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Jeremiah Stacy throws baseball bat at uncle during altercation

20-year-old Jeremiah Trinity Stacy had a domestic altercation with his uncle, Robert Yoreck, at their Randell Drive residence on April 16th. Yoreck told responding officers that Stacy threw a baseball bat, striking him on the right shin. The police checked NCIC and discovered that Stacy violated an active condition of release with Kileigh Burney as the protected party. After officers deemed Stacy the primary aggressor, they obtained warrants for his arrest.

Then, late July 11th, officers located Stacy at his family’s Randall Drive residence and detained him. Stacy was taken into custody for four counts of contempt, three counts of domestic assault, simple possession, and unlawful drug paraphernalia on July 12th.

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Christopher Moss punches wife in face multiple times during altercation

49-year-old Christopher Moss was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Marketha Mosley, while in a parked vehicle at their Washington Street residence on July 8th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Mosley, who claimed that Moss had assaulted her. Mosley informed officers that she and Moss were sitting in a parked vehicle at the residence, talking about relationship issues. Mosley stated this made Moss angry, causing him to punch Mosley in the face multiple times. After this, Mosley proceeded to exit the vehicle and told Moss she was going to call 911. Moss proceeded to pin her against the car and attempt to grab her phone.

Mosley also told officers that when she tried to go inside the residence, Moss grabbed her and forcibly tried to take her to the ground so that he could take her phone. Moss then took Mosley’s phone and fled the scene before officers arrived. After this, Mosley went inside and used the home phone to call 911. Officers also spoke with Mosley’s juvenile child, who gave his account of what happened, corroborating Mosley’s statements. Officers observed an injury to Mosley’s lip that was consistent with her being punched. A warrant was issued for Moss’ arrest that day. Moss was later found and taken into custody for domestic assault on July 11th.

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Yesmin Castro assaults ex-girlfriend, tries to take her phone after accusing her of cheating

46-year-old Yesmin Castro was involved in a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend, Laura Mendez, at her Clearview Drive residence on July 11th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Mendez, who claimed that Castro, her ex-boyfriend and father to her children, had suspected her of cheating. Mendez claimed that Castro came to her home and tried to take her phone away from her. During this altercation, Mendez alleges that Castro grabbed her arm, bear-hugged her, and pushed her as she tried to get away. This caused Mendez to feel assaulted during the scuffle, prompting her to call the police. Officers then spoke with Castro, who admitted to officers that he did grab Mendez in an attempt to get the phone. Based on the statements made, Castro was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

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Brayden “Bray2K” Collins of Diamond Crew assaults his girlfriend after taking her phone

21-year-old Brayden “Bray2K” Collins of Diamond Crew was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Cristi Britt, while at his Indian Creek Road residence on July 8th. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Britt and noticed minor cuts on her leg. Britt informed officers that she and Collins had verbally argued in the car on the way to her house. She alleges the altercation began when Collins forcibly took her phone. Britt stated when she attempted to retrieve it, Collins shoved her in the face. Officers then approached Collins, who also had a noticeable cut on his leg. Collins also told officers that he and Britt were arguing inside the car. Collins was then deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault. Collins has a history of multiple charges, including but not limited to underage driving while impaired (DWI), resisting arrest, violation of probation, and failure to exercise due care.

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Sophia August punches sister in face during argument about living situation

19-year-old Sophia August had a domestic incident with her sister, Lena August, at their Nolen Road apartment on June 7th. Lena told responding officers that Sophia had punched her in the face during an argument regarding their living situation. Lena added that this caused bruising to her left eye. Sophia left before officers arrived at the location. Officers obtained a warrant for her arrest. Sophia August was later taken into custody for domestic assault on July 8th.

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Dominic Brown kicks girlfriend’s door down, drags her after she tells him to stop playing drums at night

29-year-old Dominic Brown had a domestic incident with his girlfriend, Kaitlynn Hartigan, at their Tobacco Road residence in the early hours of June 30th. Hartigan spoke with officers at her job, O’Charley’s, stating she came in early for her shift because of an altercation she and Brown had. She further explained that she asked Brown to stop playing drums late at night and returned to her room. In response, Brown kicked her door down, grabbed her arms, and dragged her out of the room. Then, after she threatened to call the police, he went into the bathroom, scratched his face, and told her if she did, he would tell them that she had scratched him. Officers could not reach Brown at the time. Officers observed Hartigan’s bruises and abrasions on her arm. Officers deemed Brown the primary aggressor and obtained a warrant for his arrest. Brown was later taken into custody for domestic assault on July 8th.

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Dallas Austin punches girlfriend in face during argument over finances & infidelity

30-year-old Dallas Austin was involved in a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Stephanie Kitchen, while at an Edmonson Ferry Road residence on July 14th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Kitchen, who stated that Austin, her boyfriend, had assaulted her. Kitchen claimed that they had an argument over finances and infidelity in the morning. Kitchen then claimed that when Austin woke up later in the day, he was angry and began punching her. Kitchen also informed officers that Austin had hit her several times in the arms and face. Officers observed bruises on Kitchen that were consistent with her statements of being assaulted. Austin was then deemed the primary aggressor.

Officers later made contact with Austin on Madison Street. Austin was then taken into custody for domestic assault. Officers searched Austin’s person and found a pill bottle containing folded paper with a green powdery substance. The powdery substance was later identified as fentanyl and weighed .5 grams. Austin was charged with domestic assault and simple possession/casual exchange.

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Mercedez Hannah strikes boyfriend multiple times in face during argument

20-year-old Mercedez Hannah was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Jalen Dowdy, at their Power Street residence on July 6th. When officers arrived, Dowdy told them he had gotten into an altercation with Hannah. Dowdy stated that he attempted to get away from Hannah to avoid escalating the situation further, but he could not. While doing this, Hannah stuck him near the bottom of his face. Hannah left before officers arrived, but they were able to contact her and get her to return. Hannah confessed that she struck Dowdy in the face around three times but stated that she did so because Dowdy had chest-bumped her. Officers deemed Hannah the primary aggressor, and then she was taken into custody for domestic assault.

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Austin Bateman assaults police officer after he’s seen dragging his sister into apartment

27-year-old Austin Bateman was involved in a domestic altercation with his sister, Ashley Bateman, while at the Solis Apartments on Needmore Road on July 5th. Officers responded to an assault occurring at the residence. When officers arrived, they could hear a female screaming, “No!” After this, officers proceeded to run upstairs and observed Austin dragging Ashley, his sister, into an apartment by her arm. Officers then instructed Austin to release Ashley, which he did. Austin proceeded to drop Ashley and began charging at the officers while screaming and cursing. Officers then grabbed Bateman by his shirt and placed him on the ground. After this, Bateman got up on his knees and swung at an officer, striking him on the left side of his chin. Bateman was then deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for assault on a first responder and domestic assault.

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Tristin Wilkins grabs girlfriend by hair after confronting her for cheating

25-year-old Tristan Smith-Wilkins was caught after he was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Ashley Wilkins, while at their Old Highway residence on July 4th. Officers spoke with Ashley, who claimed that Tristan intentionally grabbed her hair. On June 21st, Ashley and Tristan had gotten into an argument over Tristan finding messages on her phone, which upset Tristan and made him accuse her of being unfaithful, causing Tristan to grab Ashley’s hair. Ashley informed officers that to escape the situation, she hid in her bedroom so he could not harm her. Officers later spoke with Grace Campbell, a witness who lives at the residence. She stated that on that day, while she was listening through a closed door, she heard Tristan apologizing to Ashley for abusing her. After this, Campbell claims to have witnessed Tristan become angry during another argument with Ashley in which he grabbed her forearm and pulled her to the bedroom while Ashley was saying, “No, Stop.” Campbell also told officers that the incident had occurred about a month ago. Based on the statements, officers deemed Tristan the primary aggressor, and a warrant was issued. Tristan was later found and taken into custody for Domestic assault and False imprisonment on July 4th.

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Contay Blakey jailed after grabbing wife during argument

46-year-old Contay Lee Blakey had a domestic altercation with his girlfriend, Destiny Brown, at their Edmonson Ferry Road residence at 9:07 p.m. on July 1st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Blakey, who stated he had just woken up and gotten into an argument with Brown. Brown told officers that Blakey had been drinking, and after he got up from a nap, they had a verbal dispute in their bedroom. During the dispute, Blakey grabbed her right shoulder and tried to hold her inside the house. While the altercation took place, Blakey tore Brown’s bra strap and caused her to fear for her safety. Blakey was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

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Corina Garcia pushes mother during argument

28-year-old Corina Garcia was involved in a domestic altercation with her mother, Jessica Reeves, at their Power Street residence on June 22nd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Reeves, who stated that while she and Garcia were arguing, Garcia pushed her to the ground. Reeves had abrasions on her arm caused by the fall that officers observed was consistent with her statement of being pushed. Garcia was not at the residence when officers arrived, and officers were unable to contact her, so a warrant was issued. Garcia was later found and taken into custody for domestic assault on July 2nd.

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Soldier Michael Morris pushes wife on stairs during argument

27-year-old Soldier Michael Morris was involved in a domestic altercation with his wife, Mrs. Morris, at 11:31 p.m. on July 1st. When officers spoke with Mrs. Morris, she reported that during an argument with Michael, he pushed her to the ground. She stated that after the initial altercation, Michael pushed her again, causing her to fall on the stairs. When officers spoke to Michael, he denied ever pushing his wife. However, he was still taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on July 2nd.

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Amy Matthews slaps husband after he catches her cheating

31-year-old Amy Matthews was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Alex Matthews, at her Cindy Jo Court residence on June 29th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Alex, who claimed an argument occurred because he found out Amy was talking to another man. Alex informed officers that, after this, they both began arguing before it turned physical when Amy attempted to grab Alex’s phone. Amy proceeded to slap Alex multiple times on the leg while yelling, “he hit me.” Alex provided officers with footage of the incident that he recorded. Amy Matthews was then deemed the primary aggressor, and she was then taken into custody for domestic assault on July 3rd.

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Ryan Brown punches girlfriend multiple times in face while driving during argument

27-year-old Ryan Brown was involved in a domestic dispute with his girlfriend on the way to a doctor’s appointment for their child on June 26th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Brown’s girlfriend. She stated that Brown was upset they were taking their child to a doctor’s appointment. According to her, Brown got upset with her on the way to the clinic and started yelling at her. While Brown was driving, he turned around, pulled her hair, spit on her, and punched her in the face multiple times. Brown was later taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on June 27th.

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Shakina Allen strikes husband in back during argument

40-year-old Shakina Allen was involved in a domestic altercation with her husband, Shawn Wright, on June 30th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Wright, who informed them that Allen, had struck him with her hand during an argument. Officers noticed an abrasion on his back that correlated with the statement. Allen was deemed the primary aggressor and was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

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Soldier Cade Bakke drunkenly assaults wife during altercation over gun

24-year-old Soldier Cade Alec Bakke had a domestic dispute with his wife, Alyssa Gillespie, at their Airport Road apartment on June 28th. Gillespie told responding officers that she and Bakke had argued earlier. She stated she was upstairs in her bedroom while Bakke was drinking alcohol. Then, Bakke entered the bedroom, retrieved his pistol from the bookshelf, and returned downstairs. Gillespie stated this was when she followed him and told him he did not need to be messing around with a gun while he was drinking. Gillespie added that he was walking around the living room, pointing the gun to the ground before putting it in a backpack, which she took from him. Bakke pushed her into the corner of the living room when she did this. Gillespie then pushed him back, and he reached around her, grabbing the backpack. Gillespie stated this put her in fear of bodily harm due to the argument escalating. Bakke was then taken into custody for domestic assault on June 29th.

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18-year-old Anaja Akins assaults minor sister during argument

18-year-old Anaja Akins was involved in an altercation with her 15-year-old sister at their Falkland Circle residence on June 27th. Officers made contact with the victim, who told them that she was assaulted by Akins, who is also her legal guardian. The victim stated that during an argument on the stairs, Akins closed the gap between them and hit her, causing a fight. When officers spoke with Akins, she said she pulled her sister’s hair when she reached the top of the staircase. Akins was deemed the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault.

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Tristan Rogers swings on roommate after coming home to her room destroyed

22-year-old Tristan Nicole Rogers had a domestic incident with her roommate, Mackenzie Eaton, at their Plum Street residence in the early hours of June 27th. Upon arrival, officers spoke with Rogers, who stated that she arrived home around 7 a.m. and saw her room was destroyed. After seeing this, Rogers said she texted the house group chat, telling them, “I swear to go I am fighting every b*tch who has sum to do w/ this,” and “It’s up as soon as you wake up.” Rogers said she and Eaton started punching each other when she walked into the hallway. When officers spoke with Eaton, she corroborated Rogers’s statements. Eaton added that the fight continued into her room, where they both “swung on each other.” Rogers was then taken into custody for domestic assault.

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Niklas Sujanani kicks brother in chest causing him to fly backwards during argument

21-year-old Niklas Sujanani was involved in a domestic altercation with his brother, Julius Campbell, while at their Fort Sumpter Drive residence on June 25th. When officers arrived at the location, they spoke with Campbell. Campbell stated that he and Sujanani argued about keeping house doors closed, which turned physical. Campbell informed officers that Sujanani had pushed him towards the back door and then proceeded to kick him in the chest, causing him to fly backward out the door. Video evidence was then shown to officers of Campbell flying backward a short distance onto the porch, but it did not show who or what caused it. Campbell then told officers that Sujanani had locked him out of the house and did not allow him inside. Sujanani was then deemed the primary aggressor, and he was taken into custody for domestic assault.

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