Day: July 3, 2024

Sparkle Johnson slashes daughter’s boyfriend’s tires after being denied entry into her apartment

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

39-year-old Sparkle Johnson was caught after slashing her daughter’s boyfriend’s tires at their Knollcrest Apartment near Creekwood Drive on July 2nd. On June 7th, officers responded to a domestic disturbance. Zaria Johnson called the police regarding her mother, Sparkle Johnson, her aunt, Stephanie Jones, and her god sister, Alaka Young, trying to get into her apartment. When officers arrived, they noticed Zaria and her boyfriend, Ladonte Harney, standing beside his vehicle before they spoke with Zaria. Zaria informed officers that on the morning of June 6th, Stephanie, Sparkle, and Alaka attempted to enter her apartment and repeatedly knocked on the door. However, the trio got upset when Zaria refused to open the door, so they began spam-calling and texting Zaria and Ladonte. During the phone calls, the trio Threatened Zaria and Ladonte, telling them they were going to send people to beat them up and mentioning they were going to slice Ladonte’s tires to his vehicle. Zaria and Ladonte proceeded to block their phone numbers but continued to text and call from the generated numbers. One of the texts Zaria and Ladonte received was their social security numbers. Later that night, Ladonte noticed that his rear left side tire slashed, and two dents were in the driver-side door. Officers proceeded to help Zaria and Ladonte secure an order of protection for harassment, and they chose to prosecute them for vandalism. A warrant was issued, and Sparkle Johnson was taken into custody for vandalism on June 2nd.

Elijah Maitland breaks into ex-girlfriend’s apartment & refuses to leave during altercation

Brodie Martin

23-year-old Elijah Maitland was involved in a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Raquel Acevedo, at her Blair Boulevard apartment on May 23rd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Acevedo, who stated that Maitland wasn’t in her apartment. Acevedo informed officers that she and Maitland had stayed in her apartment together but that he hadn’t lived there since August 2023. Acevedo told officers she came home to find Maitland inside her apartment when she got off last night on May 22nd. Acevedo stated that since she knew that her door was locked before she left, Maitland had to enter through the window. Her apartment was on the second floor of the building. However, there is an awning with windows above it, which Acevedo stated she couldn’t lock. Acevedo told officers that when she came into contact with Maitland, she asked him to leave several times, but he refused. According to Acevedo, Maitland took her phone from her hand to prevent her from calling 911. She added that they “hand fought” over her phone, but she couldn’t regain possession. After eventually getting her phone back, Acevedo decided to leave and stay with a friend instead of continuing to fight Maitland.

Acevedo told law enforcement that Maitland was still inside her apartment when she returned on May 23rd. Acevedo stated that after trying to get Maitland to leave, he took her phone again to prevent her from calling the police. Maitland then continued to berate her verbally. In fear for her safety, Acevedo grabbed a kitchen knife to defend herself. She expressed that she never intended to threaten Maitland with the knife and that she only got the knife because he appeared violent. Maitland continuously attempted to “snatch” the knife away from her hand and, at one point, was able to grab onto the blade. Acevedo was able to get the knife free from Maitland’s hand by “slicing” his hand. Maitland was completely unfazed and continued to “hand fight” with her. Acevedo decided to leave the apartment and get assistance from someone outside her apartment. As Acevedo attempted to leave, Maitland grabbed her by the shirt and pulled her back into the room, causing another “scuffle” over her phone. Acevedo stated that she eventually assured Maitland that she wouldn’t call 911 and got her phone back from him. Once Acevedo got her phone, she immediately called 911 but hung up because she was scared he might lash out at her again. Acevedo called 911 again a short time later. Maitland became aware of this and left the location without another altercation. Maitland was not present when the officers arrived.

Later, on July 1st, officers met with Raquel Acevedo about a call for service regarding a domestic dispute at her Blair Boulevard residence. Officers determined that no criminal offense had occurred. However, officers discovered Maitland, the other involved party, had five outstanding warrants in Davidson County. Officers confirmed those warrants to still be active and began searching the area for him. Officers then located Maitland walking down an alley between 17th Ave S and 18th Ave S. When Maitland saw police, he ran into a tree line towards Belmont University’s campus. Officers lost Maitland but later found him again on Belmont University’s Campus. Officers identified themselves as police and gave Maitland the command to “stop.” Upon seeing the police, Maitland again fled from the officers. Officers warned Maitland he’d be tased if he continued running from them. Eventually, officers caught up to Maitland and took him into custody without further incident. Maitland was taken into custody and charged with two counts of interfering with an emergency call, false imprisonment, domestic assault, and aggravated burglary on July 1st.

D’Andre Daniels tries to fight younger brother after playing basketball

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

24-year-old D’Andre Daniels was involved in a domestic altercation with his juvenile brother at their Fain Street residence at 11:50 p.m. on July 1st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Daniels’ younger brother. He stated that while outside, he and Daniels began tossing around a basketball and that Daniels started yelling obscenities, trying to provoke him into an argument. The juvenile then claims that Daniels threw the basketball hard at him, striking his chest. Daniels then began yelling more profanity and threatened to fight his younger brother when he asked why he did that. Proceeding with this, their eldest brother, Anthony Washington, confronted Daniels because Washington felt that the juvenile’s safety was in jeopardy. Washington told Daniels to step outside if he wanted to fight another grown adult instead of a juvenile, and the two bumped chests.

Daniels’ younger brother told officers that this was when he got their mother, Aiesha Daniels, who attempted to separate the two older brothers. Aiesha didn’t think she could stop them if they fought, so she called the police. Anthony and Daniels then went their separate ways, and the juvenile grabbed the basketball off the floor so that Daniels could no longer hit him with it. Upset by this, Daniel took the basketball and threatened the juvenile with another fight, calling him profanities again. Daniels proceeded to shoulder check, push, and get into the juvenile’s face. The juvenile also told officers that he was in fear of bodily injury as he thought Daniels was going to punch him. Officers then spoke with Washington, who stated that he witnessed Daniels’s shoulder check, push, and threaten the juvenile during their altercation. When officers spoke and asked Daniels what happened, he only claimed that “words were exchanged.” Due to the statements made, Daniels was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Mason Taylor pushes girlfriend onto bike during argument

Brodie Martin

32-year-old Mason Taylor was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend, Judith Gilliam, at their Spring Place Drive townhouse on June 30th. Authorities received a call from Taylor for a welfare check on his girlfriend, but he told them he would not be present because he had to leave for work. When officers arrived and interviewed Gilliam, and observed a large bruise on her right arm. Once Gilliam was asked about the injury, she stated that during an argument between her and Taylor, he pushed her. Gilliam noted that the push caused her to fall onto a stationary bike. Taylor was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on July 1st.

Justin Smith slaps father for calling him fat & lazy

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

35-year-old Justin Smith was involved in a domestic altercation with his father, Christopher Smith, at their Ristau Drive residence on July 1st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Christopher. He told them that Justin works for him and is lazy and fat. Justin began lifting weights after Christopher told him he was lazy. Christopher informed the officers that Justin became very upset and approached him, grabbed him, and slapped him. Officers noticed redness and marks on Christopher’s torso as well as on his back that were consistent with him being slapped by Justin. Officers then spoke with Justin, who initially stated that Christopher was not proud of him and was never good enough for his father. Justin claimed he began lifting weights after his father called him fat but stated that there was no physical alteration, only a verbal altercation with his father. Officers observed that both Justin and Christopher had been drinking. Based on the injuries and statements, Justin was identified as the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Shane Martin headbutts officer, threatens to kill his children after fighting vendor outside Honky Tonk Central

Brodie Martin

33-year-old Shane Martin was seen starting a fight with someone outside of Honky Tonk Central on June 29th. Officers were flagged down by Honky Tonk Central security to assist in the situation. As officers approached the location, the individual pointed out Martin at the corner of Broadway and 4th Avenue South. Officers went to Martin, who tried to pretend that he was playing with the vendor. When officers told Martin that he had to leave because of the several complaints he had, Martin became belligerent, saying, ” fuck you! You ain’t a real cop.” Martin proceeded to shove officers. Martin then made his way to the Honky Tonk Central, where he was stopped by security and handcuffed on one hand. Martin had to be taken to the ground to be completely handcuffed due to his violently resisting. While cuffing Martin, officers observed the strong smell of alcohol coming from his person.

Martin was then taken into custody and transported to booking. During the drive to booking, Martin threatened to kill the arresting officer, Officer Beaudu’s children, multiple times. After arriving, Martin continued being uncooperative by yelling and cursing at officers and staff. Staff came to see if they could check Martin’s temperature for their process. During this, Officer Diesel stood Martin up to assist him because of his level of intoxication. As Officer Diesel grabbed Martin’s arm, Martin grabbed the back of his head and then headbutted him. When officers restrained Martin, he continued to make threats of violence to Officer Diesel. Shane Martin was charged with 2 counts of assault of an officer, resisting arrest, public intoxication, and disorderly conduct.

Marlin Golden booked after daughter abandons him at Nashville International Airport

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

63-year-old Marlin Golden was seen visually intoxicated at the food court at the Nashville International Airport on July 2nd. Employees at the airport called officers explaining that there was a man in the food court who was possibly confused, intoxicated, and could not walk. When officers made contact with Golden, they immediately noticed the strong smell of alcohol coming from his breath, along with his glassy eyes. Golden was visibly upset and informed officers that he needed to get to Nashville and that his daughter was picking him up. However, Golden had lost his cell phone and could not tell officers his daughter’s phone number to be able to call for her to pick him up. Golden was asked her name, and a page in the terminal was made for her to come and get him, but she did not contact the police nor pick up Golden. Officers deemed Golden to be too intoxicated, so he was then stood up, placed in handcuffs, and sat back down in the wheelchair, where he was pushed to a patrol car due to his being unsteady on his feet. Officers deemed Golden to be unable to take care of himself, so he was taken into custody and charged with public intoxication.

Jarvis Jones destroys grandma’s car with hammer, tells police he was bored

Brodie Martin

18-year-old Jarvis Jones was seen hitting his grandmother, Lisa Collier’s car at Vista Court on June 29th. When officers arrived and made contact with Jones, he admitted that he used a hammer to damage the vehicle. When asked why he did it, Jones said “he was bored and the car didn’t work.” Jones also stated that he didn’t like being home alone. Through further interaction, officers found that Collier was borrowing the vehicle that Jones damaged. While looking at the car, officers observed broken front and rear windows, a broken rearview mirror, broken off windshield wipers, the rear deck lid, and the speakers ripped out. Jones was taken into custody and charged with vandalism.

Jason Carden hits roommate with gun because he doesn’t pay rent

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

46-year-old Jason Carden was involved in an altercation with his roommate, Micheal Murphy, at their Roundwood Forest Drive residence on July 1st. When officers arrived, they heard a struggle inside the residence and banged on the door until Carden answered. Carden explained to officers that the altercation began when he provided Murphy with a 30-day notice, leading Murphy to become agitated and charge at him. Sometime during the fight, Carden used his firearm to strike Murphy in the head in an attempt to subdue him until the officers arrived. Officers then spoke with Murphy, who stated that he had mentioned fixing the ice machine to Carden, as he believed he was entitled to that accommodation due to paying rent. In response, Carden became angry and aimed his firearm at Murphy, making him feel threatened. Murphy claimed that Carden grabbed him around the neck and struck his head multiple times with the gun until the officers arrived. Murphy sustained a significant head injury with bleeding. Officers determined that Carden was the primary aggressor and subsequently was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Mirwais Habibi slaps family member multiple times during 2 day long argument

Brodie Martin

38-year-old Mirwais Habibi was involved in a domestic altercation with Nagis Habibi at their Skyline Ridge Drive apartment on June 28th. When officers arrived, Nagis told them she and Mirwais had been fighting for the last two days. Nagis stated that Mirwais slapped her in the face several times and that he also grabbed her by her left arm. Both incidents left bruising, which officers observed. Nagis said that two days later, on June 30th, Mirwais held a pillow on her face for a long time, causing her to fear for her life. According to Nagis, Mirwais left with her phone shortly after this. Nagis then walked to a neighbor’s house and called 911. Nagis also told officers that her two children were present during the assault. When officers spoke with Mirwais, he stated that he was very drunk and that he blacked out. According to Mirwais, he couldn’t remember if he hit the victim or not. Mirwais was then taken into custody for domestic assault on June 30th.