Month: August 2024

Jordan Burnette damages ex-girlfriend’s phone when she breaks up with him, tells her he “sat on it”

E.Z Emerson

33-year-old Jordan Burnette had a domestic incident with his then-girlfriend, Lindsey Hubbard, on July 26th. On August 8th, Hubbard went to The Family Safety Center and filed a report stating that she told Burnette she was leaving him, ending their relationship. Hubbard explained that Burnette took her cell phone and entered the next room. Hubbard soon followed and found her phone bent with the screen broken. After this, Hubbard said she confronted Burnette, and he told her that he had “sat on it.” A warrant was then issued for Burnette’s arrest. Burnette was later taken into custody for vandalism on August 12th.

Vicki Ford violates order of protection by taunting neighbor’s camera

E.Z Emerson

71-year-old Vicki Ford violated an order of protection against her on July 6th, which had been served to her on July 5th. Gerran Thomas, Ford’s neighbor, called 911 to his Cottage Place residence, where he told them he had a video of Ford waving into his camera, taunting and mocking him. Thomas then stated he wanted to press charges against Ford as a private prosecutor. A warrant for her arrest was issued on July 7th. Ford was taken into custody for an order of protection violation on August 12th.

Javion Hyde resists arrest after assaulting police officer, tells officers “Tase Me!”

E.Z Emerson

19-year-old Javion Hyde had a domestic altercation with Carolyn and Reginald McGill at their Cahal Avenue residence on the afternoon of August 10th. While officers were on the way to the location, they observed Hyde walking down Martha Avenue. Officers commanded Hyde to stop, turn around, and put his hands behind his back. When Hyde disregarded their commands, officers informed him that if he did not listen, he would be tased. Hyde promptly replied, “Tase me!” Police then utilized their taser on Hyde, which was ineffective. Hyde raised his right arm over his head with his fists balled up and charged at Officer M. Cammarn. Officer Punke swiftly grabbed Hyde’s hand and spun him towards Cammarn.

At this point, they performed a takedown and tried to detain him. However, Hyde refused to put his hands behind his back, and officers had to force them behind his back to arrest him. When the police arrived at the Cahal Avenue residence, they spoke with Carolyn and Reginald. They both told police that Hyde was having a psychiatric issue and started attacking them. Officers observed marks on Carolyn’s right arm, but she would not tell them how Hyde attacked her. Then, Reginald told officers that Hyde kicked his door down, entered his room, and started strangling him. Hyde was then taken into custody for aggravated assault, domestic assault, resisting arrest, and assault on an officer.

Mckenzie Williams strikes baby daddy in face after refusing to leave his workplace

E.Z Emerson

24-year-old Mckenzie Williams had a domestic altercation with the father of her child, Christopher Paul Lapietra Jr, at his job on July 30th. Lapietra Jr. alerted the authorities, stating that Williams refused to leave his workplace. He further explained that when he called 911, Williams struck him in the face, causing his lip to bleed. He stated that after Williams had done this, she had left the scene. When officers arrived, they observed Lapietra Jr.’s injuries and were advised that he did not want to press charges. However, officers obtained a warrant for Williams’s arrest on his behalf. Williams was taken into custody for domestic assault on August 12th.

Na’Quae Daniel damages boyfriend’s car with screwdriver during argument

E.Z Emerson

27-year-old Na’Quae Daniel had a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Sigmund DeJuan Gordon Jr., at the Dew Street Parking Garage on August 12th. When the officers arrived, they spoke with Daniel, who stated that she and Gordon Jr. had been at a movie theater. She stated that they then got into an argument. Then, they both returned to their residences, which are in the same apartment building. When they got there, Daniel told police that Gordon Jr. began chasing her, which forced her to use a screwdriver to defend herself.

However, Gordon Jr. told the police that Daniel approached his vehicle with a screwdriver. He stated she then attempted to use it against him. Then, Gordon Jr. said she started vandalizing his car with the tool, leaving deep scratches in response to him walking away from her. With Gordon Jr.’s help, officers located the screwdriver in the parking garage. Daniel was taken into custody for vandalism.

Kortni Coffey booked after stealing from TJ Maxx

Brodie Martin

19-year-old Kortni Coffey was shoplifting at TJ Maxx on June 5th. Loss prevention employees observed this and detained her and a child until police arrived. Officers cited her for the violation that day. Coffey was later booked on a citation for theft of property on August 10th.

Local Musician Chad Alan Carson booked after allowing minor to purchase Michelob Ultra at Coyote Ugly

E.Z Emerson

40-year-old Local Musician Chad Alan Carson, a Coyote Ugly employee, allowed alcohol to be sold to an undercover minor working with TABC agents at Coyote Ugly on July 29th. Carson, the bouncer, checked the minor’s ID and allowed them to enter the establishment without markings. Then, the minor was sold a 12 oz bottle of Michelob Ultra. Carson was then cited for the occurrence that day. Carson was later booked on the citation of selling alcohol to a minor on August 7th.

Isaiah Grayson threatens mother with knives during argument, tells her “I’m about to do something stupid”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

18-year-old Isaiah Grayson was involved in a domestic altercation with his mother, Katrina Grayson, at their Hillshire Drive residence on August 9th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Katrina, who stated that she and her son had argued over money that Isaiah believed she owed him. During the argument, Katrina claims that Isaiah had grabbed two kitchen knives, which put her in fear for her life. Officers then spoke with Isaiah, who admitted that while he had the knives, he told Katrina, “I’m about to do something stupid.” Due to the statements made by both parties, Isaiah was deemed the primary aggressor and taken into custody for aggravated assault.

Austin Lucas threatens Taco Bell manager with gun, leads police on high speed chase in Infiniti Q50

E.Z Emerson

22-year-old Austin Lucas caused a disturbance at the Old Hickory Boulevard Taco Bell on July 28th. John Davis, the manager at the location, told officers that Lucas entered the establishment to pick up an order and asked for a water cup. Then, Davis further explained that he asked Lucas if he was a paying customer, which angered him. After this, Davis started video recording the incident, which caused Lucas to become more agitated. Lucas can be heard on the video saying, “Put that phone in my face again and watch how quick this Glock come out homie!” At that moment, Lucas can be seen grabbing a Glock handgun tucked in the right side of his waistband. Davis can also be heard reacting to the weapon in the video. Davis told officers that this put him in fear of bodily injury. The police identified Lucas via the footage and discovered he was currently the respondent to an order of protection that prohibited him from possessing a firearm. Arrest warrants were then issued for his arrest on August 1st.

A few days later, on August 9th, detectives observed an Infiniti Q50, Lucas’ vehicle, parked outside a Market Square Court residence. Then, they noticed a white male, later identified as Lucas, walking to the Q50 and entering the driver’s side. Officers then attempted to speak with him before he sped away from them. Detectives utilized air assets and followed the Q50 until Lucas stopped the vehicle. He then started fleeing on foot while carrying a duffle bag. Responding units set a perimeter and requested K9 units to the area. When K9 units arrived, they located Lucas hiding in a nearby storage shed, where officers detained him. During a subsequent vehicle search, detectives discovered $800 in cash, 16 Oxycodone pills, and a baggie of marijuana. Then, officers searched Lucas’s flight path and found the duffle bag, which contained multiple bags of marijuana, a digital scale, and loose plastic baggies. The total amount of marijuana was 173.5 grams. Lucas was then taken into custody for two counts of felony possession, evading arrest with a motor vehicle, evading arrest, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a firearm with an order of protection, and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon on August 11th.

Michael Solomon gets his 7th DUI after crashing into Mazda CX5 while drinking bottle of Jose Cuervo

Brodie Martin

75-year-old Michael Solomon was involved in a car crash on Robertson Parkway and Interstate Drive on August 10th. It was reported that Solomon, driving in a Volkswagen Jetta, approached stopped traffic and rear-ended a red Mazda CX5. When officers arrived, they observed that Solomon was still in the driver’s seat of his car and that his head was down as if he was sleeping. They also noticed a nearly empty bottle of Jose Cuervo in his passenger seat. Officers’ attempts to wake Solomon showed no results, so paramedics were called, and Solomon was transported to Skyline Medical Center. It was later found that Solomon didn’t have an ignition interlock device in the Volkswagen despite being required to have one and that his license was revoked from prior DUIs. Records show that Solomon had seven prior DUI cases ranging from 2002 to 2022. Solomon was later charged with driving under the influence 7th, open container violation, driving on a revoked license, and ignition interlock violation.