Vanessa Scales says she was at 404 Bar & Grill with a group of friends, while her ex-boyfriend, 32-year-old Elijah Leavens, was also there with another group of people. She claims Elijah “was jealous of her new boyfriend” and started an argument with the new beau. When she stepped in between them to de-escalate the situation, she says Elijah became aggressive and bit her middle finger on her left hand. An arrest warrant did not explicitly state why a single middle finger on her left hand was the only one available for biting.
Tag: domestic assault
Brentwood man charged in assault of his son — Stephane Francois arrested
Police took 61-year-old Stephane Francois, of Brentwood, into custody Monday after a verbal argument with his son, Charles Francois, escalated into a physical altercation. The victim and his father both gave the same account of events, recalling that Stephane threw his son down onto the ground. Stephane told officers he was responsible for the assault, and police documented injuries on the right side of the victim’s face.
Man strangles boyfriend; breaks turn-signal & wiper levers from steering column of his car — Nyitrell Debardelaben
23-year-old Nyitrell Debardelaben was driving on Gallatin Pike when he got into an argument with his lover, Jordan Stone. Nyitrell, who goes by the nickname ‘Moo Moo’ on social media, stopped the car and went into a business. When he came back outside, Jordan says Nyitrell reached through the passenger-side window, grabbed his shirt, clawed at his face, and strangled him with one of his hands. As Jordan called 911, Nyitrell returned to the driver’s side of the vehicle and broke off the levers from the steering column that operated the turn signals and the windshield wipers. Police arrived and documented bruising and cuts on the victim’s neck and face.
Woman admits she was “in the wrong” after attacking boyfriend at his mother’s house on mother’s day
On Mother’s day, 22-year-old Michaela Hunt was with her boyfriend, Christopher Falcon, at the home of his mother, Christie Falcon, in South Nashville. Multiple witnesses at the location reported that Michaela was intoxicated and “causing a scene” during the evening. Christopher says she became verbally aggressive and then began hitting, slapping, and scratching him, which caused multiple visible injuries, as documented by police.
Whites Creek food fight lands girlfriend in jail without dinner — Heather Berry
Police say 47-year-old Heather Berry ashed her boyfriend, Jeremiah Steimle, to set up the grill for burgers on Monday night, and when she was “unhappy with his response time,” she began to do it herself. As she began grilling, an argument ensued, and she took all of the food and tossed it off their rear balcony. The argument continued, and she punched him with her fists, as witnessed by his father, who owns the home. Not quite finished, she took a plastic container filled with a beverage and smashed it over his head. Before fleeing the scene, she went through the home and kicked various items, including the TV and soundbar.
Musician Emily Otteson assaults roommate musician Zach Hinson to “push his energy away”
32-year-old Nashville Musician Emily Otteson is charged with the domestic assault of her roommate, Country singer Zach Hinson. Hinson called 911 to report Otteson had thrown a steel half-gallon water jug at him, striking him in the shin, as the two were having a verbal argument about rent. Hinson was perched atop the kitchen counter while she was at the kitchen table. Neither left their seats during the argument. The situation initially calmed down after the assault, however, as things became heated again, Hinson says he was afraid she would throw a pencil at him. When asked why she threw the steel container at him, Otteson stated: “to shock him, push his energy away.”
Nicholas Drisaldi charged with strangulation of girlfriend in Antioch
Metro Nashville Police responded to a domestic call in Antioch and located Taylor Metcalfe standing outside of her apartment. She explained her boyfriend, 32-year-old Nicholas Drisaldi had strangled her, and had a video of the incident. The video shows a verbal altercation between the couple, and then Drisaldi puts his hands around her neck.
Woman charged with tackling and beating her mother in dispute over estate — Krisshayah Greer
21-year-old Krisshayah Greer was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant from December of 2020 charging her with domestic assault and theft. She, along with two other co-defendants, reportedly came to her grandmother’s home, who had recently died. The trio attempted to remove items from the home, however, they encountered her mother, who is the executor of the estate. When she told them they had to leave, all three pushed her down and began to kick and punch her once she was on the ground. Krisshayah is additionally charged with stealing her mother’s iPhone while she was on the ground. All defendants fled the scene before police arrived, and warrants were issued.
Preston Jacob Mercer charged with assaulting girlfriend with her glasses
19-year-old Preston Jacob Mercer was with his girlfriend, Audrey Barrett, at the Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet on Nolensville Road when they got into an argument. Once they were outside, the disagreement continued and she states Preston grabbed her glasses and threw them at her. Once back home, police responded to the residence to take a report and observed a small cut and swelling to the victim’s forehead consistent with glasses striking her in the head. During an interview, police say Mercer stated he threw “something from the car that may have been the glasses”.
Lauren Love charged with assault of girlfriend who flushed her drugs down the toilet
Nicole Reed tells police she found methamphetamine on the dresser of her girlfriend, 30-year-old Lauren Love. She says she had already wanted her if she ever found drugs in the apartment she was ending the relationship. As she flushed the drugs down the toilet, she says Love began assaulting her with punches and kicks to her body. she also pulled her purse strap around her neck for a few seconds until it broke. Officers observed injuries to the victim’s hand, arm, and back. A warrant was issued for Love’s arrest, and she was booked on it this week.