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Name:
Caccavale, Matthew Stephen
Date of Booking:
06/20/2025
Reason(s) For Booking:
DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Officer’s Narrative:
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On 20 June 2025 I, Ofc. Samples #217, responded to Belmont Park Drive in reference to a fight involving multiple people.
I was the third to arrive on scene, following behind Sgt Norris #208 and Cpl. Echols #209. Upon arrival I spoke with two parties involved, identified as Matthew Caccavale and [WITNESS #1]. Mr. Caccavale stated that the incident had stemmed from an argument due to a FaceBook post where homophobic language was used. Mr. Caccavale stated that him and Ms. [WITNESS #1] went for a walk and as they were passing the [700 BLOCK] Belmont Park Drive residence, a resident, [WITNESS #2], at the home yelled “oh you’re the fa*got yelling on FaceBook” and that is when a neighbor, Courtney Meadors, pulled up and began to also yell at Mr. Caccavale and Ms. [WITNESS #1]. Mr. Caccavale stated that it escalated into a physical altercation involving both Mr. Caccavale, Ms. [WITNESS #1], Ms. Meadors, and [WITNESS #2].
While I spoke with Mr. Caccavale, Cpl. Echols had been speaking with the other parties involved and he informed me that [WITNESS #2], the homeowner, stated that Mr. Caccavale and Ms. [WITNESS #1] had walked to the residence and initiated the altercation. Mr. [WITNESS #2] then came over and showed me the FaceBook argument where Mr. Caccavale had made comments referencing Mr. [WITNESS #2] residence and asking if that was where he lived. Upon reading the FaceBook thread, I did not see any homophobic language used, like Mr. Caccavale had claimed.
I then went and spoke with a witness, a [WITNESS #3], who witnessed the entire altercation but was in her vehicle and not involved. Ms. [WITNESS #3] stated that she saw Mr. Caccavale and Ms. [WITNESS #1] walked down to the residence while looking angry and they began to yell at Mr. [WITNESS #2] in the driveway. Ms. [WITNESS #3] stated this is when Ms. Meadors pulled up and began arguing with Mr. Caccavale. Ms. [WITNESS #3] stated that this is when Mr. Caccavale got very close to Ms. Meadors and Ms. Meadors pushed him and then Mr. Caccavale elbowed Ms. Meadors and the situation evolved into a group brawl. Ms. [WITNESS #3] wrote an official statement and will be attached to the report.
Due to the escalation on both parts of Mr. Caccavale and Ms. [MEADORS], both parties were arrested for disorderly conduct. I handcuffed Mr. Caccavale behind his back and the handcuffs were checked for fit and double locked. I searched Mr. Caccavale incident to arrest and placed him in the rear of my patrol vehicle.
I then went to Ms. Meadors and handcuffed her behind her back and the handcuffs were checked for fit and double-locked. Ofc. Washburn #216 searched Ms. Meadors incident to arrest and placed her in the back of her patrol vehicle.
Mr. Caccavale was transported to Jackson County Jail by me and Ms. Meadors was transported by Ofc. Washburn. Both parties were turned over to jail staff without incident.
[End of Narrative]