Tim Basford says he was sleeping when his girlfriend, 40-year-old Heather Rose Brinn, entered their shared bedroom and struck him in the head with a blunt object. She was yelling about Facebook posts and throwing objects around the room. She then took his work phone and attempted to run out of the house with it, however, he grabbed her by the arm to prevent her from destroying it, stating she has a history of destroying his belonging. Officers say Brinn’s version of events changed each time she recounted it, and that she has a history of domestic violence incidents. She was charged with domestic assault with bodily injury and is free on a $2,500 bond.
Day: April 9, 2022
DUI: Christopher Atwood blows double BAC limit after nearly hitting MNPD patrol car while speeding
Police say 25-year-old Christopher Atwood was driving his 2006 Buick Rendezvous over 60 mph in a 40 mph zone in South Nashville after a Predators game this week. At one point he swerved so far into another lane he nearly struck a marked MNPD patrol car. Atwood admitted to drinking several beers while attending the hockey game and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. Atwood blew a 0.176% BAC on a breathalyzer.
Tykylan Walker charged with strangling girlfriend during lunch break & calmly returning to work after
Itavia Drake says her boyfriend, 29-year-old Tykylan Walker, came home agitated during his lunch break and accused her of cheating on him. She says he pushed her with his shoulder and told her to get away from their child, before pushing her to the ground and strangling her with both his hands around her neck until she was unable to breathe. He then reportedly threatened to kill her as he left the apartment to return to work. Police documents multiple injuries on the victim and took out warrants for Walker, who was taken into custody just a few hours later.
Jayla Shepard free on pre-trial release after being found with Glock & marijuana during traffic stop
18-year-old Jayla Shepard faced multiple charges after police say she was the front-seat passenger in a vehicle driven by her 17-year-old boyfriend that was stopped at the I-24/I-40 interchange. Officers immediately noticed a “large amount” of marijuana in the center console area along with some joints. A search of the car revealed a backpack behind Shepard’s seat containing another just over a half-pound of marijuana, baggies, scales, and a Glock 17 with no serial number. The juvenile boyfriend denied possession of any of the items, and Shepard claimed the marijuana was hers “but we both smoke it”, and states the juvenile bought the gun for her, but she was afraid of it. She is free on pre-trial release, charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors.
Inmate Arerion Thompson charged with indecent exposure from inside Nashville Jail shower
33-year-old inmate Arerion Thompson, who is currently serving time inside the Metro Nashville Jail, was booked on a new criminal charge this week of indecent exposure to a guard/staff member. DCSO Officer Lakeisha Henderson says she was working an assigned post inside the Downtown Detention Center, and while sitting at her computer she noticed Thompson was pleasuring himself while taking a shower with the curtain partially open, with a direct line of sight to Henderson. She asked him to close the curtain, and he did not do so. She then charged him with indecent exposure.
Drunk woman hands out edibles at BNA while yelling “It’s my birthday!” — Lori Rogalski arrested
Airport police took 50-year-old Lori Rogalski into custody outside of the “minute suite” she had rented near Gate 3 inside the Nashville International Airport last week. Staff initially notified officers after she stole another guest’s open alcoholic beverage, drank it, and then bought four more for herself. She was offering her mango ginger edibles to people who were walking by and yelling “It’s my birthday!” — which it was. She was transported to booking and charged with public intoxication and drug possession. Once she arrived downtown, she exclaimed “I am drunk!” while walking into booking.