Author: Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

Keterrius Stegall punches girlfriend in face & steals car keys during argument

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

21-year-old Keterrius La John Stegall was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Rickora Walker, at a Buffalo Trails apartment residence on May 4th. Walker contacted the police about an incident that occurred between her and Stegall. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Walker, who stated she was on the phone with her sister when Stegall overheard her talking and got upset with what she was talking about. Walker told officers that Stegall wanted to grab their kid from her mom’s place, but she did not want him to go over there because he had a bad relationship with her brother.

The two got into an argument, and while they were arguing, Stegall punched Walker in the stomach and took her keys from her hoodie pocket. Walker told officers that after that, Stegall grabbed her phone, threw it on the ground, and stepped on it, causing damage. Stegall then went outside with the keys before Walker followed and got into the car as well. While in the vehicle arguing, Stegall punched her in the face, making her get out of the vehicle. He then proceeded to leave the scene with the vehicle.

Officers observed marks on Walker’s face as well as visible scratch marks around her neck. Officers also observed the damaged phone. Stegall violated the no-contact order that Walker had against him. Stegall also failed to appear in court twice after posting bond. A warrant was issued, and Stegall was taken into custody on June 10th for vandalism, theft, domestic assault, no contact order violation, and two counts of failing to appear.

Autumn Ewing smears hair conditioner on ex-boyfriend, says she wants closure from the breakup

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

23-year-old Autumn Ewing was involved in a domestic altercation with her ex-boyfriend, Deonte Lewis, at their Hickory Drive Apartment residence on June 7th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Lewis, who claimed he was taking a nap on the couch before work when Ewing wanted to speak with him. He stated that he was giving her short responses because he did not want to speak with her, so she smeared hair conditioner on his face. After he wiped the conditioner off his face, Ewing poured two water bottles on him. Officers observed the couch being wet before speaking with Ewing. She told officers that she and Lewis lived together, but she was moving out today. Ewing stated she wanted to speak with Lewis so she could get closure from him and she didn’t like how Lewis was dismissing her, so she took some conditioner out of her hair and smeared it on his face to get his attention. She also admitted to spraying water on Lewis with a water bottle. Ewing was then deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Brelkis Hernandez scratches husband during argument about drinking alcohol

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

24-year-old Brelkis Hernandez was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Juan Juarez, at her Old Hickory Boulevard apartment residence on June 7th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Hernandez, who stated she and Juarez had gotten into a verbal altercation. Hernandez stated that Juarez had been harassing her, and she asked him to get counseling. She also claimed that there was no physical violence or threats of violence during the altercation. Officers then spoke with Juarez, who stated they had been in an argument about them both drinking alcohol. Juarez informed officers that the dispute turned physical, and Hernandez scratched him. Officers observed the scratches to his neck and questioned Hernandez about it, and she stated, “Well, then he hit me.” Officers could not find any injuries to Hernandez. Due to the statements made and injuries shown, Hernandez was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Natasshia Gaddes throws her phone at officer, tells police she had been “partying all night”

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

28-year-old Natasshia Gaddes was seen assaulting officers and resisting arrest at a Dew Street apartment residence on June 9th. When backup officers arrived on the scene, they found another officer with a heavily intoxicated Gaddes in custody. Officers also found Gaddes’ boyfriend with multiple injuries and blood on his face. They spoke with the officer, who stated that while he tried to separate Gaddes and her boyfriend, she became irritated and started yelling at him. The officer then attempted to de-escalate the situation, but Gaddes threw her cell phone at him, hitting his foot. The officer then attempted to detain Gaddes, but she began to push and shove him. Gaddes then pulled away from the officer before throwing herself to the ground. Gaddes also kicked and attempted to headbutt the officer when they fell to the ground. Gaddes noted that she had been “partying all night.” Gaddes was taken into custody for assault on a first responder, public intoxication, and resisting arrest.

LaCharlisia Williams steals $800 worth of merchandise from Macy’s

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

18-year-old LaCharlisia Williams was caught stealing from a Macy’s on Hillsboro Pike on May 4th. When officers arrived they made contact with the asset protection team, who stated that Williams and another female, Timmia Taylor, were shopping around and only purchased two items. They claimed they were in the store for an hour, picking up different items and bringing them to the fitting room to conceal them within their Macy’s shopping bag. Asset protection told officers that the pair walked past all points of sale and left the macys before they apprehended them, bringing them back to their office. The items totaled $801.42. Williams was cited for theft of merchandise and booked on June 3rd.

Timmia Taylor steals $800 worth of merchandise from Macy’s

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

18-year-old Timmia Taylor was caught stealing from a Macy’s on Hillsboro Pike on May 4th. When officers arrived they made contact with the asset protection team, who stated that Taylor and another female, Lacharlsia Williams, were shopping around and only purchased two items. They claimed they were in the store for an hour, picking up different items and bringing them to the fitting room to conceal them within their Macy’s shopping bag. Asset protection told officers that the pair walked past all points of sale and left the macys before they apprehended them, bringing them back to their office. The items totaled $801.42, and they were caught on Surveillance footage. Taylor was cited for theft of merchandise and booked on June 3rd.

Dawun Ray threatens brother with machete during argument over doing the dishes

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

28-year-old Dawun Ray was seen threatening his brother, Zacir Ray, with a machete at a Glen Haven Drive residence on June 6th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Zacir, who told officers that Dawun had come into his room to ask him to do the dishes. The argument soon turned into a physical altercation. Zacir claimed that Dawun grabbed a hair pick that was on a table and attempted to stab him in the leg while he pushed him into the wall on the second floor. Officers observed a hole in the wall where the altercation had occurred, as well as a hair pick on the floor. Officers then spoke with their mother, Lakisha Ray, who stated that after the two separated, Dawun came downstairs and attempted to grab her shotgun from her room. Lakisha told officers she stopped Dawun from grabbing the shotgun, but instead, he grabbed a machete. Lakisha communicated to officers that Dawun then began arguing with Zacir from downstairs while swinging the machete at the railing on the stairs, causing significant damage. Officers observed the damage to the railing and the machete that was used. Dawun later admitted to hitting the railing with the machete. Officers then spoke with Zacir again, who claimed he was on the staircase when Dawun hit the railing. Zacir told officers that Dawun tried to hit him with the machete and that he was afraid Dawun was going to kill him. Dawun was taken into custody for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and vandalism on June 7th.

Robert Brown booked after making “jerky movements” on Broadway

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

38-year-old Robert Brown was seen publicly intoxicated on Broadway near 7th Avenue South on June 5th. Officers were patrolling the area when they noticed Brown walking across the road and making jerky movements with his body. Officers stopped and spoke with Brown, and they noticed his constricted pupils and profuse sweating. He was speaking incoherently to officers, and due to his extreme intoxication, officers deemed he was a danger to himself, and he was taken into custody for public intoxication.

DUI: Raul Martinez smokes right before officers catch him with 5 grams of marijuana

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

22-year-old Raul Martinez was caught driving under the influence in the parking lot of a supply store near Oldham Street on June 6th. Officers observed the vehicle in the parking lot and approached the vehicle but noticed a strong smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers then made contact and asked Martinez why he was parked there, to which Martinez stated he was driving around town and stopped in the parking lot. Martinez admitted to officers that he was smoking marijuana inside the vehicle. Officers then proceeded to search the vehicle, and officers located 5.97 grams of marijuana, a glass pipe, and a digital scale. Officers then asked Martinez when the last time he smoked was. Martinez admitted to smoking right before officers arrived on the scene and spoke with him. Based on the smell of the marijuana, officers finding paraphernalia, and Martinez’s admittance, officers determined he was under the influence of marijuana while operating a motor vehicle. Martinez was taken into custody for possession, DUI, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia.

Joshua Singleton violates restraining order by repeatedly joining wife’s TikTok livestream

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

44-year-old Joshua Singleton was seen violating his restraining order while on TikTok on April 17th. Jessica Flippen, his wife, reported to officers that when she hosted a livestream on TikTok, Singleton logged in and joined the chat. He was then immediately kicked out of the stream but returned using a different account. In the livestream chat, Singleton wrote, “Jessie lost a baby,” which is a reference to when Flippen had a miscarriage. Singleton was then kicked out again, despite this, Singleton joined a third time, but this time did not make any comments. Flippen has an order of protection against Singleton that includes no social media. A warrant was issued for Singleton’s arrest that day. Singleton was taken into custody for an order of protection violation on June 5th.