23-05-2025
Firefighter accused of domestic assault in Tipton County
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Brighton firefighter was arrested after a domestic assault call on Tuesday, according to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office.
Jerry Whiteside, 39, was charged with domestic assault and has a bond of $15,000.
On May 20, at 7:25 p.m., deputies responded to a domestic assault call in the 1300 block of McWilliams Road.
According to reports, a deputy arrived on the scene and saw Jerry Whiteside going to the front patio of the residence. Whiteside was yelling and pointing at a woman.
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He was detained and put in the back of a patrol unit while deputies spoke to the victim. The victim said he overheard Whiteside making remarks about his mother.
Reports say Whiteside said something similar to 'I will end you over your mom' to the victim.
Deputies say Whiteside got into the victim's personal space and began yelling at him.
The victim told police he said something similar to 'If you touch me, I'll stab you' in response to Whiteside, and the victim brandished his knife after saying the statement.
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According to reports, the victim said his mother told him to walk away, and Whiteside later shoved the victim's chest.
He said Whiteside walked away and attempted to put his clothes in his Jeep Wrangler. The victim's mother said she did not witness the assault between her son and Whiteside.
Deputies spoke with a 16-year-old who says he witnessed Whiteside shove the victim at least once.
Whiteside denied any physical assault occurring, but said he was arguing with the victim.
According to the Tipton County Sheriff's Office, Whiteside was determined to be the primary aggressor, and the victim's comments and actions were determined as self-defense.
Whiteside was arrested and transported to Tipton County Correctional Facility.
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