When police asked 64-year-old Thomas Hardin why he had two different cups of wine in his cupholders, with varying amounts missing from each, he succinctly explained that one was for his red wine, and one for his white wine, both of which he was drinking behind the wheel of his vehicle Thursday night. Police were responding to a vehicle vs. pedestrian call when they located Hardin behind the wheel, obviously intoxicated. He stated “I can’t do this” during field sobriety tests, and also admitted to drinking at a venue prior to driving, too.
Year: 2022
Austin Thompson charged in assault of Broadway bar staff after being kicked out of Whiskey Row
28-year-old Austin Thompson told officers he consumed five beers but was not “legally drunk” when they encountered him in downtown Nashville Thursday night. Thompson was being escorted out of Whiskey Row when he became combative with Samuel Shapiro, part of the bar’s staff. Thompson reportedly tried to re-enter the bar after being kicked out and punched Shapiro in the face.
Andrew Jordan Green was arrested in the most East Nashville way possible
Police say 30-year-old Andrew Green danced around and repeatedly stated “it is what it is” after they placed him in handcuffs late Thursday night. Officers initially responded to a call in East Nashville about a roadway hazard. The hazard turned out to be Andrew Green, who was reportedly laying down the roadway, heavily intoxicated, wearing some of his clothing backward. He stated he and his partner had been out drinking, though was unable to locate his partner or the name of anywhere they had been or where he was staying. He was charged with public intoxication.
Haven Birth & Wellness staffer Haley Krull charged with violating order of protection, victim says she’s being stalked
28-year-old Haley Krull is charged with violating an order of protection after the victim, Katherine Herman, says she received either text messages from Krull asking “Do I have to leave” while she was reportedly immediately outside the victim’s residence. The order of protection (included in the story) states that Krull, who works at Haven Birth and Wellness, has repeatedly violated HIPAA as a healthcare provider and stalked the victim via text message threats, showing up at the victim’s church and sitting behind her, and reminding her that “someone is always watching”.
Shanniece Kodjo charged with possessing a handgun while intoxicated at a gas station
Police responded to a gas station on Old Harding Pike on March 29th and met with 32-year-old Shanniece Kodjo, who called them to the locations. The reason for her call wasn’t immediately apparent in court records, however, police say when they arrived she admitted she had consumed at least two alcoholic drinks and had a slight odor of alcohol about her. She also stated she owned a handgun, and it was with her in the vehicle. She gave consent for officers to retrieve it, at which point she was arrested and charged with possession of a handgun while under the influence.
Michael Ozzy charged with resisting arrest after being bounced from Predators Game at Bridgestone Arena
24-year-old Michael Ozzy was recording a hockey game at Bridgestone Area when he was asked to stop the activity. He reportedly continued as was eventually asked to leave the game due to not following the house rules. He left to appease security, then returned right back to the property. When officers explained he was under arrest for criminal trespass he fled. He was apprehended after a short foot pursuit, near 7th Ave & Broadway. Police say he pulled away and resisted arrest.
Bertin Bayisenge charged in assault of his 2-year-old autistic son
38-year-old Bertin Bayisenge is charged with assaulting his 2-year-old son, who is diagnosed with Autism, by repeatedly striking him in the back of the head after picking him up by his shirt and yelling at him in a fit of anger. The child’s mother says Bayisenge was intoxicated when he came home and assaulted the child, and was also verbally abusive. The couple was in an argument when the autistic child rand toward the father, which is when the assault occurred. Police documented an injury to the child’s head, and the child would scream any time the mother attempted to show or touch the injured area. The child was treated at Vanderbilt and the father was jailed.
Drummer Grant Jenks snares DUI in Nashville after drinking Jack Daniel’s Whiskey
23-year-old Grant Jenks told police he has “two or three” Jack Daniel’s Whiskey drinks prior to driving his car into a pole near Arbor Creek Blvd & Briley Parkway Wednesday night, causing it to roll over. Jenks, who is the drummer for Descmber, performed poorly on field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, charged with DUI.
Four charged with felony marijuana possession & distribution — half-pound found during traffic stop
Just after 6 p.m. on Friday, police attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black Volkswagen, however, the car fled the area. Officers were able to get the tag number and again located the vehicle almost 28 hours later near 1st Ave S. & Korean Veterans Blvd. As officers approached the vehicle, they could see just over a half-pound of marijuana in the back seat in separate baggies. All four individuals in the vehicle were charged with felony possession with intent to distribute: Demarrrio Bowen, 19, Lamont D. Begley, 19, Brandon D. Jnobaptiste, 23, and Donnell Booker, 18.
Bewar Mohamad charged after attempting to assault another person in front of police
26-year-old Bewar Mohamad now faces multiple charges after he reportedly balled up his fists and charged another citizen, in an attempt to fight, while police were investigating a separate incident. Officers restrained Bewar, who attempted to break free from their hold.