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11-03-09 The details I've been able to gather are sketchy right now but here's what I was able to
get from an employee:
Sometime late yesterday evening a dark complected male white entered Rite Aid and headed to the
pharmacy department where he presented a hand gun. He was said to possibly be in his mid 30's,
wearing an open faced motorcycle helmet, sunglasses, black jacket, and had a mustache. He then
left on foot but was thought to probably have a motorcycle stashed close by.
If any of this info rings a bell to you please contact the police at once
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Shooting on Debow St.
10-4-09 There was shooting at 10## Debow St. on Sat. night October 3rd shortly before midnight.
According to Sgt. Curtis Watkins there was a dispute and Larry Hughes was arrested for
aggravated assault. He is being prosecuted by the Herm. precinct and is being held on a $250,000
bond.
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Felix has been returned!
9-30-09 Felix the Rite Aide cat who was abducted has been returned safe and sound. Here's some
details as provided by one of our NW watch members Keely Caplinger............
Apparently the neice of the lady who took him saw the signs and told the catnapper she would call
the police if she didn't return him. Apparently Felix hasn't been eating or drinking (he is still a chunk,
but looked a lil smaller) and since he hadn't had his meds he was sneezing his head off. The lady who
took him lived all the way out on Due West and she said it was raining really bad the night she took
him. Said she didn't realize he belonged to anyone. I will give her the benefit of the doubt and I'm
grateful he's home. I took my dog Trix along for the ride. She celebrated with a hamburger from
Mickey D's. Great end to a long day. Thanks God...ya made A LOT of people happy ♥ Thanks for
all your hard work in getting those signs out Keely, they really paid off!
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Help Us Find Felix!
9-22-09 Sunday evening around 8:30pm "Felix" the cat that lives at the Rite Aide store was abducted. The
person that did this was described as a heavy set white woman in her 30's driving a grey or silver Honda
Civic with a spoiler on the back. I know I have seen this car in the Village many times so please try and
get a plate number on this car and let's get Felix back to Rite Aide where he belongs. It was on the
Channel 4 news last night and Channel 2 was interviewing people at the Rite Aide parking lot at noon today
so look for a story tonight possibly. Felix is not just any cat, he is probably single handedly responsible for
at least half of Rite Aides business! Everybody loves Felix and lots of people shop there (including
myself!) just to get to see him and give him a pat on the head. There is also a reward! Anyone with
information please contact Billy Sawyer 847 3109 or Sheila 305 3257.
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8-27-09 Hermitage Precinct detectives are working to identify the man who robbed the Rite Aid
Pharmacy at 1241 Robinson Road Tuesday afternoon.
The suspect entered just after 12 noon, showed the clerk a handgun, and demanded pain
medication. The clerk complied. The robber fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a black man in his mid-30s with a mustache and goatee. He is
approximately six feet tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. At the time of the robbery, he
was wearing a grey sweatshirt, dark pants, sunglasses and a Titans ball cap. if you have any
information on this crime call Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.
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The following was reported from channel 4 news:
7-20-09 Metro police said a man is impersonating a city employee whose job is inspecting houses and
answering complaints and that his intent is to rob. Ernest McClain has been a Metro Codes inspector for
25 years. And if anyone has a question about that, he has the proof. "When I go to a door, first thing I do
is show my badge. That's who I am," he said.
The type of car he drives is also a part of who he is ."All our vehicles are decaled, every one of them. We
don't have any plain vehicles," said McClain .But a man has been going around the Hermitage area
pretending to be a codes inspector."A gentleman in a white pickup truck, male, white, wearing a white
shirt with 'Metro Codes' written on the back," said Sgt. Scott Robinson of Metro police.Police said they
think the man is up to no good. Metro Codes inspectors said homeowners should use common sense
before letting anyone into their home."People need to be wary. People need to practice and also ask for
identification," said Billy Fields of the Metro Codes Department.
The man has apparently been spotted in east and west Nashville as well as the Hermitage area."Someone's
trying to get into your house, someone's trying to gain access to your property, and you don't know why?
As far as I'mconcerned, yes sir, they're a threat," said Robinson.Metro Codes officials said they have 52
inspectors and 52 white sedan-type cars and no trucks at all.Police say not to let the man inside your
home but to try to get all the information you can from him, and give then them a call.
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7-23-09 There was a drive-by shooting Wednesday night on the 1500 block of Elliston St. The following
was taken from Channel 5 news:
Several homes and vehicles were shot up in the middle of the night. Neighbors said a family was often in a
dispute with another group of young people and they were caught in the crossfire.Jacob Garrett bolted off
this bullet-riddled couch Thursday morning with one thought.
"Just drop - get away - duck down," said Garret. "I just waited - hit twice over there, another behind the
couch and then they stopped."Several bullets had been fired into Matthew Sullivan's home. He admitted
there was a party at his home last night. Police believe a dispute with a group of party-goers may have led
to the shooting hours later. "I came running down and Jacob was on the ground saying ‘get down - get
Down' and we heard them as they go on just shooting," said Sullivan .The shooting also terrified Corey
Sullivan. She showed the bullets came to her and her one-year-old daughter Peyton. "Look there's one
here. Here - barely missed the window here and here. There's one went through the playpen if this
happened during the day she would not be with us," said Corey Sullivan .Several homes along Elliston near
Robinson Avenue were hit by bullets. Police spent much of the morning taking pictures of bullet holes in
homes and one that went through Nick Compton's car."You just kinda jumped up not really knowing
what's going on - you didn't even know it was a gunshot until after it was over," said Compton .Metro
Police think they know who was responsible for the shootings and arrests could come very soon.
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7-7-09 This was just sent in:
Dear Village Watch,
A friend of mine asked that we report to you a burglary we had last night/this morning (July 6-7) at the
Old Hickory Library. Burglars entered and left by a window, and stole two large coin boxes that go with
copiers and printers, plus some personal checks. Anyone with knowledge of the crime or whereabouts of
the large boxes should call Sgt. John Patton of the Hermitage Precinct (862-7706) and me, Ronnie Pugh
(Library Manager) at 862-5869.
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7-2-09 I was standing on my front porch tonight about 9:30pm talking to a neighbor when a young white
male about 16 who was walking down the street came up to me and ask me if I had seen 2 black males in
the last few minutes. When I enquired why, he told me they had just tried to abduct and rape his sister in
the parking lot of the community center. He said some people who were nearby saw what was happening
and came to her rescue but the 2 guys took off running. Metro police were called and are currently
looking for them. They were described as a tall skinny black male and a shorter husky black male. They
were both young but age is unknown. I'll try and find out more about this. If anyone has any information
call Metro police at once (862-8600).
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6-23-09 On Tuesday June 23 at approximately 5:15 pm a trailer with lawn mowing equipment was stolen
from a resident in Rayon City. The neighbor who lives next door the trailer saw someone back into the
drive and hook up the trailer. When the neighbor realized it was not the owner he came out of his house
to question the person. As the neigbor approached the person, the person hurriedly left with trailer in
tow. The person was a mid-thirty white male. He was in a white midsize pickup. It was similar to an S-
10 or Ford Ranger. The trailer and equipment description is as follows:
- single axel with no wheel fenders
- trailer rail is 18 inches high. Bottom of rail is black, top and verticals are silver. Rail is half trailer length
on one side.
- rear of trailer has no rail and no attached ramps. Portable wooden ramps lay on trailer bed.
- has diamond silver tool box across trailer front
- had a 42 inch sears riding mower, a 20 inch push mower with red deck, a Bolens gas weed eater with
16 inch straight shaft, a Weed Eater gas blower and 18 inch Weed Eater gas hedge trimmer
It was reported to have been seen at OH McDonald's yesterday.
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6-9-09 A neighbor has turned in a report of what happened on the 1400 block of Elliston on Monday night
June 8th.
A group of black teenagers stole a bunch of green peaches from a neighbors house and proceeded to pelt
another neighbors house with them. The hit the house several times, their vehicle and nearly hit the man
who lives there. My house was not hit but I had peaches in my back yard and my car windshield was
nearly hit. When Metro arrived they found the kids at the ballfield and brought them back to our block.
Another neighbor saw the kids who did it and identified them. The kids were given citations and the
neighbor who had the peaches stolen and the other neighbor whose house was it are both filing charges. I
told the officer that I would be willing to be a witness since although I didn't see who did it, I can testify
that I saw the peaches being thrown and nearly hit the man and his (relative). These kids are all from the
same family and do not live in Old Hickory, they live in East Nashville. The officer was there for at least 3
hours gathering information. The kids left with their mother who has assured us (if you can believe her)
that the kids will not be back in our neighborhood. My neighbors are all up in arms about this and we are
not going to take this from a bunch of little hoodlums who have no respect for anyone. You should have
heard the way they were talking to their mother.
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6-6-09 There has been a rash of thefts in the Village as of late so keep a close eye on the street walkers
and be sure to report any criminal or suspicious activity to the Police immediately!
( 911 for emergency or 862-8600 for non-emergency)
Larceny (Theft):
8:00 AM 5/27/2009 12## Bryan St.
6:00 PM 5/20/2009 9## Cleves St.
3:00 PM 5/18/2009 13## Fuller St.
9:00 PM 5/17/2009 14## Turner St.
1:00 PM 5/14/2009 9## Fowler St.
1:00 PM 5/3/2009 18## Golf Club Rd.
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5-22-09 This was sent in from a concerned neighbor:
On 5/21 at approximately 8:45 pm, my mother was visiting an elderly friend on the 600 block of Hadley
outside. A young, petite blonde woman approached them asking for money. She said she had left her
abusive boyfriend and was staying with a friend up the street. She also said she has a 2 yr. old child. She
said she needed $6 or $7 to buy diapers and get something to eat. The elderly lady went inside her home to
get the girl some money. While waiting outside, my mom gave the girl $1 and the girl said she really could
use around $10. After my mom's friend returned with a few dollars, the girl said she was going down the
street to her boss' house to see if he could take her to get something to eat and give her a ride to work.
She said she was a home health nurse. A few minutes later after my mom went home, her friend called
her and said someone had just come to her door banging on it. Not knocking, but banging. Since she is
elderly, she never answers the door unless she is expecting visitors and they know to call out her name
when knocking. The person at the door left shortly and the lady heard a car drive off. Not sure if that had
anything to do with the girl asking for money or not. My mom was describing the incident to one of her
neighbors on Cleves Street, and he said he recognized the description of the girl and that she was a known
drug user in the neighborhood. If the girl really needs help, I hope she finds it but please watch out for our
elderly neighbors who may get taken advantage of. Thanks!
UPDATE! The blonde headed girl has been seen in a beat up silver cadillac with temp tags in the back
window. She is almost always traveling with a young black girl who looks and dresses like a guy. The car
has to be jumped off every time they turn it off and they run out of gas quite frequently. Thats when they
start beating on doors asking for gas money (or drug money) and also trying to get someone to jump the
piece of crap off. The black girl is very aggressive and foul mouthed. If you encounter this car or these
girls do not give them money or jump their car off. If they knock on your door do not answer, and call
the police.
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5-16-09 The following was sent in from a member of our watch group:
Just after school let out on Friday the 15th two young black men were walking around the neighborhood
and taking stuff from the yards and dropping it off farther down the street, they tried to take take my girls
bikes from the library. Not sure where they live, my neighbor followed them and tried to find out, but they
were too fast. These guys were on Jones St between the library and Rachels Walk. Police were called.
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5-16-09 Does anyone have any information about the incident that happened at the Old Hickory Nazarene
Church about 3:30pm on Friday the 15th? There were 4 police cars, an ambulance, and supposedly
someone was arrested. If you have any info about this please submit to info@thevillagewatch.org
I have put in an inquiry to Sgt Watkins about this.
UPDATE! Here's an update about the incident at the Nazarene Church on Friday. This info was supplied
by 2 members of our watchgroup and from what I can gather, it (unofficially) happened something like
this:
Friday afternoon about 3PM a man and his wife got into a fight over on Cleves St. The woman called the
police on him and he took off running to the Presbyterian Church. When the police got there he bolted
over to the Nazarene Church where he said he was going to kill himself. As far as I know he was
apprehended and arrested without incident.
Another member also wrote in to say the man was wielding a knife and the police had to draw their guns
on him.
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5-16-09 And does anyone know why military (supposedly Blackhawk) helicopters are buzzing the
neighborhood lately? They were here last week, this past Thurs. night, and Friday night that I know of.
They are really flying low and rattle the whole house! I will try to contact air traffic control.
UPDATE! I can't say for sure but from the info I been able to gather these are more than likely Police
Helo's. There was an incident at O.H. Bridge on thurs or fri between 8:30 and 9:00. Several police cars
were on the scene and a neighbor in Waterford reported several low flying metro police copters.
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5/11/09 We have received several e-mails concerning reports of kids in the Village spray painting
everything from street signs, a car, and someones garage door. These incidents have happened on Elliston
St., Berry St., Bryan St. and probably others I'm not aware of. This information was passed on to Sgt.
Watkins of the Metro Police Dept. but if anyone has any other information please report it! So be on the
lookout for them and don't hesitate to call the police on any kids who are walking the streets after curfew.
This is where a lot of the trouble starts!
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4/30/09 We have received several e-mails today concerning some white males going door to door claiming
to be selling security systems. Many people were concerned as to whether these guys were legit or trying
a scam of some kind.
I personally tracked one of these guys down about 3pm today at 6th and Jones and stopped him to ask
what he was doing and to see his credentials. He gave me his name, his boss' name and said he worked
for a company called 5 Diamond Protection. http://www.fivediamondprotection.com/ . I called their
corporate office to verify the info and they checked out ok. They will be in the neighborhood for the next
2 days trying to sign people up for a home security system. They do not manufacture the systems (DSC)
but only market them. They will probably show you an inflated retail price sheet and then tell you they will
give you all the equipment for free if you sign a contract. I checked their website, and the monthly fee's
seem a little high to me but you can be the judge of that.
The guy told me they worked on salary so it didn't matter if he sold any systems or not. He was very nice
and answered all my questions. So the bottom line is, these guys are legit and just trying to make a living
like the rest of us so try not to give them too hard of a time if you're not interested. But thanks to all those
who sent in e-mails and pictures because this is how NW should work!
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4/24/09 Hermitage Precinct detectives following up on Monday’s solved murder of Darius Turner on
Burnett Road near Old Hickory Beach are working to locate the person believed to have stolen items from
and around Turner’s body before it was discovered.
Nathan Daniel Neal was arrested Tuesday for killing Turner. Neal claims the gun he used was left with
the body. The gun was not found Monday. An extensive search of Burnett Road and neighboring woods
today by more than 40 police officer trainees was unsuccessful in locating additional evidence. Also
missing are Turner’s Air Jordan tennis shoes, which had been removed from his feet by the time a
security guard discovered the body at 2 p.m. Monday.
Anyone with information about the gun and/or Turner’s shoes is urged to contact Detective Johnny
Crumby at 862-7727. Neal claims he shot Turner during a drug dispute while the two were in a moving
vehicle and then dumped the body on a remote section of Burnett Road.
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4/21/09 UPDATE! Hermitage Precinct detectives a short time ago arrested Nathan Daniel Neal for the
shooting death of Darius Turner, whose body was found Monday afternoon on a remote section of
Burnett Road near Old Hickory Beach.Turner age 26 of Lewis Street, was dumped on the side of the road
a short time before his body was discovered at 2 p.m.by a security guard doing a routine check of the
area. Turner was not carrying any identification. He was positively identified today through his
fingerprints. Information developed earlier today led investigators to Neal age 24 of Woodberry Drive in
Donelson, who admitted to Detective Johnny Crumby that he shot Turner inside his (Neal’s) car as the
result of a drug dispute. Turner’s record reflects felony drug convictions in 2003 and 2008. At the time of
the murder, Neal was free on $7500 bond in relation to a 2007 aggravated assault charge. He is scheduled
to appear in Criminal Court Thursday on that case. Neal was also convicted of domestic assault in 2005.
Neal will be booked at the Justice Center downtown later tonight.
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4/20/09 Hermitage Precinct detectives are investigating the murder of a young black man who was
dumped from a vehicle onto the side of Burnett Road near Old Hickory Beach this afternoon. The victim,
who was shot to death, was discovered at 2 p.m. by security personnel from the DuPont Plant during a
routine check of the area. The body was not there during a security check an hour earlier The victim was
wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. He did not possess any identification. Anyone with information
about this homicide can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 74-CRIME.
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4/20/09 UPDATE! We have received a reply from the Census Bureau about the man seen recently in
Rayon City and the Village who claimed to be working for the Census Bureau. He is one of 140,000
employees of the Bureau that is participating in an address canvassing operation, which is an important
first step in assuring that every housing unit receives a census questionnaire in March 2010. Census
workers can be identified by the official Census Bureau badge they carry. During the address canvassing
operation, census workers may ask to verify a housing structure’s address and whether there are
additional living quarters on the property. We will send out a full report to everyone on our list!
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4/19/09 A resident of Rayon City reported that on Saturday the 18th, a black male was seen by neighbors
looking around various properties and peering into parked cars. When questioned, he identified himself as
being with the Census Bureau. He showed a badge and produced some official looking papers and then left
the area. Another resident who lives in the Village also saw him around the 12th and Berry area. When
they spoke with him, they were told the same thing as the Rayon City resident. If you have encountered
this guy or have any further information contact us at info@thevillagewatch.org. We have contacted the
Census Bureau and are awaiting a reply and it has also been reported to Crime Stoppers online website
www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. They have assigned us a case number so if you have any additional
info, we can update the report through this number. Everything is anonymous and absolutely no personal
info will be shared PERIOD! As of right now this guy is only a person of interest or suspicion but if you
see him doing anything that is obviously against the law, do not hesitate to call the Police at once (862-
8600) or 911 if an emergency!
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4/14/09 Be sure to check the "Recent News" page for information concerning our "NW Spring Kick-Off"
and the "NW Fraud Conference". The "Recent News" page is updated frequently so be sure to check it
often!
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4/06/09 The following was reported this weekend by a member of our watch group: "I just wanted to let
you know that I got a call from a friend of mine at 1## Robinson Rd this weekend. At 2-2:30 AM a guy
broke into their house as they were sleeping. She heard the alarm going off and thought that her Mom
which is in her 80's had gone outside without turning off the alarm. She then went running to the living
room and saw a guy standing in her Mom's doorway. When the man saw her he ran away. I know that is
not in our Watch program but it is so close I wanted to give you a heads up on it".
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3/27/09 A citizen’s tip led to the arrest of two teenagers who were seen breaking into a home in the 1300
block of Berry Street. Both suspects are 17 years old. They are each charged in Juvenile Court with
aggravated burglary.
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3/20/09 There has been a rash of residential burglaries in the Village lately and it's very important to be
more alert now than ever! See March 2009 Crime Activity for details.
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3/12/09 An elderly woman in Rayon City was robbed on Sunday afternoon, March 8th, after allowing two
men who claimed to be selling carpeting into her home. The older of the two men is white with salt-and-
pepper hair. The younger is probably in his twenties. They were driving a dark gray minivan.
If you know of or see these guys, call Metro at 862-8600.
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3/10/09 Warmer weather and longer days mean more crime activity. Be on alert and communicate with
your neighbors. Metro Police are stepping up operations in the Village and need your support!
get from an employee:
Sometime late yesterday evening a dark complected male white entered Rite Aid and headed to the
pharmacy department where he presented a hand gun. He was said to possibly be in his mid 30's,
wearing an open faced motorcycle helmet, sunglasses, black jacket, and had a mustache. He then
left on foot but was thought to probably have a motorcycle stashed close by.
If any of this info rings a bell to you please contact the police at once
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Shooting on Debow St.
10-4-09 There was shooting at 10## Debow St. on Sat. night October 3rd shortly before midnight.
According to Sgt. Curtis Watkins there was a dispute and Larry Hughes was arrested for
aggravated assault. He is being prosecuted by the Herm. precinct and is being held on a $250,000
bond.
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Felix has been returned!
9-30-09 Felix the Rite Aide cat who was abducted has been returned safe and sound. Here's some
details as provided by one of our NW watch members Keely Caplinger............
Apparently the neice of the lady who took him saw the signs and told the catnapper she would call
the police if she didn't return him. Apparently Felix hasn't been eating or drinking (he is still a chunk,
but looked a lil smaller) and since he hadn't had his meds he was sneezing his head off. The lady who
took him lived all the way out on Due West and she said it was raining really bad the night she took
him. Said she didn't realize he belonged to anyone. I will give her the benefit of the doubt and I'm
grateful he's home. I took my dog Trix along for the ride. She celebrated with a hamburger from
Mickey D's. Great end to a long day. Thanks God...ya made A LOT of people happy ♥ Thanks for
all your hard work in getting those signs out Keely, they really paid off!
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Help Us Find Felix!
9-22-09 Sunday evening around 8:30pm "Felix" the cat that lives at the Rite Aide store was abducted. The
person that did this was described as a heavy set white woman in her 30's driving a grey or silver Honda
Civic with a spoiler on the back. I know I have seen this car in the Village many times so please try and
get a plate number on this car and let's get Felix back to Rite Aide where he belongs. It was on the
Channel 4 news last night and Channel 2 was interviewing people at the Rite Aide parking lot at noon today
so look for a story tonight possibly. Felix is not just any cat, he is probably single handedly responsible for
at least half of Rite Aides business! Everybody loves Felix and lots of people shop there (including
myself!) just to get to see him and give him a pat on the head. There is also a reward! Anyone with
information please contact Billy Sawyer 847 3109 or Sheila 305 3257.
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8-27-09 Hermitage Precinct detectives are working to identify the man who robbed the Rite Aid
Pharmacy at 1241 Robinson Road Tuesday afternoon.
The suspect entered just after 12 noon, showed the clerk a handgun, and demanded pain
medication. The clerk complied. The robber fled on foot.
The suspect is described as a black man in his mid-30s with a mustache and goatee. He is
approximately six feet tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. At the time of the robbery, he
was wearing a grey sweatshirt, dark pants, sunglasses and a Titans ball cap. if you have any
information on this crime call Crime Stoppers at 74-CRIME.
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The following was reported from channel 4 news:
7-20-09 Metro police said a man is impersonating a city employee whose job is inspecting houses and
answering complaints and that his intent is to rob. Ernest McClain has been a Metro Codes inspector for
25 years. And if anyone has a question about that, he has the proof. "When I go to a door, first thing I do
is show my badge. That's who I am," he said.
The type of car he drives is also a part of who he is ."All our vehicles are decaled, every one of them. We
don't have any plain vehicles," said McClain .But a man has been going around the Hermitage area
pretending to be a codes inspector."A gentleman in a white pickup truck, male, white, wearing a white
shirt with 'Metro Codes' written on the back," said Sgt. Scott Robinson of Metro police.Police said they
think the man is up to no good. Metro Codes inspectors said homeowners should use common sense
before letting anyone into their home."People need to be wary. People need to practice and also ask for
identification," said Billy Fields of the Metro Codes Department.
The man has apparently been spotted in east and west Nashville as well as the Hermitage area."Someone's
trying to get into your house, someone's trying to gain access to your property, and you don't know why?
As far as I'mconcerned, yes sir, they're a threat," said Robinson.Metro Codes officials said they have 52
inspectors and 52 white sedan-type cars and no trucks at all.Police say not to let the man inside your
home but to try to get all the information you can from him, and give then them a call.
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7-23-09 There was a drive-by shooting Wednesday night on the 1500 block of Elliston St. The following
was taken from Channel 5 news:
Several homes and vehicles were shot up in the middle of the night. Neighbors said a family was often in a
dispute with another group of young people and they were caught in the crossfire.Jacob Garrett bolted off
this bullet-riddled couch Thursday morning with one thought.
"Just drop - get away - duck down," said Garret. "I just waited - hit twice over there, another behind the
couch and then they stopped."Several bullets had been fired into Matthew Sullivan's home. He admitted
there was a party at his home last night. Police believe a dispute with a group of party-goers may have led
to the shooting hours later. "I came running down and Jacob was on the ground saying ‘get down - get
Down' and we heard them as they go on just shooting," said Sullivan .The shooting also terrified Corey
Sullivan. She showed the bullets came to her and her one-year-old daughter Peyton. "Look there's one
here. Here - barely missed the window here and here. There's one went through the playpen if this
happened during the day she would not be with us," said Corey Sullivan .Several homes along Elliston near
Robinson Avenue were hit by bullets. Police spent much of the morning taking pictures of bullet holes in
homes and one that went through Nick Compton's car."You just kinda jumped up not really knowing
what's going on - you didn't even know it was a gunshot until after it was over," said Compton .Metro
Police think they know who was responsible for the shootings and arrests could come very soon.
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7-7-09 This was just sent in:
Dear Village Watch,
A friend of mine asked that we report to you a burglary we had last night/this morning (July 6-7) at the
Old Hickory Library. Burglars entered and left by a window, and stole two large coin boxes that go with
copiers and printers, plus some personal checks. Anyone with knowledge of the crime or whereabouts of
the large boxes should call Sgt. John Patton of the Hermitage Precinct (862-7706) and me, Ronnie Pugh
(Library Manager) at 862-5869.
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7-2-09 I was standing on my front porch tonight about 9:30pm talking to a neighbor when a young white
male about 16 who was walking down the street came up to me and ask me if I had seen 2 black males in
the last few minutes. When I enquired why, he told me they had just tried to abduct and rape his sister in
the parking lot of the community center. He said some people who were nearby saw what was happening
and came to her rescue but the 2 guys took off running. Metro police were called and are currently
looking for them. They were described as a tall skinny black male and a shorter husky black male. They
were both young but age is unknown. I'll try and find out more about this. If anyone has any information
call Metro police at once (862-8600).
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6-23-09 On Tuesday June 23 at approximately 5:15 pm a trailer with lawn mowing equipment was stolen
from a resident in Rayon City. The neighbor who lives next door the trailer saw someone back into the
drive and hook up the trailer. When the neighbor realized it was not the owner he came out of his house
to question the person. As the neigbor approached the person, the person hurriedly left with trailer in
tow. The person was a mid-thirty white male. He was in a white midsize pickup. It was similar to an S-
10 or Ford Ranger. The trailer and equipment description is as follows:
- single axel with no wheel fenders
- trailer rail is 18 inches high. Bottom of rail is black, top and verticals are silver. Rail is half trailer length
on one side.
- rear of trailer has no rail and no attached ramps. Portable wooden ramps lay on trailer bed.
- has diamond silver tool box across trailer front
- had a 42 inch sears riding mower, a 20 inch push mower with red deck, a Bolens gas weed eater with
16 inch straight shaft, a Weed Eater gas blower and 18 inch Weed Eater gas hedge trimmer
It was reported to have been seen at OH McDonald's yesterday.
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6-9-09 A neighbor has turned in a report of what happened on the 1400 block of Elliston on Monday night
June 8th.
A group of black teenagers stole a bunch of green peaches from a neighbors house and proceeded to pelt
another neighbors house with them. The hit the house several times, their vehicle and nearly hit the man
who lives there. My house was not hit but I had peaches in my back yard and my car windshield was
nearly hit. When Metro arrived they found the kids at the ballfield and brought them back to our block.
Another neighbor saw the kids who did it and identified them. The kids were given citations and the
neighbor who had the peaches stolen and the other neighbor whose house was it are both filing charges. I
told the officer that I would be willing to be a witness since although I didn't see who did it, I can testify
that I saw the peaches being thrown and nearly hit the man and his (relative). These kids are all from the
same family and do not live in Old Hickory, they live in East Nashville. The officer was there for at least 3
hours gathering information. The kids left with their mother who has assured us (if you can believe her)
that the kids will not be back in our neighborhood. My neighbors are all up in arms about this and we are
not going to take this from a bunch of little hoodlums who have no respect for anyone. You should have
heard the way they were talking to their mother.
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6-6-09 There has been a rash of thefts in the Village as of late so keep a close eye on the street walkers
and be sure to report any criminal or suspicious activity to the Police immediately!
( 911 for emergency or 862-8600 for non-emergency)
Larceny (Theft):
8:00 AM 5/27/2009 12## Bryan St.
6:00 PM 5/20/2009 9## Cleves St.
3:00 PM 5/18/2009 13## Fuller St.
9:00 PM 5/17/2009 14## Turner St.
1:00 PM 5/14/2009 9## Fowler St.
1:00 PM 5/3/2009 18## Golf Club Rd.
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5-22-09 This was sent in from a concerned neighbor:
On 5/21 at approximately 8:45 pm, my mother was visiting an elderly friend on the 600 block of Hadley
outside. A young, petite blonde woman approached them asking for money. She said she had left her
abusive boyfriend and was staying with a friend up the street. She also said she has a 2 yr. old child. She
said she needed $6 or $7 to buy diapers and get something to eat. The elderly lady went inside her home to
get the girl some money. While waiting outside, my mom gave the girl $1 and the girl said she really could
use around $10. After my mom's friend returned with a few dollars, the girl said she was going down the
street to her boss' house to see if he could take her to get something to eat and give her a ride to work.
She said she was a home health nurse. A few minutes later after my mom went home, her friend called
her and said someone had just come to her door banging on it. Not knocking, but banging. Since she is
elderly, she never answers the door unless she is expecting visitors and they know to call out her name
when knocking. The person at the door left shortly and the lady heard a car drive off. Not sure if that had
anything to do with the girl asking for money or not. My mom was describing the incident to one of her
neighbors on Cleves Street, and he said he recognized the description of the girl and that she was a known
drug user in the neighborhood. If the girl really needs help, I hope she finds it but please watch out for our
elderly neighbors who may get taken advantage of. Thanks!
UPDATE! The blonde headed girl has been seen in a beat up silver cadillac with temp tags in the back
window. She is almost always traveling with a young black girl who looks and dresses like a guy. The car
has to be jumped off every time they turn it off and they run out of gas quite frequently. Thats when they
start beating on doors asking for gas money (or drug money) and also trying to get someone to jump the
piece of crap off. The black girl is very aggressive and foul mouthed. If you encounter this car or these
girls do not give them money or jump their car off. If they knock on your door do not answer, and call
the police.
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5-16-09 The following was sent in from a member of our watch group:
Just after school let out on Friday the 15th two young black men were walking around the neighborhood
and taking stuff from the yards and dropping it off farther down the street, they tried to take take my girls
bikes from the library. Not sure where they live, my neighbor followed them and tried to find out, but they
were too fast. These guys were on Jones St between the library and Rachels Walk. Police were called.
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5-16-09 Does anyone have any information about the incident that happened at the Old Hickory Nazarene
Church about 3:30pm on Friday the 15th? There were 4 police cars, an ambulance, and supposedly
someone was arrested. If you have any info about this please submit to info@thevillagewatch.org
I have put in an inquiry to Sgt Watkins about this.
UPDATE! Here's an update about the incident at the Nazarene Church on Friday. This info was supplied
by 2 members of our watchgroup and from what I can gather, it (unofficially) happened something like
this:
Friday afternoon about 3PM a man and his wife got into a fight over on Cleves St. The woman called the
police on him and he took off running to the Presbyterian Church. When the police got there he bolted
over to the Nazarene Church where he said he was going to kill himself. As far as I know he was
apprehended and arrested without incident.
Another member also wrote in to say the man was wielding a knife and the police had to draw their guns
on him.
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5-16-09 And does anyone know why military (supposedly Blackhawk) helicopters are buzzing the
neighborhood lately? They were here last week, this past Thurs. night, and Friday night that I know of.
They are really flying low and rattle the whole house! I will try to contact air traffic control.
UPDATE! I can't say for sure but from the info I been able to gather these are more than likely Police
Helo's. There was an incident at O.H. Bridge on thurs or fri between 8:30 and 9:00. Several police cars
were on the scene and a neighbor in Waterford reported several low flying metro police copters.
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5/11/09 We have received several e-mails concerning reports of kids in the Village spray painting
everything from street signs, a car, and someones garage door. These incidents have happened on Elliston
St., Berry St., Bryan St. and probably others I'm not aware of. This information was passed on to Sgt.
Watkins of the Metro Police Dept. but if anyone has any other information please report it! So be on the
lookout for them and don't hesitate to call the police on any kids who are walking the streets after curfew.
This is where a lot of the trouble starts!
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4/30/09 We have received several e-mails today concerning some white males going door to door claiming
to be selling security systems. Many people were concerned as to whether these guys were legit or trying
a scam of some kind.
I personally tracked one of these guys down about 3pm today at 6th and Jones and stopped him to ask
what he was doing and to see his credentials. He gave me his name, his boss' name and said he worked
for a company called 5 Diamond Protection. http://www.fivediamondprotection.com/ . I called their
corporate office to verify the info and they checked out ok. They will be in the neighborhood for the next
2 days trying to sign people up for a home security system. They do not manufacture the systems (DSC)
but only market them. They will probably show you an inflated retail price sheet and then tell you they will
give you all the equipment for free if you sign a contract. I checked their website, and the monthly fee's
seem a little high to me but you can be the judge of that.
The guy told me they worked on salary so it didn't matter if he sold any systems or not. He was very nice
and answered all my questions. So the bottom line is, these guys are legit and just trying to make a living
like the rest of us so try not to give them too hard of a time if you're not interested. But thanks to all those
who sent in e-mails and pictures because this is how NW should work!
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4/24/09 Hermitage Precinct detectives following up on Monday’s solved murder of Darius Turner on
Burnett Road near Old Hickory Beach are working to locate the person believed to have stolen items from
and around Turner’s body before it was discovered.
Nathan Daniel Neal was arrested Tuesday for killing Turner. Neal claims the gun he used was left with
the body. The gun was not found Monday. An extensive search of Burnett Road and neighboring woods
today by more than 40 police officer trainees was unsuccessful in locating additional evidence. Also
missing are Turner’s Air Jordan tennis shoes, which had been removed from his feet by the time a
security guard discovered the body at 2 p.m. Monday.
Anyone with information about the gun and/or Turner’s shoes is urged to contact Detective Johnny
Crumby at 862-7727. Neal claims he shot Turner during a drug dispute while the two were in a moving
vehicle and then dumped the body on a remote section of Burnett Road.
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4/21/09 UPDATE! Hermitage Precinct detectives a short time ago arrested Nathan Daniel Neal for the
shooting death of Darius Turner, whose body was found Monday afternoon on a remote section of
Burnett Road near Old Hickory Beach.Turner age 26 of Lewis Street, was dumped on the side of the road
a short time before his body was discovered at 2 p.m.by a security guard doing a routine check of the
area. Turner was not carrying any identification. He was positively identified today through his
fingerprints. Information developed earlier today led investigators to Neal age 24 of Woodberry Drive in
Donelson, who admitted to Detective Johnny Crumby that he shot Turner inside his (Neal’s) car as the
result of a drug dispute. Turner’s record reflects felony drug convictions in 2003 and 2008. At the time of
the murder, Neal was free on $7500 bond in relation to a 2007 aggravated assault charge. He is scheduled
to appear in Criminal Court Thursday on that case. Neal was also convicted of domestic assault in 2005.
Neal will be booked at the Justice Center downtown later tonight.
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4/20/09 Hermitage Precinct detectives are investigating the murder of a young black man who was
dumped from a vehicle onto the side of Burnett Road near Old Hickory Beach this afternoon. The victim,
who was shot to death, was discovered at 2 p.m. by security personnel from the DuPont Plant during a
routine check of the area. The body was not there during a security check an hour earlier The victim was
wearing a black hoodie and blue jeans. He did not possess any identification. Anyone with information
about this homicide can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 74-CRIME.
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4/20/09 UPDATE! We have received a reply from the Census Bureau about the man seen recently in
Rayon City and the Village who claimed to be working for the Census Bureau. He is one of 140,000
employees of the Bureau that is participating in an address canvassing operation, which is an important
first step in assuring that every housing unit receives a census questionnaire in March 2010. Census
workers can be identified by the official Census Bureau badge they carry. During the address canvassing
operation, census workers may ask to verify a housing structure’s address and whether there are
additional living quarters on the property. We will send out a full report to everyone on our list!
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4/19/09 A resident of Rayon City reported that on Saturday the 18th, a black male was seen by neighbors
looking around various properties and peering into parked cars. When questioned, he identified himself as
being with the Census Bureau. He showed a badge and produced some official looking papers and then left
the area. Another resident who lives in the Village also saw him around the 12th and Berry area. When
they spoke with him, they were told the same thing as the Rayon City resident. If you have encountered
this guy or have any further information contact us at info@thevillagewatch.org. We have contacted the
Census Bureau and are awaiting a reply and it has also been reported to Crime Stoppers online website
www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com. They have assigned us a case number so if you have any additional
info, we can update the report through this number. Everything is anonymous and absolutely no personal
info will be shared PERIOD! As of right now this guy is only a person of interest or suspicion but if you
see him doing anything that is obviously against the law, do not hesitate to call the Police at once (862-
8600) or 911 if an emergency!
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4/14/09 Be sure to check the "Recent News" page for information concerning our "NW Spring Kick-Off"
and the "NW Fraud Conference". The "Recent News" page is updated frequently so be sure to check it
often!
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4/06/09 The following was reported this weekend by a member of our watch group: "I just wanted to let
you know that I got a call from a friend of mine at 1## Robinson Rd this weekend. At 2-2:30 AM a guy
broke into their house as they were sleeping. She heard the alarm going off and thought that her Mom
which is in her 80's had gone outside without turning off the alarm. She then went running to the living
room and saw a guy standing in her Mom's doorway. When the man saw her he ran away. I know that is
not in our Watch program but it is so close I wanted to give you a heads up on it".
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3/27/09 A citizen’s tip led to the arrest of two teenagers who were seen breaking into a home in the 1300
block of Berry Street. Both suspects are 17 years old. They are each charged in Juvenile Court with
aggravated burglary.
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3/20/09 There has been a rash of residential burglaries in the Village lately and it's very important to be
more alert now than ever! See March 2009 Crime Activity for details.
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3/12/09 An elderly woman in Rayon City was robbed on Sunday afternoon, March 8th, after allowing two
men who claimed to be selling carpeting into her home. The older of the two men is white with salt-and-
pepper hair. The younger is probably in his twenties. They were driving a dark gray minivan.
If you know of or see these guys, call Metro at 862-8600.
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3/10/09 Warmer weather and longer days mean more crime activity. Be on alert and communicate with
your neighbors. Metro Police are stepping up operations in the Village and need your support!
