Tag: domestic assault

Nichole Burnett allegedly attacks brother with ice pick during altercation

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

28-year-old Nichole Burnett was involved in a domestic incident with her brother, Nicholas Simpson, at a Pendleton Avenue residence on April 24th. When officers arrived, they spoke with Simpson, who stated that Burnett got angry and pushed him before walking off. Simpson then said that he followed her to try to calm her down, and Burnett attacked him with what appeared to be an ice pick. Officers then spoke with Burnett, who stated that she had a rat tail comb in her hand during the altercation. Officers deemed Burnett to be the primary aggressor and took her into custody for domestic assault. 

Terrica Malone scratches husband’s face after he confronts her over affair

Earnest Zion Emerson

37-year-old Terrica Malone had a domestic incident with her husband, Samuel Malone, at their Bradfield Run residence around 7:55 a.m. on April 24th. When deputies arrived, they spoke with Mr. Malone, who advised he confronted Mrs. Malone after he discovered she had been having an affair with another man. Mr. Malone then told her to leave the residence. He said this caused her to become irate and start scratching his forehead. When officers spoke with Mrs. Malone, she stated that Mr. Malone confronted her about an affair and struck her in the face when she was in the bathtub. However, she changed her story several times while speaking to police. Terrica Malone was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Melissa Swift cuts girlfriend with knife multiple times during argument

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

41-year-old Melissa Swift was involved in a domestic incident with her girlfriend, Amanda Gaddy, at a Zelda Lane residence on April 23rd. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Gaddy, who stated that she and Swift got into a verbal altercation that turned physical. Gaddy stated that Swift was armed with a knife and had begun swinging at her, cutting her arms. Gaddy then said that she attempted to grab the knife, which is when she received cuts on her hand. Officers then located Swift hiding in the backyard, and took her into custody. Officers spoke with Swift, who claimed that she did not cut Gaddy. Officers then spoke with the 9-year-old daughter of Gaddy. The child stated she heard her mother screaming to “get off of her.” The child also claimed that she had seen Swift on top of Gaddy with a knife,  attempting to stab her. Swift was charged with domestic assault and aggravated assault.

18-year-old Morgan Walker rips mother’s wig off during argument over car keys

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

18-year-old Morgan Walker was involved in a domestic incident with her mother at their Millers Glen Way residence on April 22nd. When officers arrived, they spoke with Morgan Walker, who stated that she had been involved in a verbal altercation with her mother, Felicia Walker, about returning her car. Morgan then claimed she arrived home, and her mother followed her to her bedroom, asking where her car keys were. Morgan then claimed that both parties began yelling at each other before Felicia Walker, her mother, slapped her across the face. Morgan then advised that they both began hitting each other before her brother, Cortavius Hamer, got involved and held her down by her neck.

Officers then spoke with Felicia Walker, who stated she had asked Morgan to bring her car back multiple times throughout the day and had confronted her when she got home. Felicia admitted to following Morgan to her bedroom, where they both began yelling at each other. Felicia then claims that Morgan ripped her wig off her head, and the altercation became physical. While speaking to Felicia, officers noticed a laceration across her hand, and Felicia stated Morgan bitted her.

Deputies then spoke with Cortavius Hamer, who stated Morgan and his mother did get into an altercation, but he didn’t know who started it. He also stated he observed both parties hitting each other and attempted to break it up. Hamer then proclaimed to have put Morgan into a bear hug to break it up but advised that he did not choke Morgan at any time.

Officers also spoke with Raven Johnson, Morgan’s aunt, and Felicia’s sister. Raven stated that she was on her phone and could hear some scuffling. She also claimed that she heard Morgan threaten to get somebody to “spray” her and Felicia’s residence. Raven also claimed she heard Morgan make that threat numerous times. Due to conflicting stories, officers could not determine a primary aggressor, and both Felicia and Morgan were taken into custody. Morgan was taken into custody for two counts of Domestic assault on April 23rd.

Teasha Rosser assaults boyfriend at Westy’s on Main Street

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

41-year-old Teasha Rosser was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Jerald Jennings, at Westy’s on Main Street on April 22nd. When officers arrived on the scene, they spoke with Rosser, who had a cut on her knee. She stated that she was arguing with her boyfriend Jennings about him cheating on her. Rosser then claimed Jennings started screaming, “hit me,” and pushed her onto the ground, which had caused the injury to her knee. Officers then spoke with Jennings, who stated the two were arguing when Rosser hit him. Officers observed a knot on the back of his head and took Jennings into custody. A witness, Jacob Schorr, advised officers that there was camera footage of the entire incident.

Beaunca Perry assaults mother for checking on her son

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

36-year-old Beaunca Perry was involved in a domestic incident with her mother, Pamela Perry, at Pamela’s Bazemore Road residence on April 21st. When officers arrived, they spoke with Pamela, who claimed she was checking on her grandson, who was acting sick. While checking on her grandson, Pamela advised that he fell over in the chair. Beaunca then came downstairs to check on her son, saw her son had fallen over, pushed Pamela, and struck her in the face. Pamela then claimed that she defended herself by using her weight to push the suspect onto the floor and lay on her. Pamela also claimed she was unable to get up because she had asthma and was getting winded because of her body weight.

Officers then spoke with Anthony Perry, husband of Pamela Perry, who stated he heard a loud noise and observed his wife on top of their daughter. Anthony also said they were granted custody of their grandson due to Beaunca being homeless and unable to take care of the child. Pamela also stated that they allowed Beaunca to live in their home due to her being homeless. Beaunca was taken into custody for domestic assault.

Deborah Pruitt assaults daughter during confrontation after son says “Grandma was being mean”

Brodie Martin

68-year-old Deborah Pruitt was involved in a dispute with her daughter, Kelly Pruitt, at Glencoe Road on April 4th. Law enforcement made contact with Kelly, who informed them that she let Deborah watch over her juvenile son. When she returned home, her son told her, “Grandma was being mean.” Kelly then confronted Deborah about her son’s statements, and Deborah became belligerent. Deborah grabbed Kelly, causing bruises and an abrasion on her left arm. Shortly after, Kelly asked Deborah to leave, but she refused and started hitting walls and making a mess. Deborah then left the residence soon after.

Officers later contacted Deborah, who said she was watching Kelly’s son. Deborah then stated Kelly came home and threw her out. Deborah Pruitt was deemed the primary aggressor, so she was taken into custody and charged with domestic assault on April 21st.

Kenesha Tyson hits boyfriend in head with BB gun during argument

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

On April 19th, 33-year-old Kenesha Tyson was involved in a domestic incident with her boyfriend, Karvelt Brown, at an Emerald Hils Drive residence. When officers arrived on the scene, they observed brown in the front of the home, bleeding from his head. Brown stated Tyson struck him with a firearm after they argued their bedroom. Officers entered the residence, where they located Tyson carrying a black bookbag and purse. Officers proceeded to search both, finding a BB gun made to look like a Glock handgun, a small baggie containing a green substance, and a transparent pink glass pipe. Tyson alleged she was involved in the argument with Brown but never mentioned striking him with the BB gun. The green substance tested positive for marijuana and weighed in at 1.2 grams. Tyson was taken into custody for domestic assault, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Meisha Scruggs swings at man in front of police after he takes too long to leave

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

On April 19th, 30-year-old Meisha Scruggs was involved in a domestic incident with Ladarren Easley at her Shady Vista Drive residence. When officers arrived, they spoke with Scruggs, who stated she wanted Easley to leave. Scruggs said she got upset when he took his time getting his items. Scruggs continued to be upset and swung at Easley in front of officers and was detained. Scruggs was deemed to be the primary aggressor and was taken into custody for domestic assault 

Devenje Edwards destroys boyfriend’s clothes during altercation over infidelity

Ke'Shaun Witherspoon

37-year-old Devenje Edwards was involved in a domestic altercation with her boyfriend, Ricardo Gayden, at a Magevney Street residence. When officers arrived, they spoke with Gayden, who stated that he and Edwards were in an altercation over infidelity that became physical when Edwards attacked him. Gayden then claimed that Edwards grabbed a knife and cut several clothing items of his, including shoes, shorts, and shirts. Gayden also claimed Edwards poked him with the knife but not enough to injure him. Officers noticed Gayden had several marks on his face while speaking with him. Officers then found Edwards, who was hiding in a closet, still armed with the weapon. Edwards was taken into custody on April 19th for aggravated assault, domestic assault, and vandalism.