Day: July 2, 2024

Ian Martin tells former romantic partner “F*ck around and find out” after not receiving belongings

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Ian Martin had a domestic incident with a past intimate partner, Robert Gill-Lavirgne, on June 24th. Authorities responded to a disturbance at the 7-Eleven on Murfreesboro Pike and located Martin. He explained his living situation with Lavirgne and told them how Lavirgne asked him to leave, to which he agreed. Lavirgne told Martin to grab his belongings before he left, but he left without them and called 911, stating that Lavirgne had his items and would leave them there. When Martin asked officers for assistance, he said, “If the police do not get here soon, it is going to be bad.” Martin told officers that he demanded Lavirgne to bring out his items, and if he did not, he would “beat his a**.” When officers spoke with Lavirgne, he shared a similar statement, adding that Martin said if he did not bring him his things, he would “F*ck around and find out.” Martin was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

Jarmal Prewitt caught with Adderall and brass knuckles outside of Rippy’s Honky Tonk

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

35-year-old Jarmal Prewitt was caught standing outside of Rippy’s Honky Tonk with a warrant at 11:40 p.m. on June 23rd. Officers were conducting a warrant service at the location looking for Prewitt. Officers located Prewitt and took him into custody. Upon searching Prewitt, officers located brass knuckles, a marijuana blunt weighing 1.7 grams, and several Adderall pills. When asked about what officers found, Prewitt admitted that the marijuana and brass knuckles were his but did not claim the Adderall. Prewitt was charged with possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a legend drug on June 24th.

DUI: Niki Branner jailed after nearly crashing into officer’s car on Briley Parkway

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

28-year-old Niki Branner was seen almost crashing into an officer’s car on Briley Parkway on June 23rd. Officers observed a black Jeep Grand Cherokee speed past them and immediately slowed down. Officers continued to drive, but as they approached the vehicle in the left lane, it came into their lane, almost hitting them. Officers conducted a traffic stop and approached Branner’s vehicle. As authorities interacted with Branner, they noticed a bag of marijuana. Officers asked Branner if she had smoked that day. Branner admitted that she had smoked 1-2 blunts before she started driving. Officers then asked her if she had any alcoholic beverages before driving. Branner told officers that she did not have any. Branner told officers that she had a gun belonging to her child’s father, so she was asked to exit her car. Officers then took the suspected bag of marijuana and the weapon. Branner agreed to perform sobriety tests, but she performed poorly on the tests, showing numerous indicators of intoxication. After searching the vehicle, officers found an open plastic cup containing an alcoholic drink. Branner was taken into custody for possession of a weapon under the influence, possession of a controlled substance, having an open container of alcohol, driving under the influence, and implied consent on June 24th.

Pedro Rodriguez jailed after involvement in brawl at Bucanas Night Club parking lot

E.Z Emerson

30-year-old Pedro Antonio Rodriguez was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Rodriguez was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Eduardo Garcia jailed after brawl in Bucanas Night Club parking lot

E.Z Emerson

28-year-old Eduardo Rubio Garcia was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Garcia was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Daniel Izaguirre jailed after involvement in Bucanas Night Club parking lot brawl

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

19-year-old Daniel Izaguirre was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Izaguirre was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Juan Rodriguez Mendez jailed after involvement in brawl in Bucanas Night Club parking lot

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

31-year-old Juan Jose Rodriguez Mendez was involved in a large fight at the Bucanas Night Club parking lot at 3:06 a.m. on June 22nd. While officers were responding to a call for service, they observed the brawl. This prompted officers to intervene and stop the fight. Mendez was then taken into custody for disorderly conduct.

Serial Booster Ripley Torbett jailed for stealing from Target in 2023

E.Z Emerson

25-year-old Ripley Grace Torbett stole merchandise from Target on November 8th, 2023. Torbett was observed gathering $571.91 worth of merchandise before going to the self-checkout, scanning a $1 price tag, and leaving without paying the full amount for the items. A warrant was issued for her arrest on March 14th, 2024. Torbett was taken into custody for theft on June 25th, 2024. Torbett was previously arrested on March 6th for a two month streak of stealing from Target.

Jamal Johnson screams profanities at pedestrians after being denied entry into bar

E.Z Emerson

23-year-old Jamal Tyrell Johnson tried entering an establishment after being denied entry on June 30th. Security flagged officers down and advised them of this, and when they arrived, they spoke with Johnson. Officers noted that Johnson reeked of alcohol and could not stand independently. Then, officers located his friend, who agreed to take him home. Johnson then turned around and started screaming profanities at pedestrians as they passed. Johnson was then taken into custody for public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Edward Brown threatens to kill neighbor with knife

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Edward Hunter Brown threatened one of his neighbors, Jaimen Killian, at the Lewis Street Apartment Complex on June 30th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Killian, who stated that he was outside on his balcony when Brown threatened to kill him while holding a knife. Police were previously at this location on June 29th regarding similar threats, during which officers advised Brown to stay away from Killian and that he could be arrested if he continued threatening him. Melody Hartmire, a witness, spoke with officers and corroborated Killian’s statements. Brown was later taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.