kevon Green following her in a black SUV, adding that she panicked, hit the gas, and lost control before colliding with the pole. She was then cited for the incident that day. Harlan was booked on the citation of reckless driving on July 26th.
Robert Schaal throws drywall knife at ex-girlfriend during altercation
47-year-old Robert Schaal was involved in a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra Mcguire, while at their shared residence on July 2nd. On that day, Mcguire reported that Schaal, who lives on the same property but in another house, came over to her residence and threatened her with a drywall knife. Mcguire reported that the two talked about Schaal’s eye and the drywall work being done in the residence. Mcguire reported that Schaal walked out of the home with a drywall knife. Mcguire claimed that Schaal opened her door and threw the knife into the house. Mcguire believed that Schaal was throwing the knife at her, and it placed her in fear for her own safety. However, the knife was closed and thrown on the floor between the wall and a piece of drywall that was leaning against the left side of the residence. Mcguire claimed she was sitting behind a piece of drywall and was on the opposite side of the room. A warrant was issued that day for Schaal’s arrest. Schaal was later taken into custody for domestic assault on July 26th.
Michael Smith caught with Magic Mushrooms after punching girlfriend for breaking up with him
30-year-old Michael Smith was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Bailey Borders, at her Lenore Street apartment on July 29th. When officers arrived, they reported that Smith was so intoxicated that he was incomprehensible. Borders told officers that when she attempted to break up with Smith, he punched a hole in her apartment door. Smith then punched Borders in the face with a towel wrapped around his hand, causing no injury. Eventually, Smith left the apartment, but he continued to lurk outside and refused to leave. Another woman, Borders’ friend and witness of the incident, later got into an altercation with Smith. During the altercation, she was bitten by Smith while she was trying to restrain him until police arrived. Once officers came into contact with Smith, an arrest search was conducted, and it was found that he had a sandwich bag of Magic Mushrooms in his backpack. Smith was later taken into custody and charged with domestic assault and vandalism.
McKenzie Hurgate booked after killing turkey while using cracked corn as bait
32-year-old McKenzie Vincent Hurgate, a Ramsay Solutions employee, killed a turkey with the aid of cracked corn at his Charlotte Pike residence on April 13th. TWRA officers observed that Hurgate checked in a turkey and did not have a valid license. Then, after interviewing Hurgate, officers concluded that he killed the turkey on his property. Hence, they allowed him to claim landowner exemption to fix the hunting without a license issue. However, Hurgate used bait as an aid, which is illegal in Tennessee. He was then cited for the occurrence that day. Hurgate was later booked on the citation of hunting with aid bait on July 22nd.
Joshua Giudice violates ex-girlfriend’s order of protection after driving erratically behind her
22-year-old Joshua Giudice violated the order of protection that his ex-girlfriend, Natalie Sisemore, had against him on May 27th. Sisemore stated that while traveling to another work location, she had turned from Harding Pike onto White Bridge Pike. She stated this is where Giudice drove his vehicle quickly and erratically behind her before passing her driver’s side. Then, Sisemore said that Giudice drove into oncoming traffic, causing other drivers to slow down and swerve to avoid collision with him. Sisemore provided officers with a description of Giudice’s blue 2011 Toyota Corolla, adding that she recognized his reddish, messy hair as he passed her. A warrant was issued for Giudice’s arrest on May 29th. Guidice was later taken into custody for an order of protection violation and a no-contact order violation on July 29th.
Karen Vaughn steals sister’s $1,000 boat from Four Corners Marina
61-year-old Karen Renee Vaughn stole from her sister, Janet Dixon, on June 1st. On June 18th, Dixon reported that Vaughn had been on her boat about a month prior and had access to her purse, where she kept her spare key to Four Corners Marina. Dixon said that on June 1st, Vaughn unlocked the gate to the marina, went on her boat, and took her property without her consent. A warrant was then obtained for Vaughn’s arrest. Dixon’s boat was valued at $1,000. Vaughn was later taken into custody for theft on July 29th.
Marquavious Garner steals man’s Dodge Charger SRT at Nashville International Airport
25-year-old Marquavious Garner was identified as the person who stole Shady Malk’s blue 2021 Dodge Charger SRT from Terminal Garage 3 at Nashville International Airport late May 19th, 2023. Officers spoke with Malk, who reported that he had parked his vehicle around 4:30 a.m. and that by 11:47 p.m., it was gone. Malk added that he did not permit anyone to drive his vehicle. Officers reviewed the CCTV video showing Malk’s blue Dodge Charger SRT being removed from the parking spot around 11 p.m. and Garner driving off about nine minutes later. Garner and at least two others arrived at the airport around 10:48 p.m. in a black Hyundai Elantra with a temporary tag. Officers located Malk’s car with the interior completely swapped out on May 21st, 2023. The SRT is valued at $80,000, and the removed red interior leather is valued at $10,000. When officers recovered the vehicle, it had black cloth Scat Pack seats, a Scat Pack steering wheel, two door panels missing, two doors replaced with black plastic doors, and the SRT badges removed from the grill and quarter panels. Malk later located the SRT and followed the individuals until they abandoned the SRT and fled. When the men fled, they left Malk’s Charger and a 2021 Ram TRX, where officers found Garner’s fingerprints. A warrant was issued for Garner’s arrest on July 6th, 2023. Garner was later taken into custody for vehicle theft on July 29th, 2024.
Jerimee Gupton strangles girlfriend, throws her across room after she tells him she’s moving out
22-year-old Jerimee Gupton had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Grace Geter, at his Blue Ridge Road residence late July 29th. Geter told responding officers that Gupton attacked her after she informed him that she was moving out. Geter further explained that Gupton told her he did not want her to leave. This led to Gupton grabbing and breaking her phone while she sat on the bed, packing her belongings. Geter added that after Gupton broke her phone, she tried to leave because her child was present. Then, Geter said that Gupton wrapped his hands around her neck and began strangling her, which impeded her breathing. During this, she said he continued to stand over her before hitting her head against the wall. Geter then advised officers that she nearly lost consciousness until Gupton released her. Geter stated that when she tried to get up from the ground, he started kicking and punching her in the back.
Then, she said she attempted to leave, but he began strangling her again and threw her across the room, causing her to fear for her life. After this, Geter told officers she ran across the street to a friend’s house and waited for the police to arrive. The police observed visible bruising around her neck consistent with strangulation, corroborating her statements. Then, officers spoke with Gupton, who stated that he and Geter had a verbal dispute over her wanting to leave the residence. Gupton admitted to breaking her phone after she had allegedly damaged their shared television. Then, he said the incident escalated when he tried to remove a baseball bat from her hands. Gupton was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for aggravated assault and vandalism on July 30th.
Richard Marbut lies on ground, screaming outside ex-girlfriend’s apartment after drinking
55-year-old Richard David Marbut was found lying on the ground near a Hillsboro Pike apartment late July 29th. Officers initially received a call regarding an active burglary. However, when police arrived, they located Marbut abnormally sweating, reeking of alcohol, and showing signs of impairment. A neighbor gave officers a description of a male, later identified as Marbut, yelling and banging on an apartment. When the police asked Marbut why he was banging on the unit, he told them that his ex-girlfriend lived there. Then, officers tried to reach his alleged ex-girlfriend, but after knocking on the door and calling her on her cell phone, they could not contact her. Marbut made a scene in the courtyard of the complex, where he was lying on the ground, screaming, causing multiple neighbors to alert the authorities. Marbut was then taken into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.