25-year-old Katelyn Hartley had a domestic incident with her mother, Freddie Spencer, at their Baker Road residence on July 25th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Hartley, who initially stated that Spencer had taken her daughter, Juliet, while irate. Hartley further explained that she had argued with her grandmother, Brenda Winn. Hartley added that Spencer was trying to reach her, and Romario Santiago-Lloyd, Hartley’s boyfriend, was bringing her home. Hartley said that Spencer came outside, which sparked an argument that led to her punching Spencer. After this, Hartley said she had called an Uber and gathered her belongings. Hartley then realized Juliet was quiet, so she started searching for her. Then, once she noticed Spencer and Juliet were gone, she alerted the authorities.
Spencer, who arrived during the interview, spoke with officers and told them she was watching Juliet. Then, she stated that she overheard Winn and Hartley arguing outside. Spencer said she advised Hartley that she did not want Santiago-Lloyd on their property. Hartley responded by punching Spencer, who was holding Juliet at the time. Spencer told officers that she did not wish to press charges.
Santiago-Lloyd returned to the scene and spoke with the police. He told them he had picked Hartley up from her job at Hooters and brought her home. Santiago-Lloyd said he was talking to Hartley in the front yard when Winn pulled in speeding. Then, he said Hartley started arguing with Winn when Spencer exited the residence. Santiago-Lloyd stated this led to Spencer and Hartley arguing. He then explained that he looked down at his phone to start recording, but when he looked up, Hartley’s arm was coming back, so he did not see the attack. Hartley was then taken into custody for domestic assault.
Katelyn Hartley of Baker Road in Goodlettsville, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on July 25th, charged with domestic assault. She is free on a $2,000 bond.
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