Agency: 4504

Incident No: 2016001132

Author: WITT, MATTHEW KENNETH

Entered Date/Time: 1/25/2016 18:06

Report Type/Sequence: I

Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -SIMPLE

On January 25, 2016, at approximately 1308 hours, I, Officer Matthew Witt, responded to
Renasant Bank (732 Lake Harbour Drive, Ridgeland, Ms, 39157) in reference to a reported
incident of domestic violence. RPD Headquarters relayed information from a caller that
(2) individuals were fighting in the parking lot of the bank near a black Mercedes
passenger car. Before my arrival I was advised via radio that (1) black male and (1) black
female had been separated and I should see a group of white males attempting to gain
control of the scene. Upon my arrival (1310 hours), I located the parties on the west side
of the building and observed multiple individuals near a black Mercedes passenger car.
At the time I had not been advised if weapons were involved.
Note: L3 Video for Unit 309 documents my arrival on scene. The (2) parties involved in
the altercation are identified below in Complainant/Offender notes. Multiple witnesses
are listed at the end of the narrative and (2) statements have been included in the case
file.
The following took place upon my arrival: I ordered the black female to sit on the ground
while I approached the black male subject who was seated in the drivers seat of the
black Mercedes. The black male subject was being physically held by a white male
subject and I could hear loud statements coming from the black male. I approached the
driver seat and noticed the white male was holding the wrist of the black male. The black
male was yelling then made a statement that he was police. I advised him not to reach
for any weapons and at that time I was able to detain him with handcuffs in front of his
body. Once he was physically assisted from the driver seat, the black male continued to
yell statements and was unwilling to sit on the ground after I repeatedly requested he do
so. I had to physically pull the black male backwards at which time his balance broke
and I sat him down on the ground. All parties were then separated and officers began to
investigate the circumstances. The black male subject had his government issued
handgun holstered on his side and the weapon was made safe on scene.
Complainant/Victim:
advised she has recently ended a relationship with the
listed offender and has been living with her mother. The parties were not engaged and
were alleged to have recently been boyfriend/girlfriend.
Offender: Brady Lionel Hightower
Hightower also advised he has recently been in a relationship with
Complainant
completed an RPD Written Voluntary Statement concerning the
incident. Her statement along with information advised includes the following: She had
just exited Renasant Bank when she observed Hightower walking towards her.
was concerned for her safety due to recent threats Hightower had made towards her. As
was running towards the bank drive thru, Hightower was able to catch up to her.
At that time
alleges Hightower twisted her arm, began forcefully bending her
fingers individually, and struck her in the mouth with his elbow. I took photographs of
physical marks to
right thumb, inner bottom lip, and left forearm. These
photographs have been included in the case file.
Complainant

advised she wished to pursue charges against Hightower for

Agency: 4504

Incident No: 2016001132

Author: WITT, MATTHEW KENNETH

Entered Date/Time: 1/25/2016 18:06

Report Type/Sequence: I

Title: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE -SIMPLE

Domestic Violence.
later signed (1) affidavit for Domestic Violence- Simple
Assault against Hightower.
At approximately 1330 hours, I transported Hightower to RPD for booking purposes.
Hightower was not issued a bond pending an initial appearance with a Judge.
Hightowers issued court date and time are February 9, 2016 at 0830 hours.
was
provided a Victims Rights Packet and she also completed a Temporary Protective Order
against Hightower.
Hightowers department issued Glock 17 service weapon
into Evidence Box #2 along with the magazine and (18) 9mm bullets.

was placed

Renasant Bank management has been contacted about surveillance footage and a copy
will be inserted into evidence when provided.
Both parties advised they were the owner of the referred black Mercedes passenger car
While officers were on scene RPD
Headquarters advised NCIC showed the vehicle was registered to
This
was later learned to be a mistaken return for Ms Tag#
. Officers were later
provided an NCIC return on the vehicle which showed the registered owners as both
and Brady Hightower".
Witnesses:
provided
written statements that they observed the parties struggling in the parking lot.
stated that he observed the black male and black female "struggling in
altercation at Renasant Bank. Black male was performing an arm bar and wrist lock
trying to remove keys from female. Female entered vehicle and the male entered
passenger side. Male was forcing female out drivers side and was trying to crank car
and reverse with her hanging out." They both approached the parties and physically
attempted to gain control of the scene.
This incident has been documented in Report Beam.