23-year-old Joshua Bennett turned himself in on October 11th on charges of theft. Officers were initially dispatched to Gallatin Pike on August 24th regarding a shoplifter. Bennett was observed on camera with accomplices concealing $166.42 worth of merchandise in a purse before being stopped by security. Officers identified Bennett by driver’s license and issued him a citation.
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Lance Mankin charged with slapping girlfriend to make her be quiet
21-year-old Lance Mankin was arrested for domestic assault on October 19th at the Hermitage Studios on Central Pike. Officers were dispatched to a call regarding a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Mankin, who stated he got into a verbal argument with Sydney Tousignant, his girlfriend, because another female was looking at him. Mankin admitted to slapping Tousignant because he was tired of her yelling at him about the matter. Tousignant told officers that Mankin slapped her because he wanted her to be quiet.
Tiffany Trotter charged with shoplifting from Walmart
24-year-old Tiffany Trotter was issued a citation on August 24th after she was caught shoplifting at the Walmart on Gallatin Pike. Ms. Trotter and accomplices concealed $166.42 worth of merchandise in a purse and tried to walk out of the store until they were stopped by security. The incident was captured on video surveillance, and she was booked on the outstanding citation this week.
Tylar Lester pushes out $482 worth of merchandise at West Nashville Walmart
18-year-old Tylar Lester was issued a citation on September 28th after she was caught stealing from the Walmart on Charlotte Pike. Loss prevention officers advised that Lester walked into the store, grabbed items off the shelf, and walked out the door without paying for them. She was taken into custody, and $482.57 worth of merchandise was recovered. She was booked on the citation this week.
Zachary Taylor crashes into tree on Music City Drive after drinking ‘substance’ filled water
27-year-old Zachary Taylor turned himself in on October 16th for driving under the influence and leaving the scene of an accident in late September. Multiple witnesses identified Taylor as the driver of the vehicle that crashed into three other cars before veering off the roadway into a tree on Music Circle Drive. Taylor then fled the scene and was found on 18th Ave. S. before returning to the scene and admitting to driving the car to the police. Officers observed Taylor showing visible signs of intoxication, and he was taken to Vanderbilt Hospital. Taylor told officers that he took a glass of water from a friend and believed that there was some intoxicating substance in the water.
Ambrosia Jones-Cruickshank charged with selling liquor without a license
34-year-old Ambrosia Jones-Cruickshank was issued a citation on August 3rd after illegally serving alcohol to an undercover ABC agent. Ms. Cruickshank reportedly never obtained a liquor license for her establishment, Happy Hour on Main Street, yet when agents arrived, they saw bottles of alcohol in plain view behind the bar. Agent Hardin witnessed Ms. Jones-Cruickshank sell another agent an Old Fashioned drink at the bar.
Lazarius McGee charged after fleeing in stolen vehicle
19-year-old Lazarius McGee was taken into custody for motor vehicle theft, evading arrest, theft, and driving without a license on October 13th. Officers were in the parking lot of Fort Negley when they observed a black Volkswagen crash into a light pole. Three black males got out of the vehicle and ran away from officers, but McGee was caught on foot. McGee did not have a license.
Martin Harasim claims to be government agent after assaulting his sister
41-year-old Martin Haraism was jailed Monday night after assaulting his sister at their apartment on Broadway. The victim stated that her brother was extremely intoxicated, and she took a bath to give him time to calm down and ended up having to barricade herself inside the bathroom. Harasim broke through the door and slammed her head against a wall. He then strangled her to the point of lightheadedness and threw her around the apartment. The victim stated, “He beat the hell out of me.” She had visible bruises and injuries in multiple places on her arms, legs, neck, and abdomen. She also had bruising around her neck from the strangulation.
When officers spoke with Harasim, he denied ever assaulting the victim and claimed she had a mental illness. He was obviously intoxicated and claimed to be an IRS Criminal Investigator and an FBI agent but never showed a badge or provided any credentials. Officers called the FBI field office located in Knoxville, and they had no knowledge of him. Officers then attempted to take Harasim into custody, but he resisted by pulling away. He even stepped on an officer’s foot and would not move. He also attempted to throw his shoulder into an officer but was quickly pinned against a wall to prevent that. While in custody, he threatened to retaliate against the officers due to his employment by the federal government. He stated the federal government would “f*/k them up.” He also stated that he would “chop up” the arresting officer and called them “dumb f*/king fa*/ots.”
Damon Hodge leaves Buchanan Street brawl to retrieve handgun
24-year-old Damon Hodge Jr. was arrested in the early morning hours of October 16th, following a police call of a large group of 10-12 people fighting with weapons near 1002 Buchanan Street. After arriving and being told that no one was on the scene, Hodge was seen approaching with a handgun and became combative with another group of individuals. When officers made contact with Hodge, they had to tell him multiple times to drop his handgun. Security stated that he was a member of the brawl they were called out for, and officers noticed he reeked of alcohol. When questioned, Hodge said that he was returning to defend himself from others who had attacked him.
Malea Rhea flees from police & weaves through traffic on Old Hickory Blvd
21-year-old Malea Rhea was arrested for evading, reckless driving, and resisting arrest on October 16th. Officer Short observed Rhea speeding past him in a brown SUV weaving in and out of traffic on Old Hickory Blvd. and activated his emergency equipment. Rhea continued to weave in and out of traffic to flee and was out of sight of the officers until she was seen exiting the vehicle about a mile down the roadway, after she ran off the roadway. Rhea was taken into custody during a traffic stop.