19-year-old Kaydence Armstrong confessed on New Year’s day to shooting her boyfriend, Christon Collins. Officers responded to the Wedgewood Ave apartment to find Collins with gunshot graze wounds to his left arm and right leg. The couple had been in a physical altercation earlier, but according to a witness, the argument was already over when Kaydence retrieved the gun and fired eight shots. Officers recovered the gun from her purse, along with eight spent shell casings at the scene. She remains jailed in lieu of a $100,000 bond.
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Angel Sanchez charged in brutal New Year’s Eve assault of girlfriend
25-year-old Angel Sanchez is jailed in lieu of a $25,000 bond after police say he strangled his girlfriend, Yasmin Rivera, in an Uber and then, after they got home, reportedly headbutted her, dragged her across the floor, and strangled her again. The victim says the fight began at a bar but didn’t turn physical until they were in the rideshare vehicle on their way home. During the ride, she says he pulled her into his forehead and placed his hands around her neck until she had difficulty breathing. Once at home, she grabbed her dog for comfort, and Sanchez grabbed her and dragged her across the floor before getting on top of her and placing both hands around her neck once again. The victim says she was losing consciousness but was able to scream loud enough for a neighbor to come to her rescue. Officers documented multiple injuries to the victim.
Anthony Rizzo charged with 3 a.m. DUI on New Year’s day in Belle Meade
23-year-old Anthony Joseph Rizzo was pulled over by Belle Meade Police Officer Hayley Doty for displaying expired tags/registration at 3:14 a.m. on January 1st. He reportedly appeared intoxicated and stated he consumed alcohol earlier in the day and was currently coming from downtown Nashville. Rizzo performed poorly on field sobriety tests, and was transported to Metro General for a blood draw and then to booking where he was charged with DUI.
Joseph Killingsworth attempts to remove wife from couch by throwing coffee mug at her head
53-year-old Joe Killingsworth was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail this week on an outstanding warrant charging him with domestic assault. His wife, Sharon Renee Killingsworth, stated that on December 22, Joe told her he wanted a divorce and began taking some belonging that belonged to her. She was attempting not to argue but told him he had no right to take her things. She says he attempted to remove her from the couch and threw a coffee mug, striking her in the head, which left a mark observed by police. He fled the scene before officers arrived, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Erlyn Daniel Guevara-Andino deemed too drunk for downtown Nashville
Metro Nashville Police officers working the Entertainment District Initiative early Saturday morning located 26-year-old Erlyn Daniel Guevara-Andino on Broadway in an extreme state of intoxication. Officers say he reeked of alcohol and was unsteady on his feet, and was a danger to himself if left alone in downtown Nashville.
William Alexander charged in assault of girlfriend after he refuses to watch children
Jamonqueia Rucker was heard crying on the phone when she called 911 to report that her 25-year-old boyfriend, William Alexander, was outside the residence with a gun. Officers arrived and spoke with both parties. Jamonqueia says William refused to watch their two children while she went to work, but he refused and wanted their grandmother to have the responsibility. He then reportedly pushed her down onto the floor multiple times during an assault. Officers documented multiple bruises and injuries on the victim, some of them bleeding. William denied that he hurt the victim., and stated it was only an argument.
Bryce Denton charged with stalking ex-girlfriend, tossing things from balcony
25-year-old Bryce Denton was jailed this week on an outstanding warrant charging him with stalking. His ex-girlfriend, Rebekah Fox, says that in May 2021, she found flowers on her doorstep with a note signed by Bryce, and later that night, he knocked on her door, but she didn’t let him in. She continued to have him blocked on all known numbers and social media accounts, yet he continued to find ways to contact her via new profiles on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter, where he referend her place of work with her photo. In December 2021, the victim received a call from her property management informing her that her belongings were scattered about a common area of the complex. It was discovered Bryce left a note after he tossed her things from her balcony.
Hunter Edwards pushes through ex-girlfriend’s window, and exclaims “You ghosted me!”
Police say 26-year-old Eric Hunter Edwards pushed an air-conditioner unit into the apartment of his ex-girlfriend, who was inside, then he crawled through the opening, stood up, and exclaimed, “You ghosted me!” His ex-girlfriend, Averie Porter, says he refused to leave, and she called 911. As she was placing the call, Hunter reportedly called her “retarded” She was able to record him breaking through the opening and showed the video to officers. During an interview, Edwards told officers he came through the front door, and that wasn’t him, despite that he was still wearing the same clothes as he was in the video.
Musician Dave Gajda indicted on sexual exploitation of a minor charge in Nashville
A Davidson County Grandy Jury has indicted 33-year-old Dave Gajda on one count of sexual exploitation of a minor. The indictment alleges that between February 14th and June 27th of 2022, Gajda possessed material of a minor child participating in sexual activities. He is jailed in lieu of a $150,000 bond.
DUI: Beverly Cosgrove says she’s the “most drunk I’ve ever been in my life!”
Police say 67-year-old Beverly Cosgrove was involved in a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Matilda St. & Marydale Dr., where she ended up stuck in a steep ditch. Ethan Myers came to assist Cosgrove out of her vehicle. She told him she had been out drinking with friends and was the “most drunk I’ve ever been in my life!” She later stated she had two glasses of wine at a Hendersonville restaurant. Cosgrove performed poorly on field sobriety tests and later blew a 0.132% BAC on a breathalyzer.