Day: August 1, 2024

Tiffany Rhone steals $1,500 worth of tobacco products from Twice Daily Convenience Store

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

37-year-old Tiffany Rhone was caught stealing tobacco products from a Twice Daily Convenience store on 12th Avenue South on May 4th. Rhone was captured on camera with three other suspects. One of the suspects took out a large rock from a bag and struck the front glass multiple times, while another suspect kicked the glass in. The group then entered the store through the broken glass and stole a significant amount of tobacco-related products valued at $1,500. After leaving the scene, Rhone and the others were seen heading in the same direction they came from. One of the other suspects was arrested and confessed to the crime, identifying Rhone to officers from the camera footage. Before the burglary, Rhone was also spotted on cameras near Deford Bailey Avenue. Later that morning, she was seen with the other suspects going to another apartment, where one of them admitted to selling the stolen tobacco products. Rhone was then deemed an accomplice, and a warrant was issued for her arrest. Rhone was later found and taken into custody for failure to appear, organized retail crime, burglary, and theft of merchandise on August 1st.

Calvin Varnado hits girlfriend in face several times during argument on Lakeshore Drive

Brodie Martin

37-year-old Calvin Varnado was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Jenni Wofford, during a car ride home on April 8th. Wofford reported that Varnado got hostile with her during an argument and hit her in the face several times. An hour later, Wofford contacted 911 for assistance. During the call, dispatch could hear what sounded like a scuffle and Wofford screaming that she and Varnado were on Lakeshore Drive. Wofford reported that during the assault, Varnado continued to swing at her, so she swung back at him to defend herself. Wofford was unable to give officers a specific location for where the assault took place but that she was in Davidson County and that she was close to Lakeshore Drive. At that moment, Varnado stopped the car at a Lakeshore residence then pushed and kicked her out of the passenger seat. Wofford was observed with scratches all over her body and a bruised and bloody lip. Varnado was later taken into custody and charged with two counts of domestic assault on July 31st.

Robert Lange attempts to stab security officers at Fifth Third Center with drill bit

Brodie Martin

44-year-old Robert Lange was seen trying to stab security officers with a drill bit at the Fifth Third Center on July 31st. When officers arrived, security had Lange detained. Security officers Smith and Massiah informed officers that when they had asked Lange to leave multiple times. They stated when they approached him, he became aggressive and took a fighting stance. While in the stance, Lange attempted to stab both of them with a drill bit. Despite this, security was able to assist each other and take possession of the drill bit. Lange was then taken into custody and charged with aggravated assault.

Jessica Washburn assaults ex-boyfriend during fight with new boyfriend

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

42-year-old Jessica Washburn was involved in a domestic altercation with her ex-boyfriend and children’s father, Preston Thompson, at a Summitt Avenue residence on June 16th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Washburn. She stated that when she and Chancellor Barker, her new boyfriend, arrived at the residence, they wanted to talk to her daughter and retrieve her daughter’s phone inside the residence. As Washburn entered the residence, Thompson walked outside and approached Barker to shake his hand. Barker then punched Thompson, and the two began fighting outside.

After this, Washburn and Coy Thompson, Preston’s brother, walked outside and witnessed the fight. Officers then met with Coy, who stated that he observed Washburn attempt to hit Preston several times and take off her shoe to hit him with it. Coy also claims that he thought he pulled Washburn away before she hit Preston with the shoe, but it is unknown if she struck Preston. Once Coy separated the parties, Washburn pushed Thompson again before she and Barker fled. Officers then made contact and spoke with Preston, who stated that he did feel assaulted by Washburn when asked if he felt assaulted by her. A warrant was issued, and Washburn was later found and taken into custody for domestic assault.

Jason Napper steals Gatorade from Walgreens, tells manager “I’ll come into the store whenever I want”

E.Z Emerson

44-year-old Jason Dean Napper had an altercation with Samantha Cadwell, a manager, at the Gallatin Pike North Walgreens on July 31st. Cadwell told responding officers that Napper comes into the establishment and shoplifts daily. Cadwell then stated that around noon, Napper entered the store and grabbed a Gatorade. Cadwell stated she told Napper he needed to leave and was not allowed to be there. Cadwell said that Napper then got in her face with his fist balled up and told her, “I’ll come into the store whenever I want,” which placed her in fear. She said that after this, he walked out of the location with the Gatorade without paying for it. Cadwell provided the police with surveillance of the incident. Officers later located Napper at Bar-B-Cutie Smokehouse wearing the same clothes he had on in the video and detained him. Then, officers conducted a “show-up” with Cadwell, and she identified him as the person in question. The police could not cite him for the occurrence because he had too many FTAs and FTBs. Napper was then taken into custody for assault and theft.

Elijah Onyeama punches, strangles girlfriend for pouring beer on him during argument

Brodie Martin

19-year-old Elijah Onyeama was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Olivia Williams, at their Stone Ridge apartment on July 31st. When officers arrived, they met and spoke with Williams about the incident. Williams stated that during an argument with Onyeama, he shoulder-bumped her out of the way, so she poured beer on his head. As Williams was pouring the beer, Onyeama approached her and punched her in the face. Williams told officers that he punched her so hard that she almost fell. Onyeama proceeded to grab Williams by her throat and throw her to the ground. Once Williams was on the ground, Onyeama mounted her and began to strangle her, causing her to lose consciousness for multiple seconds. Williams stated that after regaining consciousness, she was able to kick Onyeama off of her and call 911. While interacting with Williams, officers observed bruises and scratches on her neck. Officers also noticed that her voice was hoarse, which is consistent with strangulation. Onyeama was not present while officers were on the scene. Onyeama was later found and taken into custody for aggravated domestic assault.

Jaida Fletcher attacks intimate partner of family member for trying to shower in his house

E.Z Emerson

21-year-old Jaida Fletcher had an altercation with Dai’Onna White, an intimate partner of her family member, Robert Ezell Jr., at Charlotte Used Tires on April 19th. On July 22nd, White advised officers that she and Ezell Jr. were at his home on Beech Avenue, where they were both drunk and had thrown up. She explained that she asked Ezell Jr. to use his shower, and he said no because other people were in the house. White stated that she undressed and walked to the bathroom anyway. She stated this was when Ezell reportedly restrained her, preventing her from showering. During this, White added that Ezell strangled her with one hand until she fought back. Afterward, she said Ezell offered her a ride home and gave her a shirt to wear.

Then, White said that while Ezell was driving, he called his family members, Fletcher and Kim Smith, to beat her up. She stated this sparked a scuffle between her and Ezell, during which he hit her head against the window. White said that she jumped out of the car at Jefferson Street near 40th Avenue North to get away from him and had a friend pick her up. However, White told officers that Ezell, Fletcher, and Smith pursued them and blocked them in at Charlotte Used Tires. White stated this is where Fletcher and Smith opened her passenger side door and started attacking her. White said her friend got them off her and drove away. Officers noticed she had a bruise on the inside of both upper arms and a few scratches on her left arm. Fletcher was then taken into custody for assault on July 31st.

Donterries Holloway strangles, drags girlfriend by hair into apartment during argument

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

20-year-old Donterries Holloway was involved in numerous domestic altercations with Sadae Robinson, his girlfriend and roommate, while at their Claiborne Street residence on July 28th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Robinson, who initially claimed she wanted Holloway out of her home. Robinson added that there were no threats of violence or any physical violence. Holloway was at the residence looking for his phone, but eventually fled. This made Robinson upset, and she proceeded to change her story, claiming that Holloway had pushed her and grabbed her by the shirt, pulling her around the house. Officers noticed a hole in the front of her shirt that appeared ripped before she admitted it came from Holloway. Robinson had no injuries and informed officers that she wanted her house and car keys back from Holloway.

A few days later, on July 30th,  Holloway had gotten into another domestic altercation with Robinson at the same residence. Camera footage shows the two arguing because Holloway would not return Robinson’s phone. The cameras also captured Holloway in the doorway, grabbing Robinson and pushing her to the ground. Holloway then proceeded to grab Robinson by the hair and drag her inside the residence. After this, Robinson pushed Holloway off of her before she knocked on the neighbor’s door. At this time, Holloway then went back out of the home and grabbed Robinson by the throat. However, after they struggle for a few seconds, he lets go of her throat and walks back inside the residence.

When officers arrived on the scene, they made contact with Robinson and noticed her ripped shirt and that her face was starting to swell. When asked, She told officers that she had been strangled but did not lose consciousness and could breathe. Robinson also told officers that Holloway fled the scene before they arrived but claimed that Holloway had stolen her phone. Officers tracked and received the phone at a Dollar General on Lafayette Street. Footage from the dollar generator also shows Holloway in possession of the phone. There were several witnesses who all informed officers they saw Holloway grab and push Robinson to the ground. A warrant was issued, and Holloway was later found and taken into custody for domestic assault, aggravated assault, and property theft on July 31st.

Robert Ezell Jr strangles woman, calls family members to beat her up for trying to shower in his home

E.Z Emerson

40-year-old Robert Ezell Jr. called his family members, Jaida Fletcher and Kim Smith, to attack his intimate partner, Dai’Onna White, on April 19th. On July 22nd, White advised officers that she and Ezell Jr. were at his home on Beech Avenue, where they were both drunk and had thrown up. She explained that she asked Ezell Jr. to use his shower, and he said no because other people were in the house. White stated that she undressed and walked to the bathroom anyway. She stated this was when Ezell Jr. reportedly restrained her, preventing her from showering. During this, White added that Ezell Jr. strangled her with one hand until she fought back. Afterward, she said Ezell Jr. offered her a ride home and gave her a shirt to wear.

Then, White said that while Ezell Jr. was driving, he called his family members, Fletcher and Kim Smith, to beat her up. She stated this sparked a scuffle between her and Ezell Jr., during which he hit her head against the window. White said that she jumped out of the car at Jefferson Street near 40th Avenue North to get away from him and had a friend pick her up. However, White told officers that Ezell Jr., Fletcher, and Smith pursued them and blocked them in at Charlotte Used Tires. White stated this is where Fletcher and Smith opened her passenger side door and started attacking her. White said her friend got them off her and drove away. Officers noticed she had a bruise on the inside of both upper arms and a few scratches on her left arm. Ezell Jr. was then taken into custody for assault on July 28th.

Latoya Hunt caught with pipe under John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge

Brodie Martin

45-year-old Latoya Hunt was seen underneath the John Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on 2nd Avenue South on August 1st. While observing Hunt, officers noticed that she was holding a glass pipe with a dark residue. When officers approached Hunt, they observed several signs of impairment and asked her for identification. Hunt was unable to provide any satisfactory means of ID and was deemed a danger to herself. Hunt was taken into custody for public intoxication and possession of drug paraphernalia.